Fretboard Progress

I scanned what I painted and printed four copies on sticky white-background vinyl. Then I cut out cardboard templates for each space on the fretboard and duplicated them on the graphic. I used a paper slicer to cut them neatly. Now I have to clean the remaining glue off the neck and attach the fretboard to it. Before I do that, I'll spray the body with Krylon clear acrylic.

I'm not crazy about plastic fretboards, but I'm not ready to start making one out of wood. If I did, I would attach the graphic as one long piece and then cut slots for the frets.

I don't know if I'll be doing this very often, but it was an enjoyable project, and I know how to go about it if I want to try again. I have one or two more Flukes that I'd like to paint or decorate.

Looks great! I’m not sure I should show this to my wife: I could end up with a project for me to do!

Arcy said:

Looks great! I’m not sure I should show this to my wife: I could end up with a project for me to do!

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Thanks. I do a lot of projects just to see if can. Buying a graphic form Neck Illusions, or having them make a custom design for you, would be easier and quicker.

Nice Jerry. Very well done. Love the falling leaves down the fretboard.

Kenn2018 said:

Nice Jerry. Very well done. Love the falling leaves down the fretboard.

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Thanks. I sprayed Krylon clear on the body and the fretboard, and it made a big improvement. I hope to get it put together today.

Hey that looks like fun. Did you ever try any of the fretboard illusions? I think that came up once.

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captain-janeway said:

Hey that looks like fun. Did you ever try any of the fretboard illusions? I think that came up once.

https://neckillusions.com/

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Yes, I did. After reading about it here, I bought a Starry Night graphic. That led me to paint a Flea body like Starry Night. I wanted him to make a graphic for an Autumn Leaves Fluke, but I never heard back after two or three emails, so I made my own. I'd like to paint two more Flukes, but I need a subject. One has a wooden fretboard, and I wouldn't want to cover that.