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Ninety Ninety (NomNom)

Started by mcallisterra, March 29, 2015, 11:23:57 PM

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mcallisterra

So I built this one a while ago omitting the Nom switch so as to leave it in 'Script' mode the whole time. I did an alcohol ink finish which just didn't hold up to gigging (I don't think I did a good job finishing it to be honest though, I had lots of problems with it). I decided I'd refinish it, and while I was at it, decided to add the Nom switch.

I thought I'd try my hand at etching because I hate that newly-finished-pedal-don't-want-to-gig-it feeling. I started over with a blank enclosure and used a tutorial I found here, although I can't remember who by. The one in the example is the 'Subtlety Drive'. Anyway it was an excellent tutorial and worked great (using photo paper) once I got the paper off. I had to do 4 attempts though because every time I tried to remove the paper, loads of the toner flaked off. I finally realized I didn't think I was getting the box hot enough for long enough so I fixed that and it worked much better.

This was also my first time starting with a totally blank enclosure and drilling everything. Took the advice I saw here repeatedly and purchased some step bits, and was surprised at how much of a non-event it was even using a hand drill.

Special thanks to TreeSlayer for the trimpot that somehow evaded me on my order!

Here are some pics:




pryde

That was my etching  tutorial and I am very glad it worked for you. It looks fantastic, great job!

mcallisterra

Thanks! And thank you for the awesome tutorial! I had put off trying etching until I came across that one - it was the help I needed to push me into giving it a go!

flanagan0718

Looks great bud! Love the simplicity of the etch.

mcallisterra

I thought I better start simple - trying it for myself gave me a whole new appreciation for the crazy intricate etches I see here!

jimilee

Really a beautiful first!


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bcalla

Beautiful etch.  I'll dig up pryde's tutorial and give it a shot.

mcallisterra

Quote from: bcalla on March 30, 2015, 02:24:03 PM
Beautiful etch.  I'll dig up pryde's tutorial and give it a shot.

Thanks! I was going to post a link in my original post, but I had downloaded the PDF a while back when I stumbled upon it and lost the original link.

TreeSlayer

Good lookin build, Bubba! i just might try the etch thing myself...

LT
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Schectadon

Excellent etch, i think i will read that tutorial myself.
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rullywowr

This build just exudes class.  Love that etch...so clean and formal.  Nice choice with the ECQ caps and sturdy 1/4" jacks too.  This is a keeper!



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studiodunn

Awesome job, and on a first etch to boot. A+!

Jebus

Looks awesome! Step bits was easily best purchase I have done in ages.

TreeSlayer

Quote from: pryde on March 30, 2015, 03:56:39 PM
Here is a link if you want to check it out: Thanks

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bzpig6axmhhpltm/Enclosure%20Etching%20Tutorial%20JPGuitarworks%202013.pdf
i just downloaded the PDF. it doesn't say how to make the reverse image. is that a function of the printer?

lt
"At the line it's just you, me and the tree." the TreeSlayer

"You have the rest of your life to make excuses and be a fuckin' pussy. Today is your day OFF!"  Amiri King