Twigman Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I know it's a silly Q and most of you will cringe at the thought but I want to cover a bass body with fabric (perhaps upholstery fabric). How would I go about it? Does anyone know any online instructions on how this might be done? Anyone got an old p-bass body that they don't want that i can do this to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Specifically I'd like to use this: [url="http://www.fabric-online.co.uk/content/e018_littlegiraffe"]http://www.fabric-online.co.uk/content/e018_littlegiraffe[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 IF - it was me - big IF - I'd do the front and back in two halves, using spray on glue so that you can cut the cavities. Before I started I'd cut a groove all the way around the edge of the body about a half-inch deep where the two halves would overlap. Once the glue was dry tuck the edges into the groove & then seal them in with the piping that's used on an amp or cab. IF - it was me. BUT - you'd have to seal it somehow so that any spilt drinks or sweat didn't stain it, which would make me more inclined into seeing if it's possible to get S/A vinyl with a giraffe print on it, kinda like the skins that Rick Parfitt was doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1339679177' post='1692539'] BUT - you'd have to seal it somehow so that any spilt drinks or sweat didn't stain it, which would make me more inclined into seeing if it's possible to get S/A vinyl with a giraffe print on it, kinda like the skins that Rick Parfitt was doing. [/quote] Sealing it would spoil the touchy feely effect of it.....Unsealed would allow it to get soiled which ain't no bad thing..... Liking the idea of locking in with piping in a groove...HMMMM food for thought Edited June 14, 2012 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1339679177' post='1692539'] IF - it was me - big IF - I'd do the front and back in two halves, using spray on glue so that you can cut the cavities. Before I started I'd cut a groove all the way around the edge of the body about a half-inch deep where the two halves would overlap. Once the glue was dry tuck the edges into the groove & then seal them in with the piping that's used on an amp or cab. IF - it was me. BUT - you'd have to seal it somehow so that any spilt drinks or sweat didn't stain it, which would make me more inclined into seeing if it's possible to get S/A vinyl with a giraffe print on it, kinda like the skins that Rick Parfitt was doing. [/quote] ++10 for this way. Didnt someone make Rexine ( like coloured tolex ) covered guitars and basses in the early 70s. Cant remember much about them, but they were definitely around. Bit like a smaller SG shape I think. My mate had a 2 tone one. Might be somebody on here old enough to remember them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1339680150' post='1692554'] [center]SLAG[/center] [/quote] [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1339680150' post='1692554']Unsealed would allow it to get soiled which ain't no bad thing.....[/quote] [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1339680150' post='1692554']Liking the idea of locking in with piping in a groove...HMMMM food for thought [/quote] I was thinking along the lines of it wouldn't be that strong and cloth would get worn away easily if you do a lot of playing sat down. Edited June 14, 2012 by Big_Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1339676594' post='1692471'] I know it's a silly Q and most of you will cringe at the thought but I want to cover a bass body with fabric (perhaps upholstery fabric). How would I go about it? Does anyone know any online instructions on how this might be done? Anyone got an old p-bass body that they don't want that i can do this to? [/quote] I havent a clue but I would imagine it to be very difficult to make the fabric mould around the contours of a bass body. Cutting it to do that would be tricky in novice hands. If its patterned where would the patterns meet when trimmed etc etc. Then there is the issue of where to seam it. The moto here I think would be "Dont just do it, think about it". Your best bet? Go to your local College Design dept. and ask them. They would love to get thier teeth into that sort of thing. A Edit: for being distracted before hitting post button and being superseeded Edited June 14, 2012 by apa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1339680308' post='1692562'] cloth would get worn away easily if you do a lot of playing sat down. [/quote] not planning on actually playing it more than maybe one rehearsal and maybe a gig if the rest of the band let me... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 You want your bass to look like a [i]giraffe?? [/i][i] [/i] Ah, of course... long neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1339681124' post='1692588'] You want your bass to look like a [i]giraffe?? [/i][i] [/i] [/quote] and feel like a giraffe too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Have you perhaps misunderstood the comments of your colleagues when they suggested that the band needed some new material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1339681399' post='1692599'] and feel like a giraffe too [/quote] Have to say I've never felt a giraffe... but now you come to mention it... ooh, yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 [quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1339681495' post='1692602'] Have you perhaps misunderstood the comments of your colleagues when they suggested that the band needed some new material [/quote] He could cover 'This Here Giraffe' by Flaming Lips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Im feeling the love!! A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 So has anyone got a REALLY CHEAP p-bass body I can do this to? Please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 I promise to post pictures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave Vader Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I once knew a guy who covered his Ibanez guitar in suede, and another guy with a green fluffy guitar, so it's possible, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Er... I'm going to stop, now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1339682656' post='1692631'] Er... I'm going to stop, now. [/quote] You couldnt stop at just googling 'hugging a giraffe' could you! A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 [quote name='apa' timestamp='1339682934' post='1692635'] You couldnt stop at just googling 'hugging a giraffe' could you! [/quote] You know me so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brummiejon Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 If its good enough for king david........ ! http://a3.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/9/3cfafecc4d1bcbf1691dfb9bbab98ec5/l.jpg this man is a legend...... BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I think you need to look at this like a professional would and a pro in this case would be an upholsterer. I am thinking a shell for the front and back which could have the material tightly layer over it and stapled underneath and would come together like a well fitted casing. Total ball ache of a job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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