operative451 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 So, i'm totally doing work and everything, with my 'Later - Louder' DVD on in the background, and my attention was caught by the jolly chaps of the Jesus and Mary Chain, and also the Metallicas, who had stuff stencilled on their speaker cabs, for instance [url="http://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/b7/c8/6d/b7c86d0f7221f9f65542c2431ba1547d.jpg"]this one[/url], and also [url="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jcf9-W8wFx4/hqdefault.jpg"]this one[/url]. Has anyone done similar, and if so, how? One way i thought of would be to spray the whole grille white, then to get some big stick on letters, stick them on, and spray it black again. Although i would need several 8x10s to fit 'Intermittent Explosive Disorder' on, but hey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 No need to spray 2 times, just get some stencils and spray each letter or have a custom stencil made in a graphic store with your band's logo. Another option (non invasive and fully reversible) is to have the logo printed/stenciled/painted in a piece of cloth and cover the grill with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Speak to Tim Allen, he's just sorting grille cloths for amps. www.gig.ink Not sure if he's got the page up and running... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammers Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The Metallica example just looks like white tape to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lw. Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Just printing your logo onto paper, cutting it out then spraying over it in a colour of your choice would be the easiest solution & I've seen done many times. But yes - Metallica's white tape is also an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Change the band name to 'Warwick'..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Was digging (I guess that's an appropriate term) Phil Lesh's tie-dye speaker covers - will try and find the clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAl Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Howdy fellas, I'm working on this very thing at the moment - full colour printed acoustically transparent mesh that's easily fixed to the cab grille & also removable, along with standing slightly proud of the grille to ensure no unsightly bulges where the makers badge is 😀 As Andy kindly says I'm just working on final samples & am doing the house PA at a festival next weekend. Once I ensure they're up to scratch they'll be up on www.gig.ink I'm behind SCRATCH-IT! by the way, generating bespoke & custom scratchplates, but am expanding the range to offer these alongside the plates. Apols for blatant sales pitch. Cheers Tim Oh, im on my mobile at the mo but will post a pic tomorrow so you can see what I'm talking about 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 [quote name='TimAl' timestamp='1470252109' post='3104531'] Howdy fellas, I'm working on this very thing at the moment - full colour printed acoustically transparent mesh that's easily fixed to the cab grille & also removable, along with standing slightly proud of the grille to ensure no unsightly bulges where the makers badge is As Andy kindly says I'm just working on final samples & am doing the house PA at a festival next weekend. Once I ensure they're up to scratch they'll be up on www.gig.ink I'm behind SCRATCH-IT! by the way, generating bespoke & custom scratchplates, but am expanding the range to offer these alongside the plates. Apols for blatant sales pitch. Cheers Tim Oh, im on my mobile at the mo but will post a pic tomorrow so you can see what I'm talking about [/quote] Looks like a great idea Tim - good luck with it. I will be checking those grille covers out when they are up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintspiller Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I had our band name on my Valvestate 8080 years ago. I wouldn't do it again. Not all bands last, so is pointless imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I stencilled the Planet Rock logo onto my old Laney 4x10 a few years back, looks great, but the cab sounded ropy so I never see it now! [URL=http://s1107.photobucket.com/user/Mkul0/media/PR%20logo_zpsreacmxrx.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h391/Mkul0/PR%20logo_zpsreacmxrx.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I see a lot of this kind of stuff from band scrims uk on facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAl Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Thanks Mykesbass - I think this could be very interesting as I know of Band Scrims but mine will be easily fixable & removable plus you can upload your own artwork online once I get the website up-n-running. Here's a pic of what I'm currently testing - excuse the in-yer-face graphics but the object was to make it stand out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 [quote name='TimAl' timestamp='1470301248' post='3104833'] Thanks Mykesbass - I think this could be very interesting as I know of Band Scrims but mine will be easily fixable & removable plus you can upload your own artwork online once I get the website up-n-running. Here's a pic of what I'm currently testing - excuse the in-yer-face graphics but the object was to make it stand out [/quote] That's really cool. I'm pretty sure you'll do very well with it. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 mmmmm interesting....I feel some more dosh coming your way Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAl Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 [quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1470308941' post='3104930'] mmmmm interesting....I feel some more dosh coming your way Tim! [/quote] This is good. Very good. I'll let you know when all's good to go Russ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I just printed an image onto a projector transparency and then cut out the relevant sections to make a stencil. I stuck it on the grille with masking tape and masked off the rest of the grille and had at it with a can of spray paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 [quote name='TimAl' timestamp='1470301248' post='3104833'] Thanks Mykesbass - I think this could be very interesting as I know of Band Scrims but mine will be easily fixable & removable plus you can upload your own artwork online once I get the website up-n-running. Here's a pic of what I'm currently testing - excuse the in-yer-face graphics but the object was to make it stand out [/quote] Hmmm, might just keep my Genzs with you coming up with this cunning plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 (edited) Just lusting after Tim's Jack bass... Edited August 4, 2016 by AndyTravis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I could change our band name to Beyma ? Just stick letters on, spray, remove letters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operative451 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Thanks for these! I will be checking back on the website to see when the logo bit starts working... Also i need to work out what to actually put on the grille..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAl Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 (edited) [quote name='operative451' timestamp='1470390769' post='3105648'] Thanks for these! I will be checking back on the website to see when the logo bit starts working... Also i need to work out what to actually put on the grille..! [/quote] Brilliant - thanks operative451 - I'm giving the cab covers an outing at a festival next weekend, just to ensure they pass the usability & durability kind of issues & then full steam ahead - but thanks for your support. [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1470349614' post='3105489'] Hmmm, might just keep my Genzs with you coming up with this cunning plan. [/quote] Thanks Karl, although I think the thought of you keeping any kit that isn't Seafoam Green for long is somewhat remote - although my covers are removable Hehe. [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1470354525' post='3105505'] Just lusting after Tim's Jack bass... [/quote] IT'S STILL HERE! Hahaha. You know I do keep coming back to it, something about that tone that's so different to anything else I've got. I'm suffering from Karlitis & am now not fussed about selling it at all Cheers fellas and lady - merry weekend all Edited August 5, 2016 by TimAl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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