Who can do a good swirl?

SquireJapan

Evening all

I was recommended Richard Fay to do a swirl job on my bastard Ibanez, but he’s not taking on new work for a bit, so I’m in the market for someone else. 

Is there anyone else? Richard’s work looks stunning, and I don’t want to compromise. 

Any ideas/recommendations? I know Sims do it, but shipping to and from (plus they’re pricy) seems like a non starter. 

bloodandtears

DeanSwirled..  £300 plus postage...

SquireJapan

bloodandtears said:

DeanSwirled..  £300 plus postage...

Maybe the photos are bad, but they don’t look up to the standard of Richard Fay (?)

Any others out there?

GoldenEraGuitars

Imo, both look very well finished. I’ve picked two bodies in the same colour scheme to compare. 

https://i.imgur.com/InzXiJ4.jpg

Perhaps if Dean took a few shots like Richard (inside and next to a window for reflection) you’d be able to compare them better. 

SquireJapan

GoldenEraGuitars said:

Imo, both look very well finished. I’ve picked two bodies in the same colour scheme to compare. 

https://i.imgur.com/InzXiJ4.jpg

Perhaps if Dean took a few shots like Richard (inside and next to a window for reflection) you’d be able to compare them better. 

Thanks - That’s incredibly helpful. 

Without realising, that’s the difference. 

I’ll message Dean and see if I can get my guitar done. 

Cheers!

GoldenEraGuitars

SquireJapan said:

GoldenEraGuitars said:

Imo, both look very well finished. I’ve picked two bodies in the same colour scheme to compare. 

https://i.imgur.com/InzXiJ4.jpg

Perhaps if Dean took a few shots like Richard (inside and next to a window for reflection) you’d be able to compare them better. 

Thanks - That’s incredibly helpful. 

Without realising, that’s the difference. 

I’ll message Dean and see if I can get my guitar done. 

Cheers!

I’d have faith in either of them. Their pics look great to me but I’m a massive sucker for a swirl. Good luck, I hope you get sorted 

rjb2679

It's just hydro dipping isn't it? Would it not be easier and cheaper to diy? 

GoldenEraGuitars

rjb2679 said:

It's just hydro dipping isn't it? Would it not be easier and cheaper to diy? 

No, it’s a different process. 

SquireJapan

Good lord ... me DIY’ing it sounds like a bad time. 

Work to your strengths...

bloodandtears

I tried it.. it's rock hard... water temps, surface area, indoor dust free space... plus practice...

consider the base colour before you apply the swirl colours.. it does matter..

GoldenEraGuitars

bloodandtears said:

I tried it.. it's rock hard... water temps, surface area, indoor dust free space... plus practice...

consider the base colour before you apply the swirl colours.. it does matter..

It’s not the swirling part that can cause issues necessarily, it’s sealing the swirl in with a properly sprayed 2 pack clear coat. 

bloodandtears

GoldenEraGuitars said:

bloodandtears said:

I tried it.. it's rock hard... water temps, surface area, indoor dust free space... plus practice...

consider the base colour before you apply the swirl colours.. it does matter..

It’s not the swirling part that can cause issues necessarily, it’s sealing the swirl in with a properly sprayed 2 pack clear coat. 

I was referring to the overall outcome of the colours..  a white base colour can certainly help the swirl colours jump out and maintain their own vividness.