Hi folks,
I was wondering if anyone here has used zipflex; the flexile real abalone material developed by Kevin Ryan. I bought some strips well over a year ago and have used it on a rosette. It's great to work with, but unfortunately my rosette channel is slightly wide. I need something to fill the gaps and was hoping someone else has some tips as to what would work best. The top is german spruce.
Anyone using zipflex?
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northernlake
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Kevin Sjostrand
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Re: Anyone using zipflex?
Is your rosette already glued in?
Of not, you might be able to use some thin black purlfing material, like .020" around the existing purfling to fill the gap. I have done this and it looks "custom".
Kevin
Of not, you might be able to use some thin black purlfing material, like .020" around the existing purfling to fill the gap. I have done this and it looks "custom".
Kevin
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northernlake
Re: Anyone using zipflex?
Hi Kevin,
Unfortunately, yes... it is already glued in. I thought it looked pretty tight, but it really isn't. I was thinking about clear epoxy or superglue but I'm not really sure.
Unfortunately, yes... it is already glued in. I thought it looked pretty tight, but it really isn't. I was thinking about clear epoxy or superglue but I'm not really sure.
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darren
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Re: Anyone using zipflex?
where are the gaps? at the spruce/zipflex 'joint' or between zipflex and the bwb...
Darren
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northernlake
Re: Anyone using zipflex?
Hi Darren,
Mostly between the zipflex and the bwb
Mostly between the zipflex and the bwb
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Kevin Sjostrand
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Re: Anyone using zipflex?
Fill the space with superglue.
When you are ready to finish, color over it over and blend in with a permanent black marker. You will be surprised with the result.
However, here is my disclaimer: proceed at your own risk, I will not be held responsible for adverse results.
I have done this will purflings around the body of the guitar and with rosettes to fill tiny voids.....it has worked for me.
Maybe try just a little area, like what would be under the fretboard and see how it looks. Good luck.
Kevin
When you are ready to finish, color over it over and blend in with a permanent black marker. You will be surprised with the result.
However, here is my disclaimer: proceed at your own risk, I will not be held responsible for adverse results.
I have done this will purflings around the body of the guitar and with rosettes to fill tiny voids.....it has worked for me.
Maybe try just a little area, like what would be under the fretboard and see how it looks. Good luck.
Kevin
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Ken Hundley
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Re: Anyone using zipflex?
Don't forget to seal the spruce before doing so, you will get some discoloration with the CA.
Ken Hundley
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So, my big brother was playing guitar and I figured I'd try it too.
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Kevin Sjostrand
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Re: Anyone using zipflex?
Yeah Ken, since the gaps are between the shell and the purfling, he should be okay, but still needs to be careful.
Kevin
Kevin
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northernlake
Re: Anyone using zipflex?
Thanks! It'll be a while before I'm ready to do all the last prepping bit, but I'll let you know! Superglue sounds good.
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Tony_in_NYC
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Re: Anyone using zipflex?
It is not "good" sir, it is SUPER!!northernlake wrote:Thanks! It'll be a while before I'm ready to do all the last prepping bit, but I'll let you know! Superglue sounds good.