Noticed some links, but how to size correctly for CBG?
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Noticed some links, but how to size correctly for CBG?
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I use snipping tool to copy images and the free Libreoffice package, creating a draw document. This has pretty good resizing using number entry under resize picture rather than jiggling corners semi randomly. It also seems to make 100% size on the computer screen actual 100% not slightly smaller or bigger than 100% so the size on the screen is what you get when you print it. I don't know why the popular commercial product seems to think 100% is actually a touch smaller or bigger depending on the size of your screen.
Search for 'banjo headstock shapes' to get the best varieties of shapes. Using guitar as a term ends up with a fairly narrow range by comparison.
Once you find an image you like you can download it, but you really need a decent photo editing software package to "tweak" the image to your needs. I use Paint Shop Pro which has been around for years and is much easier to use than PhotoShop. With a decent starting image and a good photo editor you can usually get what you want in the end.
Sorry, me again. BrianQ's suggestion of experimentation and Tom's about google images are good.
I don't use any editing software. I get apiece of card, black if possible, oversize for the planned peghead. Then I lightly score it down the centre with a sharp craft knife. Using this centre line I roughly sketch an idea for a peghead shape, fold the the template in half and cut out the shape, both side will now be the same.
Now I lay the template on the blank peghead and see how it looks for shape, size and balance with the box. If not happy do some more trimming. I think that often someone else's design might not suit your guitar theme, so it's good to make it customised. I keep all my templates in a box for later use, laying each one on a blank neck to see what works.
Taff
That's what I'm talkin' about.
Taff
Do you have any images of the general effect you are looking to achieve?
I've printed images onto heavy (card stock weight) photo paper to use for cigar box top images when the box is exceptionally boring.
I usually measure the box then use a photo editing software to resize the image slightly oversized. After it is glued down with spray adhesive, I use a new X acto blade to trip.
What am I missing?
Locating the images to begin with and size for headstock
me? Thank you
If you print screen, past into word (or similar), crop off the bits you do not want you can then resize form corners top or sides. It will take a little trial and error
Going Fibonacci on us Taff... I was thinking along the lines of a little math guesstimation & hoping it fits? :D
Math & experimentation?
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