I'm using a 1 inch headstock medallion, custom made by C.B.Gitty on their CNC lathe.
As for numbering, I rarely get 2 builds completed in the same day so I stamp it with YY/MM/DD 6 digit code, and add an "A, B, or C" for multiple builds completed that day.
I'm a newbie and have yet to finish first build (ballsy to post in the group, I know) but...
I have a vintage Kingsley Hot Stamp machine with several different boxes of lead type, and also a roll of gold foil. I will need to experiment but don't think I will use the gold foil. I was thinking about using a torch to burn black a spot, then use the Kingsley to press the burnt surface into the wood, then sand off the char from the top (leaving burnt black letter pressed into the wood).
I hand burn my double M logo on the head stock of my guitars and ukuleles with a wood burner. Same idea on my bamboo flutes. I paint the logo on the faceplates,or tapas, of the cajons I build then lacquer. Except for the flutes, I number and sign each project on the inside.
I laser engrave my brand inside the box next to T. Harris and put the month and year completed in ink next to my brand.
You can just seen the brand through the sound hole on these ukes. I thought it looked pretty cool
Mario Poggio > terry harrisDecember 1, 2013 at 2:42pm
I'm not a professional guitar builder, but in the last 20 years i buyed 5 violins for my son. I agree with The Phrigian Kid, nothing is most beautiful and professional of an hand written paper using a stylographic fountain pen. But also a laser engraving is a smart idea, it testify forever ho has builded. As a buyer, having the two can be the best. An handwritten paper is a fact of love, an engraving is a guarantee.
if you look a lot of stringed instruments of all kinds, including real old violins and banjos etc, you'll see luthiers have a tradition of labelling inside their builds with their name, city and year.. as the guys say, if theres a soundhole you'll usually be able to see it thru there..
also, in a lot of old violins the handwriting is really really beautiful, i suspect maybe a lot of em had the labels written out by someone in the profession of doing pretty calligraphy.. Maybe im wrong tho and ppl all just had nicer handwriting 3 and so generations ago
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I'm using a 1 inch headstock medallion, custom made by C.B.Gitty on their CNC lathe.
As for numbering, I rarely get 2 builds completed in the same day so I stamp it with YY/MM/DD 6 digit code, and add an "A, B, or C" for multiple builds completed that day.
I use a wood burner ,name date and build # ♫♫♫
I'm a newbie and have yet to finish first build (ballsy to post in the group, I know) but...
I have a vintage Kingsley Hot Stamp machine with several different boxes of lead type, and also a roll of gold foil. I will need to experiment but don't think I will use the gold foil. I was thinking about using a torch to burn black a spot, then use the Kingsley to press the burnt surface into the wood, then sand off the char from the top (leaving burnt black letter pressed into the wood).
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I laser engrave my brand inside the box next to T. Harris and put the month and year completed in ink next to my brand.
You can just seen the brand through the sound hole on these ukes. I thought it looked pretty cool
I'm not a professional guitar builder, but in the last 20 years i buyed 5 violins for my son. I agree with The Phrigian Kid, nothing is most beautiful and professional of an hand written paper using a stylographic fountain pen. But also a laser engraving is a smart idea, it testify forever ho has builded. As a buyer, having the two can be the best. An handwritten paper is a fact of love, an engraving is a guarantee.
There are many different way to sign one work.....I was thinking of uses a rubber stamp and clear coat it on the back of the box.....
if you look a lot of stringed instruments of all kinds, including real old violins and banjos etc, you'll see luthiers have a tradition of labelling inside their builds with their name, city and year.. as the guys say, if theres a soundhole you'll usually be able to see it thru there..
also, in a lot of old violins the handwriting is really really beautiful, i suspect maybe a lot of em had the labels written out by someone in the profession of doing pretty calligraphy.. Maybe im wrong tho and ppl all just had nicer handwriting 3 and so generations ago
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