My brother-in-law made me a K branding iron .I brand the head of the guitar. K for kilpatrick
personally I use my masters mark (for jewelry work)
Allan
Unless they ask me to sign somewhere visible, I sign and number on the inside of the box.
-Frank
Last one had no sound holes to put a label in back of. Ended up signing the inside of the access plate with a new, never-before used, fine-point Sharpie. I've got dip pens, which would be even better, but no one sells India ink anymore.
Last one had no sound holes to put a label in back of. Ended up signing the inside of the access plate with a new, never-before used, fine-point Sharpie. I've got dip pens, which would be even better, but no one sells India ink anymore.
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
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.....
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.
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