Building a Jansen 4/TWELVE SPECIAL copy (COMPLETE)

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jvpp wrote:Not sure yet. Where did you get yours made? Quite like them.
From the paint directly onto the chassis with rustoleum shop

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jvpp wrote:Not sure yet. Where did you get yours made? Quite like them.
From the paint directly onto the chassis with rustoleum shop
Thanks did you put the lettering up with nail polish or so before spraying?
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jvpp wrote:
StrummersOfThunder wrote:
jvpp wrote:Not sure yet. Where did you get yours made? Quite like them.
From the paint directly onto the chassis with rustoleum shop
Thanks did you put the lettering up with nail polish or so before spraying?
Rustoleum Matt Black . Then a fine white paint pen . Then clear . Easy :)

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StrummersOfThunder wrote:
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StrummersOfThunder wrote: From the paint directly onto the chassis with rustoleum shop
Thanks did you put the lettering up with nail polish or so before spraying?
Rustoleum Matt Black . Then a fine white paint pen . Then clear . Easy :)
Thanks, if you don't mind quoting the the brand of the white pen you used.... I am thinking of a template with the letters cutout and then spraying it white or using your technique. Still contemplating spraying something first on the letter template which comes off with some sort of solvent but without affecting the black paint.
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Reasonably happy with this :D

Now need to source some chrome corner pieces from somewhere..

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jvpp wrote:
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jvpp wrote: Thanks did you put the lettering up with nail polish or so before spraying?
Rustoleum Matt Black . Then a fine white paint pen . Then clear . Easy :)
Thanks, if you don't mind quoting the the brand of the white pen you used.... I am thinking of a template with the letters cutout and then spraying it white or using your technique. Still contemplating spraying something first on the letter template which comes off with some sort of solvent but without affecting the black paint.
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Is it finished yet? Is it finished yet!
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Conway wrote:Is it finished yet? Is it finished yet!
I'll take it you endorse my choice of colour?

I need an small offcut of speaker cloth, preferably black/silver to use on the front panel. I am going to put a small speaker in the head so one can use it at quiet levels at night. Anyone in Aux who has some leftovers?

Also, where do I get that stuff they wrap around the cloth - plastic bit of round string stuffed around the baffle...
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I thought it was Slowy’s choice of colour so I would buy it?!
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I chose it, Slowy approved. Was thinking of bright orange as well...
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el byrdo wrote:I've always thought jansen should reissue some of the classic for the boutique market
Which market?

I would call it "nostalgic market", very simple designs basically copied from Fender I suppose, nothing bhootheek I thought?

Anyway, I am doing it now - reissue number 1 is coming :wink:
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jvpp wrote:I chose it, Slowy approved. Was thinking of bright orange as well...
Orange - no, no, no. You made the right choice!
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jvpp wrote:
Conway wrote:Is it finished yet? Is it finished yet!
I'll take it you endorse my choice of colour?

I need an small offcut of speaker cloth, preferably black/silver to use on the front panel. I am going to put a small speaker in the head so one can use it at quiet levels at night. Anyone in Aux who has some leftovers?

Also, where do I get that stuff they wrap around the cloth - plastic bit of round string stuffed around the baffle...
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So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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el byrdo wrote:I've always thought jansen should reissue some of the classic for the boutique market
plenty of originals still available for cheaps ;)
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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jvpp wrote:Reasonably happy with this :D

Now need to source some chrome corner pieces from somewhere..

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So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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