Wednesday, October 31, 2012

LOTR Middle Earth Map Electric Bass

I did this bass for my best friend.

I painstakingly painted the map from visual references. It would be more accurate had I projected it onto the surface, but I did it freehand instead- not to be some kind of art hero, but because I didn't have a decent projector handy. I do the best with what I've got!!

The process was simply repainting the body; I did a tan / beige base color for the body, then dry brushed leathery highlights on to make it more "mappish." Afterward, the day-long process of painting the map on began- literally spending a whole day sitting and painting. Actually, it was pretty great.

Later on, I decided to spice up the peghead. I did a relief carving of Treebeard and the Ents attacking Orthanc. It's painted in a black gloss resembling Orthanc's exterior.

I thought about buying Lothlorien Leaf clasps to pin on a custom leather strap, but I haven't gotten to that part yet. Maybe for Christmas...



















1 comment:

  1. Could you do this on a Fender Squier P Bass thats Olympic White?
    Picture: https://www.google.com/search?q=fender+squier+p+bass+olympic+white&rlz=1CADEAA_enUS610US610&espv=2&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiM3uPY3-zSAhWLOSYKHew4B38Q_AUIBigB&biw=1366&bih=630&safe=active&ssui=on#imgrc=xpBotmnlDIvKSM:

    I guess you could take the black plate off, and paint over the white, I don't know. But I love the job you have done.
    If you are willing to do it what is the asking price?

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