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Title: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: drbassman on July 09, 2009, 10:22:50 AM
Hi guys, I'm working on a headstock logo, what do you think of my first draft?

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/Presentation1.jpg)
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: Dave W on July 09, 2009, 10:34:20 AM
I like it. Simple, classy.
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: drbassman on July 09, 2009, 10:37:18 AM
Thanks Dave.  I've been thinking about it for a few months and thought it might be fun to develop.
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: Nocturnal on July 09, 2009, 11:22:58 AM
Looks good to me Doc!!
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: drbassman on July 09, 2009, 11:26:55 AM
Quote from: Nokturnal on July 09, 2009, 11:22:58 AM
Looks good to me Doc!!

Thanks!  I have a graphic designer acquaintance in another forum working on a more professional looking version.  I'll post it when finished.
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: ramone57 on July 09, 2009, 11:35:31 AM
when you're ready to work on my rivoli's neck, you can replace the epi logo with a Dr B!   ;)



doc, I know you've said many times you're not ready to take on outside work, but I am a patient man (depending on circumstances!) and will be ready when you decide to hang a shingle and open your doors to the general bass public.
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: Basvarken on July 09, 2009, 11:59:54 AM
Hi Doc,

I would look at the point where the Bas key meets the Capital letter B.
I would want to avoid those two touching each other.
If you deliberately want to make the two meet, you might consider making the overlap a bit bigger.

Plus I think the typefont is a bit too generic.


cheers,
Rob
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: drbassman on July 09, 2009, 12:01:45 PM
Quote from: Basvarken on July 09, 2009, 11:59:54 AM
Hi Doc,

I would look at the point where the Bas key meets the Capital letter B.
I would want to avoid those two touching each other.
If you deliberately want to make the two meet, you might consider making the overlap a bit bigger.

Plus I think the typefont is a bit too generic.


cheers,
Rob

Good points, I'll take them into consideration.  The font is up for discussion, although I do rather like it anyway.
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: Basvarken on July 09, 2009, 12:30:58 PM
I tried out a few options to see which typefonts work well with the Bass key you got

(http://www.superfloor.net/drbassman.jpg)





the options are legion...  ;)
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: drbassman on July 09, 2009, 01:43:39 PM
Hey, very cool!  We'll have to see what the graphics guy comes up with too.  I like a couple of the ones you did too.

Quote from: Basvarken on July 09, 2009, 12:30:58 PM
I tried out a few options to see which typefonts work well with the Bass key you got

(http://www.superfloor.net/drbassman.jpg)





the options are legion...  ;)
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: Highlander on July 09, 2009, 04:10:33 PM
(http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu280/kjrstewart/random%20stuff/drbassman.jpg)

Played with the original...
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: godofthunder on July 10, 2009, 05:00:39 AM
Looks good  ! I have been thinking of doing the same thing, I am such a procrastinator.
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: drbassman on July 10, 2009, 06:27:39 AM
This is the winner thus far...............

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/Dr_Bassman_Clef.jpg)
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: the mojo hobo on July 10, 2009, 06:37:56 AM
That one is the best yet. I would lighten up the bass clef to a grey or silver to let the text stand out a bit more.
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: drbassman on July 10, 2009, 08:36:00 AM
We'll see, I don't have the original graphics form this one and the fellow who did it for me hasn't responded yet.
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: Highlander on July 10, 2009, 02:58:01 PM
You could use an image of "mother of pearl" on the clef instead of black/white...
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: SKATE RAT on July 10, 2009, 10:13:28 PM
how 'bout use the clef as the "D" in Dr.
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: drbassman on July 11, 2009, 10:38:04 AM
Quote from: SKATE RAT on July 10, 2009, 10:13:28 PM
how 'bout use the clef as the "D" in Dr.

I thought about that, but it doesn't look right to me.

This is my fave:

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y16/drbassman/DrBassmanrevisedJPG.jpg)
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: Lightyear on July 12, 2009, 08:40:01 AM
Looks good Doc!  I would with agree Mojo though - to me the bass clef is too dominant and my eye seems to focus on the clef first.  I also agree that shading, screening, sizing and or color on the bass clef would improve it- IMO. ;D
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: Highlander on July 12, 2009, 01:31:54 PM
Bryan/Skate's idea got me thinking...

(http://i655.photobucket.com/albums/uu280/kjrstewart/random%20stuff/drbassman2.jpg)
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: drbassman on July 12, 2009, 06:48:59 PM
Quote from: Lightyear on July 12, 2009, 08:40:01 AM
Looks good Doc!  I would with agree Mojo though - to me the bass clef is too dominant and my eye seems to focus on the clef first.  I also agree that shading, screening, sizing and or color on the bass clef would improve it- IMO. ;D

You guys are probably right, but I do like it the way it is.  I like the dominant bass cleft and I can't wrap my mind around the cleft as the "D" in Dr.  But I really do appreciate the suggestions.  Like all things artistic, it's a matter of taste.  Even if you don't have any like me!!!   :P
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: Lightyear on July 12, 2009, 09:28:43 PM
Quote from: drbassman on July 12, 2009, 06:48:59 PM
You guys are probably right, but I do like it the way it is.

It's your baby - do it how you like it! 

As for taste - I've been informed for years that I have none ;D  You'd think that my mom would be little gentler on me though? ;)
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: Dave W on July 12, 2009, 11:46:38 PM
I don't like the bass clef as D either. IMO the layout is fine as is, just pick your favorite font.
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: drbassman on July 13, 2009, 07:18:33 AM
Quote from: Lightyear on July 12, 2009, 09:28:43 PM
It's your baby - do it how you like it! 

As for taste - I've been informed for years that I have none ;D  You'd think that my mom would be little gentler on me though? ;)

Wow, your Mom's tough!  Yeah, being artistic has never been my forte.
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: Highlander on July 13, 2009, 01:12:20 PM
The most important thing is to go by your instincts/gut-feeling...

What feels right to you is all that counts, Doc...  ;)
Title: Re: Headstock logo/decal
Post by: shadowcastaz on July 15, 2009, 05:07:10 AM
I like the spaghetti letters . I agree the clef in mop or paoa shell(my favorite). Doc I have a sheet some where  but I imagine you would have  the inlay done by  an inlay expert. That chit is brittle as all hell. Im sure you could have the whole thing done by someone . Keep us posted . I gotta find that guild body I bought......