Block Inlay Decals

[Thunderbird]

Hi Guys do any of you know a UK seller that sells block inlay decals? I have tried ebay but the are mostly USA sellers? And are these block inlay decals any good? as I wasn't sure whether they would rub of and look really shabby with playing. Thanks in advance

[iconic]

Jacomo on ebay....they are a japanese firm. they come by airmail and takes around 4 days tops....ive got 5 sets and they are very good. remove the A and D strings and use the E and G to align them. i promise you will be impressed, my first set have been on for nearly a year and look new.

[iconic]

Forgot to add i gave up looking for uk ones....also the US ones although good aren't quite as lush as the jacomo ones.

[Jamo]

Do you have a link, haven't found them searching eBay.

[fleabag]

You wont find him/them on Ebay as his name isnt Jacomo, its jockomo81

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Block-White-Pearl-Fretboard-Markers-Inlay-Sticker-Decal-Guitar-/121220071355?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1c39477fbb

[Conan]

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1383596030' post='2266440']
And are these block inlay decals any good? as I wasn't sure whether they would rub of and look really shabby with playing. Thanks in advance
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To me, they looked and felt almost like the real thing. And for a fiver you can't go wrong if you like the look of blocks (which I do!).

[Thunderbird]

I love the look of blocks

[Maude]

I'll be ordering a set of these for a Variax refinish. Thank you.

I've never liked the look of my Variax but it plays and sounds so good, and so versatile that it defo a keeper, so it's time to refinish it to something perdy

[skydivepaul]

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You wont find him/them on Ebay as his name isnt Jacomo, its jockomo81

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Block-White-Pearl-Fretboard-Markers-Inlay-Sticker-Decal-Guitar-/121220071355?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1c39477fbb"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1c39477fbb[/url]
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Thanks for the link, just ordered a set of aged white blocks for my jazz bass.
will post before and after pics when they are fitted
cheers

[fleabag]

I'm waiting till after the christmas parcel rush just in case they got lost, but i;m ordering some myself. I messaged him about the inlays and you get 11 pieces in all

[Jonesy64]

I bought a set of dots for my little lads acoustic after reading this topic.

I ordered through EBay on 19th and the package arrived today. I think that is excellent service from him.

[Maude]

[quote name='Jonesy64' timestamp='1388158724' post='2318992']
I bought a set of dots for my little lads acoustic after reading this topic.

I ordered through EBay on 19th and the package arrived today. I think that is excellent service from him.
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Can't grumble at that.

I've just ordered two sets of Jazz blocks, hopefully won't be too long then, sometimes orders from Japan take forever.

[Oopsdabassist]

I have some from him too, for my maple neck Jazz, I can vouch they are good bits of kit.
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Edited December 27, 2013 by Oopsdabassist

[Maude]

They do look good .

Is that black Yam the four string version of my BBG5S, awesome bass if it is, I need to sell mine as I don't use 5's anymore, I haven't played it in 3 or 4 years

[skydivepaul]

Just to add excellent service from Jockomo
I ordered on Sunday 22nd and they arrived this morning.........so much for the Christmas rush!!
will post before and after pics soon

[Oopsdabassist]

[quote name='Maude' timestamp='1388169843' post='2319133']
They do look good .

Is that black Yam the four string version of my BBG5S, awesome bass if it is, I need to sell mine as I don't use 5's anymore, I haven't played it in 3 or 4 years
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Yup Sure is, S2 in fact, and the best bass in my stable, I love that thang, got it dirt cheap, cant put it down, lovely tone, just what I want.

The TRB 5 next to it comes close though. I think I just Love Yams

[Conan]

[quote name='skydivepaul' timestamp='1388233105' post='2319709']
Just to add excellent service from Jockomo
I ordered on Sunday 22nd and they arrived this morning.........so much for the Christmas rush!!
will post before and after pics soon
[/quote]

Thanks for the reminder... just ordered a set for my MIM jazz!

[skydivepaul]

As promised before and after pics.
The blocks were pretty easy to install just follow the instructions that come with the blocks.
I slackened off the A & D strings and moved them out of the way so I could use the E & G as a guide for the blocks from fret 1 to 12
The blocks from 12 - 19 are a little trickier as they are smaller.
All in took around an hour to fit them
pretty pleased with the result

Before:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SyhAb0M5lF4/UsAMGw6yc9I/AAAAAAAAAHU/LYBL8op7EwA/w614-h818-no/P1090095+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg

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After

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-RAPm6pOa_eE/UsAMIqEqdKI/AAAAAAAAAHg/tarXLZJ2cEo/w614-h818-no/IMG_0590+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TWU9AAXF87A/UsAMNJlOn2I/AAAAAAAAAHw/jBSHEovUZRA/w614-h818-no/IMG_0586+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg

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Edited December 29, 2013 by skydivepaul

[Conan]

[quote name='skydivepaul' timestamp='1388318794' post='2320647']
As promised before and after pics....pretty pleased with the result[/quote]

Smart! What are those pickups? They look like Roscoe Beck models...

[skydivepaul]

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Smart! What are those pickups? They look like Roscoe Beck models...
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Thanks I am pleased how they turned out
The pups are standard fender modern player pups
You can have them in humbucker mode or single coil with the rotary switch. Sound best in humbucker mode IMO but in single coil mode they really pump out some growly bass

[fleabag]

Mine on order now - i needn't of worried about the xmas parcel bun fight it seems, but didnt want to take a chance. I can wait

Here's the victim


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Edited January 1, 2014 by fleabag

[xilddx]

I got mine from Jockomo81 today after seeing this thread last week. I used to use a geezer in the USA but he was a little flaky and also got his Roman Numerals wrong (told me he'd sold hundreds too )

Here are some pics, they look ace, really lovely! Easy to apply too.

Edited January 3, 2014 by xilddx

[Maude]

That looks really good xilddx, headstock looks fab.

My blocks turned up this morning, that's been a week from Japan over New Year period, not bad at all.

I've now got to resist ordering loads of different inlays and pimping everything, less is more as they say .

[fleabag]

I paid on the 18th, and they arrived today. Thats some good going from Japan - what a trooper.

Now for my victim..

[fleabag]

I went for subtle


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