Headstock decals

[Dan Dare]

Finally finished the project bass. Squier P body, Warmoth neck, Bill Lawrence p/u I bought in the 1980s and never got around to using, Gotoh bridge. Looks and sounds good. Was about to order the inevitable Fender decal for the headstock when a little voice told me not to be so sad. So looking for ideas. Hotpoint appeals (you can get their decals). Any other suggestions?

[Hobbayne]

How about something like this?
[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Guitar-Neck-Waterslide-Headstock-Decals-Headstock-decal-2-for-9-50-/321994012156?hash=item4af856b5fc:g:JA8AAOSwYHxWMMYk"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Guitar-Neck-Waterslide-Headstock-Decals-Headstock-decal-2-for-9-50-/321994012156?hash=item4af856b5fc:g:JA8AAOSwYHxWMMYk[/url]

[Doctor J]

Have the strength of character not to be a brand slave. Basses look fine without logos,

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[wateroftyne]

They look unfinished IMO. It needs [i]something[/i] on there...

[fretmeister]

http://rs276.pbsrc.com/albums/kk28/francofreduk/RIMG0025.jpg~c200

That would do

[TrevorR]

Since you're going to proudly tell everyone that you did the bass yourself as a project rather than try to pass it off as a genuine .fender a logo saying something like "Dan Dare Custom" with maybe a little clip art retro style rocket would fit the bill nicely.

I agree that without a decal it looks a bit empty and unfinished but with a fake branded logo it looks a bit sad... Does that neck still have the Squier logo as leaving that could be an option.

[Rich]

It's not a Squier neck.

[LayDownThaFunk]

I get asked more about my bass because it has nothing on the headstock. Pretty sure that's more than someone with a battered old Fender who starts whittling on about when it was made in 1942...

[rushbo]

I'm one of those people who think a Bass needs something on the headstock (even though it doesn't, really.) The decals are really easy to do yourself- the paper is available on Fleabay for not very much. On my bitsa basses, I've gone for the not very original "Fedner" brand...I have a Jazzy bass, a Prescription bass and a Protruberant bass. Some basic desk top publishing skills and a squirt of lacquer and voila! But the Dan Dare idea sounds way better...a nice image of a retro rocket and some suitable lettering would be a great addition to the ol' peg head...

[Rich]

I reckon 'Rushbo' would have looked cool in the Fender script.
Rushbo Prescription Bass. Make it so!

[Dan Dare]

Thanks for that link Hobbayne. I can find an electrical appliance logo I like the look of and get them to make me one. Doctor J - it's precisely because I don't want to be a brand slave that I want something daft.

[rushbo]

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I reckon 'Rushbo' would have looked cool in the Fender script.
Rushbo Prescription Bass. Make it so!
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Being a vain and arrogant chap, I did try it and it didn't look quite right...I did make a "Rushbo Custom Shop" decal for the reverse of the headstock tho.

[Twigman]

I have a couple of Warmoth necks on basses I put together myself....they remain without decals.
I have a little problem insofar that if I was to use my own name as a 'brand', it would have to say 'Gibson'....DOH!

[Raggy]

These guys are really good and very helpful.

http://www.rothkoandfrost.com/custom-waterslide-decals-uk-for-guitars-bikes/

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[PlungerModerno]

[quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1455186443' post='2976732']
Thanks for that link Hobbayne. I can find an electrical appliance logo I like the look of and get them to make me one. Doctor J - it's precisely because I don't want to be a brand slave that I want something daft.
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Ha! Make it a Dyson logo and then you can make "suction" remarks about yourself and others - or go for Head and shoulders (only funny if you've bald or balding and have a sense of humor about it!).

[TrevorR]

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It's not a Squier neck.
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D'oh!

[Happy Jack]

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Then you can tell people, "It's good for metal".

[SICbass]

The best example I've seen lately was on a bitsa precision made by Mykesbass of BC fame.
I hope he doesn't mind me copy-/robbing his graphic.

BTW, if you should read this Mykesbass, I am gutted that you've withdrawn this bass. If I lived in the UK, I would have definitely come by to try it out.

Edited February 11, 2016 by SICbass

[Dan Dare]

Thanks Raggy Will check them out.

[neepheid]

I couldn't resist the wordplay either

[Happy Jack]

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Mmmmmmmm ... ferrules.

[gelfin]

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Because it's a Jazz neck on a P body

If you send me an image of what you want, at the correct size, I can make one for you.

Edited February 11, 2016 by gelfin

[rushbo]

Here's my motley collection of Bitsa's... Mainly mistreated Squiers and one heavily modified Aria. I love 'em all. You can't beat a Mongrel Bass!

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[bertbass]

You could always make your own!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=water+slide+decal+paper+clear&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=76245694712&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17926834078465960300&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_6q6m0msqbi_b

[nige1968]

Long ago when I cared not a jot for brands and basses, I stuck a Happy Shopper logo on my fretless Yamaha BB1100S. Cut off food packaging, I think. I still think it's a good look. Shame I no longer have the bass.