Dan Dare Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 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] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Have the strength of character not to be a brand slave. Basses look fine without logos, [Img]https://docjgear.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/king_1.jpg" class="ipsImage" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 They look unfinished IMO. It needs [i]something[/i] on there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 http://rs276.pbsrc.com/albums/kk28/francofreduk/RIMG0025.jpg~c200 That would do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 It's not a Squier neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I reckon 'Rushbo' would have looked cool in the Fender script. Rushbo Prescription Bass. Make it so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1455184649' post='2976703'] I reckon 'Rushbo' would have looked cool in the Fender script. Rushbo Prescription Bass. Make it so! [/quote] 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 These guys are really good and very helpful. http://www.rothkoandfrost.com/custom-waterslide-decals-uk-for-guitars-bikes/ [attachment=212108:224759_2065411038721_4067109_n.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 [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. [/quote] 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!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1455179141' post='2976626'] It's not a Squier neck. [/quote] D'oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 [URL=http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Just%20Stuff/Sundry/Brasso_zpsw1m2rdan.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/h4ppyjack/Just%20Stuff/Sundry/Brasso_zpsw1m2rdan.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Then you can tell people, "It's good for metal". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Thanks Raggy Will check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I couldn't resist the wordplay either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1455205075' post='2977033'] [/quote] Mmmmmmmm ... ferrules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) [url="http://s970.photobucket.com/user/gelfin5959/media/20160122_141517_zpsp1mjwkmp.jpg.html"][/url] 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 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! [attachment=212201:Picture1.png] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1968 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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