Grand Wazoo Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 I've found this seller on ebay that has some sweet fretboard decals, check them out [url="http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/creative-cuts__W0QQ_armrsZ1"]http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/creative-cuts__W0QQ_armrsZ1[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BT! Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 im tempted by the blocks good find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Oh yes, I like these. The abalone J blocks are especially convincing. The Spector MOP ones are nice too. Neat idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 This is their official website, [url="http://www.ccinlays.com/ccinlays/pearlfx-decal-inlays/_CATALOGUE-PEARLFX.htm"]http://www.ccinlays.com/ccinlays/pearlfx-d...GUE-PEARLFX.htm[/url] There's more there than on the ebay listings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Is quite a nice idea, but not entirely convinced they'll last a long time though tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I would imagine it probably depends on a few human factors -- how hard you play, how sweaty the bass gets, etc..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 [quote name='Rich' post='797316' date='Apr 6 2010, 11:03 AM']I would imagine it probably depends on a few human factors -- how hard you play, how sweaty the bass gets, etc..?[/quote] I guess you could always replace then periodically - but not sure whether I would go with them myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 (edited) I would probably love these if I was 14 and had a single £100 bass, but I bet they look a bit crap up close. Edited April 7, 2010 by Jean-Luc Pickguard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='797898' date='Apr 6 2010, 06:58 PM']I would probably love these if I was 14 and one had a single £100 bass, but I bet they look a bit crap up close.[/quote] Pretty much what I was thinking. I bet they feel yuk to play over, and some of them don't look straight to me on the pix, which looks uber cheap! Pass ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 [quote name='Golchen' post='798390' date='Apr 7 2010, 09:41 AM']Pretty much what I was thinking. I bet they feel yuk to play over, and some of them don't look straight to me on the pix, which looks uber cheap! Pass ...[/quote] Actually, I have some of these and they are unnoticeable to play over. They are also neat, well cut and straight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 [quote name='cetera' post='798471' date='Apr 7 2010, 10:38 AM']Actually, I have some of these and they are unnoticeable to play over. They are also neat, well cut and straight.... [/quote] Good! Thanks, some rather derogatory remarks on here, clearly not from experience. I'm going to get some for my new acoustic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 [quote name='cetera' post='798471' date='Apr 7 2010, 10:38 AM']Actually, I have some of these and they are unnoticeable to play over. They are also neat, well cut and straight.... [/quote] Fair enough! Actually I meant that some of them didn't look like they were put on straight (not cut wonky) - which is up to the 'user', but still potential to look naff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Fair point. Although the manufacturer can't do much to cope with potential customer hamfistedness really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 [quote name='Golchen' post='798603' date='Apr 7 2010, 12:40 PM']Fair enough! Actually I meant that some of them didn't look like they were put on straight (not cut wonky) - which is up to the 'user', but still potential to look naff.[/quote] Ah, I see Yep, you have to take a [i]little[/i] time to line them up from all angles..... otherwise they [i]will[/i] look wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Just about to order a tree of life. Custom order for $30. They got back to me by email immediately, bodes well for their customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Make sure you post some pics when it's done. I'm considering getting something for my Status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 [quote name='Rich' post='798745' date='Apr 7 2010, 02:40 PM']Make sure you post some pics when it's done. I'm considering getting something for my Status.[/quote] Will do old chap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 I am thinking towards the roman numerals which are reminiscent of John Entwhistle's basses. I would put a set of those on a nice maple necked P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 [quote name='silddx' post='798726' date='Apr 7 2010, 02:20 PM']Just about to order a tree of life. Custom order for $30. They got back to me by email immediately, bodes well for their customer service.[/quote] Their customer service is EXCELLENT. I received mine within days & because I bought 3 sets he chucked in a free extra set free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 [quote name='cetera' post='798922' date='Apr 7 2010, 04:43 PM']Their customer service is EXCELLENT. I received mine within days & because I bought 3 sets he chucked in a free extra set free![/quote] Would you be so kind as to show us a pic or two of the finished product on your bass? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Yeah c'mon, share! please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) Im a waiting a couple of sets also :-) ill post when i get em, although im impatient and hamfisted so expect wobblage Edited April 7, 2010 by gafbass02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 (edited) [quote name='gafbass02' post='799186' date='Apr 7 2010, 08:34 PM']Im a waiting a couple of sets also :-) ill post when i get em, although im impatient and hamfisted so expect wobblage[/quote] Right, do it like this. 1) Use a straight edge or a long ruler 2) Get yourself a white board marker (those you can wipe off with a soft cloth) and mark an accurate [size=7][b]+[/b][/size] cross over each dot marker 4) You now have a precise reference on which to lay every new decal, make sure you position them geometrically over the cross, stick 'em in place and wipe off the rest of the marker's lines. Bob's your uncle Edited April 7, 2010 by Grand Wazoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 MB1. ...Oh!... Jazzing Up Your Fretboard!...Sorry !..Should have gone to Specsavers!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 see, im aleady confused, cause how do i see/wipe off the cross if ive stuck a decal over it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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