Keeping Signatures

saxnbass · #1 11-06-2006, 07:45 AM

I have two signatures on the back of one of my basses. What can I do to make sure the signatures don't fade or go away, so to say? It's a Yamaha TRB1006 and sign by both Billy Sheehan and Marcus Miller, in case you're wondering.

202dy · #2 11-06-2006, 08:19 AM

Preserving the signatures against abrasion is a matter of clear coating the guitar. A pro can spray a compatable clear finish over the signatures and that material will act as a barrier. Fading is a function of the UV resistance or lack thereof of the ink/paint that was used to sign the guitar. Keeping the guitar out of the sun will go a long way toward preserving the clarity of the autographs. I don't know if there is a material that can be sprayed over that will protect against UV.

BTW, signatures generally do not enhance the value of the instrument.

saxnbass · #3 11-06-2006, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 202dy

BTW, signatures generally do not enhance the value of the instrument.

I know this. It's a personal value, not monetary value.

RWP · #4 11-06-2006, 08:22 AM

Good question. I don't have an answer but with those two signatures I too would want to be sure they NEVER faded! I am jealous, how did you get them?

saxnbass · #5 11-06-2006, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RWP

I am jealous, how did you get them?

Billy did a clinic close by here that I went too, and afterwards, he sign my bass for me.

Marcus sign my bass for me after a concert of his.

Also got Poogie, Bobby, Marcus, and Keith to sign a shirt for me (which I don't wear and don't wash due to the signatures).

202dy · #6 11-06-2006, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by saxnbass

I know this. It's a personal value, not monetary value.

Please accept my apoligies. It was not my intent to offend nor disparage. It was meant as a point of clarification for those who do not understand the marketplace.

saxnbass · #7 11-06-2006, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 202dy

Please accept my apoligies. It was not my intent to offend nor disparage. It was meant as a point of clarification for those who do not understand the marketplace.

It's alright. I understand. No harm taken.

Fun Size Nick · #8 11-06-2006, 08:27 PM

Photos, saxnbass, photos....

saxnbass · #9 11-07-2006, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fun Size Nick

Photos, saxnbass, photos....

Ah yes, the TTIWWP, and No Pics, No Bass. Will do, give me a few mintues and you'll get your photos.

saxnbass · #10 11-07-2006, 04:56 AM

I hope these will suffice. Pics of the sigs on the back or the bass, front pics to show the nice quilt, and pics of the headstock/tuners to show the black tuners and chrome HipShot

I actually like the chrome with the black

62bass · #11 11-07-2006, 05:33 AM

As 202 said, keeping it out of direct light will go a long way. Protecting it from abrasion requires an overspray of a compatible clear coat. Get a pro to do it. Those
marking pen signature can easily be dissolved and ruined by the strong solvents in many spray finishes.

**TheEmptyCell** · #12 11-07-2006, 12:24 PM

It may sound a little bit like a hackjob, but just get some clear packing tape and put a couple strips over the signatures.

emils · #13 11-07-2006, 05:51 PM

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Pickguar...Materials.html

Get this and stick it over the sigs!

saxnbass · #14 11-07-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by emils

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Pickguar...Materials.html

Get this and stick it over the sigs!

I really like that idea. Sounds good. Will probably end up going with this one. Thanks a lot. Gotta order some copper shielding tape from StewMac anyways and a new fretboard for another bass of mine and a few other things.