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Originally Posted by mcapote  Anyone know a place to get white or silver printed waterslide decals like the Fender Precision Bass decals you see on the fender black and chrome specials? the ebay guys seem to not be able to do those colors when I ask them |
It's a tricky one, as you need either a screenprint setup or an archaic piece of kit called an ALPS printer.
If you're going for a black headstock, try this:
1: Spray the headstock with metallic paint -
2: Make up a reversed-out waterslide transfer in black & float it over the headstock. Juggle it about until it's in the right place -
3: let it dry for 24 hours, trim the excess off & lacquer it until it's sorry -
I found the waterslide film to be very thin, & even using laser toner it lets the gold "grin" through very slightly, giving the headstock a slightly brownish cast. It shows in full daylight (if you're looking for it), but under stage conditions no-one can tell.
Alternatively, try a sign shop that does cut-vinyl. It
might be too fine for them, but worth an ask.
Pete.
