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Let's say I wanted to replace a Squire logo with a Fender - How to do it?

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MakoMan

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I hope I am not breaking any forum rules here by asking this question. I don't think so, because I've seen these kind of basses for sale in the classifieds all the time and seen pictures of these type of mods in posts. However I can't seem to find a thread on how to do it the right way.
So let's say I had a Squier bass with a natural finish headstock with the Squier logo. If I could get a similar logo, how would I go about swapping it out for the Fender one and have it look like it was made that way?
I want to emphasize this would be in no way to resell a bass as an actual Fender. If I ever did resell the bass I would clearly disclose the change and 'Squier' will be clearly indicated on the back of the headstock.
The reason is I'm thinking of doing this is that I occasionally play with folks who... how can I say this?... look down their noses at a Squier bass and I occasionally get tired of explaining why I like my Squier. I'm about 99.9% positive that if I showed up with the exact same bass with a 'Fender' logo on the headstock these same people would say would think I upgraded and compliment me on the tone of my 'new' 'Fender' bass. Call it an experiment in human nature :D:rollno:
 
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Question: Let's say I wanted to replace a Squire logo with a Fender - How to do it?

Answer: Not asking on TalkBass is a good place to start. The other answer is, it is spelled Squier.

The other question is...which Squier? If it is a CV, I think the varnish is tinted, so removing the decal will remove the tinted varnish. It'll look horrible. For any of the rest, just peel it off with some alcohol or something. And buy some decals off eBay.
 
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MakoMan said:
I hope I am not breaking any forum rules here by asking this question. I don't think so, because I've seen these kind of basses for sale in the classifieds all the time and seen pictures of these type of mods in posts. However I can't seem to find a thread on how to do it the right way.
So let's say I had a Squier bass with a natural finish headstock with the Squier logo. If I could get a similar logo, how would I go about swapping it out for the Fender one and have it look like it was made that way?
I want to emphasize this would be in no way to resell a bass as an actual Fender. If I ever did resell the bass I would clearly disclose the change and 'Squier' will be clearly indicated on the back of the headstock.
The reason is I'm thinking of doing this is that I occasionally play with folks who... how can I say this?... look down their noses at a Squier bass and I occasionally get tired of explaining why I like my Squier. I'm about 99.9% positive that if I showed up with the exact same bass with a 'Fender' logo on the headstock these same people would say would think I upgraded and compliment me on the tone of my 'new' 'Fender' bass. Call it an experiment in human nature :D:rollno:
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I would tell anyone that shallow to f-*# off!
This is truly ridiculous. Just leave the bass alone and love it..
 
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Just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done. In this case, I can think of no legitimate reason to swap those stickers. No matter why do you say you want to make the change, no one will believe it's for any other reason than to trick people and defraud future potential buyers .
 
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My question would be, WHY would you want to do that? A little introspection may reveal that you don't think Squires are any good and you want people to think you have a good bass. I like Fender products. They're good for what you pay for them, but if I could afford it, I'd have a handmade bass made to my specs and say goodbye to Fenders forever.
 
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cchorney said:
Just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done. In this case, I can think of no legitimate reason to swap those stickers. No matter why do you say you want to make the change, no one will believe it's for any other reason than to trick people and defraud future potential buyers .
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Honestly, it is not my intention to defraud anyone. But to make everyone feel better I have already given up on the idea.
However in case you are interested, I do happen to have some beachfront property in Florida available for sale. You really have to see it at low tide ;)
 
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cchorney said:
To blind test your friends or fans you could just put a sack over your headstock. Or a doll head. Or a mitten.
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You know what... that is not a bad idea at all! :hmm: My concern is I just want to show up with a 'Fender' bass, not say a word and see if I get any sideways glances and/or comments. I don't want to tip off at all that this is some sort of perception analysis.
BTW... to everyone... I have great guys to play bass with. The folks I play regularly with absolutely love my basses, and I love my Squiers too. I wish I could properly enunciate in a post the reason I was considering doing this experiment. It's not about people and it's not about posing... it's about perception of an instrument at first sight and whether people 'perceive' a better sound just by viewing a headstock logo.
If there an easy way to swap out a Squier headstock logo for a Fender logo for a week or so and then change it back that is probably what I would do.
 
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im not here to state wether it should or shouldn't be done, but i know from a refinish job that, the logo on the satin necks can easily be sanded off with a fine grit paper. then once its smooth and free of the logo, you can apply the new one and let it dry fully for 2-3 days. then you can clear coat, if you dont clear, it will look obviously fake, due to the clear film on the edge. spray the clear in light coats as to not damage the decal. it is important to wait a few days after applying the decal to clear because if the water isnt fully evaporated under the decal it will cause problems. ive, never added a decal, i just know this from building model cars from my younger years.
 
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I recently put a bass together with a warmoth neck. Instead of worrying about a logo, I painted the headstock to match the body and left it without a logo. I really liked the clean look.
To anyone who genuinely knows basses, it is obviously a custom. to everyone else, it is just a bass, and I do not care what they think, so long as it sounds good
 
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