Current source for repro decals?
- mcatano
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Current source for repro decals?
Hi folks,
I have a '63 JM in need of a headstock decal. I know fender have cracked down on aftermarket decals in recent years, nonetheless I'm wondering where to source one that's vintage-correct. If you're not comfortable posting publicly, please feel free to PM.
Thanks
I have a '63 JM in need of a headstock decal. I know fender have cracked down on aftermarket decals in recent years, nonetheless I'm wondering where to source one that's vintage-correct. If you're not comfortable posting publicly, please feel free to PM.
Thanks
- adamrobertt
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Re: Current source for repro decals?
Check eBay. I saw some decent looking ones on there recently.
Also, have you tried contacting Fender? If you can prove that you have a real vintage JM they might send you one.
Also, have you tried contacting Fender? If you can prove that you have a real vintage JM they might send you one.
- Trout
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Re: Current source for repro decals?
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- kracdown
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Re: Current source for repro decals?
Old fret.
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- Moo-Stang
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Re: Current source for repro decals?
I had good success with Voodoo Decals for a couple Mustang projects earlier this year. Just checked their website though and it seems pretty bare. Not sure if they are just revamping the site or if they have cut back production.
- Dieca
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Re: Current source for repro decals?
I have a bass VI decal I ordered from Voodoo and have to say its a bit disappointing, pixelation is noticeable. It's going on a Squier so accuracy is not paramount but the "offset contour body" decal is massively oversized and the fender logo has lots of issues if you start to look for them.
I have an Oldfret one on a Thinline Tele I built, the quality is great, it was a custom build so again I wasn't concerned with accuracy and didn't have anything to compare it to but the Fender part is very close to my 72 Mustang and their website certainly gives the impression they sweat the small details.
TLDR
Thumbs up for Oldfret
Thumbs down for Voodoo
I have an Oldfret one on a Thinline Tele I built, the quality is great, it was a custom build so again I wasn't concerned with accuracy and didn't have anything to compare it to but the Fender part is very close to my 72 Mustang and their website certainly gives the impression they sweat the small details.
TLDR
Thumbs up for Oldfret
Thumbs down for Voodoo
- zenarcade
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Re: Current source for repro decals?
Oldfret is very good/authentic
- atexx
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Re: Current source for repro decals?
You can always try oldfret.net but the images are deliberately not accurate or close to the quality you get. Good luck getting a decal for less than $200 with the Dealer fees and costs. Fender does not have them all and will sub out a re-issue if need be. Case kept is best but if your dog, Kid or stand takes it out you might have to fix it yourself.
- adamrobertt
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Re: Current source for repro decals?
oldfret.net looks super sketchy to me, and they're trying to bank on people not realizing that it isn't the OG oldfret.com, which is now defunct (I have this confirmed by the owner).
Oldfret.com used to be the best source, but they are no more. I've used the Croxx decals and they are pretty good. Probably your best bet right now.
Edit: Also, nice try plugging your own site bro lol
Oldfret.com used to be the best source, but they are no more. I've used the Croxx decals and they are pretty good. Probably your best bet right now.
Edit: Also, nice try plugging your own site bro lol