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Old 03-24-2013, 01:33 PM
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Default Decalmania decals available anywhere?

I have a 1930's parlor guitar I'd like to refinish. Obviously the decals would have to go to do this. Does any know if there are reproduction ones out there? I haven't been able to come up with anything.
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Old 03-24-2013, 04:12 PM
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Some people use water-slide decals for headstock logos. You can print them on ink jets or laser printers.
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Old 03-25-2013, 06:06 AM
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Have you looked on Ebay?

just type in acoustic guitar decals and a bunch will show up
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Old 03-25-2013, 06:18 AM
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I know I've got a long ways to go before I need the decals, but I thought maybe someone on a small scale was reproducing this type of decal for restored "decalmania" guitars. I'd really like to refinish this one after the repairs. It'd be especially nice to be able to put the original looking decals back on. I may see if some of the local print/logo/sign type shops can reproduce this some how. I've seen nothing like this anywhere via Google and e-bay.
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Old 03-25-2013, 06:36 AM
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That is beautiful, I didnt know you where looking for something other than the rosette decal.
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Old 03-25-2013, 07:48 AM
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If the decals aren't on top of the finish, another option might be to clean the existing finish - sanding, de-gooing - and then applying a top coat to what you have, perhaps shellac/French polish. That could leave the original appearance of it, and would likely be a lot less invasive.
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Old 03-25-2013, 11:46 AM
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You can try them

http://shop.rothkoandfrost.co.uk/default.asp
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