How To Install a Guitar Headstock Decal|Easy DIY

I show you how to easily install your own waterslide decal on the headstock of a guitar in just about 5 minutes. All you need is a custom waterslide deal, a pair of scissors, and a cup of water!

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[Amirohisthebesttv]

My blurry ass vision thought that decal said Van Halen 😂

[TheZimon]

The finger roll made all the the difference to me - thank you for the great tips.

[curtisbush]

That's a really cool idea to grout out a spot of the head stock for decal placement! Kudos! 👏

[thibodauxdud]

Hehehe, the thumbnail made it look like the video would show replacing a squire logo with a fender one, but it was just for clickbait.

[radiobobb]

I’m going to paint a headstock from bare wood. Should I apply some layers of lacquer before the decal in that instance or is the paint enough? Thanks for all your helpful videos!

[BulletRohmance]

Can a spray lacquer be used or does it need to be brushed/ wiped on? I’ve always had a hard time getting brush on smooth

[precbass]

For UK viewers, I would definitely recommend Rothko and Frost.I've used them a few times now.Great decals.Great video BTW.

[AlbertoMuse]

How would this process look on a Matte finish headstock ?
Thinking straight matte black with/silver decal but i dont want the decal to stick out of the finish

[clique]

Thanks dude, I have the exact same pencil sharpener since the early 70's, just saying.

[nuerha]

Can I ask for advice? I read somewhere that it's good to give a decal light layer of lacquer before soaking it in water. Should I do it, or you don't recommend it?

[braylonemerson]

Hey great vid!! I bought a replacement neck that was already lacquered. I bought a water slide to put on it, once I go through the steps, would I need to sand over it and lacquer again or what? I have no idea what to do to make it look the best it can

[samuelfairchild]

Question, so I’m building a partscaster and the neck has a polyurethane finish and I plan on adding a decal like that one it. I’m going to paint the body with nitro and a nitro clear coat, should I just sand the neck with about 400 grit to remove the gloss, add the decal, and then go back over it with the same nitro clear that I’m using on the body? What would you recommend? Thanks!

[JamesHaight-gk]

I have a replacement Mighty Mite Fender neck. The finish is a satin vs glossy. I have both satin and gloss. Would I use a fine satin top coat over the decal once it's placed?

[MrPeezySleezy]

Man, I just found you through your custom pickguard video. I could not believe my eyes when I saw your subscriber count... The quality of video and info provided is incredible! You deserve so many more viewers. Be patient, keep rocking it, and I'm sure those subs will start pouring in. Cheers!

[markgrimm]

do ya have a link for the guy tried to find him on ebay no luck

[Road]

Do you need to apply nitro cellulose lacker on top to secure the decal or does it stays in place by itself when the water dries ?

[dsmaxrocks]

I love the quality and prices of the more expensive Squiers....I just can't stand that name

[Modelguits]

Hey man real informative vid thanks. What if I already have a coloured finish say a transparent yellow... will the sanding and lacquering damage the finish?

[BigBobbyBoLo]

hi
im having trouble finding the sams mom info on ebay.. do you have a link? thanks

[billmartyn-smith]

you say it won't work right over oils but do you know if they could be easily put on a headstock that's been treated with wood dyes?