Mickthemiller Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Guitarists are usually very proud of their guitars and are pleased to show them to others in forums such as this - but, why do some people leave all the labels on their guitars. "Made in ???????" and "inspected by ?????" etc. Even stickers on scratch-plates stating what the guitar is made of or that it has a "limited lifetime guarantee" (what does that mean anyway?) and stickers on pickups. The only label should be the sound-hole one or any that has a model number on back of headstock (these are under finish anyway). Any views on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I suspect that some people do this with a view to resale. I don't mean that they intend to fake "brand new" status but leaving the labels on (as long as the guitar isn't marked) allows credence to such words as "pristine" etc. At least that's my theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Just checked the bass a friend loaned me cos I have been asked to fill in on bass for a gig and figured I should learn how to play a bit - yep, stickers for 'made in Indonesia' and 'checked by...' and a serial number. The pratice amp he loaned me still has the tag hanging off it. now these cost him the grand total of $50 on ebay second hand, so thats at least 2 owners on a el cheapo rig - so I'm voting for 'just couldn't be bothered' as my theory. My guitars all predate such stickers but I did notice that one I bought 25 years ago has 2 stickers on the back for Dean Markley and D'addario strings which i'd forgotten were even there. The latter is only just recognisable its so worn away. Now, i didn't put them there so they've been on at least a quarter century now and aren't even from the guitar maker... so that's another vote for 'just couldn't be bothered'. Then again, that might just be the Aussie attitude to such things I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Cool thread! Way to go Mick. My '01 G-400 still has its 'Made in Korea' sticker and the '100% Inspected & Set-Up In the USA by 6 E' sticker on the back of the headstock. The serial is painted on. I did not leave them because of resale value or for a future sale of the guitar because I never had nor do I ever think I will sell it. I did not leave them because of keeping the guitar original as I have replaced the tuners and the input jack. I did not leave them because I was lazy as I have spent many hours cleaning and maintaining the guitar. I think I left them because it was on the back of the guitar and not seen by anyone so why not just keep it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 On some of my git's I just leave them on till I decided if I keep or sell. Esp, plastic film on pick guard, and ALWAYS save all labels with the case candy too. I may downsize and they are investments that I happen to play (except for my Gibson Dove that I'll keep if it's the last Guitar even). Just me, I like to keep them well played & LIKE BRAND NEW both. Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 silliness, I remove all of them immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 silliness, I remove all of them immediately. agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I don't like stickers on anywhere, on any guitar. They all come off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffery Smith Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I only remove the aluminum "e" on the pickguard. I just find it to be cheap-looking. The John Hooker Sheratons have more of a decal on them, and that's fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyer91 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Heck ..... I try to add as many stickers to my guitars as I can, To have any guitar be stickerless is just not manly, and will curve your spine, bend your mind, and keep us from winning the next war! Stickers are people too, and they should have the inalienable rights of any citizen!! Some of my best friends are stickers!! Stickers saved my parents from a home fire, by dragging them out after they had succumbed to the smoke! I 'especially' like pot stickers. Give me stickers or give me death!! Haters gonna hate ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve112 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I don't like stickers on anywhere, on any guitar. They all come off. This ^^^^^^^^! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I don't like stickers on anywhere, on any guitar. They all come off. Well, I do take exception to the "MADE IN CHINA" labels and don't EVER care to see those!!! Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Just a quick caution, DON'T look at my new post in the "Who here owns a Fender (BAD GUYS)" thread. MUCH STICKER SHOCK SEEN THERE!!!!! Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 no shock factor here, our guitars are our personal belongs! Go nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 On mine, mostly because the first thing I do when I get a guitar is take a picture for insurance purposes. Then I take the stickers off and play it. After that, it just comes down to the fact that I'm too lazy to take a new picture (without stickers) before I post it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARRKNESS99 Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Heck ..... I try to add as many stickers to my guitars as I can, To have any guitar be stickerless is just not manly, and will curve your spine, bend your mind, and keep us from winning the next war! Stickers are people too, and they should have the inalienable rights of any citizen!! Some of my best friends are stickers!! Stickers saved my parents from a home fire, by dragging them out after they had succumbed to the smoke! I 'especially' like pot stickers. Give me stickers or give me death!! Haters gonna hate ....... I thoroughly enjoyed this :P Some people might not remove them so they don't get that sticky residue when the sticker doesn't peal right off, which looks worse than the sticker itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Some people might not remove them so they don't get that sticky residue when the sticker doesn't peal right off, which looks worse than the sticker itself. Yep sounds like me. TBH I've not even noticed the stickers. Ive just checked now... no stickers anywhere except for the Hagstrom which has a CE sticker and a quality check sticker on reverse of headstock. The CE is something to do with European Community std. (bought in Germany) The inspector signed his name in blue pen. It reads 'Joe'. I dont mind the stickers. They are out of the way and dont bother me. -evans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Hey ive just had a thought... How does everyone feel about the 2015 hologram stickers of Mr. Paul on the back of the new Les Pauls? Would you remove that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchster Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I maybe wrong but aren't those under the finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 1432812170[/url]' post='1661868']Just a quick caution, DON'T look at my new post in the "Who here owns a Fender (BAD GUYS)" thread. MUCH STICKER SHOCK SEEN THERE!!!!! Aster Too late! Already checked it out, lol Stickers don't bother me so I just leave them on. No one sees them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 I maybe wrong but aren't those under the finish? I dont know. Maybe so. Would you want to remove them though? Not everyone likes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke17 Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Steekers?....Steekers?? I don't need no Steenkin' Steekers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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