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Twinfan

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ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« on: January 07, 2010, 09:39:37 PM »
I've toyed with the idea of doing this for a while - the idea came to me one night while I was dreaming!  No idea where the inspiration entered my subconscious though.

While I'm sure there'll be a "love it"/"hate it" split, I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out.  Easy to remove them if I change my mind though  ;)

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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2010, 09:51:57 PM »
I rather like that Dave! Although my strat is the same colour I don't think it would look as good. Where did you get them from, I might give them a go just to see what they look like.
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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2010, 10:00:56 PM »
nah, dont do one on a strat.  tele's only... and it looks great

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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2010, 10:03:48 PM »
Yup leave the strat alone...

Looks OK Dave, though I think the guitar is stunning without.

I've done something similar with my Feline but alittle bit more "LA Hair Metal" - I'll take some pics soon.

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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2010, 10:19:24 PM »
I had considered it, but thought it wouldn't suite the guitar.

Looks awesome though, would also like to know where you got them from

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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2010, 10:20:40 PM »
I love that kind of pinup artwork, not sure the guitar needs it though.... how about some long-range pics so we can see the overall effect?
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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2010, 10:32:07 PM »
I got them from a seller on eBay - he's got TONS of the stuff.

Hectic Decals:  http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/HECTIC-DECALS

I'll try and get some better pics in daylight, can't really get a decent full shot at the minute:


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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2010, 10:42:17 PM »
Looks good, but I guess the girl should be more white than blue :lol:

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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2010, 10:49:54 PM »
Yep, I guess so!  :lol:

I didn't want them to be too bold, and by going with a clear background (instead of white) it looks like they've faded over the years.  Suits the relic style?

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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2010, 10:57:30 PM »
the faded style definately works best on this



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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2010, 10:58:29 PM »
Yep, I guess so!  :lol:

I didn't want them to be too bold, and by going with a clear background (instead of white) it looks like they've faded over the years.  Suits the relic style?

Makes sense :)

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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2010, 11:32:03 PM »
Nice Dave, I think they look great.

Bought some for my tele a while ago but lost them in the house somewhere......


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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2010, 11:40:36 PM »
I think it looks good! Was thinking about getting one for my Epi, they seem to work on LP Customs as well :)

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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2010, 04:44:21 AM »
Shouldve had her sitting on the edge of the bridge

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Re: ND(ecals)D - one for Ratrod?
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2010, 08:32:51 AM »
It's too big to fit there unfortunately.  I have a couple of other decals that might suit sitting on the bridge, but it might look a bit cheesy???