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Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock

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Corey
Posted 2008-12-19 12:39 PM (#5945)
Subject: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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Some of you may remember I decided to start playing again after 30 years. Anyhow, I got a new CC48 for Christmas to get started. I haven't taken it out of the box yet but I have seen pictures of the back of the headstock and there is a small "Made in China" sticker back there. I was wondering if anyone can tell me if that sticker can be removed without doing any damage?

Now I know what you might be thinking. Be assured, I'm not trying to make this guitar out to be something it's not. I know the sticker inside the bowl also says "Made in China" and I would have a tough time getting that one off LOL! I just think the sticker on the back of the headstock looks really cheap on what otherwise is a decent looking guitar for the price. If I can peel it off, I would like to if it won't damage the finish.

Thanks

Corey
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cliff
Posted 2008-12-19 12:55 PM (#5946 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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naptha
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schroeder
Posted 2008-12-19 1:52 PM (#5947 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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napalm is what he means.
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Trader Jim
Posted 2008-12-19 2:28 PM (#5948 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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3M makes some great stuff called (wait for it) "adhesive remover". One can of this stuff will last forever and it doesn't harm any finish I've ever put it on.
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an4340
Posted 2008-12-19 4:47 PM (#5949 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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I always leave those stickers on and let nature wear them off.
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Corey
Posted 2008-12-19 5:17 PM (#5950 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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Thanks for the suggestions guys. Once I get it unpacked and get a better look at it, I will decide what to do. Probably just leave it.
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Jonmark Stone
Posted 2008-12-19 5:29 PM (#5951 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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WD40... along with a zillion other things... excels at removing stubborn stickers.
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Corey
Posted 2008-12-19 5:33 PM (#5952 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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Not sure it actually a sticker. Looks more like a silk screen.
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2ifbyC
Posted 2008-12-19 5:41 PM (#5953 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock
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Originally posted by cliff:
naptha
... aka cigarette lighter fluid. Works great...
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2008-12-19 7:31 PM (#5954 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock



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Drill motor with a Wire Wheel oughta do it.
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Corey
Posted 2008-12-19 11:03 PM (#5955 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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I'm thinking medium grit sand paper.
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cliff
Posted 2008-12-19 11:12 PM (#5956 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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serrated steak knife
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-12-20 12:11 AM (#5957 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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dog with anxiety issues
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AussieJames
Posted 2008-12-20 1:04 AM (#5958 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock



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Originally posted by Jeff W.:
dog with anxiety issues
He'll take the ears as well!!

Eucalyptus oil!!
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eGuitarNut
Posted 2008-12-20 7:43 AM (#5959 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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it should peel right off. I have never seen them to be permanent. if any gum remains use WD40 on a rag to wipe it off.
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eGuitarNut
Posted 2008-12-20 7:43 AM (#5960 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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it should peel right off. I have never seen them to be permanent. if any gum remains use WD40 on a rag to wipe it off.
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Beal
Posted 2008-12-20 8:57 AM (#5961 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock



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take it off but don't tell the Customs agent who lives next door.....
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Charlie Ramon
Posted 2008-12-21 4:45 AM (#5962 - in reply to #5945)
Subject: Re: Made in China Sticker on Back of Headstock


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In the past the former German Ovation Distributor put a service sticker on the back of the headstock. Over time the wood got darker - but not under the sticker. Once the sticker falls off you get a bright stain in the wood. So I always remove this useless sticker.

Cautiously warm the sticker with a hair dryer. So you should be able to remove it a lot easier. Use naphta to remove the remaining adhesive.

Karl
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