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« on: August 23, 2007, 01:45:19 AM »

Would tape on my guitar screw up the finish? I'd like to know, and quick please.
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2007, 03:06:24 AM »

Don't know, but I used to put tape on my violin, if that helps any....
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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2007, 04:30:22 AM »

It depends on the guitar's finish, and what kind of tape you intend to use.

If you have a nitro finish (upper Gibsons, vintage & USA vintage reissue Fenders, some others) then pretty much anything will ruin the finish. If you have a poly finish, pretty much nothing will damage it.*



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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2007, 01:41:32 PM »

Well, just Scotch tape. My guitar is a low-end Epiphone Special Model. I have no clue what finish is on it, though.  Tongue
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« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2007, 01:48:56 PM »

That's a poly finish. No problem with scotch tape, but be careful when you remove it in case it is stuck big time. To be safe, you could stick the tape to your jeans a few times to make it less sticky. If there is some sticky residue left when you take it off, you can use naptha/naphtha/naphta (not sure of the spelling) to remove any gunk.

Why do you want to put tape on your guitar? Is it to keep your strap on? If so, you would be far better off fixing the strap pin hole thing. It only takes a second.
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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2007, 02:04:38 PM »

No, I want to tape a little logo on it, lol.
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« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2007, 02:17:58 PM »

Hmm....As the finish on your guitar ages due to sunlight/air/smoke etc, that patch under the tape might not. Later removal of the logo may leave an area which does not match the rest of the guitar (unless your guitar is black). I wouldn't, if I were you. But I'm not.
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« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2007, 05:51:19 PM »

Well, my guitar is black. But what you said about it not matching later on is making me a little iffy on putting it on.
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« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2007, 12:38:53 AM »

Oh, I thought you wanted to put tape on the fret board (that is if your guitar is fretless).

That's a little trick for beginners - eventually your fingers just fall into place.....

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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2007, 10:20:55 AM »

where are you putting the logo?

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« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2007, 03:57:06 PM »

That better be one helluva logo that warrants defacing a poor, defenseless guitar..... rant hihi
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« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2007, 02:09:33 PM »

Oh, I thought you wanted to put tape on the fret board (that is if your guitar is fretless).

That's a little trick for beginners - eventually your fingers just fall into place.....




How does that work then? (I dont play, but might like to learn, sorry for the intrusion into someone else's thread).
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« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2007, 03:31:49 PM »

In simple terms: On a fretless instrument, the tape is there to mark where the note intervals would be. On a fretless bass, this would be where the frets are.
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« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2007, 03:32:18 PM »

Oh, I thought you wanted to put tape on the fret board (that is if your guitar is fretless).

That's a little trick for beginners - eventually your fingers just fall into place.....




How does that work then? (I dont play, but might like to learn, sorry for the intrusion into someone else's thread).

if the guitar is fretless, the tape helps a beginner know where to put their finger so the note is in tune. You don't have to worry about that, fretless guitars are pretty rare unless you search for them.
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« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2007, 06:35:26 PM »

Oh, I thought you wanted to put tape on the fret board (that is if your guitar is fretless).

That's a little trick for beginners - eventually your fingers just fall into place.....




How does that work then? (I dont play, but might like to learn, sorry for the intrusion into someone else's thread).

if the guitar is fretless, the tape helps a beginner know where to put their finger so the note is in tune. You don't have to worry about that, fretless guitars are pretty rare unless you search for them.
In simple terms: On a fretless instrument, the tape is there to mark where the note intervals would be. On a fretless bass, this would be where the frets are.

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« Reply #15 on: September 08, 2007, 08:39:52 PM »

anyone know where I could find a fretless guitar? (preferably in europe) I've always wanted to learn to play one of them? peace

thnx....
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« Reply #16 on: September 09, 2007, 03:50:55 AM »

Groovy info about fretless guitars: http://www.unfretted.com

They also have links to shops selling fretless guitars (only 1 right now; it's in the UK) and a list of companies which make them.
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« Reply #17 on: September 10, 2007, 05:27:00 PM »

Oh, I thought you wanted to put tape on the fret board (that is if your guitar is fretless).

That's a little trick for beginners - eventually your fingers just fall into place.....




How does that work then? (I dont play, but might like to learn, sorry for the intrusion into someone else's thread).
hey, no problem, as long as people learn and the mods don't get pissed! Cheesy
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« Reply #18 on: September 10, 2007, 05:45:04 PM »

Groovy info about fretless guitars: http://www.unfretted.com

They also have links to shops selling fretless guitars (only 1 right now; it's in the UK) and a list of companies which make them.

Thanks alot for that one, Really helpful? peace

I think I'm gonna try to unfret one of my cheap old guitars and see how that works? ?Grin
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« Reply #19 on: September 10, 2007, 05:50:43 PM »

Good luck! Try and avoid unfretting a maple fretboard - the fretboard will see far more usage without frets, and the finish will be removed quickly. Maple - although a hard wood (ho ho) - rots easily. If you have a maple fretboard you will need to care for it a lot more than an ebony or rosewood board. Y'know...just to let you know. Again, good luck!
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« Reply #20 on: September 11, 2007, 12:17:31 AM »

Not to discourage you or anything, but I believe you should be realllly good with a fretted guitar before you attempt a fretless Smiley

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