Fender Jazz Bass Decals - Headstock Waterslide Decal

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Two 1960 Fender Jazz Bass Decals

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Two 1961-1964 Fender Jazz Bass Decals

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Two 1965-1967a Fender Jazz Bass Decals

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Two 1965-67b Fender Jazz Bass Decals

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Two 1968-1975 Fender Jazz Bass Decals

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Two 1968-1975 Gold Jazz Bass Decals

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Two 1968-1975 Silver Jazz Bass Decals

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Real Metallic Ink. Vintage Accurate. Guaranteed Quality.

These are the best reproduction Fender Jazz Bass decals available.

Each headstock decal has been carefully recreated based on actual vintage models from the 1960's to 1970's, using real metallic Silver or Gold ink. These cool Fender waterslide decals are perfect for any Jazz Bass project you may be working on.

Our decals are not from the manufacturer, but in most cases they are more vintage accurate than than the replacement decals currently available from Fender.

History

The Fender Jazz Bass was introduced in 1960, as the “Deluxe Model” and was considered the companion to the Jazzmaster guitar. It featured an offset body with sculpted edges, a design touch inspired by the Jazzmaster.

It had a brighter tone and narrower nut compared to the Precision Bass, and was intended to compete with the Rickenbacker bass, which had been introduced in 1957.

The Jazz Bass headstock decal went through many subtle design changes over the years. Variations in the Fender logo, Trademark text, Electric Bass text, and the PAT and DES numbers resulted in five different waterslide decals in eight years.

Application

The decals are easy to install. There are two methods – Vintage Style and Modern Style.

If you want the decal on top of the finish vintage style (Fender did it this way through the mid-60's), the process is very simple . Just cut out the shape, soak in water, apply to the headstock, press out any air bubble, let it dry and you're done. Please be aware that the decal edge will be visible and the surface smoothness will not match the headstock. It will also scratch off. That's all normal for a vintage instrument.

If you want to bury the decal under the finish as seen on modern Fender headstocks, you will need to spray additional coats of clear finish over the entire headstock after applying the decal, wet sand it, and then polish it. The result will be a very professional look and the decal edge will not be visible. This process is not difficult, but will take a few days to complete.

We provide a webpage with detailed instructions for applying the decals using either method.

Guarantee

We believe in the quality and accuracy of our work. If you're not happy with the decals when they arrive, simply return them for a full refund. That's it.

We are confident you will want to keep them!

All Fender Models

"I received the Jazz Bass decals and have to confirm your decals really are the best Fender decals I have ever used. Whatever I have seen, all others are rubish! Thanks very much!" Gerrit N.

"The waterlside decals were delivered on Friday, and I installed the Tele decal first and then the Jazz Bass decal. Beautiful, just beautiful, I’m another satisfied customer, good work, thanks." Brian

"Thank you for your excellent decals, I have successfully fitted them and they are perfect! Many thanks." Mark

Vintage Guitar and Bass Restoration

High quality reproduction waterslide decals from the 1950's to 1970's.

Jazz Bass Decals