how to remove logo of my Babicz tailpiece ?
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Chocklit_Thunda
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kramersteen
PowerMetalRaph
Re: how to remove logo of my Babicz tailpiece ?
Cutting compound is slightly abrasive. I would try that first.
Cutting compound is slightly abrasive. I would try that first.
Agileguy_101
Master of his Domain
Re: how to remove logo of my Babicz tailpiece ?
I have heard that they etch their logo. Not sure why you bought if the logo bothers you so much.
I have heard that they etch their logo. Not sure why you bought if the logo bothers you so much.
Archer250
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Re: how to remove logo of my Babicz tailpiece ?
Possibly, the thread starter prefers function over form, but is OCD about form as well.
Possibly, the thread starter prefers function over form, but is OCD about form as well.
Detroitblues
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Re: how to remove logo of my Babicz tailpiece ?
I think if you use it long enough, it will just rub off.
I think if you use it long enough, it will just rub off.
Masta' C
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Re: how to remove logo of my Babicz tailpiece ?
I've been interested in this bridge for a while and have read several times that the logo is etched, so you'll likely have to deal with it, cover it up or swap it for a stock tailpiece (turns out many do).
By the way, what do you like about it compared to the stock unit? Any major change in tone or sustain? Are palm mutes any more difficult with the deeper grooves at the saddles?
I've been interested in this bridge for a while and have read several times that the logo is etched, so you'll likely have to deal with it, cover it up or swap it for a stock tailpiece (turns out many do).
By the way, what do you like about it compared to the stock unit? Any major change in tone or sustain? Are palm mutes any more difficult with the deeper grooves at the saddles?
dominus
King Midas to Cheap Guitars
Re: how to remove logo of my Babicz tailpiece ?
They would be for me. I picked up a few Ibanez ARTs and SZs (LP style and PRS style) that had a bridge that was similar to those and really felt the difference with palm muting.
They would be for me. I picked up a few Ibanez ARTs and SZs (LP style and PRS style) that had a bridge that was similar to those and really felt the difference with palm muting.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: how to remove logo of my Babicz tailpiece ?
I am not sure if they are etched. My silver Babicz have that etched look to them. My black Babicz looks screened. I think it is the paint on the silver doing a good job of mimicking etching. As said earlier I would try polishing it with a little vigor with a light compound or metal polish. If it is etched nothing will happen to it. If it is screened as I expect the paint will start to come off. At that point you can get a bit more aggressive with your removal techniques - acetone or stripper. I would suggest taking the Babicz off the guitar to do this so no stripper drips on the axe.
I am not sure if they are etched. My silver Babicz have that etched look to them. My black Babicz looks screened. I think it is the paint on the silver doing a good job of mimicking etching. As said earlier I would try polishing it with a little vigor with a light compound or metal polish. If it is etched nothing will happen to it. If it is screened as I expect the paint will start to come off. At that point you can get a bit more aggressive with your removal techniques - acetone or stripper. I would suggest taking the Babicz off the guitar to do this so no stripper drips on the axe.
Oinkus
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Re: how to remove logo of my Babicz tailpiece ?
masta'c the Babicz increases the resonance of a guitar , it sings acoustically which in my opinion makes it better with power. No issue with string muting or any other technique , it is new and different takes a minute to get used to playing. The really best part part about them is how they are a set and forget item , you can adjust the string height , intonation and then lock it in place forever. Want that perfect radius just use a understring radius gauge or make one out of a piece of cardboard . Can't stop saying how much I love all of them I have installed (7 now). Not sure what you mean by deeper grooves at the saddles , it is a cam that rotates and puts the string where you want it to be. Best improvement on any guitar I can think of just waiting for some saddles for a Floyd now. Jeff told me he was working on a wraparound and it might be out this year(would save me a fill and redrill TOM install.)
masta'c the Babicz increases the resonance of a guitar , it sings acoustically which in my opinion makes it better with power. No issue with string muting or any other technique , it is new and different takes a minute to get used to playing. The really best part part about them is how they are a set and forget item , you can adjust the string height , intonation and then lock it in place forever. Want that perfect radius just use a understring radius gauge or make one out of a piece of cardboard . Can't stop saying how much I love all of them I have installed (7 now). Not sure what you mean by deeper grooves at the saddles , it is a cam that rotates and puts the string where you want it to be. Best improvement on any guitar I can think of just waiting for some saddles for a Floyd now. Jeff told me he was working on a wraparound and it might be out this year(would save me a fill and redrill TOM install.)
Bludave
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Re: how to remove logo of my Babicz tailpiece ?
Try WD40. It is a great cleaner. Put it on a cotton cloth and see what happens. It will usually remove adhesive from stickers and stuff like that. If thats not strong enough then a mild to medium scratch remover will work, but it will take some time. You could start out with chrom polish, then go to a medium scratch remover, then a fine scratch remover. Just take your time........ or...... **** it and leave it alone!!
Try WD40. It is a great cleaner. Put it on a cotton cloth and see what happens. It will usually remove adhesive from stickers and stuff like that. If thats not strong enough then a mild to medium scratch remover will work, but it will take some time. You could start out with chrom polish, then go to a medium scratch remover, then a fine scratch remover. Just take your time........ or...... **** it and leave it alone!!
ItsaBass
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Re: how to remove logo of my Babicz tailpiece ?
No chance. Those logos are ON THERE. Just replace the tailpiece.
I e-mailed them once asking to custom order a Strat one without a logo on it, but I never heard back. I'd never put a big aftermarket brand name like that on my guitar. It's hideous and classless. Even the one on my Bladerunner annoys me, and it is fairly well hidden.
No chance. Those logos are ON THERE. Just replace the tailpiece.
I e-mailed them once asking to custom order a Strat one without a logo on it, but I never heard back. I'd never put a big aftermarket brand name like that on my guitar. It's hideous and classless. Even the one on my Bladerunner annoys me, and it is fairly well hidden.
