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“It's negligible,” says Fender Acoustic Product Specialist Rodrigo Ibieta. The basic rule is that anything that can dull the vibrations of the wood could have a negative affect on tone, but, per Ibieta, “unless you're layering the guitar in stickers 99.9% of people won't notice much of a change in sound.”
- Can I put stickers on a guitar?
- What should you not do on a guitar?
- Can I put stickers on my fretboard?
Can I put stickers on a guitar?
Although placing stickers on a guitar can negligibly change its sound, it is safe for musicians to put them on the instrument. Unless you plan to layer the entire body with these items, it won't change how you play. Removing the stickers is more problematic.
What should you not do on a guitar?
Things You Should Never Do to Your Guitar
- DON'T Expose It to Extreme Temperature and Humidity Change. ...
- DON'T Clean With Water. ...
- DON'T Use Soap, Furniture Polish or Window Cleaner. ...
- DON'T Wipe It With Paper Towel or Tissue. ...
- DON'T Use Compressed Air to Dust the Guitar.
Can I put stickers on my fretboard?
If you're placing simple dots, squares, or other small stickers on the fretboard, the process is fairly easy. ... Simply place the stickers on the fretboard behind the strings. It may be easier to actually unstring the guitar first.
