Adding a logo/insignia to a head

[Ryan Michka]

I'm just about finished with the neck I've been building and I was wondering what ways people apply logos/insignia to the custom builds.

I know that using adhesive transparency paper is a common method but are there any other ways? Some sort of pen? Paint? Etc

Thanks

[Nathan Dodd]

The three common methods (although the last isn't exactly common these days) are Shell inlay such as Gibson, Waterslide Decals (available from many places and customisable) such as Fender or a separate logo cut, carved or engraved and attached to the headstock. pens and paints can react with your chosen finish so you would have to check for suitability before applying I would say.

[Rob Carty]

+1 on waterslide decals. They're easy and look great, especially on light finishes and especially under a clear coat. There are some folks on eBay who will customize them for you at a pretty low cost.

I've used Sharpie marker pens over nitro lacquer with good results. I believe Melvyn Hiscock features this method in his book.

I've also used transparency sheets. While the printing came out really sharp, the sheets have a thickness that's hard to hide.

[Warren May]

Check out John Kingma's headstock. I think they are really cool.