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Well I've had my new 4003 MG 3 weeks now and I've still not removed the US Flag sticker or the Vintage Push/Pull Switch sticker. I don't have any yearnings to remove them at the moment, I think they look cool! In a way it keeps the bass looking brand new for that much longer, eventually though I can see the pull switch sticker getting a bit worn and dirty as it is only paper so it probably won't be on there too long, but am not decided on the US Flag sticker yet, I might even decide to keep it on there.

It just got me thinking as to how long you other guys have kept your stickers on there - or has anybody kept theirs on long term?

Here we go again.

Grey wrote:Here we go again.

+100000000000000000000000


They're just stickers. Leave 'em on if you like 'em, take 'em off if you don't...

Grey wrote:Here we go again.

I haven't seen any postings on here before about them, mind you I've only been on the Forum since earlier this year. I think I remember seeing something about the change in the shape/style of them but that's about it. Just done a search and nothing comes up other than my posting?

Why - is there a problem???

cjj wrote:

Grey wrote:Here we go again.

+100000000000000000000000


They're just stickers. Leave 'em on if you like 'em, take 'em off if you don't...

I heard it won't stay in tune if you take the sticker off. Something to do with the careful balance of the instrument.

Baker69 wrote:

Grey wrote:Here we go again.

I haven't seen any postings on here before about them, mind you I've only been on the Forum since earlier this year. I think I remember seeing something about the change in the shape/style of them but that's about it. Just done a search and nothing comes up other than my posting?

Why - is there a problem???

No, there's no problem. It's just a subject that comes up about once a year, people wondering if taking the stickers off will hurt the resale value, etc. Both here and on the corporate site.

The bottom line is, if you intend to keep the instrument in pristine, un-played condition, for the purpose of possible resale in the future for a profit, then by all means keep it completely original, un-touched, etc. (now, where's the fun in that??). But, if, like most folks, you bought the instrument to enjoy and play, then the resale value is of secondary concern ('cause, why would you sell something you actually use and like?). So, the stickers are completely meaningless unless you just happen to like them being there...

Ontario_RIC_fan wrote:

cjj wrote:

Grey wrote:Here we go again.

+100000000000000000000000


They're just stickers. Leave 'em on if you like 'em, take 'em off if you don't...

I heard it won't stay in tune if you take the sticker off. Something to do with the careful balance of the instrument.

Yeah, this is what's worrying me!

cjj wrote:

Baker69 wrote:

Grey wrote:Here we go again.

I haven't seen any postings on here before about them, mind you I've only been on the Forum since earlier this year. I think I remember seeing something about the change in the shape/style of them but that's about it. Just done a search and nothing comes up other than my posting?

Why - is there a problem???

No, there's no problem. It's just a subject that comes up about once a year, people wondering if taking the stickers off will hurt the resale value, etc. Both here and on the corporate site.

The bottom line is, if you intend to keep the instrument in pristine, un-played condition, for the purpose of possible resale in the future for a profit, then by all means keep it completely original, un-touched, etc. (now, where's the fun in that??). But, if, like most folks, you bought the instrument to enjoy and play, then the resale value is of secondary concern ('cause, why would you sell something you actually use and like?). So, the stickers are completely meaningless unless you just happen ti like them being there...

What I was thinking of was whether there was some sort of a "trend" in leaving the stickers on? I've seen numerous You Tube videos of Rics where the owners still have them on.

No, mine is a gigging bass so I wouldn't be leaving them on for the purpose of keeping it mint. Already done 2 gigs with it and it will be out again in action twice this weekend!

I remove the sticker and put it on the back of my truss rod cover. That way you have it but it just isnt on the front of your bass/guitar.

I left the Made in America flag sticker on one guitar, but after a year or so of playing, the sticker was looking pretty scrappy from getting hit by the pick. So I removed it.

If anyone has any of the rectangular Made In USA stickers that they don't want, I'd like one for my Jetglo 4004 Cii.

8mileshigher wrote:I left the Made in America flag sticker on one guitar, but after a year or so of playing, the sticker was looking pretty scrappy from getting hit by the pick. So I removed it.

Could you tell where the sticker had been? If it's left on for too long I would imagine the pickguard might be 'whiter' where the sticker had been as it would have been protecting that small area from U.V. rays etc.

I've been known to move the sticker to the underside of the upper guard for safe keeping.

Ontario_RIC_fan wrote:

cjj wrote:

Grey wrote:Here we go again.

+100000000000000000000000


They're just stickers. Leave 'em on if you like 'em, take 'em off if you don't...

I heard it won't stay in tune if you take the sticker off. Something to do with the careful balance of the instrument.

Yeah. Blame your equipment. Suuuurrree.....

Leaving a "factory" sticker on your guitar is akin to leaving your toy collectibles in the packaging to "preserve the value."

Nobody wants to be that guy, trust me...