Adding Squier logo to Fender headstock

[nakama]

I have a Squier tele that I recently purchased a MIM Fender neck for. I don't like feeling like I am misrepresenting my gear (it may seem stupid but that's just me).

So I was thinking of adding a small Squier logo beside the Fender logo. The other option would be to remove the Fender Logo and replace it with the Squier logo.

My question is, do either of the above options have any legal implications? I don't want to be going and doing anything that can get me into trouble.

Third option (I just thought of) I wouldn't be opposed to getting a pickgaurd that Has the Squier logo on it in a tasteful manor.

Assuming all options are legal, what would you do?

[Jupiter]

Putting a Squier logo on a Fender headstock sounds like a genius theft-prevention strategy. Beyond that, a strip of electrical tape over the Fender logo would work as well....

Seriously, you're being too sensitive about it. How are you going to "get in trouble"? If you sell it, just put the Squier neck back on it.

[Joe Sailor]

Does the neckplate say "Squier?" Seems like the neck is a MIM neck and that is what it says, so their is no reason to change it (unless you want to). To keep the whole guitar from being misrepresented, a squier neckplate should at least raise a question.
I do like the anto-theft aspect.

[nakama]

Originally Posted by Jupiter

Seriously, you're being too sensitive about it. How are you going to "get in trouble"?

In a world that you can sue people for any reason (like spilling hot chocolate and then suing because it was hot) I don't think I am being too sensitive.

I do appreciate the idea of electrical tape, however that's not the type of mod I like to have on my guitars. I just prefer a clean "factory" look.

You are right though perhaps I should patent that anti-theft device idea. lol

[Jupiter]

But seriously, HOW could you get in trouble?

[nakama]

Originally Posted by Joe Sailor

Does the neckplate say "Squier?" Seems like the neck is a MIM neck and that is what it says, so their is no reason to change it (unless you want to). To keep the whole guitar from being misrepresented, a squier neckplate should at least raise a question.

Yes, I'm going to be keeping the Squier neckplate on it. You are probably right, I just get stuck in this mode where I keep wanting to change things.

[nakama]

Originally Posted by Jupiter

But seriously, HOW could you get in trouble?

I'm not really sure, I was just asking to make sure I wouldn't be breaking any laws by using or altering a Squier or Fender logo without the express permission of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

[Tele Bee]

Dude, The Fender police are gonna be knocking at your door if you dont change the logo!!!
You need to change it up right away! Dont mess with Fender or Squier- they are all lawyered up. This happened to my cousin's roommate. Showed up at his apartment at 11:20 PM asking to see his guitar because they read on a forum that he was misrepresenting their product. A forum JUST LIKE THIS ONE! They monitor these posts, you know. NOVA isnt such a big place, either. Hide your gear, at the least.

[Jupiter]

Originally Posted by Tele Bee

Dude, The Fender police are gonna be knocking at your door if you dont change the logo!!!
You need to change it up right away! Dont mess with Fender or Squier- they are all lawyered up. This happened to my cousin's roommate. Showed up at his apartment at 11:20 PM asking to see his guitar because they read on a forum that he was misrepresenting their product. A forum JUST LIKE THIS ONE! They monitor these posts, you know. NOVA isnt such a big place, either. Hide your gear, at the least.

ixnay on the awyerlay! They have netbots scanning for words like this.

[nakama]

Originally Posted by Tele Bee

Dude, The Fender police are gonna be knocking at your door .....

hahaha... I'm just trying to be respectful of Fender as a company and of the laws that I am supposed to abide by.

I must admit, I kinda thought more people would have more of an appreciation of that. It's a disappointing that so far that does not seem to be the case.


Just a side note, you all would be tearing me up one side and down the other if I said I wanted to change a Squier logo to a Fender logo.
Interesting though that when I am trying to do the right thing I am met with criticism and sarcasm.

[Tele Bee]

Just givin you some grief and a hard time.....Always do the right thing. Thats what my cousin's roommate learned from his experience. His knuckles are still sore from the beating they gave him.

[Jupiter]

Apologies for teasing. But there's a balance point and you're over it. If you are just playing it, absolutely nobody is going to care. You're not misrepresenting anything or trying to profit from somebody's misunderstanding. There's quite a big difference between what you did and plastering a Fender logo on a Squier neck.

If you sell it, it's an issue, but you don't sound like the kind of guy who's going to try to trick anybody. If you still have the Squier neck, just put it back on when you sell it.

[CrisHendrix]

Lol I can't tell if this is a serious thread or not but seriously??? Who in their right mind would sand off a fender logo for a squier one?

You're knockin down the resale a good bit right there, plus you're now misrepresenting the neck, probably the most important part of an electric guitar

[boris bubbanov]

Originally Posted by nakama

I'm not really sure, I was just asking to make sure I wouldn't be breaking any laws by using or altering a Squier or Fender logo without the express permission of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation

You're cool, the way it is. It is a partscaster. The neck is still a Fender brand neck.

You, sir, have been reading too many billboards, or drinking too much coffee.



We can't stop the world to babysit people who would not understand that some parts of this and some parts of that are not a whole genuine "Fender Brand" guitar. Society cannot go that slow, those slowpokes who might misunderstand are gonna be left behind. Relax and just enjoy life!!!

[johnthatcher]

Fender owns squier. So a fender neck on a fender body is a fender. Just tell the story if you sell it . Any tele player would know something was up as soon as they see it so I think you're fine.

[Five-O]

If it'll make you feel better, take a sharpie and write Squier in the neck pocket, so if the Fender Police do come and check it, they wont be able to prove criminal intent on your part. It would also let anyone who receives it down the road, by trading or buying it from you know that it started life as a Squier. But in reality you worry too much, it's yours to do with as you wish as long as you don't misrepresent it to anyone interested in buying it.

[GigsbyBoyUK]

No-one cares if you guitar is a Squier or Fender until you sell it - and then you just need to be clear about what you are selling.

You sound like a nice guy but in this case you are being too nice and worrying about something that doesn't matter at all.

I have a Strat that I bought used that has a Fender neck but I suspect the body isn't Fender, and I know the pickups aren't. It doesn't matter in the slightest. I knew when I bought it that it may be a partscaster and it was priced accordingly. I like playing it and no-one at my gigs cares what the heck it is.

[mike257]

Yeah, when you sell it, you can just be totally honest and say what it is. It's a Squier Telecaster that you have upgraded with a Fender MIM neck. I assume you've done it to improve the guitar, so when you're selling it you can say exactly that and there is no misrepresentation involved. A casual browse on eBay or anywhere that used gear is available will show you that people sell upgraded or built-from-parts guitars all the time.

Don't take the joking to heart on here, enjoy your guitar and if the time comes to move it on, just describe it as it is and do it with a clear conscience!

[BoogerRooger]

Well, Squier is becoming the standard of excellence within Fender!

[Delta Blues]

Not sure if serious.