These decals are reproductions and designed for using for repairs etc Waterslide headstock decals For Les Paul type guitars Made for headstock repairs or refurbs. Backing is clear when removed from backing paper. Very easy to apply and come with full instructions re. application of lacquer. island type decals set in clear lacquer. Made with metallic inks and are super thin with no thick edges to hide They are screen printed the old fashioned way not inkjet Used by luthiers worldwide and been supplying for over 12 years. For use with polyurethane lacquer and tru oil only