: Putting Stickers on an acoustic guitar Does placing stickers on an acoustic guitar alter its sound quality? I have my whole front covered with stickers. Should I remove them?

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Stickers will change the sound a little, making it less rich, duller. However, since they are already stuck, you may well create a bigger problem as you remove them. The adhesive may already have spoiled the finish in the guitar's body, so removing them will leave you with a tarnished (at least) front. If they've been there a while, the wood under them may end up darker than the rest of that face.You may pull some lacquer off as they are removed. Unless the first one comes off easily - try the smallest - I'd advocate leaving them. Warming them with a hair-drier is a (risky) possibility.