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All New Custom Signs From The Sign Studio in Los Angeles County

Custom Signs - We do it all!

Need custom signs?  ADA or Electrical - We do it all!

The Sign Studio is located in Burbank, and services Los Angeles and Orange County area locations that include Glendale, Studio City, West Hollywood, Century City, Los Angeles, and more (see complete list below!) Businesses depend on us for custom signs and we are here to help you find solutions. 

"We use state-of-the-art, computer-assisted signmaking systems and techniques to create high-impact, cost-effective signs that get results. Best of all, we make the whole process simple." ~ The Sign Studio Marketing specialist Julie Ramirez

When you work with The Sign Studio, you're hiring a team of experts:

• Owner: Chris Ramirez
• Marketing Specialist: Julie Ramirez 
• Art Director: Bill Bates 

Working as a team, we assist our clients by providing an assessment that will identify your needs and developing cost-effective design solutions that produce results for you. 

Remember: "A Business with No Sign is a Sign of No Business".

What can we do for you?

• Banners
• Vehicle and Window Graphics
• Site Signs
• Monument Signs
• Architectural/Directional
• Sandblasted Signs
• Dimensional Letters
• Illuminated Signs
• Graphic Design
• Car, Truck and Boat Wraps
• Channel Letters
• Need Neon? Download our guide to neon signs
• Looking for ADA signs?  Download our guide to ADA
  And Much More!

Where are we? Everywhere!

• Come see us: 831 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank CA 91505
• Give us a call: 818-843-9200
• Email us: thesignstudio@sbcglobal.net
• Visit our Website: www.thesignstudioonline.com
• Read our Blog

The Sign Studio also produces, manufactures or supplies the following items.  Please call (818) 843-9200 or e-mail us at info@signstudiola.com
for sample pictures or further information / Quote.

Vinyl Banner             Adhesive Vinyl                                              Indoor Stands
Banner Blockout       Adhesive Clear / Translucent                      Outdoor Stands
Banner Backlit          Adhesive Window Perf                                 Lightbox
Mesh / Smooth         Vehicle Graphics /Wall Graphics                 Sidewalk Signs
Window Static Cling  Floor Graphics                                              
Premium Vinyls                                                                           Signicades
Paper Posters            Reflective Vinyls                                          Plasticades
Scrim Banner            Metallics /Gold / Silver                                 Retractable
Printable Fabrics        Chalk Vinyls                                                Post & Panel Signs
Photo Paper                                                                                Valet Parking Signs
Overlaminates                                                                            Simpo Sign Frames
                                                                                                 Pedistal Signs
                                                                                                 Wind Spinners
                                                                                                  Real Estate Frames
                                                                                                  Trade Show Displays

RIGID SIGNS
Foamcore
Coroplast
PVC Board
OTHER SIGNS
ADA Signs -  Restroom / Handicap  
Parking Signs
Regulatory Signs
Construction Signs
Acrylic Displays
Golf Signs
Commercial Signs
Dimensional Letters
Digital Imaging Signs
Electrical Signs

GEMINI Products
Vista Systems 
Signicade/Plasticade Distributor

The Sign Studio also provides maintenance and service calls
on all signs.  We proved service to the
following areas:

Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Studio City, Century
City, Santa Monica, Culver City, Burbank, Pasadena, Glendale, Tarzana, Woodland
Hills, Anaheim, Arcadia, Alhambra, City of Duarte, West Covina, El Monte,
Toluca Lake, Universal City, La Crescenta, Whittier, Buena Park, San Fernando,
La Canada, Cerritos, City of Lakewood, Glendora, Compton, Long Beach, San Fernando, Sylmar      

Here are a few helpful items. Some of LED illumination's potential advantages over neon are:
• LED is less fragile. Neon tubes are much more susceptible to breakage both in transit and during installation.
• LED can mean a lower utility bill for you. LED is a more efficient light source, and the electrical transformer is smaller.
• LED is a more focused light source. An LED module produces a "cone" of light, where neon illumination is emitted from all sides of the neon tube (this can also be a disadvantage for LED, as noted below.)
• Installation of an LED channel letter signs can be easier, as it does not always require conduit on the secondary side.
• LED is a more environmentally friendly product. Neon tubes often contain mercury.
• LED is safer to install, service and maintain. LED is typically powered by 12 volts DC, where neon is powered by 4,000 - 15,000 volts AC. The high voltages required by neon present a significantly higher electrical hazard potential.
However, with all of these differences, neon still has its place. Here is where neon illumination can be better:
• Neon illumination has a certain warm glow that many think LED has yet to match. This is particularly true for reverse and front/back lit channel letter signs. Neon's 360 degree illumination is very easy on the eyes when used with front/back lit letters. LED's focused "light cone" is not as good with these letter types.
• Some custom colors can be better matched with neon. If your client is concerned about a specific color match (such as a logo color), neon may be a better choice.
• Open face channel letter signs still require neon - LED is not yet a viable option.
So, the short answer to "which illumination source is better?" is that it all depends on the project at hand. LED and neon are completely different illumination sources, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.


If you have any questions or for further information, please contact The Sign Studio (818) 843-9200 or info@signstudiola.com.

The Many Benefits of L.E.D. Illuminated Signs

WHAT IS LED LIGHTING?
LED stands for light emitting diode and the technology has been around since the 1960s. Its greatest benefit is that it uses only 12 volts. Neon uses up to 9,000 to 15,000 volts. LED has comparable brightness to neon and is rated to last up to 100,000 hours when properly installed.

SAFETY
Because LED is a low voltage system, fire hazards are greatly reduced over neon lighting.

ENERGY SAVINGS
LED lighting can save up to 80% power over comparable sized traditional neon-lighted signs. Return on investment can be made within three years via power costs savings.

WALL PENETRATION AND HARDWARE COMPARISONS
LED lighting and components require only one 3/8" wall penetration per channel letter. Compare this to neon which requires two 1" wall penetrations per channel letter. This means less wall destruction and excess conduit and GTO wiring. A LED lighting installation is clean and simple.

WHY AREN'T MORE SIGN COMPANIES USING LED?
Only recently has the technology advanced to the point where LED lighting is almost comparable in pricing to neon. Although it is still more costly to install LED, The Sign Studio DOES NOT pass this additional cost on to our customers. Our bids are competitive with other sign company neon lighting estimates.

Also, embracing change isn't easy. Neon has been a faithful lighting option for the sign industry for over a hundred years. There's no doubt that the change over to LED for sign lighting will eventually happen, however, The Sign Studio is on the leading edge of this exciting technology right now.

Installation Examples of LED vs. NEON:

L.E.D. CHANNEL LETTERS

NEON CHANNEL LETTERS

If you have any questions or would like further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at thesignstudio@sbcglobal.net.

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Do you need illuminated signs or a light box for your business?

What are L.E.D. Illuminated Signs?

LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. LED technology has been in use since the 1960s. Illuminated signs can be freestanding or fixed to a building.

Some of the Benefits of LED Lighting:

• Your business will be seen 24/7
• Uses 12 volts, as opposed to neon, which uses up to 9,000 to 15,000 volts.
• Comparable brightness to neon
• LED illuminated signs last up to 100,000 hours when properly installed
• Reduced fire hazards because of low voltage system
• Savings of up to 80% power over traditional neon-lighted signs, resulting in a 3 year return on investment via power cost savings
• Cleaner and simpler installation than neon

Ready for illumination but interested in neon signage instead of LED? Download our guide to neon signs.

Contact us:

• Address: 831 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank CA 91505
• Phone: 818-843-9200
• Email: thesignstudio@sbcglobal.net
• Website
• Twitter
• Facebook
  LinkedIn

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Backlit Displays
Put your message in the best light with backlit displays. THE SIGN STUDIO'S backlit displays make your advertising and informational messages readable in any setting and any lighting. Backlit display signs are made using a variety of colors and lighting techniques to creatively display your logo and message-for signs that get attention day and night.

Get THE SIGN STUDIO'S backlit displays with a variety of options:
• Wall-mount
• Recessed
• Double-sided
• Convex face
• Slip profile
• Outdoor

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.

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Make Sure Your New Electrical Sign Is UL Approved to Specifications.

Illuminated Store Front Channel Letters May Look Alike But Do You Know What You Are Getting?

Illuminated store front Channel Letters may look alike but do you know what you are really getting?

At The Sign Studio each channel letter is fabricated to UL specifications. Why is this important? Simple, it assures the customer their illuminated 3D letter above their store front is safe and built to last. Drive around at night, see burned out signage, flickering neon and broken plexi faces. The average customer is unaware what they are truly getting for the price they are being quoted, after-all all letters appear to look the same from the outside when first installed BUT the big difference is the way in which the sign letters are manufactured.

What materials will be used in the fabrication of your electrical sign letter? The Sign Studio uses heavy gauge aluminum where some competitors use cheap paint lock metal which start to rust the day it goes up ( ever see brown rusty streaks coming off a letter on the building? that's paint lock metal ), secondly what thickness is the acrylic pan channel letter face? Thin sheets of plastic are half the price of standard but one may not tell until the weather changes because plexi expands and contracts as climates get colder or hotter thus cheap plastic faces crack quick. What about the lighting ? Is it 2 rows of 12mm Neon or 1 row of 8 mm Neon? What about the transformers, are they used or rebuilt? Even wiring cost differ greatly. Thus next time you are in the market for Channel Letters, whether plastic faces, led lit, Open Face Neon or even Halo reverse lit, it is always good to ask if your getting UL letters. Look for the sticker (is it real), ask the shop for their UL number and always be suspicious of low prices. You may find your sign letters look good the first few weeks but when costly service calls happen your original cost rise fast, so when you are looking to get your business name in lights, contact The Sign Studio at (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at thesignstudio@sbcglobal.net.

Remember, know your image will be well lit when the sun goes down with properly fabricated UL letters, you will get what you pay for at thsignstudioonline.com

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ILLUMINATED Backlit Displays - Electrical Signs

Make a bright and colorful impression with illuminated signs. THE SIGN STUDIO offers a wide range of options to fit your needs. From sign cabinets and channel letters to custom backlit signage and digital LED displays, we have everything you need to increase your visibility and attract customers, day or night.

Backlit Displays
Put your message in the best light with backlit displays. THE SIGN STUDIO'S backlit displays make your advertising and informational messages readable in any setting and any lighting. Backlit display signs are made using a variety of colors and lighting techniques to creatively display your logo and message-for signs that get attention day and night.

Get THE SIGN STUDIO'S backlit displays with a variety of options:
• Wall-mount
• Recessed
• Double-sided
• Convex face
• Slip profile
• Outdoor

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.

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