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Jared92
06-30-2008, 03:59 PM
Hey i gave my bass a defret. then filled the fret slots, then stained it with rosewood.
i also staind the bottom of the neck. It ended up being kind of a sunburst with it darker on the outsides. I was wondering if i should just stain the bass body to. For a darker look. Maybe even attempt a light sunburst. Looking for some advice/ opinions.

I have included some photos of the defret, the stained part of the neck, and some body shots. Let me know what you think of the defret. and should i poly coat the neck?
http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v261/92/14/511022809/n511022809_616902_7649.jpg
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v261/92/14/511022809/n511022809_616911_9163.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v261/92/14/511022809/n511022809_616910_6747.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-snc1/v261/92/14/511022809/n511022809_616909_2702.jpg

Thanks so much!

Georynn
06-30-2008, 07:30 PM
The few de-frets I've done, I've used epoxy, you'd be surprised how tough a fingerboard has to be on a fretless!!!

But that looks great!!! I wouldn't touch the stain one bit!!!

Jared92
06-30-2008, 10:47 PM
bump for more opinions?