RECOLORING MY BASS (help?)

jet_king · #1 08-02-2010, 01:24 AM

Hey, just watched this video on how to get Steve Vai's swirl and i though it was pretty cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cY4LXZqX-w and i though well if thats how you do a swirl i bet i could do just a solid color. Now, i have a jazz bass and I was thinking of doing a new color, so obviously it looks like i can do one single color but my main concern is:

1. what do I need to do beforehand to the bass body?
2. what kind/type of paint do I need?
3. WHAT ELSE IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW???

Pilgrim · #2 08-02-2010, 11:22 AM

It's called refinishing, and it is discussed in detail on many TB threads if you search for "refinishing". Please search rather than ask for another rundown - it's pretty well covered.

There is excellent information online at http://www.reranch.com as well, and that site and Stewart-McDonald.com are great sources for refinishing supplies.

IMO a good refin which includes stripping the existing finish and doing the work properly will take you 20-40 hours of labor. Doing plenty of your own homework before you start will enhance the quality of the finished project.