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11-22-2004, 08:10 AM
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I have '73 Framus Jaguar. the problem is that on the neck there are several worn places from playing. They are not big, yet they are there. Is it recomendable that i take it to a luthier, so that he can sand it then put new finish on it, or should I ignore it. they don't give me problems till I play but i don't want to damage my bass
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11-22-2004, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Shomy I have '73 Framus Jaguar. the problem is that on the neck there are several worn places from playing. They are not big, yet they are there. Is it recomendable that i take it to a luthier, so that he can sand it then put new finish on it, or should I ignore it. they don't give me problems till I play but i don't want to damage my bass | I assume you are describing missing finish on a maple area of the bass. That isn't good. Eventually the maple will discolor - usually grey but sometimes green, and it isn't correctable except by removing the layer of wood with the staining. Since this is important to you, I would certainly get it looked over by a pro. |
11-22-2004, 03:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro | | | it has turned gray already. will that have bad influence on sound or in any other way. I need all the advice i an get
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11-22-2004, 10:29 PM
|  | Hard on Heels Moderator | | Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Warwick, Rhode Island, USA | | Buy a new bass! Preserve your antique bass for your first child, who may not be as discriminating as you!...  Like mine! 
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11-23-2004, 04:44 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro | | thor, r u being ironic or you really think i should get a new one? i'm not discriminating i'm just ignorant  i think ignorance and discrimination always come in pair 
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11-23-2004, 05:10 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Atlanta/Loganville | | | No, Thor is a "clean slate" sort of guy. He'll explain.
It won't hurt the sound and the more it gets stained the more "mojo" it will seem to have. You've seen all those old Tele's and Strat's with all the finish worn off? Keep at it and you'll have one just like'em.
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11-24-2004, 04:30 PM
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thanks 4 your help
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11-24-2004, 10:40 PM
| | Hard on Heels Moderator | | Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Warwick, Rhode Island, USA | | | Hambone, I seriously think he should look for a new instrument.
But that is only my humble opinion .
I went through the same issue, reconstructing my old EB3 or getting a new bass. My money was spent more effectively on new bass acquisition. The dollars spent to rehab this bass would be better spent
with a new bass.
Best to all
Thor
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11-24-2004, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Shomy thor, r u being ironic or you really think i should get a new one? i'm not discriminating i'm just ignorant i think ignorance and discrimination always come in pair | If I was not clear, please let me clarify.
I think often the best solution for novices is to
1> Concentrate on playing technique
2> Upgrade to adequate equipment
It doesn't have to be the best, it just has to be serviceable.
Don't waste money upgrading this bass, just look for a better one and upgrade. Then sell this one. But that is only my opinion, other people here may differ in
their analysis.
Happy playing
Thor
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11-26-2004, 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Hambone No, Thor is a "clean slate" sort of guy. He'll explain.
It won't hurt the sound and the more it gets stained the more "mojo" it will seem to have. You've seen all those old Tele's and Strat's with all the finish worn off? Keep at it and you'll have one just like'em. | That is a good point, and one I did not consider. At 52 years of age,
rehabbing old basses is not as exciting as it used to be when I was
younger. That was before I 'grew up'.
I am lucky to have a good luthier, and he would fix just about anything. With a maple neck, a refinish or touch up might be good.
On a rosewood neck, I would suggest a tung oil rub.
But as you grow as a musician, you may want a better instrument.
I waited 30 years to do this, and should have done it 28 years
earlier.
I think that covers all the issues and clarifies what I tried to say succintly in 4 words before.
Take care.
T
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11-26-2004, 08:57 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Eastern Townships, Québec | | | Yeah, I think you should keep the Framus "as is" and get a new, more modern instrument. I don't know if vintage Framuses are worth anything, but if so, any modification could alter its resale value. |
11-29-2004, 10:45 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: West Side SA | | yeah, you need a new instrument, but keep the old one! don't get rid of it i'll be happy to store it for you!
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11-30-2004, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by the ombudsman Yeah, I think you should keep the Framus "as is" and get a new, more modern instrument. I don't know if vintage Framuses are worth anything, but if so, any modification could alter its resale value. | well, on the net i've found one from '71 which was evaluated for 500 euros which is exactly 615 $, which is not so bad. It is in just a wee bit better condition then mine. But i'm not intent on selling it.
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