Staining a new Warwick
 

I just received my brand new Corvette $$ German (thanks again to the good people at the Bass Place).

I got a great deal but had to settle for a color that I really don't love so much, the natural oil.

This one is likely to be a keeper for me so I am not worried about resale (which is pretty weak with Warwicks anyway), so I am thinking of getting it stained professionally some unusual color.

I will appreciate any suggestions, do's and don'ts etc.

Here is the photo from the Warwick site, I didn't get a chance to photograph mine yet.

Don't mean to rain on your parade but it might be difficult-I would expect the oil finish to be a sealing finish which means stripping it all off first. Could be a really huge job.

Having said that, the bass would look nice with a satin Burgundy finish. Good luck, nice bass.

I think you are right.

I was reading on the Warwick site about the natural oil finish and it seems to be more complex than it looks.

I suppose I will let it grow on me...

That's a great looking bass. I'd keep her how she is.

Keep it as is. It could change the tone to sand it down and refin.

In my opinion, I think that's best. A bass that pretty and nice will grow on you no matter what color.

Just use lots of Howard's Feed n Wax. The finish will take on a 3D look, the grain will pop and the color will darken over time. I wasn't crazy about mine but the color is really starting to grow on my over time.

Here is the actual bass, it has nice grain, I like the idea that it will get darker with time..





I am all Warwick now basses, amp and cabs...

This guy is the master and all you have to do is send him the body. He does work for a few small companies like Mike Lull, Lakland, USA Spector etc...He is sort of trusted :)

He did work for me in the past and was a reasonable turn around time and was surprisingly inexpensive besides being incredible.

http://www.wilkinsguitars.com/

Means2nend, you are killing me.

Just when I was mentally ready to forget about refinishing you post this link, there is some amazing work there.

I am not going to jump on it, wait and let it grow, but if I do decide to do something at least I know who to call.

It might make more sense to buy an older bass in poor cosmetic condition and send it to these guys instead of a brand new one.

You might be right....this was chipped like crazy and white and now look at it it's ruined :D

Wow they have even converted into a lefty:D

That is a gorgeous color and finish.