New to building

[kaoskater08]

I'm trying to construct a new bass and I want to get the "satin" finish a Fodera would have (played one the other day and it was amazing). How would I go about getting something like this?

[Phendyr_Loon]

It all depends on how you're going about applying the finish. There are spray on and wipe on finishes on the market, each with varying degrees of sheen.
I spent about 5 months researching different products and procedures for my first build.

[Hapa]

Buy satin finish. PPG catalyzed satin urethane is the Shiznit

[bassictraining]

Oh yeah, love the Fodera finish. I think Jason DeSalvo mentioned what they use in one of the club fodera threads. He said that they use a waterborn urethane lacquer now. Not sure what brand. They sand it up to 400 grit. Though 300 might do it. I think they may still lightly buff it and put some bowling alley wax on it (bwc?)

Then again I could be crazy.

They used watco danish oil on the first basses.

[Just Thumpin']

We use a glossy, catalyzed acrylic lacquer...

Jason

Originally Posted by bassictraining

Oh yeah, love the Fodera finish. I think Jason DeSalvo mentioned what they use in one of the club fodera threads. He said that they use a waterborn urethane lacquer now. Not sure what brand. They sand it up to 400 grit. Though 300 might do it. I think they may still lightly buff it and put some bowling alley wax on it (bwc?)

Then again I could be crazy.

They used watco danish oil on the first basses.

[bassictraining]

Thanks for clearing that up! It is so handy to have an expert on the subject here. Glad that you are willing to share.

[kaoskater08]

Yes thank you very much Jason!