Custom bass paint job, rough cost?

[Myrriad]

It'll be on a Fender Jazz, getting a Red/Black sunburst. I know it'll vary between locations, but a rough figure would be nice.

[hdracer]

I just paid $420 to have a P5 body stripped and painted with nitro.
Southbound Customs did the work.

[PlungerModerno]

Originally Posted by hdracer

I just paid $420 to have a P5 body stripped and painted with nitro.
Southbound Customs did the work.

That's not bad for a pro job - considering they're removing what is probably a non-nitro, thick, and tough poly finish - and spraying a bunch of coats of nitro. All pretty tricky work that takes time.

In short: It's pretty pricey if you get it done properly. I haven't had it done so I can't contribute on pricing .

[bwoodman]

Marty Bell - $300
http://www.martybellfinishing.com/priclist.html

[Rockin Mike]

I have heard people say you can get a nice solid color finish from a motorcyle shop for $100 to $150.
Anyone ever tried that?

[SBsoundguy]

I've never used www.guitarpaintguys.com but the prices are nice and so are the pics.

[PBnJBassist]

Originally Posted by SBsoundguy

I've never used www.guitarpaintguys.com but the prices are nice and so are the pics.

I've used them exclusively several times already. My advice: wait until a Holiday comes up. They always discount their refinishes during those times considerably. Quality from those guys have been top-notch and I have been nothing but 100% satisfied with them so far. On top of that, yes, their prices are more than affordable.

[SBsoundguy]

Originally Posted by PBnJBassist

I've used them exclusively several times already. My advice: wait until a Holiday comes up. They always discount their refinishes during those times considerably. Quality from those guys have been top-notch and I have been nothing but 100% satisfied with them so far. On top of that, yes, their prices are more than affordable.

Do they charge extra to strip a body before painting?

[Zoomie]

I second Marty Bell. 300.00, but he did not have to strip. It is flawless.

[JoZac21]

Originally Posted by Zoomie

I second Marty Bell. 300.00, but he did not have to strip. It is flawless.

Now that is an awesome looking bass! I've always wanted a purple bass...

[bassman74]

At this price, i would sell your body instead of refinishing it and buy a painted body from warmoth's showcase. You can chose the color and weight you want for approx. 295$, of course this works only if you need a fender type bass body

[Joe Nerve]

One day I'm gonna get my fortress one refinished. I love everything about that bass lest it's honey violin color. To say I hate that color would be an understatement. Plugged in for future reference.

[ericdanger13]

Take it to a body shop or hotrod shop. Depending on what color/colors you want. Id say around 3-400 and thats with material. What paint job do you want?

[kurosawa]

Originally Posted by bassman74

At this price, i would sell your body instead of refinishing it and buy a painted body from warmoth's showcase. You can chose the color and weight you want for approx. 295$, of course this works only if you need a fender type bass body

Rather than trust chance to give me a good body, I'd start with a proven perfect plank that I'm going to keep and not waste good paint on what might be a chunk of scrap wood headed for the door.

Thanks everyone who discussed Guitar Paint Guys!

[nemo]

Originally Posted by bwoodman

Marty Bell - $300
http://www.martybellfinishing.com/priclist.html

+3
I used to have '76 jazz he refinished in transparent blonde. Excellent job.

[Rockin Mike]

They make duct tape in all colors now.
Just sayin'

[PBnJBassist]

Originally Posted by SBsoundguy

Do they charge extra to strip a body before painting?

Nope. Every step needed to refinish a guitar (including stripping off the old paint) is done for 1 price. The only thing is that they offer only poly finish, no nitro. Isn't a bad thing unless you're a nitro fan, but for poly lovers, they are a blessing.

[the wako kid]

Originally Posted by Rockin Mike

I have heard people say you can get a nice solid color finish from a motorcyle shop for $100 to $150.
Anyone ever tried that?

yup my metallic flake P check out my refinish(metallic flake green squier) pics in the thread.
I took it to a bike shop near where my dad works in huntington beach and they painted for 150 bucks. they did a pretty nice job obviously.

[kurosawa]

I miss real Metalflake. That was some great paint. Someone used to build fiberglas unibodies for BSAs and other bikes, and they offered real Metalflake. My late Bro had a blue one. Miles deep, with that flash you only get from the big flakes.

[Mousekillaz]

http://www.roxyguitarfinish.com/