SPECTOR® Club - Part 50

[Jaymi]

I am NOT buying that bass. I also don't have a bass 'business'..I get things that I want to try and I play them for a minute or two....if they do not work for me, I sell them. I am not about games.
I have no desire to offer distrust or take advantage of any one on this board. I came here for the same reasons we all do, to talk basses...I get excited about basses and I love to play them. Like most things, I do not get attached to them because I cannot take them with me. If that is sales tactics maybe I am missing something...I do not mislead or intend to mislead anyone and my comment above was me saying maybe the other Jamie was interested as he had mentioned it to me this morning before I even got on TB.

if I am taking advantage of someone's trust, someone tell me because that is not what I am about.

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by Jaymi

I am NOT buying that bass. I also don't have a bass 'business'..I get things that I want to try and I play them for a minute or two....if they do not work for me, I sell them. I am not about games.
I have no desire to offer distrust or take advantage of any one on this board. I came here for the same reasons we all do, to talk basses...I get excited about basses and I love to play them. Like most things, I do not get attached to them because I cannot take them with me. If that is sales tactics maybe I am missing something...I do not mislead or intend to mislead anyone and my comment above was me saying maybe the other Jamie was interested as he had mentioned it to me this morning before I even got on TB.

if I am taking advantage of someone's trust, someone tell me because that is not what I am about.

In time all things become clear... Only time will tell.

[ebradfordrich]

Whoa. The Airing of Grievances isn't for another 13 days by my calendar.

[bclark812008]

Originally Posted by ebradfordrich

Whoa. The Airing of Grievances isn't for another 13 days by my calendar.

Indeed!!! I haven't even found this years pole yet!!

[TK4261]

Happy Monday all!
I have a question to those who have refinished their Spectors before.
How tough is it to get off the original finish of a Spector?
I am purchasing a Spector Legend 4 Fretless next week and I'm not a fan of the color/finish of it. The Legend fretless only comes in the Black Cherry finish.
This will be my first fretless after playing fretted Basses for over 20 years. I also wanted a project Bass to work on so I decided to get the Legend and Strip the finish and refinish the body natural with Tung-Oil, add a Tone-Pump and EMG 35P & 35J to it. I know how to apply Tung-Oil to a freshly sanded body but I have never stripped paint off one. I know some of you have refinished a couple of Rebops that look great! I just want to strip the paint the the best way as to not do any harm to the quilted top. Plus I have no idea how thick the paint is or the Quilt top for that matter.

Any advice would be much appreciated

-Curtis

[TinIndian]

Originally Posted by bclark812008

****DEAL ALERT!****

There appears to be a very nice Euro 4LX listed in my area. I don't have any money in my bass fund at the moment so I figured maybe someone here was looking for what appears to be a great deal!

http://nashville.craigslist.org/msg/3465479825.html

That's suspicously cheap! If it's on the up and up, that is a ridiculous deal!

[NOLA Bass]

Originally Posted by TK4261

Happy Monday all!
I have a question to those who have refinished their Spectors before.
How tough is it to get off the original finish of a Spector?
I am purchasing a Spector Legend 4 Fretless next week and I'm not a fan of the color/finish of it. The Legend fretless only comes in the Black Cherry finish.
This will be my first fretless after playing fretted Basses for over 20 years. I also wanted a project Bass to work on so I decided to get the Legend and Strip the finish and refinish the body natural with Tung-Oil, add a Tone-Pump and EMG 35P & 35J to it. I know how to apply Tung-Oil to a freshly sanded body but I have never stripped paint off one. I know some of you have refinished a couple of Rebops that look great! I just want to strip the paint the the best way as to not do any harm to the quilted top. Plus I have no idea how thick the paint is or the Quilt top for that matter.

Any advice would be much appreciated

-Curtis

My refin was an oil finish, so I'm afraid I can't help you w a comparison. I'd assume it is similar to other guitars and basses and nothing out of the ordinary (not including nitro, matte, and other types).

[NOLA Bass]

Originally Posted by TinIndian

That's suspicously cheap! If it's on the up and up, that is a ridiculous deal!

My first thought too.

[TinIndian]

Originally Posted by TK4261

Happy Monday all!
I have a question to those who have refinished their Spectors before.
How tough is it to get off the original finish of a Spector?
I am purchasing a Spector Legend 4 Fretless next week and I'm not a fan of the color/finish of it. The Legend fretless only comes in the Black Cherry finish.
This will be my first fretless after playing fretted Basses for over 20 years. I also wanted a project Bass to work on so I decided to get the Legend and Strip the finish and refinish the body natural with Tung-Oil, add a Tone-Pump and EMG 35P & 35J to it. I know how to apply Tung-Oil to a freshly sanded body but I have never stripped paint off one. I know some of you have refinished a couple of Rebops that look great! I just want to strip the paint the the best way as to not do any harm to the quilted top. Plus I have no idea how thick the paint is or the Quilt top for that matter.

Any advice would be much appreciated

-Curtis

I'm starting to work on one now, but the top is covered with bondo and the entire bass has been repainted. underneath all but the top is the factory finish, so it's all coming off. In my situation the only option I have is sanding.

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by ebradfordrich

Hmmmm....an NS2C, perhaps?



The neckplate threw me, though.


Not a bad deal for $350-$450, I guess.

When these do pop up its usually in GC for $125-250.

JPS...that is a very interesting life fact about Kramer that I did not know on the NS-2C's. Good to know and thank you for sharing that it'd bit!
Are these more like between a Legend and a NS-2A?

[bunkaroo]

Originally Posted by bclark812008

Indeed!!! I haven't even found this years pole yet!!

I'm ready for the Feats of Strength.

"Hey you, Cougar!"

Classic stuff man.

[Fat240]

Originally Posted by TK4261

Happy Monday all!
I have a question to those who have refinished their Spectors before.
How tough is it to get off the original finish of a Spector?
I am purchasing a Spector Legend 4 Fretless next week and I'm not a fan of the color/finish of it. The Legend fretless only comes in the Black Cherry finish.
This will be my first fretless after playing fretted Basses for over 20 years. I also wanted a project Bass to work on so I decided to get the Legend and Strip the finish and refinish the body natural with Tung-Oil, add a Tone-Pump and EMG 35P & 35J to it. I know how to apply Tung-Oil to a freshly sanded body but I have never stripped paint off one. I know some of you have refinished a couple of Rebops that look great! I just want to strip the paint the the best way as to not do any harm to the quilted top. Plus I have no idea how thick the paint is or the Quilt top for that matter.

Any advice would be much appreciated

-Curtis

The finishes come off pretty easy. Just start with 280 and go up to 1600. You just have to make sure that any sanding marks are out because as the oil darkens the wood you will see the marks from the sand paper. Take your time and hand sand off the finish.

[bclark812008]

Originally Posted by bunkaroo

I'm ready for the Feats of Strength.

"Hey you, Cougar!"

Classic stuff man.

HA!! Have you seen this?? I wanted to go to the capital and have my picture taken with it!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/1..._n_153501.html

[JPSBassist]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

When these do pop up its usually in GC for $125-250.

JPS...that is a very interesting life fact about Kramer that I did not know on the NS-2C's. Good to know and thank you for sharing that it'd bit!
Are these more like between a Legend and a NS-2A?

Really they are the same quality as an NS-2A. Just not neck thru, no curved body and passive pups... I'd put them more in a place their own.

Legends are nicer by far. Just because they're curved, have modern electronics. Better pickups.

[TK4261]

Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

My refin was an oil finish, so I'm afraid I can't help you w a comparison. I'd assume it is similar to other guitars and basses and nothing out of the ordinary (not including nitro, matte, and other types).

Originally Posted by TinIndian

I'm starting to work on one now, but the top is covered with bondo and the entire bass has been repainted. underneath all but the top is the factory finish, so it's all coming off. In my situation the only option I have is sanding.

Originally Posted by Fat240

The finishes come off pretty easy. Just start with 280 and go up to 1600. You just have to make sure that any sanding marks are out because as the oil darkens the wood you will see the marks from the sand paper. Take your time and hand sand off the finish.

Thanks for the replies
Sanding sounds fine to me. I would be really sketchy about using a chemical stripper or heat gun anyway.

[ebradfordrich]

Originally Posted by bunkaroo

I'm ready for the Feats of Strength.

"Hey you, Cougar!"

Classic stuff man.

no bagel, no bagel, no bagel...

[Fat240]

Strippers work, but I find that they leave a residue that if not totally removed will come back over time and lift the new finish or add discoloring. Hand sanding dosn't take that long.

[bclark812008]

Where I have not actually made any deals with Jaymi, I have had the pleasure of going to his house and seeing his ever revolving collection of basses! In my visits and discussions with Jaymi, I have never felt like he was misleading or trying to take advantage of anyone.

Honestly, I wouldn't hesitate to buy from Jaymi. He has always been honest with me and I value his opinions/input when it comes to any potential buys that I am considering!!

just my $0.02!

[iceboxbass]

Originally Posted by TK4261

Happy Monday all!
I have a question to those who have refinished their Spectors before.
How tough is it to get off the original finish of a Spector?
I am purchasing a Spector Legend 4 Fretless next week and I'm not a fan of the color/finish of it. The Legend fretless only comes in the Black Cherry finish.
This will be my first fretless after playing fretted Basses for over 20 years. I also wanted a project Bass to work on so I decided to get the Legend and Strip the finish and refinish the body natural with Tung-Oil, add a Tone-Pump and EMG 35P & 35J to it. I know how to apply Tung-Oil to a freshly sanded body but I have never stripped paint off one. I know some of you have refinished a couple of Rebops that look great! I just want to strip the paint the the best way as to not do any harm to the quilted top. Plus I have no idea how thick the paint is or the Quilt top for that matter.

Any advice would be much appreciated

-Curtis

I watched a buddy refinish an older fender. He worked in a cabinet shop at the time and he was in the finish dept. The best thing that worked to start with to get that thick gloss finish and paint at the same time was using one of those paint peeling heat guns. Making sure that you constantly move it over one small area at a time, if you don't keep moving the heat gun it'll scorch the wood, it lifts the finish/paint from the wood and use a putty knife/scraper to slowly lift the heated paint/finish. Doesn't take long, shorter time than striping gel or sanding. Once the paint/finish is removed there will be some light sanding to be done.

[bclark812008]

Originally Posted by iceboxbass

I watched a buddy refinish an older fender. He worked in a cabinet shop at the time and he was in the finish dept. The best thing that worked to start with to get that thick gloss finish and paint at the same time was using one of those paint peeling heat guns. Making sure that you constantly move it over one small area at a time, if you don't keep moving the heat gun it'll scorch the wood, it lifts the finish/paint from the wood and use a putty knife/scraper to slowly lift the heated paint/finish. Doesn't take long, shorter time than striping gel or sanding. Once the paint/finish is removed there will be some light sanding to be done.

This is what a buddy of mine suggested when I was refinishing my old Peavey Fury. ...oddly enough, he also worked in a cabinet shop!