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    Essex Bass Club - Part 12

    I spraypainted/clearcoated my SX pickguard, now it's too shiny! I tried to dull it down a bit with a scotchbrite pad, but of course it just made the pickguard look like it had been relic'd poorly :rollno:
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    When did Fender switch to plastic thumb rests and stop metal PUP shield?

    Wood tug bar is best for playing metal
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    What do you guys think about Clutch?

    Been hooked ever since I saw the video for "A Shogun Names Marcus" on Headbanger's Ball in the early '90s :D One of the best concerts I've been to as well.
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    Grindcore

    I have Danzig and Napalm Death, and that's all I need :bassist:
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    Websites for used gear?

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    and it starts...modding the Squier 60's CV P

    Hey nice purse Man-bag. Bass looks great!
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    Essex bass club part 9

    I don't notice any orange peel per se, although there is a slight amount of textured surface to it when the light hits it JUST right. I read about the Minwax spray on another thread here, a search could probably answer any other questions you'd have. It definitely worked well enough for...
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    Essex bass club part 9

    I used this, $7 at Home Depot in a Semi-Gloss. No sanding between coats, just followed directions on the can and applied 5 coats I think. I wanted to apply more to make it a little more betterer, but couldn't wait to get the bass back together :bassist: The final product would benefit...
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    Essex bass club part 9

    My decal came off while citristripping. I thought it looked naked without it, so I ordered a new SX headstock decal from Rondo, slapped it on and hit the headstock with a few coats of clear. Much better.
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    Master of puppets.The way that it should be played

    My band's been covering this. Playing this song over and over with fingers gave me the stamina to finally give up the pick. Thanks Mr. Burton!
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    Post your vintage Japanese basses

    I think this thread is driving up the prices of vintage basses on the 'bay. Screw you all for wanting the same crap I want!
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    This aught to be a sticky thread

    Consider my mind officially blown.
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    Another 16-24" Please make it stop.

    Shoveling 24 inches of snow is great for your back :D Up here in Maine, we had a HUGE wind/rainstorm 2 weeks ago and it took all our snow away :(
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    How did you celebrate being alive today ?

    Excellent! I put my bike away when it hit about 25 degrees. Today I had went out for pizza with my entire family and then watched my guitar player have a meltdown at practice and storm out :D