nitrocellulose

  1. Nitro Relic Jazz Body
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     For sale Nitro Relic Jazz Body

    Jazz Bass Body. White Nitrocellulose finish over a 3TSB body. Nice finish checking on the front. Bought this awhile back and never ended up building it out. Neck pocket specs in pics, but my MIM 70s Fender, MIK Squier, and Freestone necks all fit the pocket very snugly. Control plate not...
    $300.00
  2. Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5H 30th Anniversary (with the most gorgeous flame maple neck)
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    For sale Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5H 30th Anniversary (with the most gorgeous flame maple neck)

    NO TRADES. PRICE IS FIRM. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 3.5% PAYPAL FEES PLUS SHIPPING. Condition wise it's near perfect with a few exceptions. For starters the pick guard shows some typical wear. Nothing crazy, but it's not shiny like it would have been when it was brand new. The only other thing...
    $3,500.00
  3. bons

    Nitrocellulose Smell?

    Just picked up a Fender with nitrocellulose finish. It smells sweet like perfume. Is this typical?
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    • nitro nitro finish nitrocellulose nitrocellulose lacquer
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  4. Acoop

    Should I Fear a Poly to Nitro 'CIJ' Neck Refinish?

    I finished a 57 build using a MTJ Nitro, light relic, body and a (2015?) 'Crafted in Japan' one piece Maple, 1 5/8's, neck. ... Now she's all together it's everything I hoped she would turn out to be, but for one thing. ... The Poly finish on the one piece neck. ... Since all my other basses...
  5. toniwonkanobi
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    For sale Alleva-Coppolo KBP-4 Custom Classic Fiesta Red CNL

    Update 7/1/23: Price lowered. Send me your best offer! I want to get rid of this bad boy. *** Hey all! Been a while since I've posted here. The road goes ever on and on, and I'm just not playing that much bass anymore. An AC bass was always the grail. Finally acquired a KBP, but just don't...
    $5,500.00
  6. toniwonkanobi

    SOLD Alleva-Coppolo KBP-4 Custom Classic Fiesta Red CNL

    Update 7/1/23: Price lowered. Send me your best offer! I want to get rid of this bad boy. *** Hey all! Been a while since I've posted here. The road goes ever on and on, and I'm just not playing that much bass anymore. An AC bass was always the grail. Finally acquired a KBP, but just don't...
  7. Old Ozzie Guy

    Refinish Gibson DC tribute bass with Gloss

    Hi all, years ago (80s) I had 2 guitars(SG &White Falcon) refinished in Nitrocellulose, even back then it cost heaps!! I was looking at maybe putting a gloss finish on Gibson DC tribute bass (black) and was wondering if polyurethane is much cheaper to be done professionally ,and or , if poly...
  8. bon viesta

    anyone finish a bass using automotive lacquer?

    pretend i put a question mark in the title… whoops. so i’ve found a website called “automotivetouchup.com” which has TONS AND TONS of vintage color acrylic lacquer car finishes, including the original color for shoreline gold (oldsmobile 1960 gold mist, WA2553) which is the only fender...
  9. B

    a primer for nitro paint

    hi there everyone. I've heard that if you want to paint a bass or a guitar with nitro paint, you need to use a primer. is it true? is it necessary for primer to be also nitro-based or an acrylic one is ok too? and if a nitro paint needs nitro primer and I can't find any in my town, can I use a...
  10. NathOBX

    Has anyone used this brand of nitro before?

    -Surf Green- Gracey's Vintage Finishes Nitrocellulose Guitar Lacquer Aerosol. | eBay They have a big assortment of colors. Any rants or raves?
  11. NathOBX

    Surfin'bird Fenderbird Build-Now With Poll

    So I got the building bug after I completed my first kit build last year. I decided that for my next build I would build a body and buy a neck, seemed like the next logical step. After I finish this one I’m going to build a neck but that’s a later post. So I got deal on a Squier CV 51 Precision...
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    • fenderbird mahogany nitrocellulose relic build router table template thunderbird
    • Replies: 66
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  12. Fodera Emperor 5 Standard Classic finished in NITRO! Ash Maple E5SC - As New
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    For sale Fodera Emperor 5 Standard Classic finished in NITRO! Ash Maple E5SC - As New

    Rosewood Fingerboard? Are you sure?
    $6,000.00
  13. C

    No longer available Fodera Emperor 5 Standard Classic finished in NITRO! Ash Maple E5SC - As New

    Fodera Emperor 5 Standard Classic - a tonal Swiss-army knife of a bass! Made and purchased at the end of the fourth-quarter of 2020. I am the sole owner from new and she remains in immaculate condition. If you missed out on the Nitrocellulose finish option or desire an abalone/MOP (position...
  14. LordOrange

    Do I actually need grain filler for a refin?

    To start, I'm a total newbie to refinishing etc. I've had it in my head for months now to strip the cherry poly finish off of my old Epiphone EB0 and refinish it with a can of Northwest Guitars Nitro white lacquer. It'll just be a fun project and I don't really need to worry about ruining the...
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    • finishing newbie questions nitro nitrocellulose poly polyurethane refinish refinish project
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  15. S

    Does Anyone Sell/Make a “Faux”worn Finished Bass

    My thoughts are this. I have not seen a vintage instrument with a finish in a condition that I like and I don’t want to baby my guitars so I am not interested in a Nitro finish. But there are some patters of wear that I like, specifically the smooth wear patterns you get on the upper part of...
    • Sean150
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    • bass finish nitrocellulose poly road worn
    • Replies: 85
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  16. B-Mac

    Get rid of the sticky feeling without removing the finish on the back of the neck

    I like a thin satin finish for a fast feeling neck. However, of my basses that have a gloss finish on the back of the neck I just can't do the sand paper/steel wool thing...just can't do it. Jump to time mark 11:20 for an alternative. :) I've been looking for this vid forever to post here on TB
    • B-Mac
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    • gloss neck nitrocellulose polyhuretane sand paper satin steel wool
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  17. Birdseye Beauty Handmade Opatik 4 String
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    For sale Birdseye Beauty Handmade Opatik 4 String

    I have available a lovely handmade bass from Opatik, a luthier here in Northern Michigan. Beautiful figured birdseye maple that really catches the light! Standard 34” scale, with a 1 ½” width at the nut, and a slim C profile neck. I don’t have a scale handy but would guess about 9 lbs. The...
    $1,555.00
    • Threefold
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    • 24 fret 34" scale birdseye maple ebony grover jazz pickups neck through nitrocellulose passive schaller
    • Category: For Sale: Bass Guitars
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    No longer available Birdseye Beauty Handmade Opatik 4 String

    I have available a lovely handmade bass from Opatik, a luthier here in Northern Michigan. Beautiful figured birdseye maple that really catches the light! Standard 34” scale, with a 1 ½” width at the nut, and a slim C profile neck. I don’t have a scale handy but would guess about 9 lbs. The...
    • Threefold
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    • 24 fret 34" scale birdseye maple ebony grover jazz pickups neck through nitrocellulose passive schaller
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
  19. LordOrange

    Gibson SG Reissue bass finish

    So after having some trouble with a bad seller on eBay who I was going to buy a Gibson SG Standard Heritage Cherry off, I have been learning towards a 2008 Gibson SG Reissue bass in cherry listed online. I want to know what the deal is with these Gibson Reissue basses, why are they cheaper, and...
  20. NathOBX

    New Bass Day/New Build Day

    Finally finished my Pbass kit! Sonic Blue Nitro, Fender Pure Vintage ‘63 Pups, CTS pots, Jaguar mute kit, Labella flats. Sounds like I hoped it would!
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    • jaguar mute kit builds nbd nitrocellulose precision bass pure vintage '63 sonic blue
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  21. Marcus Willett

    Nitrocellulose question

    First of all, not sure if this is the best forum for this question, but it seemed somewhat appropriate. How can I remove a nitro coating over a water slide decal without damaging the decal, and follow up...assuming I can do that, can I then coat it with poly or some other harder finish? To...
  22. NathOBX

    So this happened: Nitro Help Needed!

    So this happened... I’ve been spraying stewmac sonic blue nitro in a can. I guess it gets colder in my basement than I thought:( Should I A. spray over it and keep sanding until it’s level. B. Sand it all off and start over. Also before this happened I was having trouble building finish around...
  23. Nightman

    Nitrocellulose Odor!

    So, how long will it take for the smell/odor from the nitrocellulose coating to dissipate?
  24. J

    Need help identifying this bass

    hi guys I just bought this p-bass in a local store, the guy had no info about it, the serial number on the headstock indicates that it's from 2007 American made, i haven't checked inside to see if there's any date or signature. I used some solvent on the body to see if it was nitro finish, and...
    • Jaygov
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    • 50's help me nitrocellulose poly precision bass
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  25. Notlob JJ34A Relic Jazz Bass
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    For sale Notlob JJ34A Relic Jazz Bass

    Here is my take on the classic Jazz Bass. This bass has the classic Jazz features, and a beautiful Sonic Blue aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Specifications: Type – 34″ scale 4 string Jazz Bass Body – Swamp Ash with an aged Sonic Blue nitrocellulose lacquer finish Neck – Warmoth, Roasted...
    $900.00
  26. mfbolton

    No longer available Notlob JJ34A Relic Jazz Bass

    Here is my take on the classic Jazz Bass. This bass has the classic Jazz features, and a beautiful Sonic Blue aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Specifications: Type – 34″ scale 4 string Jazz Bass Body – Swamp Ash with an aged Sonic Blue nitrocellulose lacquer finish Neck – Warmoth, Roasted...
  27. PRICE DROP!! Fender American Deluxe Precision Bass Modded Fiesta Red
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    For sale PRICE DROP!! Fender American Deluxe Precision Bass Modded Fiesta Red

    I am the original owner of this bass and have taken many journeys with this instrument. It is a phenomenal bass for a bassist who wants a light weight precision that's easy on the shoulders. For years this bass has been my prized possession and was built from the ground up. This is a one of a...
    $1,000.00
  28. limit6

    SOLD PRICE DROP!! Fender American Deluxe Precision Bass Modded Fiesta Red

    I am the original owner of this bass and have taken many journeys with this instrument. It is a phenomenal bass for a bassist who wants a light weight precision that's easy on the shoulders. For years this bass has been my prized possession and was built from the ground up. This is a one of a...
  29. Matt R.

    Plastic + Nitrocellulose

    Hey everyone. Quick question for you luthier types. I think I've read that certain plastics can harm nitrocellulose lacquer. So, does anyone here know if these plastic Fender-type neck plate cushions will react with nitro? I don't know exactly what type of plastic these are made of, but I'm...
  30. Dark Horse

    Junkyard Dog

    Just finishing this up ... need to put a logo on it, and button up a few little details. Anyway, this is a loosely based tribute to the ultra rare 1966 slab precision bass. I cut the body from super lightweight alder, and just like the 66 slabs, there are no contours. The originals were...
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    • 1966 66 dog fender nitro nitrocellulose precision bass slab tribute
    • Replies: 71
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  31. Nickweissmusic

    How to clean gummy haze from Nitro finish

    Here's a video I shot in response to a question I've seen a lot, without many clear or accurate answers about how to deal with it. I'm by no means a finishing expert, so any other hints are welcome. This is a total of under $30 worth of supplies for a multi-year supply (not counting old...
  32. cdlynch

    Clean nitro with naphtha they say, no worky sez I

    I have a '72 nitro finished Gibson that hasn't been fully cleaned in the 18 years I've had it, and it's anyone's guess how long before that. The broad consensus seems to be soft cotton rags, damp with water, and then graduate to naphtha if needed. Neither is working for me, and the film just...
  33. MJT Body in black nitro with real nitrocellulose tort pickguard
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    For sale MJT Body in black nitro with real nitrocellulose tort pickguard

    Some call it a frankenfender, some would call it the ultimate 60s precision bass. A 2009 fender AVRI 62 preci neck ($380), MJT body in black aged (not relic) nitro ($280), gotoh 640 ($100), badass bridge ($80), Nitrate pickguard aged ($75) and all other parts aged. Cts orange cap electronic with...
    $320.00
  34. moonbass-de

    SOLD MJT Body in black nitro with real nitrocellulose tort pickguard

    Some call it a frankenfender, some would call it the ultimate 60s precision bass. A 2009 fender AVRI 62 preci neck ($380), MJT body in black aged (not relic) nitro ($280), gotoh 640 ($100), badass bridge ($80), Nitrate pickguard aged ($75) and all other parts aged. Cts orange cap electronic with...
  35. WSquires

    Clear coat over waterslide? Questions for those with bare waterslides

    Hey guys! I'm currently building my first bass. It's an MJT/warmoth J bass with a matching body and headstock in charcoal frost. (Build thread here) For this project, I had a custom waterslide decal made for it that I will be installing over the headstocks nitro clear coat. Here are my...
  36. wisconsindead

    Hollowbody Back Plate - Cutting a hole into my 50 year old Nitrocellulose finish

    Howdy. I have wanted a backplate in my Guild Starfire for sometime. However, spending the hundreds of dollars to make it happen in addition to having my bass missing in action for weeks does not appeal to me. I am about to get a alembic style bridge installed soon and so I figured this would be...
  37. descendent22

    Where can I buy nitrocellulose paint?

    I am currently thinking about refinishing my fender MIM fender p bass. This bass is my #1, my main bass with a bunch of mods. Anyway the one thing I am not happy about is the color. The color is black which I love black but I prefer white. I have no need to go out and buy another bass that is...
  38. R

    Cleaning Nitrocellulose Laquer.

    I figured it was best to ask builders about this one. I have a Fender Steve Bailey Jazz Bass that came standard with Nitro Laquer finish. I've read that it is a fairly fragile finish so I've been kind of paranoid about cleaning it because it is now a collectors item and don't want to scratch...
  39. Fender Precision Loaded Body Bill Lawrence Nitrocellulose
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    For sale Fender Precision Loaded Body Bill Lawrence Nitrocellulose

    This body is a Fender Classic 50's Precision Bass body with nitrocellulose lacquer. The body itself is very light weight and resonant. The pickguard is genuine Fender black/white/black, the bridge is gotoh and it has very smooth CTS pots. The pickup is one of the fantastic P-46 precision pickups...
    $295.00
  40. jebmd

    SOLD Fender Precision Loaded Body Bill Lawrence Nitrocellulose

    This body is a Fender Classic 50's Precision Bass body with nitrocellulose lacquer. The body itself is very light weight and resonant. The pickguard is genuine Fender black/white/black, the bridge is gotoh and it has very smooth CTS pots. The pickup is one of the fantastic P-46 precision pickups...
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