I have a 1966 Fender P-bass that I bought used in the late 70s. It had been poorly refinished, with runs, etc. Now it has some worn places and of course some nicks, etc. I would love to restore it, but I don't have the money to do it correctly and have no intention to resell. I am thinking of sending the body to Marty Bell for an inexpensive refinish. Does anybody have any experience with him? There is also a local guy, Addam Stark in Santa Cruz that people have recommended. I am thinking about sunburst, natural or a black or red solid color, in that order.
As for the neck, the frets were pulled off in the Pastorius days and the rosewood sanded. I would love to re-fret, but the rosewood is too thin. I will need a new fretboard but I have no idea who to get to do it, as I realize this is very specialized work for such an old bass. I have purchased a Fender Highway One neck to use temporarily and it works well.
First step will be to refinish the body, which I would like to get done in the next couple of months. Second will be to repair the neck, which can wait a year or two till I have the money as it will probably cost $500-1000. Any and all comments/suggestions will be appreciated.
As for the neck, the frets were pulled off in the Pastorius days and the rosewood sanded. I would love to re-fret, but the rosewood is too thin. I will need a new fretboard but I have no idea who to get to do it, as I realize this is very specialized work for such an old bass. I have purchased a Fender Highway One neck to use temporarily and it works well.
First step will be to refinish the body, which I would like to get done in the next couple of months. Second will be to repair the neck, which can wait a year or two till I have the money as it will probably cost $500-1000. Any and all comments/suggestions will be appreciated.
