I've been lagging hard on my NBD post, but here is my new 1966 in natural alder:
It's a gem that's 10/10 in every gategory.
It's a gem that's 10/10 in every gategory.
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Yeah, but it's a "hardening oil", just like true oil or linseed oil. Just not from a natural source, which of course doesn't matter. It will penetrate the bare wood and leave a very thin and porous finish that is smooth and still you feel the wood through it.
Pro tip: If you sand the neck or use steel wool; rub the neck with a wet cloth to raise the fibers on the surface. Then repeat the sanding. Then you will hopefully get a better lasting finish that won't be too affected by sweat.
I had to Google your first sentence.
I understand what you are saying now though.
Am I going to have to redo this finish occasionally ?
English is not my native language, so I have to constantly make up terminology that I can just hope will be understood.I had to Google your first sentence.
I understand what you are saying now though.
Well, it's not gonna last forever, but it should be very durable. In a year or two maybe?
I think the worst potential problem is if you will wear the finish to a higher gloss, which will be more sticky. Then you'll have to lightly sand it again. No big deal.
Edit: By the way, the "hardering" is polymerization. It means that a soft/liquid substance with short molecules create chains into polymers; longer molecules, that become more solid. This happens with a lot of natural oils too, but they are not as durable as urethane/polyurethane. Sort of the same thing though.
Polymerization - Wikipedia
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In your comment you mentioned possibly getting a Stingray......You're a VERY Wise Bassist.
Anyone knows, why most Fender CS lately have Medium Jumbo frets? And 9,5 fretboard radius?
I used to see mainly Vintage upgrade frets and 7,5 radius in past but newer models are different.
Any reason for that by CS?
I used to see mainly Vintage upgrade frets and 7,5 radius in past but newer models are different.
Any reason for that by CS?
The majority of Custom Shop instruments are made to order, so I would think the reason is that's how they are ordered from the dealer. Taking a quick browse at the Time Machine Series (production run) models, they have vintage style frets and vintage 7.25 inch radius (1960 Precision Bass Relic, 1975 Jazz Bass NOS to name a few)...So to answer your question I think it's the dealers choice, for example the Empire'58 Precision is a dealer exclusive with 9.5 inch radius.
I don't know for certain but my guess would be that the 9.5" radius has become more popular in recent years and is consider a more modern neck profile. In regards to the vintages frets, some do not like that same feel of the smaller frets.
I'm sure this thread is an echo chamber for my desires but I'm overly caffeinated and am considering buying a sage green metallic precision CS on reverb on credit! I need to sell one of my Nash PB-63s and an Old Smoothie Sting Ray to fund this impulse but might float it on my card for a month or two. I played a friends CS Precision a month ago and it was butter! My Nash's are great, but this felt like the sturdiest P bass I've ever played. Some one talk me out of it!
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Okay, how’s this: the resale market is in the toilet and you’ll have the CS on your credit card for the next six months?
I've actively tried to not like Fender and tried many fancier brands. Got a Fender '64 CS Precision in 2018 and it's been my favorite ever since. Basses have come and gone but the CS-P remains.
I needed to hear this. No point in jeopardizing my good credit when I have two outstanding p-basses currently. I can sit on my hands for a while.
lol thats the only way to do it bro
Just remember sales are a little slow right now. they MIGHT sell quick, or might sit for months. You won't jeopardize good credit but you may pay a little interest in the meantime.
Yes and no, in the last 3 months or so I've sold 2 American Original Precisions and a Custom Shop precision. All 3 sat less than 3 weeks. The most expensive, the FCS, sold in just a few days.
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Pusher!lol thats the only way to do it bro
There's definitely more than one way to skin a cat. Probably little to no chance that I would get behind on payments. And yes, I could possibly sell these basses before my next CC payment which has already low APR...
Is the Sage Green used or new.
The CS instruments can be an amazing value. Selling those two basses should even it out.
The sage green is new. It’s listed at $4.5k. I think you’re right.. I may only be able to get 1800 for the Nash and 2200 for the Old Smoothie.. if I’m lucky I would be stoked if it was a wash after I sell them.
I would be stoked if it was a wash after I sell them.
Newest addition to my bass stable and collection of Fender Custom Shop basses....
2025 Fender Custom Shop LTD Pink Paisley Jazz Bass Relic
Purchased from Austin Vintage Guitars
2025 Fender Custom Shop LTD Pink Paisley Jazz Bass Relic
Purchased from Austin Vintage Guitars
