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My belt killed my ric :( Help needed!

#102
Perhaps the studded belt was a mistake, but you've learned from it. The scratches are part of the lesson, and I don't think you should get rid of them. Dings, scratches, and the stories that go with them are what make the bass yours.

If you put my bass in a lineup with 10 other "identical" 55-02s, I could find mine immediately. I like that feeling.
 
#106
jmattis said:
I've found the best solution to minimizing belt scratches is to cop the masters style-

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Augh! My eyes!

Must...bleach...brain...
 
#107
If scratches on a bass make somebody even a tiny bit worried or upset then the guy has too expensive bass. Belt scratches on the back of the body are something people call "wear". You know, when something is used a lot and it starts to show.

Seriously, sell the Ric and get a Squier or just live with it. Taking belt off or lifting the bass higher etc. so that it doesn't scratch just sounds pretty queer to me. Sorry guys.
 
#108
gt96g said:
I just don't get why people wear belts while playing gigs its such a common problem I just don't get it.

Next time have your girlfriend buy you a hat or something.
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I wear a belt for my day job... (Yay business casual!) it becomes second nature to me. I'm happy to say any of my basses I've owned for some time all have a nice belt rash. It doesn't bother me, I end up banging them around on accident in other ways that I regret more when damage happens than belt rash... :D
 
#109
My recommendation is to let yourself go! Drink a six pack of the heaviest brew you can find every evening and sup solely upon coleslaw and buffalo wings and in just a few months time you will have an integrated bass shelf! If you stick to this system long enough, the belt buckle will actually become angled towards the floor, ensuring the safety of your precious axe for years to come.

The corresponding upward perch upon which your bass will rest will also increase upper fret accessibility, conveniently enough.

You probably won't be able to buy your jeans in the ladies department anymore though, if that's your thing.
 
#110
I've played tons of shows where my belt ****ed the back of my warwick; the way i look at it is it builds the basses character.. its a few (or in my case, a ton) of scratches on the back of an instrument. It doesn't affect the tone or playability in any way so **** it, who cares. Besides, they end up taking much worse beatings than some scratches with enough gig time anyways.
 
#111
LCW said:
BUT

your names thrasher its what you do man dont fight nature :)
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:cool:

Archaeobass said:
My recommendation is to let yourself go! Drink a six pack of the heaviest brew you can find every evening and sup solely upon coleslaw and buffalo wings and in just a few months time you will have an integrated bass shelf! If you stick to this system long enough, the belt buckle will actually become angled towards the floor, ensuring the safety of your precious axe for years to come.

The corresponding upward perch upon which your bass will rest will also increase upper fret accessibility, conveniently enough.

You probably won't be able to buy your jeans in the ladies department anymore though, if that's your thing.
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lol thanks:hyper:
 
#115
Mofo-Kang said:
Funny how just about every electric bass and guitar under the sun have pickguards, but nothing to protect the back. What, it'd cost about $10 to put a piece of pickguard material on the back? Seems like a simple solution to one of the most common sorts of damage...
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Pickguards are pointless. I mean, they're there to protect the wood you CAN'T EVEN SEE. So putting something in the back of the body would be just as pointless.

I wouldn't worry too much about scuffs & scratches on the back unless you're worried about resale value. And still, a few scratches in the least visible place shouldn't matter much.
 
#120
Thrasher said:
:rollno: errgh! Lastnight i played a gig and i decided to wear the new studded belt my girlfriend bought me 1. to make her happy and 2. well... its a nice belt :smug: Soo i tucked my shirt over and under the front of my belt like i usually do but this time it didnt work. when we were done with the gig i got home and took my bass out and i saw all the scratches in my new rics finish.... :crying: i dont know if i should try to fix it or just get over it and understand that its an axe and its used to rock not to be put in a case forever.... but im totally bummed. im startin to think my girlfriend bought me the belt on purpose to destroy my bass (the thing that she is competing in my attention and affection for) ;) uhhh! women!

But seriously if anyone knows anything i can do to make it look better thatd be awesome. im not asking for a miracle and to look brand new again but to just lessen the damage a bit. i know a rics finish is a bit different than normal guitars so im not too familiar with it so im asking for help from you guys and its very much appreciated!

Thanks
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Just take a diaper, and tuck the front part of it into your pants... Sounds goofy, but it really does protect your gear..
Don't try to fix it, you'll screw it up more.. Good luck!
 

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