My first relic job

[BobXboB]

I would never take a blow torch to my bass...or sand it to make it look like it was used more than it really was. I think that more members should frown upon this crap. Protect a pure and innocent bass that has been unmolested.

Interesting how ideals change, we have threads where people are praising burning and beating new basses but there's another thread where a guy is being called stupid and blasphemous for changing pickups to his taste.

 

[StevieT]

I think you have a great bass and can appreciate having the guts to relic it.
I will be doing my first relic in the next few months.

Roll on my friend and don't give any thought to the negatives, some are jealous some are just overly opinionated.

Peace and keep up the great work!

StevieT

 

[Jared92]

My relicing is FAR better than your command of the English language!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA wow that was funny

 

[bassistloaded21]

you guys are completely ********. Nobody asked what you would personally do to the bass, or what you think about relics. Who cares if you dont like it, thats why its not your bass. NO need to come on here and be an @$$hole to the guy. You should take more time to practice instead of writing threads on here about how you simply dont like what someone did to their bass. Typically the ones who talk to most suck the most.

 

[Davo-London]

I'm always surprised when I see the paint completely worn off especially at the bottom of the bass. I think, how can it wear so much at that location? Jaco's bass was a phenomenon not the norm. Relic to me is a few scratches, fading and inconsistent colouration etc, not barbequed.

Sorry
Davo

 

[moomoocajoo]

you guys are completely ********. Nobody asked what you would personally do to the bass, or what you think about relics. Who cares if you dont like it, thats why its not your bass. NO need to come on here and be an @$$hole to the guy. You should take more time to practice instead of writing threads on here about how you simply dont like what someone did to their bass. Typically the ones who talk to most suck the most.

Seriously though, that guy is a bit of an "@$$hole" himself (long story short, fake "fenders", ebay).

And lets face it he was putting his work out on a public forum people are bound to criticise and make observations/voice opinions. It'd be a pretty boring forum if that didn't happen IMO.

 

[Spector_Ray]

you guys are completely ********. Nobody asked what you would personally do to the bass, or what you think about relics. Who cares if you dont like it, thats why its not your bass. NO need to come on here and be an @$$hole to the guy. You should take more time to practice instead of writing threads on here about how you simply dont like what someone did to their bass. Typically the ones who talk to most suck the most.

The OP clearly stated, "I'd appreciate your input on how I did." Although I agree that people don't need to be a-holes to the guy, he did ask for opinions on how the work he did. It would also be a good idea to practice what's preached, IMHO.

 

[Jazz Ad]

I like it a lot.
It doesn't look old at all but more like a bass that obviously went through something very wrong at some point in its life and survived it.
Which to me is the only point of beat up basses.