my project for this superbowl sunday

Looking good, are you using sandpaper to knock down the gloss?

 

Never used scotchbrite, but I have 600 grit wet sanded my last two basses with great success. It takes a while to do it by hand, but it is worth the time. Also, I like the wet sand because it doesn't leave scratches, just a matte finish.

BTW love the fiesta red!

 

Nice! Definitely looks classier with a matte finish for that color. I never really liked Fiesta Red all that much myself. But now that you've deglossed it a bit, I find myself actually starting to like it. Got sort of a tomato cream soup vibe going for it. Definitely different and understated. That merits a "def cool!" in my book.

Be sure you post final photos when you're done.

 

i love matte finished goods!

 

Won't need to worry too much about polishing off any fingerprints before you go on stage with it either. Matte has it's practical advantages too.

 

I would dull the pickguard, or get a white or mint guard. I like it a lot!

 

The anodised gold guard is one I like, but try to play one before you buy. They can have a "texture" that some people find off-putting.
I have one on my P bass with no issues besides wear marks.

Matte black or matte ivory would be nice with that imo. You could also go ano black.

 

Fiesta and gold is the bee's knees.

 

Gloss pick guard looks awesome with the matte body

 

When I read the beginning of the first post, I thought you might be out of your mind.

I'll retract that immediately. The finished product is outstanding.

 

Looks great! And I like the glossy pg.

 

That bass has gone from (can I say ugly?) to perfect. Great job. I like the glossy pickguard too, but it's not a big deal. All the other ideas sound good too. Might just play it as it lies for a while and see if it grows on you.

 

I only use Scotchbrite pads to remove the shiny. Works like a charm on necks (I hate shiny, gloss finishes on necks).

You did a perfect job. Me, I'd keep the pickguard shiny, I think it looks awesome.

 

Lordy! That's so retro looking! Scotchbrite mojo'ed!

FWIW I like the shiny pickguard too.

But parchment or a matte black single layer would be equally interesting combinations.

 

What's wrong with a gloss finish?

 

Looks great! I love satin bodies on instruments.
Did you just use the regular green scocthbrite pads?