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NBD! My first real post

#41
jaybones said:
If the lack of frets bothers you, or the current fretless isn't playable/your cup of tea then a neck swap is easy enough.

I'd address the playability first, but I dig the look. Like Max said I'd never try that with one of my basses, but now that its done I'd rock it proudly!

You can be sure nobody else would have that exact same bass.
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It doesn't bother me. I have a few other basses. I think I have been sold lol on keeping
TexasHeat said:
I kinda want to know how the previous owner did that paint job. Very cool. I'm not a big fan of pickguards, but I agree with the other comments that one here would balance it out nicely.

I say get a fretted neck and swap between the two when the mood strikes.
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It looks like they carved the new contour around the body in the general shape of the pickguard. Left imperfections in the sanding of the wood to help the color layers pop.

Then layed down 10 to 15 thin coats of different colors and in different areas and sanded in different areas to different depths to get the finish. Then cleared it. Totally a guess.

Thanks for all the feedback everyone!!!
 
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#46
I think it's pretty awesome looking just the way it is. I think I'd be inclined to clean up the electronics and call it a day.

If fretless isn't your thing, easiest and least expensive solution is to get a new (or new used) neck. Recutting and refretting a buggered neck or replacing the fingerboard will cost more that replacing the whole thing.

Check the classifieds here. There's usually some good deals going on necks.
 
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#47
I'm also curious about how to get that effect on the body. Not sure about the sanding theory, it looks more like emulsion or something like that. Very cool! Keep it, man. Also, I would even keep the fretless neck, unless you have no another bass or already have a fretless you like. It's good to have at least one in the pack.
 
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#48
IMO I would fix the electronics and then I would "Jaco" the fretboard. Wood putty the gaps left by the removed frets then varnish the hell out of it. Throw some round wounds on it and you're all set to go. I would leave the body as is. Keep the groove.
 
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#51
Just wanna point out that this is a Cowpoke....... It has 22 frets (or did, lol). Swapping necks wouldn't be that easy. A regular P or J style neck doesn't have the same dimensions. Keep it fretless, learn to play it and amaze your friends with your awesome skills.
 
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#52
Keep the paint job. You can always get a 'plain' bass.
If you refinish it, a unique bass is gone. And you will always regret that.
I've bought and sold dozens and dozens of basses, and the ones that I miss are the ones that were really something unusual.
 
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