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NBD: nothing interesting actually

Kevin_BlueBASS

Kevin_BlueBASS

Feb 16, 2009
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Ontario, Canada
#1
So I've had a hankering for a project lately and a fiend of mine was selling a Squier P bass.
I'm normally not a Fender guy but I thought what the hey- the price is right!
The bass was $40 but the catch was that the bass produced no sound.
After a quick look I noticed the input wasn't properly connected- a quick fix and I've got a near mint P has for a 1/4 ore price a normal used one goes for! Woot!
Anyways I know a Squier P isn't a very interesting new purchase but I figured you'd all enjoy this crappy cell phone pic of the 4-sting herd:
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(the one on your right) xD
Suprisingly it plays amazing for a cheap china Squier! No bad frets, decent tone, all in all I'm happy! :bassist:
But I have been thinking and I might wanna go for a White p/u black guard and maybe if I'm ambitious enough Id LOVE to refin it in Seafoam green :D
But right now I'm happy- take it easy :bassist:
 
#7
That '62 has me drooling mmmm
Ok update: I got bored so I took off the neck and right now I'm fruit to get a regretted maple neck on for a different vibe- a wee bit harder than originally anticipated.
This may be better situated to the luhier corner but what's the cheapest option to refinish it in a Surf green? Krylon? Or should I man up and go with Reranch?
 
#8
I used Krylon on my surf green Jazz Bass. (Catalina Mist was the Krylon color, and they don't make it any more.) It looks nice, and with patience you can get a nice finish. Lots of fine sanding and many,many light coats of paint.

The reranch stuff will get you the authentic color, and would be a good choice for that reason. Either way, go fo it. It's fun!
 
#9
Ok so I figured this would be the best place to report back instead of making another thread.
I've sanded down the P bass and I'm debating on what colour to go with...
I've got Valspar Teal (which is just a lil too blue) and
Krylon Pistachio (which is just a lil too green)
I wish I could combine these colours to get what I want :crying:
I can't get reranch (I'm in Canada and I'm trying to keep this project under $100)
any suggestions for either Krylon or Valspar?
Thanks guys! :hyper:
 

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