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NBD - Poor Man's Pino

#22
CoughSyrup said:
I walked into my local GC to kill some time today, wasn't even thinking about buying anything, and saw this beauty stashed in a corner wearing an unbelievable price tag. I picked it up and played it for about 10 seconds, then took it to the register before they corrected the price or someone else snapped it up.

The serial number dates to January 2011, and aside from some schmutz on the fingerboard and some oxidation on the output jack, I'd be hard-pressed to tell this was an 13-year-old instrument. It's a bit heavy at 9.25 lbs but came nicely set up with newish LaBella DTFs and once you roll off the tone, you get all the Motown thump you could ever want, no need to upgrade the pickups or mess with cap values.

The rosewood fretboard needs some oil and I've got to get the gloss coat on the neck sanded down to a satin finish, but for the price of a couple tanks of gas, this is a hell of a lot of bass for the money.

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Good find! congrats.
 
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Bassdoggydogg said:
I PLAYED THAT EXACT BASS AND ALMOST BOUGHT IT! Good score my Nor-Cal brother! I ended up ordering a pink ray 4, because I want to see what this jabon body wood is all about. If I needed another p bass that one would of went home with me for sure! Glad you got it though, hit my inbox if you want to jam sometime!
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I'm glad you didn't! I think you'll be happy with the pink Ray, though.
 
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I’ve owned a lot of basses over the years. Everything from Squiers to high end boutique (Fender Custom Shop, Lakland, Taylor) I’ve learned that for me, returns start diminishing once I get past a certain price point.

Don’t get me wrong, the boutiques are fantastic. Well made, attention to detail, unique finishes, etc. But these Squier CVs are probably the best I’ve played at this price point. And it’s a P bass. How expensive does it really need to be?
 
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#29
CoughSyrup said:
Thanks. I've wanted to add a vintage style P to my arsenal and was looking at building a parts bass, but even that would put me well over the cost I paid for this Squier. I doubt spending more money will scratch that itch any better. Even if I never do anything outside of playing it in my house with no one else listening, it feels like money well spent.
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You win!
 
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CoughSyrup said:
What's your method?
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… sand paper?! :roflmao:



Sorry I couldn’t help it. I get what you’re asking… I don’t really have a method. Taping off areas you don’t wanna hit is a good idea. All I wanna do is knock the finish down so my hand don’t stick to it, not go into the wood. something like maybe 400 grit if your impatient and then maybe some 800-1000 to smooth it out. Or start on the higher side. I know 0000 Steel wool can be used too…

im sure everyone has their preferences. I don’t really care as long as it produces a non sticky neck!
 
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Also… maybe add some tru oil or something.

It Honestly played great as it was. Tuned it up and took it straight to a gig on a Friday night 2 days after I got it. I’m gonna throw some chromes on it for the time being cuz I have a set and just play it.


Congrats again! They’re very nice basses IMO, and I have a p bass with lollers in it that cost me a lot more money!
 
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prndltech said:
… sand paper?! :roflmao:



Sorry I couldn’t help it. I get what you’re asking… I don’t really have a method. Taping off areas you don’t wanna hit is a good idea. All I wanna do is knock the finish down so my hand don’t stick to it, not go into the wood. something like maybe 400 grit if your impatient and then maybe some 800-1000 to smooth it out. Or start on the higher side. I know 0000 Steel wool can be used too…

im sure everyone has their preferences. I don’t really care as long as it produces a non sticky neck!
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I was curious because I'm considering going down to bare wood and finishing it with Tru Oil or something, but that's a project I won't have time for for a while.
 
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CoughSyrup said:
I was curious because I'm considering going down to bare wood and finishing it with Tru Oil or something, but that's a project I won't have time for for a while.
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Just get a clean scotchbrite pad. Everyone swears by the red, but I use the regular green one.

Give the back of the neck a few gentle wipe downs cradling the pad in your hand. Check the feel. Maybe repeat the process a couple more times.

The neck will still have sealing from the finish but it will feel more "vintage"- smoother. When it feels janky again, clean the neck and repeat.
 
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#39
blr2 said:
Congrats, very cool bass! These, around 2010 CiC CV Precisions were very good indeed. I used to have the sonic blue version back in the day, and still regret selling it. No wonder the prices go up on the secondary market. I've seen these go for like $600 nowadays.
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True story. I have a sonic blue and five years after I bought it the seller contacted me begging to buy it back at twice the amount. Sorry friend, no deal. Cold dead hands etc.
 
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