NBD

[Wallygator]

Ok just picked up this squier P bass for 25 bucks. My first project bass. The neck feels great and I was pleasantly surprised with the tone.

Looking forward to my first mod project. Notice the quarter as the G tuner lol

 

[lowphatbass]

So you're only in it for $24.75, I'd say that's a good deal.

 

[Baird6869]

Yup! Can't go wrong with a Squier for $25!

 

[MOTORHEADBANGER]

That truly is a steal man. You could put in some awesome pup's, bridge, and tuners, and still only be in it for like $150 total.

 

[fuzzy beard]

Nice!

 

[Bill G.]

Notice the quarter as the G tuner lol

Love the quarter! What a steal for $25!

 

[Texsunburst59]

That's a HECK of a deal for $25. Rock on brother. Can't wait to see the final result.

 

[P. Aaron]

Show us the progression from raw to finished & on the table.

 

[Wallygator]

Ok as requested here is some pics after day one of Project P Bass.

After reading a bunch of horror stories about whether to sand or not to sand, I am glad I dove right in. After 2 hours of sanding time by hand....we have this

 

[P. Aaron]

Cool.

 

[the wako kid]

Just scored an MIK squier P the other Day but I paid 60.It seems like a lot,but I really dug the bass. Congrats on your new bass man. subscribed.

 

[charlie monroe]

Happy NBD! Killer deal.
What finish are you going with?

I picked up a white 2001 Squier P body the other day. I hope to post in a week or two when I have it slapped together. I have a MIM J neck to go on it.

 

[Wallygator]

Happy NBD! Killer deal.
What finish are you going with?

I picked up a white 2001 Squier P body the other day. I hope to post in a week or two when I have it slapped together. I have a MIM J neck to go on it.

Not 100% sure but am thinking arctic white paint

 

[Bassamatic]

Great deal - Even the wood looks good. I am so partial to natural finishes I would just to a nice oil finish.

 

[Wallygator]

Great deal - Even the wood looks good. I am so partial to natural finishes I would just to a nice oil finish.

yeah, briefly I considered it but there are 3 really noticable flaws on the front that you cant see in the photo. 1 is a factory flaw and the other 2 are really deep gouges that the previous owner left behind. I will have to fill them, so I am thinking a solid colour for my first attempt at this.

 

[Wallygator]

Hey guys,

Ok so after a few weeks I finally got some time to get back into the hobby room and make a little progress...completely removed all the old paint, sanding by hand right down to the sealer. Wood filled the 3 damaged spots and sanded down nice and smooth. It appears I am ready for paint.

As this is my first project I do have a question. What should I do with the screw holes when painting the body?

Also I have decided on a different colour than my original white.

 

[Wannaflea]

What colour?

 

[Wallygator]

What colour?

I am thinking Flouresent Green. I get a very strong reaction of either love it or hate it when I tell people. My nickname is Wallygator so as my first bass project I really wanted to make it my own. Green for Gator kinda thing. With a Black pickguard.

 

[Smilodon]

I am thinking Flouresent Green. I get a very strong reaction of either love it or hate it when I tell people. My nickname is Wallygator so as my first bass project I really wanted to make it my own. Green for Gator kinda thing. With a Black pickguard.

On that note you should include a wall(y) in there as well.


Try finding a pickguard with a brick wall pattern.

 

[Wallygator]

On that note you should include a wall(y) in there as well.


Try finding a pickguard with a brick wall pattern.

Nice idea that would look pretty cool.