NOBD First bass for my granddaughter

[No Neck Shrek]

I just thought I'd show you a little project for my granddaughter. She is 14 and is taking bass lessons at school. So what better reason to buy another bass. I found this on CL and bought it for $20, - plays good looks rough.She came over last weekend and we took it apart, cleaned & polished everything, a couple of new knobs and painted the pick guard. We had alot of fun working together so I told her I'd post this here so everyone could see her "new" Squier P Bass.

"Before"

"After"

 

[honeyiscool]

$20!!!!

I'd feel bad buying a bass for that cheap. I'd feel like I was helping someone buy crack rocks, there's no other way you'd get rid of a musical instrument for $20.

 

[Sam Hain]

Whoa nice job!

I'm sure it will be a great memory for both of you. I know me and my grandfather built a wooden car when I was 7. I can remember every moment from that experience. I still have that wooden car.

Good on you!

 

[Plays_For_Dog]

Looks awesome. The fact you and your grandaughter did this together makes it all the better.

 

[Cirk]

Very cool! That's a great way to spend time.

 

[west*coast*bass]

$20!!!!

I'd feel bad buying a bass for that cheap. I'd feel like I was helping someone buy crack rocks, there's no other way you'd get rid of a musical instrument for $20.

Well you didn't buy the bass...so you have no reason to feel bad.

 

[JSK5String]

"The world may be a better place tomorrow because you were important in the life of a child today."

Nicely done sir, nicely done.

My son and I just built a 2x12 tilt back cabinet to go with his GK2150ML guitar amp. Some of my best memories...

 

[paganjack]

Nice! It's always good to hear about family members buying instruments for the younger generation.

BTW, does she like Pete Wentz, or was that color combo just a coincidence?

 

[christw]

...BTW, does she like Pete Wentz, or was that color combo just a coincidence?

I was thinking the same thing.

 

[No Neck Shrek]

Thanks Guys !

She took it to school Monday and called me as soon as she got home to tell me she got some extra time with her instructor !

Originally Posted by paganjack
...BTW, does she like Pete Wentz, or was that color combo just a coincidence?

I was thinking the same thing.

Not particularly, more of just a coincidence !

I've had a few cars that were that color combo and thought it would look good, luckly she agreed !

 

[godofthunder59]

Looks great ! Lucky kid!

 

[malthumb]

NNS,

Well done! Working with your granddaughter to disassemble, reassemble, and mod it is a nice touch. Kids tend to be more interested in things they get involved in at that deep a level.

I've done similar with my son (who just turned 12 today). Ironically, his first "real" bass was a black P frankenbass. I say "real" because he's had a Fernandes Nomad bass for a few years now.

Keep up the good work, NNS!

Peace,

James