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paint chip

x182 said:
i dropped it on the ground and the paint chipped off.
it looks as if the paint could chip easily again.

Dropit a few more times and you're well on your way to a Jaco-style "relic'd" bass!! ;)

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Eric Moesle said:
. . don't drop it on the ground anymore . . . :rolleyes:

Hahaha :D I was certain someone was gonna say that ;)

Conversely, you could cut off a section from an old tire and fit it to the bottom of your bass - a mountain bike tire shd do the trick ;) In fact, if you wanna go the whole hog, you might consider lining the inside of the tire with shockproof epa foam :D Don't forget to cut a hole for the strap pin though!
 
x182 said:
i dropped it on the ground and the paint chipped off.
it looks as if the paint could chip easily again.


Cause and effect

x182 said:
what should i do so it won't damage again easily?

drop it lighter, so it's harder to damage.

Seriously tho, what is done is done. Short of a refinish job, like was said, apply a little clear nail polish around the edges of the chip, to lessent the chance of the chip "growing"...otherwise, relish in its newfound "character", and realise it's just a tool, and get more chips in it.