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Refinish
- Thread starter TheDialog
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Ha! Well, you have a point. My first few refinishes were kinda rough. Did one over more than once.
Also, I'd say it depends on how "valuable" the bass is. I wouldn't want to refinish a pre-CBS Fender or a high-end boutique bass (at least not without far more professional equipment than what I have access to) but if it's a pawn shop prize or a Squier or something not so $$$ and hi-brow, it can be fun.
There are so many YT tutorials and places online to get refinishing tips. It wasn't like that when I started doing refinish jobs.
In some ways, the hardest part of a refin is stripping the existing finish, especially if it's poly. But I've done plenty where instead of stripping I've just roughed up the existing finish, primed and painted over. Works a charm.
Phew...seriously? Yeah, I wouldn't touch that with a ten-footer. That's definitely a job for the pros. As for price on a nitro reshoot...I really have no idea.
Does it have the original finish now (or what's left of it?) Because if it does, refinishing it will likely have a negative impact on the value. Instruments aren't like cars where you can add to value with a nice paint job. You probably know this, but with instruments (and many other collectibles) the original finish/patina--even if it's totally thrashed--is generally considered highly desirable and messing with it can really cause a drop in value/resale-ability.
Pics?
Looks pretty to me, but of course it ain't up close and personal.
Yeah, if it's already been refinned, it could well be worth having it done "right."
You got a color scheme in mind?
I wouldn't trust that to many others than Pat Wilkins.
Might be a few bucks more, but over 20,000 refins and counting speaks volumes.
Might be a few bucks more, but over 20,000 refins and counting speaks volumes.
