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Refinishing a Squier VM P - suggestions ?

pnut166

pnut166

Jun 5, 2008
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I`ve got a Squier VM P. Love the bass...not crazy about the looks. The white / black PG scheme, of course. My only question is: what do I go with ? Has anyone sanded one down ie: is it suitable for a natural / burst finish? I doubt it would be, but just like to hear from someone if they have tried it. And is the PG specific to that model ; are PG`s available off-the-shelf ? Thanks !
 
#2
About the PG: all the online stores that specialise in PG's I've checked require either a tracing or the actual PG to make sure you get an exact fit for Squiers. Fender PG's or other aftermakret PG's made for Fenders will generally not fit without some work. Basically you'll have to get a custom-made PG for a Squier, and it will cost a little more.
 
#4
I've stripped two Peavey Fury basses. Got lucky with one, not so much the other.

First one turned out great, but there a lot more to it than just stripping it and painting it.
Here's the first one
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Here's second.
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As you can see, the original paint can hide a few surprises. The second will be re-painted in bright copper metallic as soon as my garage warms up again.

Lots of good reading in the Luthier section on refinishing
 
#5
Here is my Squier VM w. a PU Cover from Angela Instruements and a Tort Guard from bassplayer437 on ebay. The pickguard fit perfectly. Total investment... $35 Hope that helps. I payed $50 for the bass on craigslist. Adjusted the truss rod and put a new pair of Chromes on it and it is my bass of choice. I LOVE this bass, I love the way the Duncan Design'd pups sound. It is also my experiment bass. It is getting CTS pots & knobs today, and I am going to put a white Sanwa kill switch in it when I rewire the pots. I also want to refin the neck in nitro down the road.

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mthnascar said:
That first one looks unbelievable. Nice job.
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Thank you.

I posted the two as sort of an encouragement and a cautionary tale at the same time.

If you are interested in investing some time and effort, you can get a nice looking bass out of a stripping project.

It is a lot of fun...but it can be a bear too.

Working on learning to cut custom pickguards so I can do a quilted maple for the first one.

Pickguards, when readily available (and they are not common for Peavey) can really change the look instantly and can be an excellent option.
 
#9
oldrookie said:
Thank you.

I posted the two as sort of an encouragement and a cautionary tale at the same time.

If you are interested in investing some time and effort, you can get a nice looking bass out of a stripping project.

It is a lot of fun...but it can be a bear too.

Working on learning to cut custom pickguards so I can do a quilted maple for the first one.

Pickguards, when readily available (and they are not common for Peavey) can really change the look instantly and can be an excellent option.
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I'd be hesitant to change anything about that first one, although the quilted maple would look sweet. I'm so gear-deprived right now, I couldn't afford the downtime to strip one. I'm hoping to land a Fury in a couple days (black /white pg).... I'm curious.. why did you get the different results on two Fury's? Difference in the wood? Are they the same guitar?
 
#10
Both are Peavey Furys. The first one is a late '80's bass and it was black with white pickguard. The other one is a mid-90's bass and it was red when I got it. The pickguard was a single ply on the second one and the tuners were also of a lesser quality (though lighter as well.) For a LOT more reading on the project...http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=630878&highlight=slow+refinish


The idea I was trying to communicate to the OP was that you'll never know what you'll find under the paint.

Sorry about the hijack, OP.

Oh yea, mthnascar, the Fury is a really nice playing/sound p-bass. If you like jazz thin necks, you'll love the Fury.
 
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oldrookie said:
Both are Peavey Furys. The first one is a late '80's bass and it was black with white pickguard. The other one is a mid-90's bass and it was red when I got it. The pickguard was a single ply on the second one and the tuners were also of a lesser quality (though lighter as well.) For a LOT more reading on the project...http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=630878&highlight=slow+refinish


The idea I was trying to communicate to the OP was that you'll never know what you'll find under the paint.

Sorry about the hijack, OP.

Oh yea, mthnascar, the Fury is a really nice playing/sound p-bass. If you like jazz thin necks, you'll love the Fury.
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i read / commented on your thread when you refinished it. You did an excellent job !
 

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