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Refinishing?!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by FungusHumungous, Jul 8, 2003.

  1. Jul 8, 2003 #1
    FungusHumungous

    FungusHumungous Guest

    Jun 13, 2003
    Brookfield CT USA
    While in the process of modifying the pups on my Cort Action 4stringer I have been pondering a change in the finish on it.
    Maybe sanding of the walnut finish and tung oiling the Agathis(though its a plain looking wood).

    I know someone here has experience with refinishing or finishing for that matter a bass, so I want to hear your stories, suggestions, and comments on finishing at home.

    Glenn
     
  2. Jul 9, 2003 #2
    FungusHumungous

    FungusHumungous Guest

    Jun 13, 2003
    Brookfield CT USA
    ....
     
  3. Jul 9, 2003 #3
    Toasted

    Toasted

    May 26, 2003
    Leeds, UK
    my top tip.... dont.
     
  4. Jul 9, 2003 #4
    Groovecenter

    Groovecenter Guest

    Apr 10, 2003
    Brooklyn/Buffalo (home/school)
    My tip, do it... just take your time, make sure you have all the necessary supplies, read up on techniques and application and most importantly go through the entire process on a scrap piece of wood.

    I recomend using nitro-cellulose, and www.Stewmac.com and www.reranch.com both offer it in spray cans. Go to www.reranch.com and read everything there, than you might find that you could do a nice color, tint or dye over the wood. I recomend a solid color since like you said, Agathis lacks a defined grain pattern.

    I have a warmoth thread that documents my finishing or a body, and I just recently completed the finishing process on the body and neck. http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=90113
     
  5. Jul 11, 2003 #5
    FungusHumungous

    FungusHumungous Guest

    Jun 13, 2003
    Brookfield CT USA
    What kind of finish(clear) is put on maple headstocks and necks?
    polyurethane?
     
  6. Jul 11, 2003 #6
    Groovecenter

    Groovecenter Guest

    Apr 10, 2003
    Brooklyn/Buffalo (home/school)
    You can use many things, the most common being poly and nitro cellulose. Both come in gloss and satin, and either creates a hard finish. Nitro is a decent amount thinner though, as coats melt together, while poly simply stacks up each coat. Either is a great finish for necks, but don't don't forget to coat the fretboard if it is maple.