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Revamping a Squier Precision Bass

#22
You know, when I looked into refinishing a Strat a long time ago, I remember being able to choose if you wanted the aerosol can or not and the selection that was available in aerosol being very limited. When I ordered, I didn't see any choices. I sent an email asking what was up with it and was told that all the paints are aerosol cans now. It is fine with me, I think I can do just as good a job with that as with a gun. I was prepared for using the gun, but it looks like I'll be using the aerosol.
 
#24
I did this same thing to my Squier P Bass! Put a new pup (Quarter Pound), shielded it, new pickguard, etc...

Also sanded the blue paint off of it but I ended up just leaving it at that. I liked the wood that was underneath and just left it bare.
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Ended up being a very nice bass that I still use.

Good luck to you and looks good so far!
 
#25
bassist11 said:
I did this same thing to my Squier P Bass! Put a new pup (Quarter Pound), shielded it, new pickguard, etc...

Also sanded the blue paint off of it but I ended up just leaving it at that. I liked the wood that was underneath and just left it bare.

Ended up being a very nice bass that I still use.

Good luck to you and looks good so far!
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Thanks, bassist. The wood on yours definitely looks a ton better than mine. The wood on mine is pretty ugly. You can't really tell just how bad it is by the pictures. It has a couple knots, one that was filled. But, hopefully it'll look good when I get the paint on. Also, I ordered the paint, finish, and headstock decal yesterday. I should be getting to the priming tonight, finally. I'll post pics later when I get it done.
 
#26
I finally got some priming done tonight.

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I'll still have to give it another round of sanding and another coat of the primer. There are still a few thin spots. I'm a little worried about the paint, though. I'm afraid it may put a hold on this project. They advertised that most orders placed before 2 pm would ship the same day. I ordered around 10 am yesterday and still hadn't heard anything by mid afternoon today. I sent an email with my order number asking about it, thinking it may be on backorder or something. I've yet to get a response. We'll see how that goes I guess.
 
#28
That is just two coats. I'm following the Reranch instructions pretty closely.
Also, as I've said, I'm trying to keep this a low budget project, so I had just about decided to leave the stock pickups in at this time. But, thanks to tim_wilson_ here on Talkbass, I have an SD Quarter Pounder on the way.
 
#29
rdwoody1 said:
That is just two coats. I'm following the Reranch instructions pretty closely.
Also, as I've said, I'm trying to keep this a low budget project, so I had just about decided to leave the stock pickups in at this time. But, thanks to tim_wilson_ here on Talkbass, I have an SD Quarter Pounder on the way.
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I put those in my Squier refurb, and now my P roars.
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#30
Nearly everything I need for this has shipped. The paint, decal, pickguard, and pickup are all on the way. I'll have to order some strings soon. Probably going to go with the TI Jazz flats. I've been keeping up with the accessories page looking for some that were used and wouldn't set me back $50+. I took one day where I didn't check the page a lot and missed a used set for $25. I'm still kicking myself. If it comes right down to it, I'll probably just order a new set. So, in short, I should have some more pics coming in a few days when I start the painting.
 
#32
bassgod76 said:
Are you keeping that stock bridge?
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I am. At least for now. There may well be many upgrades to come in the future for this thing, but I have to go back to school at the beginning of February, so I need to conserve a bit of money to get me through the semester. However, if I do eventually swap bridges, I'll get one similar to the stock one, anyway. I want to keep the vintage style bridge on it. The stock one seems fine to me, though. I'm not a huge proponent of the whole high-mass "get the biggest bridge you can find" thing.
 
#33
rdwoody1 said:
I am. At least for now. There may well be many upgrades to come in the future for this thing, but I have to go back to school at the beginning of February, so I need to conserve a bit of money to get me through the semester. However, if I do eventually swap bridges, I'll get one similar to the stock one, anyway. I want to keep the vintage style bridge on it. The stock one seems fine to me, though. I'm not a huge proponent of the whole high-mass "get the biggest bridge you can find" thing.
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I agree on the High-mass bridges. Some of them seem very overpriced for too little of benefit. I'm buying one for my new Ibanez project, but it kind of fits with the theme of the bass. My Jaco was a vintage bridge and my Squier refurb was a MIA bridge, and they cost me around $28 each.
 
#34
bassgod76 said:
I agree on the High-mass bridges. Some of them seem very overpriced for too little of benefit. I'm buying one for my new Ibanez project, but it kind of fits with the theme of the bass. My Jaco was a vintage bridge and my Squier refurb was a MIA bridge, and they cost me around $28 each.
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Those both sound more like something I would buy. I followed the P refurb, and the Jaco build you did. Do you have a thread for the Ibby build?
 
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#38
nutso42 said:
If it's not too impolite, could I ask what this has cost so far? (or will cost?)
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I haven't ordered strings yet because I'm still hoping to luck up and run across some used ones for fairly cheap, but if I end up having to buy them new, it'll come to right about $187. Not too bad at all!

EDIT: That is NOT including the actual price of the guitar. I was given an old combo as my first bass amp. I then traded it for a Schecter guitar, which I traded for the bass. So, I got the guitar at no cost to me. If I had actually given the asking price for it the project would've come to about $270. Which isn't that bad either considering how much better (hopefully :D) this will be than a new $200 Affinity P-bass.
 
#39
I got my paint and finish in the mail today. I should get to the painting tomorrow. I'll have to rig up some sort of paint booth in the shop so I can paint in the heat. So, maybe I'll have an update complete with pics of a guitar body with some Fiesta Red on it tomorrow!
 
#40
I've got the first coat of paint on the body today. It doesn't look great, but I didn't expect the first coat to be perfect.

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I also finally found some strings, so I've got everything purchased and on the way for this thing. It is coming along quite nicely in my opinion, and should be done pretty soon.
 

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