SHOW YOUR DISTRESSED FINISHES!

[Josh Pelican]

Hey thanks for the kind words! Had it for just over a year now, so not responsible for the bulk of the wear -- but I love a well played in instrument and we just clicked. Here's a few more shots if you're curious.

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[JIO]

Yes, owned by Herbie Flowers. Original Lake Placid Blue over Fiesta Red. Apparently no clear coat was done so that's why it hasn't turned to an Algae Green like most '60s LPB Fenders.

He also says he bought it in 1959.



I never get sick of you posting that beauty.

Thanks! Here's a full pic of the back -

Ok, so HF bought one of the few J's available in '59 - talk about a piece of Fender history! The only one more valuable/rare were the couple made with the soap-bar style pu's. I saw one of them upclose-and-personal years ago at our local SF vintage guitar shop "Real Guitars". Pretty cool as that one is museum material.

 

[JIO]

Hey thanks for the kind words! Had it for just over a year now, so not responsible for the bulk of the wear -- but I love a well played in instrument and we just clicked. Here's a few more shots if you're curious

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Great shots - thanks for posting!

 

[JIO]

I personally prefer the KSM bridge:
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It works great, easy to set up (once you've done it once) and it looks like a bass bridge should (IMHO).



Moonshine

That is a clean design.

 

[moonshinegtrs]

Danelectro Longhorn (not mine... I wish).

That is an original copperburst...



Moonshine

 

[lowphatbass]

Danelectro Longhorn (not mine... I wish).
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That is an original copperburst...



Moonshine

That’s sweet. Hopefully they weren’t using lead-based paint or anything.

 

[JIO]

Danelectro Longhorn (not mine... I wish).
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That is an original copperburst...



Moonshine

Somebody played the finish off of that one!

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

'64 Jazz off the FGAA fb page.

 

[lowphatbass]

Going through some old pics. I miss this one; fugly but fun to play. P-Bass+no knobs=wild ride.

 

[winterburn69]

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What's FGAA?

I'm pretty sure that's the Jazz that was at Norman's Rare Guitars that Nikki Sixx bought awhile back.

 

[Muddslide]

Going through some old pics. I miss this one; fugly but fun to play. P-Bass+no knobs=wild ride.
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That looks awesome. Reminds me of a Squier I modded/upgraded about 2.5 years ago. Got it cheap, spent some time, money and effort fixing it up, and...it got stolen a week later.

Not a distressed finish, but:

 

[Muddslide]

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Damn. Shamrock Green metallic, I believe?

 

[SJLee]

Damn. Shamrock Green metallic, I believe?

During the 60's Fender used a clear coat that yellowed with time. Most likely this is aged Lake Placid Blue which has turned what looks like Sherwood Green. You can actually see the LPB where the clear coat has worn away.

 

[Muddslide]

During the 60's Fender used a clear coat that yellowed with time. Most likely this is aged Lake Placid Blue which has turned what looks like Sherwood Green. You can actually see the LPB where the clear coat has worn away at the edge of the body near the tummy contour.

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I bet you are 100% right. Beautiful any way you slice it!

 

[SJLee]

Norm's Rare Guitars have some great gear.

 

[JIO]

During the 60's Fender used a clear coat that yellowed with time. Most likely this is aged Lake Placid Blue which has turned what looks like Sherwood Green. You can actually see the LPB where the clear coat has worn away at the edge of the body near the tummy contour.

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Yep - this is true. Depending on the conditions it lived through would determine how the clear-coat amber'd, as in if in a hot climate it would yellow faster/darker. Some in less extreme comnditions the same age would still look blue with a slight yellow tint.

 

[SJLee]

The sun's UV rays really play a part, much like in older car finishes that see a lot of sun. This bass most likely saw a bit of summer concerts and outdoor jams.

 

[JIO]

The sun's UV rays really play a part, much like in older car finishes that see a lot of sun. This bass most likely saw a bit of summer concerts and outdoor jams.

I've seen guitars that sat in midwest attics (really hot/really cold) look like this also.

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

What's FGAA?

I'm pretty sure that's the Jazz that was at Norman's Rare Guitars that Nikki Sixx bought awhile back.

Fender Guitar and Amp group on Facebook. Just listing where I lifted the photo and am not affiliated with the bass in any way other than lust.

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

Going through some old pics. I miss this one; fugly but fun to play. P-Bass+no knobs=wild ride.
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I have a friend that runs his P with no knobs and has the old Fender Claw bridge. I always yell " the clawww" when I see him, it's an inside thing.