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SHOW YOUR DISTRESSED FINISHES!
- Thread starter JIO
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I hear that. Been backed into, sided swiped and almost got hit by a driver running a red light. People just don’t see bikes. Sold the bike and drove a pickup. Opened up a whole new lifestyle of scavenging/beach cleanup and making found object sculpture.
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I don’t have a bike, but my kitchen is a nice sea foam green over lake placid blue
@Lowendtech referred me from my topic here:
1962 Fender Jazz Bass (barn find, in my closet for 40 years) =it's Alive!
And told me I should post some of the photos of my '62 here. I just resurrected it.
1962 Fender Jazz Bass (barn find, in my closet for 40 years) =it's Alive!
And told me I should post some of the photos of my '62 here. I just resurrected it.
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I hear you - I know it's a risk every time I put a leg over, but I'm a dyed-in-the-wool 2wheel advocate. Raced road bikes (USCF) for over 25yrs and have put thousands of miles on the road since the mid '70s. Have met the pave many times, most recently last June when a car turned into me. Been mostly lucky and am always 100% preseon two wheels. Not much more to say about it -
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@Lowendtech referred me from my topic here:
1962 Fender Jazz Bass (barn find, in my closet for 40 years) =it's Alive!
And told me I should post some of the photos of my '62 here. I just resurrected it.
Wow - '62! Geddy Lee considers '62 to be the holy grail year for J's.
Just love the look of black with the white undercoat showing.
Not mine and one for the spirit of the page. Last one.
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Hah! That's good - a two wheeler and it's distressed! I bet it still runs like a top! The whole "rat-rod" (cars and motorbikes) aesthetic comes down to; 'looks rough on the outside - but is fine-tuned on the underside" - as in; you can blow the doors off that shiny status symbol next to you any day of he week and twice on Sunday!
Wow, was this custom painted by professionals? It will increase the value of your home for sure.
I'd much rather have an instrument in good shape than one looking like it was in a mining accident.
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Didn't notice the carbon saddle - wouldn't that be a bit slick? I had a carbon saddle on my track-bike, but then a racing track bike isn't about comfort.
Anyway - that's exactly what I'm talking about. And similarly, a player of a distressed bass (or any instrument really) is one who appreciates it's history, whether theirs or others over the years. It's not about neglect or abuse - it'a about the quality of that instrument that is played, really played for years and years - not polished and put on a pedestal. When I see these road-warriors, I know they play & sound great!
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Then maybe it's best that you visit another thread more to your liking.
The saddle is most likely upholstered. Still probably uncomfortable. Mine will never look like that since they stopped using nitro in the 70s.Didn't notice the carbon saddle - wouldn't that be a bit slick? I had a carbon saddle on my track-bike, but then a racing track bike isn't about comfort.
Anyway - that's exactly what I'm talking about. And similarly, a player of a distressed bass (or any instrument really) is one who appreciates it's history, whether theirs or others over the years. It's not about neglect or abuse - it'a about the quality of that instrument that is played, really played for years and years - not polished and put on a pedestal. When I see these road-warriors, I know they play & sound great!
Speaking of nitro. I painted this bass with super thin coats of nitro primer, color, and clear so the grain was still visible. 4 Years later as my main bass and I'm still waiting. Not super rough with it, but I don't really baby it either. I did leave my cord under it once. You know how that goes. I've heard that newer nitro is a lot tougher than what was made before though.
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I see you took the high road good sir. I was going to say "A pox upon ye!" in my best 1700's peasant voice, but refrained.
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I don’t know if this 59 is already in the thread somewhere, but if it is, I guess it can’t hurt to look at it again !
And I’m sure this charcoal frost 66 is here already ?
