SHOW YOUR DISTRESSED FINISHES!

[Bugeyed Earl]

Just picked this up, 1981 Electra X630S. A nice chunk of ash with some legit road wear:

 

[JIO]

Are those TWO MFD pickups?! OMG...I can hear it from here!

Yes - full L2000 pu's/9v pre - a tone monster as all L2000's are.

 

[JIO]

Just picked this up, 1981 Electra X630S. A nice chunk of ash with some legit road wear:

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Nice! Wonder if they were still using lacquer then - it looks like a thin-coat nitro finish judging by the wear.

 

[JIO]

This is my 1963 Höfner Verithin. I've replaced missing parts, but she was in very good when she came to me. This is all natural aging.
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Cool pre-violin Hofner! Always liked the way they did the fb position inlays.

 

[Doctor Intrepid]

Cool pre-violin Hofner! Always liked the way they did the fb position inlays.

The Verythins are not prior to the violin bass, but came after. This can be seen in the actual name. The violin bass is actually called the 500/1 bass, while I believe the Verythins are called the 500/5.

 

[Bugeyed Earl]

Nice! Wonder if they were still using lacquer then - it looks like a thin-coat nitro finish judging by the wear.

It looks like it, it's certainly thin with minimal grain fill. Somebody rubbed some red paint or stain on it and it got down into the grain in some places. Trying to clean that up is my next task, and fortunately it seems to come off easily with alcohol.

 

[JIO]

The Verythins are not prior to the violin bass, but came after. This can be seen in the actual name. The violin bass is actually called the 500/1 bass, while I believe the Verythins are called the 500/5.

thanks for the clearification -

 

[Doctor Intrepid]

thanks for the clearification -

Glad to put my knowledge to good use!

 

[JIO]

LPB '65 P (no affiliation) on the eBay - hardly qualifies for my thread but it's such a lovely example and does have belt-rash.

 

[JIO]

Glad to put my knowledge to good use!

Knowledge in todays world is more valuable than ever.

 

[JIO]

Here's another ('69 Mustang) bass in similar condition and also with belt-rash.

 

[JIO]

tb member @Warpeg 's sweet '63 P -

And from the P-bass thread - @Funkster 's awesome P collection -

 

[JIO]

Link Wray's 1958 Dano Guitarlin in the Alaska terminal at SFO, part of a bitchn' Surf exhibit. Talk about an iconic axe!

 

[Rich67]

Probably my favorite Jazz. Sounds amazing, and just looks killer. Sticker was from prior owner, but a great band, so I've no complaints.

 

[JIO]

wow BOB wow

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

Probably my favorite Jazz. Sounds amazing, and just looks killer. Sticker was from prior owner, but a great band, so I've no complaints.
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I like that a lot.

 

[Toolmybass]

Should have this in about 6 days!!

 

[JIO]

Should have this in about 6 days!!
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Info please!

 

[JIO]

Maton "Big Ben"bass - (not mine.., but wish it was!)

 

[Toolmybass]

Info please!

Its coming...i will do a full review and demo on my YT channel.
-1988 MIJ '57RI