That's a beauty right there. The macro pics are the icing on the cake. It's checking all the boxes with me man.
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SHOW YOUR DISTRESSED FINISHES!
- Thread starter JIO
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- Jun 30, 2010
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Thanks for your kind words @cymbop - we're over 5k posts strong! Your fine addition is welcomed, especially as it is your #1 player. Many if not all of the '50s/'60s vintage road warriors seen here were someones #1 player. That was not only because of less choices out there (and a general consensus that Fender basses ruled), but also the thinner nitro finishes. But regardless of vintage or brand, a played bass gets dings in the hs from hitting cymbals, dings/chips in on the edges of the body from any number of occurrences, and player interface from fingernails, picks, a bracelet, rings, or if played in a rough roadhouse, a beer bottle! 
From "mild relic" to "very distressed" - it's a sign that the bass is played - not idolized! 
So, I want to run an idea by the brain trust here. 
Personally I love play-wear on a bass, and personally I prefer real wear to an artist's relic work. I'm 46 and I've got my Destination P-bass on order, a Lakland 44-64. I won't buy another bass for a decade or more. I asked for a custom finish, and they said "we've never ever done that, but sure why not."
It's Sonic Blue (no more coats than necessary) over Candy Apple Red, with no clear coat. I want the chance to play the ever-loving heck out of it and see some real wear before I'm too old to rock out.
Will this work, friends? It's a poly paint, not nitro. I love the thought of playing it 'til I can see it "bleed."
Personally I love play-wear on a bass, and personally I prefer real wear to an artist's relic work. I'm 46 and I've got my Destination P-bass on order, a Lakland 44-64. I won't buy another bass for a decade or more. I asked for a custom finish, and they said "we've never ever done that, but sure why not."
It's Sonic Blue (no more coats than necessary) over Candy Apple Red, with no clear coat. I want the chance to play the ever-loving heck out of it and see some real wear before I'm too old to rock out.
Will this work, friends? It's a poly paint, not nitro. I love the thought of playing it 'til I can see it "bleed."
- Jun 30, 2010
- 49,611
- 222,113
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
So, I want to run an idea by the brain trust here.
Personally I love play-wear on a bass, and personally I prefer real wear to an artist's relic work. I'm 46 and I've got my Destination P-bass on order, a Lakland 44-64. I won't buy another bass for a decade or more. I asked for a custom finish, and they said "we've never ever done that, but sure why not."
It's Sonic Blue (no more coats than necessary) over Candy Apple Red, with no clear coat. I want the chance to play the ever-loving heck out of it and see some real wear before I'm too old to rock out.
Will this work, friends? It's a poly paint, not nitro. I love the thought of playing it 'til I can see it "bleed."
It will need to be the lightest of covering coat(s) of the Sonic blue. Poly finishes can 'wear' from interface/use, but it's generally tougher than nitro. Also, nitro shrinks over time - so becomes even more susceptible to wear. Many times I'll do a base coat of poly or enamel, and shoot nitro clear (satin) over it. This allows wear and also will amber over time, so a Sonic blue will take on a greenish tint. Generally poly finishes stay the colour they start out as.
It would be safe to say your expectation is a reasonable one. If you are playing it a lot and taking it out, or even at home if you are clumsy
you'll get there. Sadly as much as I love these I don't really own any qualifiers. Best I can do. It's a trusty old Jazz bass with some discoloration.
I love this thread.
I need to get some good pics of my '82 Tookay.
It has a newer neck, but the body has some wear.
A couple spots where the finish is missing, but was "touched up"
Also interesting, the replacement neck was originally full gloss, but someone knocked it down to satin on the front and back, but left the headstock alone.
I need to get some good pics of my '82 Tookay.
It has a newer neck, but the body has some wear.
A couple spots where the finish is missing, but was "touched up"
Also interesting, the replacement neck was originally full gloss, but someone knocked it down to satin on the front and back, but left the headstock alone.
Sounds like it was for functional purpose. I'm a take it or leave it on satin necks but weird in that I gotta have a glossy peg head face, the rest doesn't matter. I guess of the ones I have that are satin I prefer peg head face/board gloss and satin backs. Don't know why.
Quit holding out on the Gee and El.
If it's a maple fretboard, it's full gloss or satin for me.
I had a strat a number of years back, that was gloss on the face, satin on the back.
The feel was odd for me.
If a bass has a dark fretboard, I don't mind a gloss headstock, and satin back.
My tokai hard puncher .... Which I lovingly sold to purchase a Mac book
My daughter needs for college !!!!
It was tough ......but she's worth it !!!!
Chop!!!!
My daughter needs for college !!!!
It was tough ......but she's worth it !!!!
Chop!!!!
I've always wanted one of those. Never run into one though. You did the right thing.
This poor ol girl had a rough life.
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Found this guitar in an antique mall the other day.
This is just how I found it. Misplaced bridge, very old strings, a couple minor cracks and one very peculiar aspect I don't believe I've ever seen on a guitar of this age (1930's) so seemingly un touched by any luthiers in the past.
The action with moderate hight at the bridge was sitting right around 4/64 really weird! I changed the strings and it plays almost perfect! Anyway old distressed stuff for y'all..
Here's an end of one of the strings I pulled any idea how old/what these were?
This is just how I found it. Misplaced bridge, very old strings, a couple minor cracks and one very peculiar aspect I don't believe I've ever seen on a guitar of this age (1930's) so seemingly un touched by any luthiers in the past.
The action with moderate hight at the bridge was sitting right around 4/64 really weird! I changed the strings and it plays almost perfect! Anyway old distressed stuff for y'all..
Here's an end of one of the strings I pulled any idea how old/what these were?
So did you name the May Bell Mabel?!? It's cool and the industrial string is as well, plus bonus points for the little jet.
- Jun 30, 2010
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That hs slot/nut routing is crazy... how could someone think that was a good solution?
Stuff from the webby. One is for sale on here. Which one??? That's a secret, go look. One is for @JIO and one for @2saddleslab ...because I'm a thoughtful schlub.
