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SHOW YOUR DISTRESSED FINISHES!
- Thread starter JIO
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- Jun 30, 2010
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- musician/artist/owner - Gildaxe
- Jun 30, 2010
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Hey - I've owned my '64 T-bird II since '78 which I will be buried with (not really - someone should definitely play it after I'm gone!)
- Jun 30, 2010
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So I stumbled across this. I actually rather like it. It lists the finish as silk so I'm pretty sure front and back are a fabric lamination. Whatever it is, I could use it in my life.
Fender Telecaster Bass H. Claude Relic | The Guitar Farm
Fender Telecaster Bass H. Claude Relic | The Guitar Farm
previous owner was a pick player who played in country bands all over Canada and Alaska. you can kind of tell where he liked to rest his hand.
- Jun 30, 2010
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I like how the cheapo MIC tuners are also "distressed" ... here's my version on the hs only -
Beautiful bass, and I love the headstock shape on this body style. But for that much money, I'd hope for some AVRI full sized tuners.
- Jun 30, 2010
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See, this is what's going on Ivan - as one who creates and offers custom and custom manipulated basses for sale, it's gotta be top-drawer from start to finish (craftsmanship and parts) asking that level of pricing. A seller has the right to ask the price they feel is appropriate but I would be very surprised if that bass sold for that price. Also, you can see in the pics that the flowered fabric is frayed at the edges so will continue to degrade if seriously played. The Fender paisley/flowered Tele basses of the late 60's had a foil-print (like wall-paper) over the body that was clear-coated and over time many have delaminated. As a discerning buyer, such details overlooked would dissuade further interest beyond first attraction to it. (again, at that price)
Also, as you know I love distressed finishes - but a new distressed-look finish for me gets scrutinized much more for level of artistic gestalt/approach/detail. Too many of new distressed/relic'd attempts fall short and don't go beyond 'rough it up and call it distressed' territory. (as in, not a skilled effort) The best new distressed finishes/looks are done by someone who studies the real deal and synthesizes it through their own unique eye/talents/skills. Just my 2cents on it...
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Sadly, examples like this leaves 'art' open to justified negative criticism. I don't mean to slag someones creative attempt - but I have high standards for my own work and can still express my opinion as an artist.
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I've never understood how basses get wear right below the G string, but above where the controls and jack is on the P. I've never seen anyone play with their hand there, nor resting it there. Weird IMO.
I think the OP nailed it. Playing with a pick. Playing with thumb and finger will do it also.
I play with a pick sometimes, and this wear pattern still looks pretty weird to me.
- Jun 30, 2010
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I palm mute a lot - which has my right hand resting over the bridge while picking. I also favor plucking and picking over the bridge pu in general. No mystery how wear can occur down there. Not the first time I've seen that kind of wear in that location. It's the cool thing about individual style - it can be all over the map.
