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Stingray Pickup Cover Swapout
- Thread starter D Bopp
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Ok, I just completed the project. I used Trader Joes powdered cold brew (a big giant tablespoon scoop) in a bowl of hot water. I just wanted to age the new white covers a tad, so they didn't look so stark white on my 18 year old bass, which in natural has a very vintage-ish look.
First I tried 10 minutes and it came out WAY too yellow. Luckily I bought 2 covers, so I tried 3 minutes on the second round which I am very happy with. Just a little bit of yellow tinge. I love it! I then handled it roughly to put some grease and then some light pick scratches on it, just to stimulate a bit of wear.
I also just installed some GHS Precision flats (light). So far so good!
First I tried 10 minutes and it came out WAY too yellow. Luckily I bought 2 covers, so I tried 3 minutes on the second round which I am very happy with. Just a little bit of yellow tinge. I love it! I then handled it roughly to put some grease and then some light pick scratches on it, just to stimulate a bit of wear.
I also just installed some GHS Precision flats (light). So far so good!
