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Tricked Out Squier Club Part 3

#322
heb9_28 said:
Do they have to be modded? I'd say my James Johnston sig Squier is pretty tricked out...

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I love the fact that the headstock wears the same color as the body.
I almost bought one, just because it's so cool.
Why don't they do this on more instruments?
Also, the gold on the bridge is a nice touch. It matches the Squier headstock logo.
I would probably opt for a black PG though.
 
#324
BillyB_from_LZ said:
I'm guessing it's because:

1. It's another manufacturing process.
2. Different woods will accept the paint differently so if the body isn't made of Maple (which few are), there's a big risk of the colors not matching (which leads to quality control problems and potential warranty issues).
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So basically it costs more.
That makes sense.

I'd probably be willing to pay more for a matching headstock though.
Especially on a Fiesta Red bass. That would be sick. :hyper:
 
#325
"Satinized" the body using a combination of steel-wool (1-0000) and 3M (pink/lavender) sanding pads (400) patience and elbow-grease. The result was very satisfactory as you can see. I generally have nothing against glossy finishes, but in this case I dig the satiny look - especially w/black. It feels nice too. Also, the thing I like about a satin finish is that it wears in naturally when played, getting 'buffed' where touched the most. As a bonus connection, the matt/satin pu covers (not shiny black) work well visually w/the body.

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#326
JIO said:
"Satinized" the body using a combination of steel-wool (1-0000) and 3M (pink/lavender) sanding pads (400) patience and elbow-grease. The result was very satisfactory as you can see. I generally have nothing against glossy finishes, but in this case I dig the satiny look - especially w/black. It feels nice too. Also, the thing I like about a satin finish is that it wears in naturally when played, getting 'buffed' where touched the most. As a bonus connection, the matt/satin pu covers (not shiny black) work well visually w/the body.

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That is a nice turnout. I'm trying to do the same with my Affinity at the moment.

If I were you, I would consider doing the same thing to the pickguard, if only just a little.
The glossy pickguard somewhat contrasts with the "satinized" body. :p

Either way, I think we're going to require a complete shot of the beast.
 
#328
JIO said:
"Satinized" the body using a combination of steel-wool (1-0000) and 3M (pink/lavender) sanding pads (400) patience and elbow-grease. The result was very satisfactory as you can see. I generally have nothing against glossy finishes, but in this case I dig the satiny look - especially w/black. It feels nice too. Also, the thing I like about a satin finish is that it wears in naturally when played, getting 'buffed' where touched the most. As a bonus connection, the matt/satin pu covers (not shiny black) work well visually w/the body.
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Love the finish - great work!
 
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#330
RyanJD said:
That is a nice turnout. I'm trying to do the same with my Affinity at the moment.

If I were you, I would consider doing the same thing to the pickguard, if only just a little.
The glossy pickguard somewhat contrasts with the "satinized" body. :p

Either way, I think we're going to require a complete shot of the beast.
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You'll have to post some pics of your Affinity. Theres a tb thread addressing this very subject and lot's of tips there: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/deglossing-bass-body-958133/index2.html
I actually like the gloss/matt contrast and the pg will get the usual wear over time. I'm sticking w/the tort guard but I could see a mirror guard looking cool w/matt black. It's a waiting game until the neck is done (next couple of weeks) and I'm jazzed about getting it assembled so I can hear it.
Once I get it built up - pics will definitely be posted.
 
#331
Hey RyanJD - after posting this I saw your progress on the thread link I posted. As you stated, it's a project and in that regard it could lead to anywhere. It can be frustrating but realistically there's a lot of directions you could go from here. Just have fun w/it - you can still pull off something cool!
 
#332
Since the body design is referencing both a Jaguar and a Jazzmaster (guitars) and the neck is custom made and I'm redefining the bass in general... it needed a suitable badge.
I guess it could have been a P/Jagmaster :rollno: but P/Jazzuar works best for me. This is a mock-up and other than needing a bit of cut & paste arranging/balancing on the headstock it will work nicely.

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Dan's decal will be applied as well. (pic of my Supersonic neck)
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#334
JIO said:
Hey RyanJD - after posting this I saw your progress on the thread link I posted. As you stated, it's a project and in that regard it could lead to anywhere. It can be frustrating but realistically there's a lot of directions you could go from here. Just have fun w/it - you can still pull off something cool!
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Thanks man. I appreciate it.
We still need to see a completed shot of your Jag or Jazzaur or whatever you call it. :p
 
#335
JIO said:
"Satinized" the body using a combination of steel-wool (1-0000) and 3M (pink/lavender) sanding pads (400) patience and elbow-grease. The result was very satisfactory as you can see. I generally have nothing against glossy finishes, but in this case I dig the satiny look - especially w/black. It feels nice too. Also, the thing I like about a satin finish is that it wears in naturally when played, getting 'buffed' where touched the most. As a bonus connection, the matt/satin pu covers (not shiny black) work well visually w/the body.

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Wow, that looks fantastic. I'm no fan of Jaguars, but that is killer, I love it.

Has anyone have pics of this done on a Sonic Blue body?
 
#336
gurensan said:
Wow, that looks fantastic. I'm no fan of Jaguars, but that is killer, I love it.

Has anyone have pics of this done on a Sonic Blue body?
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I just re-posted from an old thread about a sonic-blue J to P/J conversion - A '70's maple/bound-blocked neck, custom wht/mint pg w/1960 stacked knobs, all w/a body in Sonic blue - not satin, (or a Jag) but... awesome. (can't find it now! it's from 2011)

It's funny but it is a fantastic look! I can only take credit for the sheen (or lack of it) but something about this particular combination really resonates visually. I'm hoping it's sonic potential is just as resonant.
 

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