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What do you think about Defret and Stain?

Jared92

Jared92

Nov 1, 2007
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#1
Hey i gave my bass a defret. then filled the fret slots, then stained it with rosewood.
i also staind the bottom of the neck. It ended up being kind of a sunburst with it darker on the outsides. I was wondering if i should just stain the bass body to. For a darker look. Maybe even attempt a light sunburst. Looking for some advice/ opinions.

I have included some photos of the defret, the stained part of the neck, and some body shots. Let me know what you think of the defret. and should i poly coat the neck?

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Thanks so much!
 
#3
Well, since you are asking. . .

I don't like the tint - it looks like clay water, too red. And the fret slots don't look very smooth.

I would not stain the body - it looks fine the way it is.

I would sand down that stain on the board (I'm assuming you have a radiused sanding block!) and leave it natural, then maybe apply an oil finish like True-Oil, or Tung Oil, but rosewood can be left unfinished, even for fretless, IMHO.
 

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