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What do you think about Defret and Stain?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Jared92, Jul 2, 2008.

  1. Jul 2, 2008 #1
    Jared92

    Jared92

    Nov 1, 2007
    Fairfax VA
    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!
     
  2. Jul 3, 2008 #2
    Jared92

    Jared92

    Nov 1, 2007
    Fairfax VA
    bump........
     
  3. Jul 3, 2008 #3
    lefty007

    lefty007

    Jan 19, 2004
    Miami, FL
    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.