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Wilkins finish before and after pics

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by 2minkey, Oct 9, 2006.


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  1. Oct 9, 2006 #1
    2minkey

    2minkey

    Apr 23, 2006
    seattle
    so, as i posted in another thread, i just got a body back from wilkins. it's a USACG quilt top on mahogany that's going to sport the wenge neck that's sitting right next to it at the moment.

    anyhoo, here's some before and after pics for those of you that may be looking for a finish. i'm REALLY happy with with how it turned out. finish is "tiger eye" and it's about $40 more than his standard finishes because it's a two-stage dye job.

    i apologize for my lousy photography....

    before. wet to show the quilt better.
    [​IMG]

    after.
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  5. Oct 9, 2006 #2
    MAJOR METAL

    MAJOR METAL The Beagle Father Supporting Member

    Sep 10, 2002
    Where I lay my head is home
    Very Nice ! Whats going on on the back ?
     
  10. Oct 9, 2006 #3
    Jiggybass

    Jiggybass

    Nov 15, 2005
    Sudbury, Canada
    O wow!

    I'm anxious to see what kind of neck is gonna go on that beast of a body. *birdseye maple fretless fingerboard* cough :D
     
  14. Oct 9, 2006 #4
    Beav

    Beav Graphics Whore

    Jul 17, 2003
    Middle Tennessee
    Designer: Beav's Graphics
    Wow, that looks crazy. I bet it's super 3-d looking in person!
     
  18. Oct 9, 2006 #5
    emblymouse

    emblymouse exempt Supporting Member

    Jan 22, 2006
    W'Sconsin
    Now that's unique. And beautiful. I believe Wilkins does the US Laklands too. I have a Scheff Deluxe with a natural Tiger top. When I visited Lakland you could tell the US bodies from the Koreans from 50 paces. Extra $40 well spent!
     
  22. Oct 9, 2006 #6
    markjazzbassist

    markjazzbassist Supporting Member

    Apr 19, 2005
    Lakewood, OH
    wow thats beautiful. have fun with that one.
     
  26. Oct 9, 2006 #7
    2minkey

    2minkey

    Apr 23, 2006
    seattle
    back is a nice dark brown with a slight reddish tint.

    the rest of the plan right now is....

    wenge neck with big honkin' BML tuners (already have it)
    audere pre (on order)
    nordstrand MM type (2 coil) + "modern" jazz neck (need to order still) - though i've got some $ on account at bass northwest and they have barts, so i may waffle and get those
    hipshot "A" type brass bridge (still need to order)

    i'll prolly order the rest of the stuff tomorrow. needless to say i'm anticipating a big fat tone.
     
  31. Oct 9, 2006 #8
    The Dave

    The Dave

    Jun 23, 2006
    Canyon, Texas
    Where is this wenge neck you speak of?
     
  35. Oct 9, 2006 #9
    X Wolf

    X Wolf Guest

    Very Nice!......Enjoy, I love Pat's work.

    George
     
  39. Oct 9, 2006 #10
    2minkey

    2minkey

    Apr 23, 2006
    seattle
    aboot here. i've always dug the tele headstock... p bass nut width for extra "grunt."

    [​IMG]
     
  43. Oct 9, 2006 #11
    Ian Perge

    Ian Perge

    May 11, 2001
    Evansville, Indiana
    I hate to say it, but I prefer the wet, unfinished look. That with a gloss finish alone would have made a beauty.

    ...but the Tiger Eye is stunning as well - to certainly didn't get shafted by Wilkins. Enjoy her! :D
     
  47. Oct 10, 2006 #12
    Philbiker

    Philbiker Pat's the best!

    Dec 28, 2000
    Northern Virginia, USA
    Pat Wilkins does exceptional finish work. Goregeous!
     
  51. Oct 10, 2006 #13
    MAJOR METAL

    MAJOR METAL The Beagle Father Supporting Member

    Sep 10, 2002
    Where I lay my head is home
     
  55. Oct 10, 2006 #14
    MikeBass

    MikeBass Supporting Member

    Nov 4, 2003
    Royal, Oak, MI.

    And Sadowsky, and Spector, and Valenti :)D ).

    Your right he does great finish work.

    Like this one too!!
    [​IMG]
     
  59. Oct 10, 2006 #15
    JAUQO III-X

    JAUQO III-X Inactive

    Jan 4, 2002
    CHICAGO,IL.
    Endorsing artist:see profile.
    For those who may be interested.


    Here are just a few of the companies that Pat Wilkins does finishes for besides USA Laklands and Sadowsky.

    Warrior
    Spector
    Steinberger( Epiphone)
    ESP
    Schecter
    Fernandes
    Some MTD's
    Dingwall
    Stambaugh
    Hanewinkle
    Jordan Violins
    Wood Violins


    and these are a few of the companies that Pat use to do finishes for.

    Adler
    Tom Anderson
    Pensa Suhr
    John Suhr
    Tobias
    Fender Custom Shop
    Yamaha
    Ibanez
    Villette-Citron
    Zeta Violins
    Pat is also the original guitar painter for Schecter guitars of the 70's.and hes painted a guitar or Bass for probably every major player out there.
     
  64. Oct 10, 2006 #16
    iamlowsound

    iamlowsound

    Nov 30, 2005
    Listowel/KW Ontario
    That is nice work, love that look, but it should be green.

    lowsound
     
  68. Oct 10, 2006 #17
    emblymouse

    emblymouse exempt Supporting Member

    Jan 22, 2006
    W'Sconsin
    For those 'natural' folks, here is that Scheff of mine...it's really hard to close the case on this one.
     
  72. Oct 10, 2006 #18
    GrooveWarrior

    GrooveWarrior Supporting Member

    Oct 21, 2003
    Oxford, Ohio (Near Cincy)
    I was just thinking the same thing, but didn't want to rain on the parade. Must be an Ohio thing!
     
  76. Oct 10, 2006 #19
    mgmadian

    mgmadian

    Feb 4, 2002
    Austin, TX
    Beautiful... tiger's eye and tranlucnet black are my two favorite finishes on maple.
     
  80. Oct 10, 2006 #20
    2minkey

    2minkey

    Apr 23, 2006
    seattle
    i don't disagree - the clear woulda looked really cool too, especially if i'd gone with a maple neck, but i leaned toward a darker finish when i decided to go with a wenge neck. kinda the same 'dark on dark' look that i liked when i finished the guy in front here...

    [​IMG]
     
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