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WISHBASS REFINISHING GUIDE

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by 49sfine, Jul 24, 2009.

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  1. Jul 24, 2009 #1
    49sfine

    49sfine

    Apr 20, 2008
    Austin, Texas
    Fellow TBr's: Due to a growing interest and need, I have put together a fairly detailed refinishing guide (or manual, if you will) to help folks have the confidence to attempt refinishing and refining a Wishbass on their own. Keep in mind that I am no luthier, or even any kind of master carpenter, just a guy who likes to work with his hands and make things "my own". Since there is usually more than one way to do these types of things, I am encouraging others with similar experiences to write them up and submit them here. As you probably already well know, a Wishbass comes out of the shop begging for attention and there is no reason why the average person should be afraid to jump in and make improvements to these bass guitars. I have found a lot of joy and satisfaction doing just that and I know others have too. It is my intent to spread that joy to yet others with little previous experience doing this kind of work. Besides, Wishbass has gotten a bum rap in my opinion and this forum will aid in discovering how unique and fun they can be with just a little work. My current guide does not include any photos, but those will be added at a later date when I begin to work on a new Wishbass. All of these techniques can of course be applied to other makes of guitars as well, so please enjoy! Let me hear for you ...
     

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  2. Jul 24, 2009 #2
    FunkMetalBass

    FunkMetalBass

    Aug 5, 2005
    Phoenix, Arizona 85029
    Endorsing Artist: J.C. Basses
    Nice guide.

    Makes me want to buy a Wish just for the fun of re-finishing.
     
  3. Jul 24, 2009 #3
    ashtray

    ashtray

    Feb 25, 2008
    Ventura County, CA
    Is that a Wishbass in your avatar? (It doesn't look like it, but I haven't taken a look at Wishbasses recently so he might have added new designs...)
     
  4. Jul 24, 2009 #4
    duckbutter

    duckbutter

    Mar 30, 2005
    Great Job!!
    Gonna start on my Wishbass soon.
     
  5. Jul 24, 2009 #5
    49sfine

    49sfine

    Apr 20, 2008
    Austin, Texas
    Ashtray; Technically, my avatar bass is a Wishnevsky instrument, but built by the same man, just part of his hollow-body line of instruments. It's called a Banana bass and there is a recent separate thread for it under "49sfine Bass Pic". Thanks for your interest! ...
     
  6. Jul 24, 2009 #6
    49sfine

    49sfine

    Apr 20, 2008
    Austin, Texas
    duckbutter; Haven't heard from you in a while. Nice to see you're still around!
     
  7. Jul 24, 2009 #7
    jojobean39

    jojobean39

    Mar 31, 2009
    Jacksonville, FL
    Great job there 49. Here is my contribution to the Wishbass refinishing thread:

    http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DHXDIFVW

    You can download mine there. I cannot upload mine directly, because mine is about 2M because of the pics.

    Enjoy!
     
  8. Jul 24, 2009 #8
    49sfine

    49sfine

    Apr 20, 2008
    Austin, Texas
    Thanks! That's the whole idea!
     
  9. Jul 24, 2009 #9
    49sfine

    49sfine

    Apr 20, 2008
    Austin, Texas
    Folks: JoJoBean's guide is really worth looking into - clear instructions, & lots of kool photos, which really add a whole other dimension! I wish I had thought of that earlier. Oh well, someday ...
     
  10. Jul 24, 2009 #10
    jojobean39

    jojobean39

    Mar 31, 2009
    Jacksonville, FL
    Thanks!
     
  11. Jul 24, 2009 #11
    Rip Topaz

    Rip Topaz

    Aug 12, 2005
    Willow Street, PA
    Very well written, 49. Will definitely be referencing this when I finally get on the Wishbass bus!!
     
  12. Jul 24, 2009 #12
    mongo2

    mongo2

    Feb 17, 2008
    Da Shaw
    Well done, nice job.

    How about sending it to Wishnevsky?

    ;)
     
  13. Jul 24, 2009 #13
    49sfine

    49sfine

    Apr 20, 2008
    Austin, Texas
    mongo2: I'm ahead of you - sent it to him abut 30 minutes ago, with a short note. Thanks for the suggestion though ...

    Rip Topaz; Thanks a lot -glad you found it useful.
     
  14. Jul 24, 2009 #14
    Thunderitter

    Thunderitter Bass, the final frontier... Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2007
    USA
    Here's a picture of my latest refin Wishbass, a lobe #1010. It's the lighter of the two basses. ;)

    Follow 49sfine's instructions and your Wishbass can look like this one too! Altenatively click the link in my signature and bid on this bass, which is currently for sale on eBay!

    DSC_5890_2.jpg
     
  15. Jul 24, 2009 #15
    Moe Monsarrat

    Moe Monsarrat

    Jul 30, 2006
    Austin, Tx.
    Endorsing artist:Regenerate Guitar Works Carvin, Micheal Kelly Guitars
    Next time I'm ordering the bass unfinished (as Wish suggested in the first place). That being said, I love mine & play it all the time. I had my tech drop an EMG neck pup that came from my Spector when I modded it & it's a real bulldozer now. It's a 5 string fretless with a 36" scale.
     
  16. Jul 24, 2009 #16
    FunkMetalBass

    FunkMetalBass

    Aug 5, 2005
    Phoenix, Arizona 85029
    Endorsing Artist: J.C. Basses
    Amazing, your wish looks IDENTICAL to a Ritter. ;)
     
  17. Jul 24, 2009 #17
    Thunderitter

    Thunderitter Bass, the final frontier... Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2007
    USA
    Yeah, not sure what that bass is at the top!
     
  18. Jul 24, 2009 #18
    FunkMetalBass

    FunkMetalBass

    Aug 5, 2005
    Phoenix, Arizona 85029
    Endorsing Artist: J.C. Basses
    Neither am I. It's probably of shoddy quality, virtually worthless, and sounds poopty. On top of that, it's cluttering up the picture of your WishIHadARitter. I'll give you $20 for it. Can't see it being worth much more than that.
     
  19. Jul 24, 2009 #19
    duckbutter

    duckbutter

    Mar 30, 2005
    ;)
    Just went to take the Gotoh 201 bridge I put on my wish and stripped the screws :bawl:
    Once I get them out, I'm gonna start the refin. I'll put the original bridge Wish sent when I'm ready to put it back together.
     
  20. Jul 24, 2009 #20
    Thunderitter

    Thunderitter Bass, the final frontier... Supporting Member

    Jun 6, 2007
    USA
    $20 for a picture of a Wish and Ritter - done!

    Sorry for the derail - 49sfine - back to refinishing stuff please!:)
     
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