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Hi!
Could use some good tips in how to improve the looks of a bass with this kind of wear. Is it a big project? http://i.ebayimg.com/11/%21BdCGetQBm...21%7E%7E_1.JPG |
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Why would you want to? Is there wood missing? If so, you can't easily replace wood that isn't there, so, I would recommend leaving it as is. Maybe you could use it as your gigging bass?
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The wood is scratched there as well from fingernails or more. That can't be replaced. The Bass would need to be sanded in that area till the wood is clean and then finished over to match which is nearly impossible or the body itself completely re-finished.
Yes, it's a big job IF you want it to look good and professionally done. |
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yes, but..
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Hope I can work some wonders on it. Will add more pics later. |
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Isn't there alot of posts missing in this thread?
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What do you think is missing? |
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You bass is missing finish. It need Finish first. Then you can worry about how to polish and protect it. Like waching and waxing a car. If the Paint is missing, there is nothing to wash or wax. It needs Paint! No? |
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Nothing I can do just to protect the bare wood and get somewhere close the same color as the rest of the bass? |
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The other thing I often think is that if you have to ask, it may be best you leave it alone and take it to someone that knows what he is doing. Doing it wrong will cost you 2-3x more the amount to fix than if left alone and given to a professional. Do not take medical advice on the internet. Treat your bass with an ounce of the same respect. It will live longer. |
Ok, I see...
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Sorry for going on about this but you never answered one of my questions.
If I don't have the ambition to make the re-finish looking pro. done, what could I do after cleaning and sanding the area a bit to give it somewhere near the look of the rest of the bass? Could you sell me something that could help me get a nicer look on it? |
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Before: http://i.ebayimg.com/11/%21BdCGetQBm...21%7E%7E_1.JPG After: http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...ffle/BSR5b.jpg Evened out the colours a bit. Far from good but I'm satisfied. Can't tell from a distance any more. The bad camera makes it look purple. |
Looks better!
Looks better and as long as you are happy with it that's all that matters.
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probably hazardous to ship too...
looks perfect... dont fix it... but looks like you have in newer photos... |
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