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Bass Guy
29-12-2013, 07:23 AM
My main 4-string is in dire need of a spring clean, so I figured the "relic" look was a bit naff and will strip it back to bare wood to see if there is any grain worth highlighting.

This is it before disassembly.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/js6a1-image.jpg

Brendan
29-12-2013, 07:31 AM
Keeping frets?

Bass Guy
29-12-2013, 11:37 AM
Body freshly denuded. Steady.... ;)

There are a few too many dinks and dents peppered across the body that require filler, and a rather boring grain, to be worth sanding and highlighting. So this will be a spray can job.

I'm thinking a off-white/cream colour. It will compliment Jaffa quite well methinks.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/hx266-image.jpg
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Bass Guy
29-12-2013, 11:42 AM
@Brendan- yes keeping frets. Already have a fretless twin for this bass.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jt50z-image.jpg

Gavin1393
29-12-2013, 01:14 PM
Did you use anything to help get the old nitro skin off this bass other than copious amounts of elbow grease and sandpaper?

Bass Guy
29-12-2013, 02:18 PM
Ah, it wasn't nitro but clear enamel gloss on dodgy woodstain. I scraped off the most with a Stanley knife blade or two, then hit the sand paper at full gusto.

Dents have been filled now and sanded back ready for priming. I have decided on a cream colour and have ordered a replacement red tortoiseshell pickguard. Should look The Bizness when it's done.

Bass Guy
29-12-2013, 02:22 PM
Something along these lines....
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/g0591-image.jpg

Brendan
30-12-2013, 06:01 AM
Sweet... PBasses are nice basses.

Bass Guy
30-12-2013, 06:12 AM
Opted for a can of spray called Warm Ochre. Like the result thus far.

http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/l3i2b-image.jpg

Bass Guy
30-12-2013, 06:17 AM
:D :)

Brendan
30-12-2013, 06:31 AM
Have you got some crackle on the bottom "horn"? Interesting - your cavity is completely different from mine...

BTW - nice colour choice - the pickguard should set off the rest nicely. Have you got a red tortoise shell pickguard? If not - email me.

Bass Guy
30-12-2013, 08:39 AM
Yeah, lot of crackling going on. Lots of DB-approved sanding back to come.

I ordered a pickguard last night. But if it's rubbish I will give you a holler. Thanks! :D

Brendan
30-12-2013, 12:48 PM
No worries - have a VP one here that's currently template material for a black one. Not a tortoise shell person so I can't see myself using it in a hurry.

Bass Guy
31-12-2013, 10:56 AM
Second coat of Warm Ochre. Getting there....
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/f1k4r-image.jpg

Bass Guy
06-01-2014, 01:05 AM
Hardware test with new colour. The white pickguard looks a lot better than I thought it would, so I can't wait to see how the tortoiseshell one does...
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1766t-image.jpg

Brendan
06-01-2014, 05:23 AM
Looking sweet! At least if the tortoise shell one doesn't work, you've got a good option there!

Bass Guy
06-01-2014, 07:52 AM
Done! Ready for the tortoiseshell to arrive...
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/9366y-image.jpg

Bass Guy
08-01-2014, 02:23 AM
And lo, it doth appear!

Very pleased with the look of the tortoiseshell- I can see there will be some alignment issues to contend with if I go ahead with replacing the white guard (the t'shell is a lot narrower in places) but I think the end result will make it worthwhile persevering with.

Thoughts? Opinions?
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vh2580
08-01-2014, 04:29 AM
The tortoiseshell really sets it off. Suppose its just whether its going to cover your existing holes or how much work in refilling and painting. Looks classy though.

WeirdBits
08-01-2014, 10:24 AM
The white looks good... the tortoiseshell looks better. It's worth the effort.

pablopepper
08-01-2014, 10:29 AM
Heck yes to the tortoiseshell. Complements the colour nicely.

Brendan
08-01-2014, 11:11 AM
Not a tortoiseshell fan, but it's a nice fit for this guitar.

Bass Guy
08-01-2014, 11:12 AM
The "ayes" have it, and I'm glad. Tortoiseshell it is!