Indian ink over ash sample, this is what im looking for, one half has had 3 coats exterior grade clear coat no sanding at this point, but that's the color i'm after. I will now empty the ebonizing mix (glad it was a cheap process) good results if you want a tobacco burst color, but this puppy will be as indicated "Jet Black".............
That looks really good. I am following your experiments with great interest! Not the least reason is that I have another paulownia body that I am thinking about using to replace a heavy body in my Frankenjazz bass. The current body is black, and I'd like to keep it that way...and ebonizing with a product that won't kill me is intriguing.Originally Posted by Jetblack
BTW, my paulownia P-bass has become my go-to bass. My back loves it. I kept the headstock small-ish, and used Hipshot ultralite tuners. It doesn't really have a problem with neck-dive, as I feared it might. I did a lot of experimenting with the bridge, and, although mine is string-thru, it worked fine strung on top in my experiments. It dents relatively easily, but other than that, I would not hesitate to use it for a fender style bass or Tele guitar. But I also think it would asking for trouble to use it on a Strat with a trem. That said, my paulownia p-bass is almost exactly a kg lighter than my swamp ash p-bass. Worth a dent or two to save my back ;-)
Im hearing you with the back problem. One of the other problems I found with other Basses I own (also have an Ibanez SDGR SR590) is really just the shapes, I dont play the Ibanez at all, even though it has the thin neck and me being small handed lends to my playing, the shape of the body is awkward to me. The home made P bass I don't mind but tends to nose dive, very frustrating at times. Ive chosen this shape as I ve tried a few of the Fender Jazz basses in the shops, and they all fit my body well, comfortable and helps a lot while playing. I did consider a true Fender Jazz Bass, prices made me choke, The Squier basses appealed to me, but for the cheaper prospect of doing something I havent done before and the challenge to get something out of this with my own touches is my inspiration, and a hell of a lot cheaper, so why not ????
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