Had this since early last year and was never happy with the finish. It had been re-fretted and I was concerned about what appeared to be glue along the side of the fretboard near the neck. Plus, I think it had had some paintwork before which wasn't of a high standard (not mentioned by the guy selling it on Ebay). So, I decided to refinish it.
Stripped all the hardware and electronics out last week and was left with this, which, was originall going to be replaced with a white finish.
After lots of sanding (mostly by hand) and sore fingers I was left with some rather nice wood
So, I've commenced waxing it for the moment and was looking for some suggestions as to which wax will give me a high gloss finish if anyone has any experience of this. Obviously more polishing will be required, but I don't have a problem with putting in the elbow grease.
As far as the brass fittings go, which aren't really in bad condition, I have a couple of lines of thought.
1. Simply get them polished and lacquer them
2. Get them satin chromed
Any comments on what might suit?
Hoping to get it finished over the next couple of weeks, then probably putting it up for sale to fund another bass.