Guest MoJo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Bought this bass from fellow Basschatter Chris (Me An My Bass). [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmojo/6144124787/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmojo/6144124787/"]13092011568[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/markmojo/"]markmojo[/url], on Flickr He had been led to believe by a previous owner that this orange peel satin black finish was the remnents of the original factory finish. To his credit, when Chris was informed that the bass originally left the factory in a beautiful trans blue burst finish, he couldn't be more apologetic. A deal was struck and now the work of refinishing the bass begins. [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmojo/6169681281/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmojo/6169681281/"]21092011589[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/markmojo/"]markmojo[/url], on Flickr [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmojo/6169681367/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmojo/6169681367/"]21092011591[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/markmojo/"]markmojo[/url], on Flickr No sign of any of the original finish exists in the cavities. I'm hoping that, being that this was a trans finish bass, a nicely grained piece of wood lies beneath that awful paint job. If so, I may go for a natural finish....if not, who knows how it'll look when it's finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Oh my... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 It would look stunning in a yellowed/off white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 MB1. Or a Taxi yellow,(dont think ive ever seen a yellow ray!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1316708211' post='1381796'] MB1. Or a Taxi yellow,(dont think ive ever seen a yellow ray!) [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1316708211' post='1381796'] MB1. Or a Taxi yellow,(dont think ive ever seen a yellow ray!) [/quote] I don't think they've ever had a bright yellow as an option. They've had medallion gold and trans gold . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Nitromors is doing an excellent job of fetching the black finish off and the woodgrain underneath looks good. Only problem is that whichever donkey applied this awful black finish failed to seal the grain first so the black has impregnated the grain. Might try Nitromors on wirewool and clean with White spirits, see if that'll draw it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 This re-finish is not going to be before time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeseman Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Definately need taxi yellow, possibly with black graphics, i think would look the business!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Getting there ...... [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmojo/6195156213/][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmojo/6195156213/]29092011614[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/markmojo/]markmojo[/url], on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Grain is looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Anyone any idea what wood it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Looks a bit like ash, and IIRC that's generally what trans EBMM's were, so it's very likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 looks like not a bad bit of grain on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 How's this coming on, Mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I've got most of the paint off now. Still not sure which way to jump as regards the finish. It would be a shame to hide the grain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1316708211' post='1381796'] MB1. Or a Taxi yellow,(dont think ive ever seen a yellow ray!) [/quote] None of you lot are fans of McFly then? Glad to see this working out after the [i]bumpy[/i] start, looks like it could be a super cool bass. I like the idea of a theme you know, once a refin always a refin but if its different on purpose then that could appeal to someone else or even lots of people. What about a collage of loads of famous Ray players on the back, Louis Johnson, Bernard edwards, Flea etc etc under the laquer but just a normal finish from the front? 'The homage Ray' Edited October 16, 2011 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceH Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1318771565' post='1405979'] What about a collage of loads of famous Ray players on the back, Louis Johnson, Bernard edwards, Flea etc etc under the laquer but just a normal finish from the front? 'The homage Ray' [/quote] The faces of a load of famous Ray playing dudes rubbing against your crotch as you groove? That's definitely a 'hom-something Ray'...I say go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 [quote name='bassman2790' timestamp='1318769330' post='1405939'] I've got most of the paint off now. Still not sure which way to jump as regards the finish. It would be a shame to hide the grain [/quote] Stain (almost any colour) and clear varnish would still show the grain through like a good old trans-red / trans-blue, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassie Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Always liked the look of a the trans teal with a white pearloid plate. Having said that, I think you should restore it to it's original scheme. Your bass will appreciate that, and reward you with tone and sexyness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 trans white would look good with that grain showing through and the "aged" pickguard[attachment=92067:92SR4front4.jpg][attachment=92067:92SR4front4.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapscallion Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Neon green and tort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I tried painting the body but wasn't happy with the results. The paint is almost all back off now. I've decided to either go for a stain/clear lacquer or an oiled finish. I'd like a warm, mid-to-dark colour to go well with a b-w-b pick guard and contrast with the maple neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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