Ben Jamin Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Hi Just wondered, since I know a load of you guys build basses etc, if anyone could paint/finish my P-bass? I've been meaning to finish off this project of mine for ages but was put off when I sprayed on the first white undercoat and I found out how difficult getting a good finish is! I'm not confident I'd make a great job of it and I'd like to look as good as possible! It's an Encore, my first bass, and I've been hoping to re-build it into something awesome. I've bought all the replacement hardware and made an attempt at re-shaping the headstock Tele-style. It's been knocked around a bit over the years so it could do with some wood-filling and sanding in places. So I've got Vintage White x1 and Light Tint Gloss x2 nitrocellulose finishes from Manchester Guitar Tech left - I'd like a white body and if possible a matching headstock I'm in Lincoln - local would obviously be preferred but I could probably find a way to post it otherwise. Please quote me! Cheers! Edited November 30, 2011 by Ben Jamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 MB1. Why dont you check out the build threads for tips and have a go yourself? that would be your cheapest option,Unless you can find someone Cheap and Local? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Seriously easy to do it yourself, you just need a bit of practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 [url="http://www.outofthisswirled.com/gallery.html"]http://www.outofthisswirled.com/gallery.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 If you decide to get it done professionally - i cant recommend rich lewis enough. He's Ou7shined on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1322674326' post='1454358'] [url="http://www.outofthisswirled.com/gallery.html"]http://www.outofthis...om/gallery.html[/url] [/quote] That's crazy! Might have to do that to the Strat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Cheers guys! I think I will have another crack at it actually - it'd be cool to know I've done all the work myself. ,,,and cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 My build thread shows some basic problems and solutions. I used Tonetech pre-cat nitro. I got a very good finish for the most part. Yours will be easier since it's already sealed I assume. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/94028-chris-squire-electra-evolution/page__view__findpost__p__959444"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/94028-chris-squire-electra-evolution/page__view__findpost__p__959444[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I painted one of my basses - first time I have ever tried anything remotely like it since I covered my old Raleigh bike in metallic purple about 40 years ago. Made a right pigs arse of it, tbh, but it is a whole lot better than it was - gone from an appalling orange peel finish candy apple red to vaguely glossy black and the previously badly painted headstock is now natural with a new decal. Ultimately I found it immensely satisfying and, having got so intimate with the various bits and bobs of the bass, I feel I have bonded with it big time. I also feel I have a vastly greater understanding of how these things are put together. I say go for it! You have nothing to lose. Well, other than resale value, self-esteem and perhaps a relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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