Lifer Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I've had my Guild for a couple of years now, it's a bit battered but all original (including electrics!) so I haven't done anything to it yet. Recently been thinking of getting it professionally refinished, possible fret dressing/re-fret. Just got a couple of questions; Would it be sacrilege to get it refinished in olympic white? (Currently tobacco sunburst) Any tips on the best place to get a spruce up done? (I'm in Sussex so SE/London) Thanks people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi. I've got two of these and there aren't that many around, compared to other well known names. Nice basses and if you are doing it for you to keep, result. Most buyers would want an old Guild in original condition, so a refurb/re-finish would not do anything for adding value. If it's a keeper and you are doing it for yourself, go for it. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Sorry to Hijack this thread but. . . . . . . . Having replied to your post, I took my 301 to rehearsal last night. I haven't played it for about two years - had a minor crack around the jack socket, took the plate off ages ago. . . . long story but decided to keep it the way it was - "Character" I had forgotten what a bright, punchy big sounding bass this is and . . . . . with Roto Flats on - my only fretted bass with flats. VERY impressed - everyone said what a great sound it had. Well chuffed. Good luck with your re-finish. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifer Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Thanks Eric, been having a think and I reckon I'm gonna keep it battered. Frets definitely need some work though, and it's for keeps I'm all about the punch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 [quote name='Lifer' timestamp='1333218727' post='1598939'] Thanks Eric, been having a think and I reckon I'm gonna keep it battered. Frets definitely need some work though, and it's for keeps I'm all about the punch! [/quote] Excellent! I think you know you have done the right thing!! Spend the $$$$ on a pro fret set up and get straight back into playing it - I will certainly be playing mine a bit more often. Keep on Punching!! Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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