AndyTravis Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 You're making me want one... Naughty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Man, that is gorgeous. After seeing the body though, if it were me, I wouldn't be able to have it painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1349645985' post='1828758'] You're making me want one... Naughty. [/quote] You can't beat a bit of naughty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='Darkstrike' timestamp='1349656311' post='1828839'] Man, that is gorgeous. After seeing the body though, if it were me, I wouldn't be able to have it painted. [/quote] Cheers DS. I'm feeling the same way. I'm wishing there was a magic paint that the bass could wear like a coat so you could change colours and show off the woody goodness! You never know, someone might invent it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstrike Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 That'd be amazing, a pair of wee buttons hidden in the headstock or some such, one flicks through colours, and the other swaps to transparent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='Darkstrike' timestamp='1349715518' post='1829538'] That'd be amazing, a pair of wee buttons hidden in the headstock or some such, one flicks through colours, and the other swaps to transparent. [/quote] Exactly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 What about a mix of both? [url="http://www.njxt.com/zik/img/jm5/jm2.jpg"]http://www.njxt.com/zik/img/jm5/jm2.jpg[/url] This way you get a black bass but retaining the wood grain visible and IMHO the bass looks sexy in this colour, i don't have much love left for plain black basses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1349883810' post='1831790'] What about a mix of both? [url="http://www.njxt.com/zik/img/jm5/jm2.jpg"]http://www.njxt.com/...img/jm5/jm2.jpg[/url] This way you get a black bass but retaining the wood grain visible and IMHO the bass looks sexy in this colour, i don't have much love left for plain black basses... [/quote] I've been talking to Marc about a change of tack and getting some kind of translucent finish, but in his opinion the grain on the wood is not up to snuff, and after all when I ordered it, it was for a solid colour finish. Plus I was looking for a very light weight body, so he chose accordingly. If I wanted that kind of finish it would have to be spec'd early in the build. I was looking at his vintage sunburst on a Tele, and it's something to think about in the future maybe?.. I think this is lovely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) In the mean-time, grain filled and sanding sealer... Edited October 10, 2012 by Billy Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untune Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd Dakota Red it all the way, but that's just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'm thinking matte black is just fine , seems right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yepmop Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Banana milkshake colour for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 Primed and ready to go.. [IMG]http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad72/tele4me/Miscellaneous%20Bodys/IMG_4190.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Nissan and Honda both had some freaky colours, the Nissan Primera came in a weird purple/green that really depended upon the light to see what it was and the CBR400RR had a black/purple option which was rather good. Just putting them out there for interest really. I've no idea how well they would work on a bass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 [quote name='Si600' timestamp='1349944459' post='1832438'] Nissan and Honda both had some freaky colours, the Nissan Primera came in a weird purple/green that really depended upon the light to see what it was and the CBR400RR had a black/purple option which was rather good. Just putting them out there for interest really. I've no idea how well they would work on a bass though. [/quote] You can have a suit made in material called 'Tonic', that has the same effect. Was popular with the Mods, but I googled 'tonic paint' and didn't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I think you need to google "flip paint". My now red Gus used to be flip purple/green. Because of the way the paint works it has to be sprayed in a single pass and you can't retouch otherwise you get patches that may flip in the opposite direction which somewhat spoils the effect. It also doesn't seem to be as hard wearing as more traditional paint - certainly on my bass the colour had started to flake off in patches which is one of the reasons I had it refinished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1350205038' post='1835652'] I think you need to google "flip paint". My now red Gus used to be flip purple/green. Because of the way the paint works it has to be sprayed in a single pass and you can't retouch otherwise you get patches that may flip in the opposite direction which somewhat spoils the effect. It also doesn't seem to be as hard wearing as more traditional paint - certainly on my bass the colour had started to flake off in patches which is one of the reasons I had it refinished. [/quote] That's the stuff! Tell you what, BRX, if I was to start another build I'd seriously consider the candy apple red you have on your Gus. It's the business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 [quote name='yepmop' timestamp='1349936485' post='1832349'] Banana milkshake colour for me [/quote] Everytime I read this comment it makes me think about milkshake. I especially keep thinking about a nice vanilla one with dark chocolate pieces. To the point that I've got ice cream out the fridge and stuck it in the microwave. Damn my subliminally led brain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) There's been lots of rain in California lately, so I'm told. This has meant Marc has not been spraying, bringing a bit of a lull in proceedings. However the sun is now out and Marc has got a solid black coat on... He tells me he is going to put a trans-black coat on next for depth and then a matte clear coat. Come on sun-shine! Edited October 29, 2012 by Billy Apple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Paint-work finished ... [IMG]http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad72/tele4me/Miscellaneous%20Bodys/IMG_4361.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Things are getting very close... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 Another pic... I love the bridge! Just had an email from Marc, he is all but done. He is fitting all the hardware he can, he has also given her full copper shielding. Will soon be shipped from the states for me to fit the tuners, Pup and KiOgons greasebucket wiring loom. Can't wait, hoping will all be done for Christmas! BTW, decided on these knobs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 The heavy knurled knobs are cool - just like the original Broadcaster ones. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Pics! Pics! Pics! Currently winging her way from California..... [IMG]http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad72/tele4me/Miscellaneous%20Bodys/IMG_4463.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad72/tele4me/Miscellaneous%20Bodys/IMG_4462.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad72/tele4me/Miscellaneous%20Bodys/IMG_4458.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad72/tele4me/Miscellaneous%20Bodys/IMG_4457.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 That is so lovely! You must be bursting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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