bertbass Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) If a textured pain finish is good enough for Martin, Court, Nexo and Turbosound, to name just a few, then I'm quite happy to belong to this elite with my 69er. Edited August 15, 2013 by bertbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I love everything abut my Compacts. Having said that, I've got the silver cloth versions - I don't like the look of the metal grille ones quite so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1376601323' post='2176819'] If a textured pain finish is good enough for Martin, Court, Nexo and Turbosound, to name just a few, then I'm quite happy to belong to this elite with my 69er. [/quote] Using that logic, I'm quite happy with my car's paintwork being in the same elite as Ferrari... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='Kirky' timestamp='1376657084' post='2177470'] I love everything abut my Compacts. Having said that, I've got the silver cloth versions - I don't like the look of the metal grille ones quite so much. [/quote] Must admit, I prefer the Fenderesque looking ones to the grills... but conversely, I love the look of that Berg with the metal grill pasted a while back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Cars used to be painted with nitrocellulose. Situation would be comparable if most cars still were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1376657493' post='2177479'] Cars used to be painted with nitrocellulose. Situation would be comparable if most cars still were. [/quote] Are most new basses shot with nitro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1376657493' post='2177479'] Cars used to be painted with nitrocellulose. Situation would be comparable if most cars still were. [/quote] Missing your point? PS I'm comparing my 2012 car with a 2012 Ferrari... or were you suggesting I was driving around in something shot with nitro? Edited August 16, 2013 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1376658187' post='2177495'] Are most new basses shot with nitro? [/quote] Cabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 My car is actually painted in synthetic even though it is over fifty years old! It might be part of the reason it is still here, shame it's not a Ferrari though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1376658187' post='2177495'] Are most new basses shot with nitro? [/quote] No, they've moved on to poly, but people still demand the inferior old way of doing it. Kind of like wanting tolex or carpet instead of hard coatings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1376663974' post='2177649'] No, they've moved on to poly, but people still demand the inferior old way of doing it. Kind of like wanting tolex or carpet instead of hard coatings. [/quote] I've never seen a bass with carpet on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1376664084' post='2177652'] I've never seen a bass with carpet on? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 What about the van from dumb and dumber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1376664617' post='2177676'] [/quote] At least the aesthetics are in keeping with the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1376664724' post='2177678'] What about the van from dumb and dumber? [/quote] Has to be a bitch to polish and mop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1376664724' post='2177678'] What about the van from dumb and dumber? [/quote] Now that would be a great gig van!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Brilliant film too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1376664084' post='2177652'] ....I've never seen a bass with carpet on?.... [/quote] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH85zttgbGg Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1376665777' post='2177707'] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH85zttgbGg [/quote] Aw c'mon, this is fur and fluff! I'm looking for a slab of Axminster's finest! Edited March 24, 2014 by icastle Link fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I'm afraid Axminster is in receivership. Will tufted Wilton do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1376666460' post='2177727'] I'm afraid Axminster is in receivership. Will tufted Wilton do. [/quote] True. But ideally, I'm looking for a vintage Axminster P bass. With matching strap. Edited August 16, 2013 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1376663974' post='2177649'] No, they've moved on to poly, but people still demand the inferior old way of doing it. Kind of like wanting tolex or carpet instead of hard coatings. [/quote] Is tolex/carpet inferior to the textured paint?! Doubtful. Tolex might be a little delicate, but it looks fantastic. Carpet is the strongest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Its superior to paint. But the cab covering stuff is beyond paint. Tolex is not easy to maintain or repair, strip it off and start again is the only way, once you get beyond superficial digs and rips, that can't happen on hard coating. Carpet is all round terrible, too uneven a surface to show damage is its main upside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1376665589' post='2177702'] Brilliant film too! [/quote] Agreed!! Absolute quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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