aalam Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 This is my first bass. I will post pictures after cleaning too. A bit of dust, of course I thought those stains were from milk or something. Apparently it's accumulation of dead skin cells from previous owner. Yummy! I hope that is not blood I only saw the broken plastic once I was seeing the pictures Those look rusted The bridge Knob missing and some chips here and there on body A tilted screw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I'd get rid of the blood first. Wear rubber gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Give it a clean, it'll look 10x better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 It looks ok to me. Take off the strings, unscrew out the pups and a good clean with a damp, soapy soft cloth. No problem. After that you won't worry about the value cos you'll play it like your other basses. (Assuming you have another bass) Nowt wrong with it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aalam Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 I don't have other basses. This is the first bass I have. Got it 2nd hand, coupla months ago. I think there's something wrong with the sound, woundnt know if it's the strings or the pickups. Did this thing to clean the strings: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8OYeN9mAL4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8OYeN9mAL4[/url] But I don't think the tone has changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I think the first thing I'd do is get a bottle of Dettol on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 MB1. Might be an idea to dilute the dettol first though! Marlowes cleaning technique isn't aimed at heavy soiling? Judging by the basses condition those strings may never have been changed? Probably why there tones not changed by Marloweing them! I'd bin the strings and sort some new ones If theres blood on the fingerboard it'll be on the strings too! ...Not to mention the dance floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Some folks spend good money trying for that 'relic' look..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) Have you considered the cleansing effects of fire..? Edit: And welcome to the forum! Edited October 31, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 look for previous threads on BC using search terms such as 'guitar polishing', guitar cleaning etc. It's a well discussed topic with plenty of useful ideas Welcome to BC ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 How much [u]did [/u]you pay for it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aalam Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1383260158' post='2262434'] Have you considered the cleansing effects of fire..? Edit: And welcome to the forum! [/quote] haha, there'll be time for that in hell. [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1383261819' post='2262458'] How much [u]did [/u]you pay for it?? [/quote] Oh, come on, make your guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aalam Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 It's [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/esp-ltd-b-50-bass-guitar?pfm=rv"]this one [/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/sand-blasting-kit"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/sand-blasting-kit[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 [quote name='aalam' timestamp='1383313527' post='2263032'] haha, there'll be time for that in hell. Oh, come on, make your guess! [/quote] £25/£30 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Might be worth taking it along to the best bass/guitar tech in your area for a service and clean. He comes highly recommend and won't charge you through the nose for a below par job like R&B Music will. Clue : you won't have to go too far to find him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 *Wink wink Nudge nudge* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aalam Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1383329761' post='2263312'] Might be worth taking it along to the best bass/guitar tech in your area for a service and clean. He comes highly recommend and won't charge you through the nose for a below par job like R&B Music will. Clue : you won't have to go too far to find him. [/quote] Haha, I was actually there about a month ago asking how much would it be to strap the bass, and definitely will bring it on to get that done. But as for cleaning it and all, I want to give it a try myself first. Ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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