waynepunkdude Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Just ordered an old (80's) US P-Bass body and it's the start of my project. The plan is to strip the black paint off then respray it bright yellow, then put a Bad Ass bridge on the mofo then put a checkerboard scratchplate on (like my Jazz in my sig) finish it off with a Fender Maple neck with block inlays. Haven't decided on electrics yet. This is my first project so i expect it to end up on eBay in 2 weeks for £20 in a total mess. Pics to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='226476' date='Jun 25 2008, 09:39 AM']Just ordered an old (80's) US P-Bass body and it's the start of my project. The plan is to strip the black paint off then respray it bright yellow, then put a Bad Ass bridge on the mofo then put a checkerboard scratchplate on (like my Jazz in my sig) finish it off with a Fender Maple neck with block inlays. Haven't decided on electrics yet. This is my first project so i expect it to end up on eBay in 2 weeks for £20 in a total mess. Pics to follow.[/quote] Sounds good ... Where did you get the checkerd chef's trousers plate, mate? Ideal for my mate's ska band .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 [quote name='OldGit' post='226477' date='Jun 25 2008, 09:43 AM']Sounds good ... Where did you get the checkerd chef's trousers plate, mate? Ideal for my mate's ska band ..[/quote] I got it from WD Music it wasn't a great fit at first i had to sand a little round the pick ups but was well worth it, I'm in a ska/punk band and hardly a gig goes by when i don't get offers for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='226476' date='Jun 25 2008, 09:39 AM']Just ordered an old (80's) US P-Bass body and it's the start of my project. The plan is to strip the black paint off then respray it bright yellow, then put a Bad Ass bridge on the mofo then put a checkerboard scratchplate on (like my Jazz in my sig) finish it off with a Fender Maple neck with block inlays. Haven't decided on electrics yet. This is my first project so i expect it to end up on eBay in 2 weeks for £20 in a total mess. Pics to follow.[/quote] I'll keep my eye on ebay as I am on the lookout for an old p-bass body £20 sounds very reasonable does that include postage.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='226481' date='Jun 25 2008, 09:47 AM']I got it from WD Music it wasn't a great fit at first i had to sand a little round the pick ups but was well worth it, I'm in a ska/punk band and hardly a gig goes by when i don't get offers for it.[/quote] Ta I'll "check" that out .. My mate's Ska band is covered in checkerd stuff and he's just got a jazz ... [url="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=69095843"]Tattsyrup Ska band[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 I have got all the paint off now, it gave me a massive blister on my thumb. Anyway before i primer it does anyone know what i should do with the screw holes for the bridge and pickguard to stop them from getting blocked by the pant? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Right she has been primed heres a pic. ( i should have taken a pic before and after i sanded it down) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 First coat is applied, loving the colour so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Just thinking it's nice weather I might get the painting finished by the end of the weekend. Have i just jinxed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 (edited) [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='237857' date='Jul 12 2008, 11:18 AM']Just thinking it's nice weather I might get the painting finished by the end of the weekend. Have i just jinxed it?[/quote] ...it's pissing it down in Derby mate EDIT: well it was about 5 mins ago Edited July 12, 2008 by benwhiteuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Thats going to be one sexy bass! Wouldnt have thought it personally, but now ive seen it...wow! Good luck with the project, cant wait to see the final product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 [quote name='WarPig' post='237875' date='Jul 12 2008, 12:06 PM']Thats going to be one sexy bass! Wouldnt have thought it personally, but now ive seen it...wow! Good luck with the project, cant wait to see the final product.[/quote] Cheers man, the paint might not turn out perfect but this is my first project so I can live with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='237833' date='Jul 12 2008, 10:35 AM']First coat is applied, loving the colour so far.[/quote] That's almost exactly the same colour paint as I stripped off my 79 Precision a few years back! I thought it hideous at the time (probably the reason I got it for peanuts) but looks great through the retrospectroscope. good luck with the weather :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 The weather has been good to me got a second and a third coat on and should be able to lacquer it tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 That's almost the same colour I sprayed a girlfriends bike many moons ago. What kind of body is it, as I have noticed the screw holes for the bridge, three at the back and two at the front. This will look great when it's all flattened off, good luck and don't rush anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 [quote name='steve-soar' post='238372' date='Jul 13 2008, 10:41 AM']That's almost the same colour I sprayed a girlfriends bike many moons ago. What kind of body is it, as I have noticed the screw holes for the bridge, three at the back and two at the front. This will look great when it's all flattened off, good luck and don't rush anything.[/quote] I was told it is a 80's US Fender but I can't verify, it is a nice hardwood body though. Once i have lacquered it do i need to sand it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 i always wanted a yellow precision!!! it looks great, and the checks will look good on it too, i cant wait to see it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 [quote name='lwtait' post='238691' date='Jul 13 2008, 07:14 PM'] i always wanted a yellow precision!!! it looks great, and the checks will look good on it too, i cant wait to see it finished![/quote] Cheers buddy i always wanted one too but the only one I could find was in the Bass Celler and it was over priced and I wouldn't give that place any of my hard earned anyway. Anyway she is now painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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