TheBishop Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Just retrieved my old bass from the attic. It's been there for about 17 years! Still in tune! The pick guard is a little warped and the chrome isn't great in places. Wondering what I can do to fix it up. It's a Fender (1st issue squire) JV07xxx. Sunburst rosewood neck. Bloody lovely sound so hopefully I can get it lookin good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Ooh, a JV. Very nice. As far as I can tell it was made in 1982. Welcome to the forum. Edited February 16, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 A lot of love for JVs on Basschat - make sure you post plenty of pics Welcome to Basschat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlonBass Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Stick the scratchplate under a pile of heavy books, and return to it in 17 years! (Should actually only take a few weeks) Immerse chrome bits in Coke (pop not white powder) until they look better, rinse in clean water and buff till pretty. .....and welcome to the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 [quote name='TheBishop' timestamp='1392511330' post='2369638'] Just retrieved my old bass from the attic. It's been there for about 17 years! Still in tune! The pick guard is a little warped and the chrome isn't great in places. Wondering what I can do to fix it up. It's a Fender (1st issue squire) JV07xxx. Sunburst rosewood neck. Bloody lovely sound so hopefully I can get it lookin good too. [/quote] Sandwich it between two heavy plates of glass and leave it in the sun (if you can find any) for a while. That'll do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBishop Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Didn't think I could de warp the plate. Will definitely try it. Coke for the chrome? I'll try that too... Sure it's safe? Will post some pics later. Tanx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) [quote name='TheBishop' timestamp='1392540930' post='2369740'] Coke for the chrome? I'll try that too... Sure it's safe? [/quote] Well if you can drink it, so I'd say so... probably. I believe you could also try brown sauce... HP and and the like. Edited February 16, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1392538707' post='2369717'] Sandwich it between two heavy plates of glass and leave it in the sun (if you can find any) for a while. That'll do it. [/quote] .... or a bright, warm windowsill above a radiator. Welcome to life BC.. Or should that be "life @BC"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBishop Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Quick question before I post photos. Should I post picture or txt containing the full serial number? I've seen a few posts where it says they shouldn't be. Can't see why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) [quote name='TheBishop' timestamp='1392551395' post='2369887'] Quick question before I post photos. Should I post picture or txt containing the full serial number? I've seen a few posts where it says they shouldn't be. Can't see why not? [/quote] Some people block the serial number (me included) so that scammers can't claim it was their bass and that it has been stolen from them. However I suspect the likelihood of this happening is fairly low. Just providing the first four or five numbers is enough to date the bass anyway, so even if dodgy play is unlikely why take the risk, is my view. Edited February 16, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBishop Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks for that. I'll play safe. Will keep those shots for my own records. Images can be seen on https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w1lac1jzl99hmxx/7DGiT2TcBO not sure if links work on the forum... let's see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Woahh, pretty bass Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Welcome to BC, nice looking bass, should fix up a treat John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBishop Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks. I'm looking forward to fixing it up. Anyone recommend the best strings to get for it? It's been 17 years since I bought guitar strings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 [s]Hey Bishop![/s] Good evening, Your Grace, Welcome! Twas about time this sinful place got some clericalization. Enjoy! bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) [quote name='TheBishop' timestamp='1392558897' post='2369989'] Thanks for that. I'll play safe. Will keep those shots for my own records. Images can be seen on [url="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w1lac1jzl99hmxx/7DGiT2TcBO"]https://www.dropbox....hmxx/7DGiT2TcBO[/url] not sure if links work on the forum... let's see. [/quote] Excellent, lovely bass. You can post pics by copying dropbox direct link, clicking green 'image' square in reply editor and pasting in the URL. I beg to remain His Grace's most obedient servant. Edited February 16, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBishop Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thank you My Child. May His blessings be apon you.... I didn't know about the ole dropbox post thing... I think I'll start a new topic in the repairs section. I've a few things I want to do to fix up the bass so this sections isn't the best. Kindest Regards The Bish.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBishop Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 just tried sharing the dropbox images. didn't work... ah well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) [quote name='TheBishop' timestamp='1392562553' post='2370033'] Thanks. I'm looking forward to fixing it up. Anyone recommend the best strings to get for it? It's been 17 years since I bought guitar strings! [/quote] Strings are a personal choice, its really up to you to decide. However, if you havent it played for a while, I would probably go a for a lighter gauge like Ernie Ball Super Slinkys in the day glo pink pack. Less tension and easy on the fingers. Edited February 17, 2014 by Hobbayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) [size=4][quote name='TheBishop' timestamp='1392628959' post='2370677'][/size]just tried sharing the dropbox images. didn't work... ah well. [/quote] Go to Dropbox, click on thumbnail to get big pic, right click, 'View Original', right click, 'Copy Image URL', click on green 'image' square in Basschat reply editor and paste in URL... though admittedly it's a pain in the arse and you're probably better off just posting the dropbox link! Which you've already done, of course... Edited February 17, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Here's a pic of the one stolen from a gig I did last year: (I wish) Nice bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) Very nice! The Fender logoed ones are the rarest of the bunch. Edited February 17, 2014 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1392637462' post='2370835'] Here's a pic of the one stolen from a gig I did last year: [/quote] Probably easily hid it under His robe, unsuspecting standers-by not realizing His wood was actually tonewood. Edited February 17, 2014 by BassTractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBishop Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Good to see that bass players are still all totally mad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Warped pick guard looks great. Leave it! Welcome to Basschat. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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