peety Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I had been thinking about getting my Lakland BG refinished for a while as it is the one bass i'll never sell and i'd always wanted one in olympic white and they don't do a skyline in this colour and i can't justify paying £2000 plus for a USA, So when my bass got dropped after a gig and got quite badly damaged on the bottom edge i decided to take the plunge. Having done a bit of research on here i decided to go with Dave Wilson after seeing some pictures of his work and testimonials and recommendations from basschat members. I asked Dave to repair and refinish it in Olympic White with matching headstock and also make me a white pearl guard to fit, having seen the bass Dave suggested he did the white with a vintage tint to match the creamy colour of the sheet of pearl for the guard. Thankfully i took his advice and to me the result is stunning, everything i could have asked for and more. Dave has been excellent throughout the process keeping me informed with updates and pictures, he obviously takes great pride in his work and all i can say is if anyone is looking to have a bass refinished you should definitely contact Dave as i can't recommend him highly enough. Anyway enough of the waffle i have attached a couple of before and after pictures, what i will say is that my appalling photographic skills do not do Daves work justice. First the bass in original form [attachment=156279:LAKLAND ORIGINAL.jpg] Then after Dave has worked his magic [attachment=156280:lakland refin1.JPG] [attachment=156282:refin3.JPG][attachment=156283:refin 4.JPG][attachment=156284:refin 5.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Very nice - mind if I ask how you managed to get a decal for the headstock? as I've considered the same thing myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 [quote name='Legion' timestamp='1393410549' post='2379813'] Very nice - mind if I ask how you managed to get a decal for the headstock? as I've considered the same thing myself. [/quote] I've had a few deacls made by Dec-Art Decals and they were superb. He can do virtually anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 [quote name='Legion' timestamp='1393410549' post='2379813'] Very nice - mind if I ask how you managed to get a decal for the headstock? as I've considered the same thing myself. [/quote] Dave sorted it out for me i believe the guy he uses takes a photo of the decal and replicates it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Is the sunburst underneath so when it wears it'll come through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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