fleamail Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 (edited) Simple poll! I need your opinion which is going to help me on a future purchase Do you like it as a color or not? Some random pics: Edited August 18, 2008 by fleamail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I love it...... but it's your bass dude !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Hmmmm IMO... yes, on a SCPB, but not on a 'classic' P. I don't hugely dislike it, but... I'm not a massive fan. Also (again IMO), if the grain warrants a natural finish, it also suggests 'boat anchor'. Not always the case, obviously. BUT... as Marcus says.... who cares what anyone else thinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILD FROG SHOT Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Sometimes, depends on the bass really. Some are good, some are very, very bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Yes, but it depends upon the wood. There seems little point in having a natural finish over something with very little figure like basswood etc. but why would anyone spray a solid colour over zebrano? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Natural wood basses tend to date less. And a beautiful wood finish will always win over a colour. Some of the exotic woods being used on the new wave of handbuilts (Sei , Fodera etc) are stunning - how can a tobacco sunburst compete? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Might be a bit simplistic - but I always figured if wood isn't covered up with six layers of paint it has to be good wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='264384' date='Aug 18 2008, 09:45 AM']Might be a bit simplistic - but I always figured if wood isn't covered up with six layers of paint it has to be good wood.[/quote] Bear in mind we're talking about Fenders here. Until the late 70's, Fender generally did solid colours, bursts and blondes. 'Interesting wood' on a Fender generally means late-70's Northern Ash.. which can be heavy. Again, generally speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='264392' date='Aug 18 2008, 09:56 AM']Bear in mind we're talking about Fenders here. Until the late 70's, Fender generally did solid colours, bursts and blondes.[/quote] I know - and my comment stands.Given a straight choice between 2 otherwise similar basses I'd rather have a bass where I could see something of the grain than a solid paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='264392' date='Aug 18 2008, 09:56 AM']'Interesting wood' on a Fender generally means late-70's Northern Ash.. which can be heavy.[/quote] Yep my '81 cherry sunburst precision is Northern Ash. Lovely grain on it but it does weight a lot more than any other precision I've held. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='264395' date='Aug 18 2008, 10:01 AM']I know - and my comment stands.Given a straight choice between 2 otherwise similar basses I'd rather have a bass where I could see something of the grain than a solid paint job.[/quote] ...and I agree. I'm not personally a fan of solid finishes either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='264402' date='Aug 18 2008, 10:12 AM']...and I agree. I'm not personally a fan of solid finishes either.[/quote] I've noticed that The guy that sold the 17yr old Jnr Dr D his Precision told me to always go for non-solid colours as the wood has to be good. I'm sure he was correct back in the late 70s rather than now - there was some utter sh*te back then , esp in the 'copy' market. I've always remembered his remark though and it seems to have served me well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleamail Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 The bass I'm after is a Fender vintage 70's precision and the price is very attractive. I already have a Gibson Ripper in natural color but this was available only in black and natural so it's another case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='264406' date='Aug 18 2008, 10:20 AM']I've noticed that The guy that sold the 17yr old Jnr Dr D his Precision told me to always go for non-solid colours as the wood has to be good. I'm sure he was correct back in the late 70s rather than now - there was some utter sh*te back then , esp in the 'copy' market. I've always remembered his remark though and it seems to have served me well.[/quote] Well - the *real* prized Fender body wood - the swamp ash and alder they used in the 50s - is cosmetically as dull as ditchwater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='264419' date='Aug 18 2008, 10:31 AM']Well - the *real* prized Fender body wood - the swamp ash and alder they used in the 50s - is cosmetically as dull as ditchwater.[/quote] True, but they do age to a nice "butterscotch". The other advantage of natural basses is that they pretty much match any strap/stagewear ( prententious? moi?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I used to lust after natural finish basses. Then I got one and started fancying sunburst. Now I have sunburst I would quite like a white one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I [b]really[/b] do like the look of that jazz in the first post. I clicked yes, but I actually prefer a light sunburst on nice wood, to a natural finsih, but prefer both to an opaque painted finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='264392' date='Aug 18 2008, 09:56 AM']Bear in mind we're talking about Fenders here. Until the late 70's, Fender generally did solid colours, bursts and blondes. 'Interesting wood' on a Fender generally means late-70's Northern Ash.. which can be heavy. Again, generally speaking.[/quote] I was always of the impression that the solids were usually sprayed over botched sunbursts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 it all depends i hate the natural look of the first pic of the p bass you posted, but i love the last pic of the jazz very subjective really, all depends on the bass, what gunna look better on a BC Rich, matt black or natural? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRinser Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I love natural finishes, a nice oiled satin finish is my favourite. Will try to post a pic of my basses when I get a chance. I don't really like figured 'coffee table' woods. Not even flamed maple. Just a nice grain... My fretted bass has mahogany body wings and my fretless is ash. Both natural. Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah5string Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Paintwork for me... the more outlandish the better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Depends on the bass. I prefer a coloured stain so I voted no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRinser Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 (edited) Well, here's mine, not great light so used the flash, they look a bit different in daylight. And when they're not being propped up by shorts... Edited August 18, 2008 by TheRinser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Get one in [url="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v35/xsinfulx/IMG_0002_2.jpg"]This[/url] colour In all seriousness if anyone owns this bass let me know I will buy bit or if I don't have the money I will kill or be pimped out for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Here's mine. i would love to take that finish off. dont know if its possible though. [url="http://imageshack.us"][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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