ezbass Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: That’s a possibility, and maybe get someone to finish that small area to match, but would that affect the value I’d leave the missing patch of paint, if it were me. However, if I was going to get that section covered, I’d go for a full refin and forget about the potential loss in resale value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, ezbass said: I’d leave the missing patch of paint Yeah I suppose you’d have to because a refinish would ruin it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Yeah I suppose you’d have to because a refinish would ruin it My old P looked like it had been dragged behind truck and attacked with a chisel (and that was a refin, or at least so I was told) and putting that right would have detracted from its mojo and story. It played great and sounded phenomenal and if I could go back to when I decided to sell it, I might have a word with myself 😂. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 3 minutes ago, ezbass said: and if I could go back to when I decided to sell it, I might have a word with myself Similar to me ,because I had one of these reissues only a few years later than the one above and stupidly sold it for a Sandberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted December 22, 2023 Author Share Posted December 22, 2023 1 hour ago, ezbass said: Yeah. I bought a bass that a ding in the neck, a ‘Ray5. Using the wet cloth and soldering iron technique, it lifted right out. I have since used it on another dinged neck and some furniture that was dinged during a move. The results can vary, but it’s always better than it was. Mate, that is top info, thank you…… I’m gonna look into it…… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted December 22, 2023 Author Share Posted December 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: Similar to me ,because I had one of these reissues only a few years later than the one above and stupidly sold it for a Sandberg OUCH…..! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted December 22, 2023 Author Share Posted December 22, 2023 2 hours ago, GuyR said: It might affect the price I’d be prepared to pay, but the unsightly initialling wouldn’t stop me buying. In my experience, there’s a reason basses have this much wear on them, which usually becomes apparent when you pick them up. I have just acquired, in the last week, one of these neck dated January 1983, also very well used, maybe not so used-up looking. There is something different about these. So easy to play - instant extra capabilities. I hadn’t ever tried one before. I am already certain that it won’t be going anywhere. Heys you’ve got to post some pictures now, Guy……… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Chewie said: Heys you’ve got to post some pictures now, Guy……… Hope this is not too many pictures. I haven’t weighed it, but it feels like the lightest of my Jazz basses Edited December 22, 2023 by GuyR 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackroadkill Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 I'd play that. Who gives a crap if it's already had a life? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 4 hours ago, ezbass said: Yeah. I bought a bass that a ding in the neck, a ‘Ray5. Using the wet cloth and soldering iron technique, it lifted right out. I have since used it on another dinged neck and some furniture that was dinged during a move. The results can vary, but it’s always better than it was. Isn't it dents that that works on, as it expands the crushed fibres, rather than scratches? Not saying that it wouldn't work but it might be a case of expanding the wood with the wet cloth and heat so the bottom of the scratch is at the level of the rest of the body, then sanding the scratch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 S.P.H. Steve Harris' middle name is Percy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 My '73 Rick 4000/1 conversion has CRUE crudely carved on it. No link with Nikki Sixx, probably just the work of a drunk fanboi bassist. Doesn't bother me in the least 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Looks cool to me. The initials wouldn't put me off but the price does! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borntohang Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 I wouldn't buy it but only because I wouldn't pay that much for an instrument; if somebody handed it to me then what's not to like? Great looking bass and at absolute worst I could cover it with a sticker or even just some tape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Venal Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 On 22/12/2023 at 17:36, Reggaebass said: Yeah I suppose you’d have to because a refinish would ruin it I'd actually prefer a tastefully refinished bass to an absolutely knackered one. For vintage, or vintage looking basses I prefer a kind of NOS look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathy Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Those are my initials! Still not tempted though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Vin Venal said: I'd actually prefer a tastefully refinished bass to an absolutely knackered one. For vintage I’m into vintage basses and strangely if it’s been refinished that’s the one thing that puts me off buying it, I think the finish is part of its charm and history, but I do agree that if it’s in a bad state for some reason then a good finish can make it look good ,if you intend to keep it it doesn’t matter, but it devalues it considerably 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 This thread’s given me ideas of getting another 62 stack knob reissue, there’s really not many available in white, looks like Andy Baxter might have a sunburst one coming up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 I may change my name to Ian Bertrand Andrew Neil Edward Zephaniah. Or maybe Harry Oliver Howard Neil Edward Roger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StingRayBoy42 Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 It's got a certain punk mojo to it... all part of the backstory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 (edited) No way! Why would I have Leo's last name printed on the headstock of my bass? Edited December 26, 2023 by Baloney Balderdash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 28 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said: No way! Why would I have Leo's last name printed on the headstock of my bass? Think the OP was asking about the scratched initials, not the brand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted December 26, 2023 Share Posted December 26, 2023 It could have been initialed T.T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted December 26, 2023 Author Share Posted December 26, 2023 3 hours ago, SH73 said: It could have been initialed T.T. Go on......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minininjarob Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 I can’t see the problem. All I can see is a well used and loved bass which looks a damn sight better than all the fake relic’d stuff you can buy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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