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Post subject: Painting
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:41 am
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Hey everybody! just wondering...how much does it cost to paint a bass and where can I get the painting done?


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Post subject: Re: Painting
Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:29 pm
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WillGarlics wrote:
Hey everybody! just wondering...how much does it cost to paint a bass and where can I get the painting done?


Since this is your second post, welcome to the forum!

First, if you have a vintage bass that still has an original finish, even if it is really battered, do NOT refinish it! A refinish on a true vintage (Pre 1966) can seriously hurt the instrument's resale value. If it has been previously refinished or if it is a newer bass then paint that sucker the way you want!

I have put together a list of the best refinishing shops in North America. Click on the web link in my signature below and once that loads then click on the red link for REFINISH, RESTORE & MAJOR REPAIR. Good luck with your project. They all charge different prices and not all of them put a price up on their website. Figure about $500 for a professionally done NITROCELLULOSE paint job including stripping. Some charge more, some charge less.

Some people paint their own. The last link on my refinish page has a link to RERANCH which sells do it yourself finishes in factory correct colors. I don't recommend refinishing it yourself unless you have experience at this sort of thing. Some of the materials are hazardous and very flammable!

Good luck with your refinish job!


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