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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:28 am
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Anybody? I'm thinking maybe the later models (1974 on?) have it when the moved the finger rest up?


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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass
Posted: Tue Feb 18, 2014 12:20 pm
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I think you are right. The extra screw was added when the finger rest or "tug bar" was moved to be above the strings. I assume it was put there to prevent the guard from cupping in that area.

Replacement pick guards sometimes skip adding that screw.


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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:38 pm
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Ok, here's an update:
I sent my body off to Mark and Matt Jenny of MJT Custom Finished Guitars to strip off the black paint job seen at the beginning of this thread, with the intent to give the body a sweet natural wood honey-glazed finish. They sent progress photos last week and I was thrilled to see the wood, and see the word NATURAL stamped in the pickups cavity! But upon closer inspection, I see alot of remaining grey and black bits all over stuck deep into the grain. They tell me they can't remove any more of it and don't recommend sanding, as it will severely alter the wood. Ok, I get that. But it has left me feeling pretty disappointed. I've been considering alternate finishes, paint colors, etc. Everything from standard and custom Fender colors of 1973 to flashy contemporary "fun" finishes. A friend even recommended just getting it back as is. He argues that it will be the closest to original condition and not look so bad from a distance. I would appreciate as many comments as possible about this. Thanks.

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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:39 pm
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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 5:13 am
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Anybody?

I'd really appreciate some opinions. Has anyone here had a similar situation?


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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass ***MARCH UPDATE***
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 8:07 am
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I just so happen to LUV the seriously distressed look of the body. I think I'd shoot it with either a translucent blonde {looks kinda like it's been whitewashed} or a Gretsch orange. That way the grain & distress will show through making it unique. The deep honey toned amber like my Precision is a visual knockout too. A bit of artwork on the translucent color coat before you shoot the clearcoat would seal the deal for me. Kick mundane right in the crotch, and go for the

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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass ***MARCH UPDATE***
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:55 am
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They could get more out. They are probably tired of working on it and want you to go to a solid color and get that body out the door.

I think that you could get more of the black out of the grain and then use a grain filler to bring out the grain and hide the remaining black.

Then finish it in clear with a bit of amber tint to match its age.

You would end up with a nice Natural finish Precision Bass, IMO.

That is a beautiful piece of ash, BTW.

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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass ***MARCH UPDATE***
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:27 pm
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They could have just peeled the black off and left the original finish imo. I'm sure there are ways that could have been done. Some lighter fluid would likely clean up those spots you're talking about.

Otherwise, that's a beauty. I'd just slap a couple coats of Minwax on her, instead of a pro finish. If done right, it will look just as good.


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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass ***MARCH UPDATE***
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:00 am
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The grain retained the black spots - which is most likely because whoever changed it (paint) the first time did so by just sanding the finish and then applied spray paint right on the wood with no primer or sealer-- at least that's what it looks like. The people who worked on it now know that if they try to sand down into the wood to get all of the paint off they will have to go too far into the wood in different spots on the body. There's no way to keep the body contours even if another 10th of an inch of wood has to come off by sanding.

So you either finish the body in a solid color or leave it like it is and put some kind of sealer or something on it. I might talk to one of those guys around here that makes the killer relic guitars and see what thier idea would be to keep it as is because that is such a nice piece of wood. I think I could work at it and make the whole guitar follow an aged relic kind of look. I mean you should see my 72 jazz (upper left pic avatar) it looks like heck but in a good way. It's not reliced by anyone it a natural used relic- but you could make that bass of yours look like it. I guess that's if you are into going that way. If you put a new finish on it then you'll have a brand new looking body that may clash with the old looking parts. That would look funky IMO.

A NOTE-- I have artist oil paint and very tiny brushes. I could match the color of the surrounding wood and dot out all the black spots. It would take time but then you could clear over that with some amber stained clear laquer and upon dry crack the finish with freeze spray. You wouldn't see the black... so there are solutions to most problems.


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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass ***MARCH UPDATE***
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 10:10 am
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linnin wrote:
I think I'd shoot it with either a translucent blonde {looks kinda like it's been whitewashed


Either a blonde finish like linnin suggested or a clear. I like the dark grain look, gives it a road worn kind of look.

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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass ***MARCH UPDATE***
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:12 pm
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Some lemon juice(like they sell in the plastic lemon squeezie things) is also great for removing stains, probably better than the lighter fluid.


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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass ***MARCH UPDATE***
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:17 am
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The finish is called "White Blonde" and gets a lot of love in this thread :arrow: http://forums.fender.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=92778


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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass ***MARCH UPDATE***
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 4:56 pm
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Funny you mention the blond. I haven't been back here to read in days and thought and thought about this issue, and was looking through one of my Fender books and kept looking at the blond finishes and decided to go with it. It still shows the grain, but also sports a new coat. The version with the slightly 'frosted' border. I'm gonna have the MJT guys age it a little, too, so it doesn't stand out so much against the neck and hardware. But no crazy "road worn" stuff. Nothing extreme. And ever since my decision I've been really getting into that look. I would really still prefer a vintage pick guard, even if not from '73. I'm thinking the classic (red/brown) tortoise shell guard or maybe even the anodized gold guard.

Thanks for all your comments.


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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass ***MARCH UPDATE***
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 5:01 pm
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BTW, stroker, my wife said exactly the same thing you did about covering up the black bits with a fine brush and some properly tinted wood-colored paint.


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Post subject: Re: My "new" P bass ***MARCH UPDATE***
Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:21 am
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I should finally have something to show this weekend! :D


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