Project JAEbird

[Aussie Mark]

Off to find some paisley wallpaper.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Pink-Paisley-Paper-Recreation-Fender-Paisley-1968-/120641740644?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c16cedf64

[jumbodbassman]

i would love to wallpaper a bathroom in that ...

[Pilgrim]

Those paisleys are supposed to be very good basses, but I got overdosed on paisley in the 60's. 

[jumbodbassman]

the reissues play very well and sound pretty good.  Much better than the sting bass they put out a few years ago. I have one of those too.

I am thinkng of putting in a split coil pup in one of them  , probably the pink one,  to take away the 60 hum and maybe get the extra windings at the same time.  I think Fralin or nordie does that package. 

[dadagoboi]

Jombodbassman's body. Sanded, sealed, sanded and first lacquer coat.




Other body, it will be Fiesta Red, might have wider appeal than paisley.  This is a primer coat over sealer.


I modified a spray gun to use 1 pint wide mouth Mason jars.  Makes cleanup much easier and saves the paint you can never get out of a metal cup except by using a lot of solvent.  Drilled a hole in a lid, used a rubber grommet and a metal collar on the siphon tube. Knowing exactly how much paint remains is nice and storing it by just screwing a top on the "cup" is a big plus. It takes about 6 oz. of paint to lay down two heavy coats of color.

[Highlander]

Nice mod... I'd love to have the spare capital and space for a spray rig but the reality is that my useage just would not warrant it...

A paisley option might be interesting - anyone ever seen a paisley 'Bird...?

[dadagoboi]

Nice mod... I'd love to have the spare capital and space for a spray rig but the reality is that my useage just would not warrant it...

A paisley option might be interesting - anyone ever seen a paisley 'Bird...?

I did the math and for me it worked out with the high cost per ounce of rattlecans and the limited color availability combined with the tedium once you've used decent equipment.  Rattlecans have their place.

My total outlay for spray equipment was around $200. That's a $30 Harbor Freight spray gun.  The compressor has other uses, it operates the hydraulics on the pin router and was bought used for $125.  To spray guitars you only need about 25 PSI at the gun and a fairly low volume of air, there's not a lot of overspray if the gun is set up properly.  I spray out the rollup door of the shop, it's usually in shade and sheltered from any wind.

I've done all sorts of furniture finishes and if someone wanted a paisley bird I'd do one. Preferably with a giant paisley.

[Highlander]

Rattlecans have their place.

My shed...

[jumbodbassman]

Jombodbassman's body. Sanded, sealed, sanded and first lacquer coat.




Other body, it will be Fiesta Red, might have wider appeal than paisley.  This is a primer coat over sealer.


I modified a spray gun to use 1 pint wide mouth Mason jars.  Makes cleanup much easier and saves the paint you can never get out of a metal cup except by using a lot of solvent.  Drilled a hole in a lid, used a rubber grommet and a metal collar on the siphon tube. Knowing exactly how much paint remains is a big plus and storing it by just screwing a top on the "cup" is a big plus. It takes about 6 oz. of paint to lay down two heavy coats of color.

me like

[drbassman]

Painting is the final frontier for me.  I really don't enjoy painting bodies, but I know I'm gonna have to do it eventually if I'm gonna start building for fun and profit!  For me, the problem is space also.  I just don't have the room for a booth or usable setup right now.

[Lightyear]

Great idea with the mason jar.

What's your routine for clear coats, if any, and leveling/polish?

[dadagoboi]

 I'll be going with NC clear after I scuff/level  w/600 wet/dry used wet w/a rubber block.  Probably 2 apps of 2 coats each.  then 600/800/1000/1500/2000. Light compound and swirl remover.

[jumbodbassman]

any new pics for me/us....

[dadagoboi]

Tomorrow the 3rd application of black goes on.  Will post the result.

[Freuds_Cat]

Man I wish I had the skills that some of you guys have.