4005 facsimile-final shots

Dave W · June 07, 2009, 10:59:06 PM

I can't separate it. Let's give the thread back to Doc, no reason you can't start a new thread up top.

drbassman · June 09, 2009, 06:08:33 AM

OK Dave, I'll step back in, here's an update: grain filling is finished. I'm still testing some colors, will post some samples later this week.

No problem with digressing a little. It's interesting to hear about everyone's experiences. I'll always come back to the topic at hand.

Highlander · June 09, 2009, 09:50:56 AM

Here's a simple question re finishes and top coverings... the dubious/wonderful colour scheme on my Peter Cook was home done using car colours and lacquer to finish... that has lasted 25 years so far... I believe the present body deterioration and cracking is from below the present paintwork, which is why I'll be going back to the wood... I will not be able to afford pro finishing, so any advice and recommended products for the amateur...?

drbassman · June 10, 2009, 05:34:50 AM

Quote from: Kenny Five-O on June 09, 2009, 09:50:56 AM
Here's a simple question re finishes and top coverings... the dubious/wonderful colour scheme on my Peter Cook was home done using car colours and lacquer to finish... that has lasted 25 years so far... I believe the present body deterioration and cracking is from below the present paintwork, which is why I'll be going back to the wood... I will not be able to afford pro finishing, so any advice and recommended products for the amateur...?

Hey Kenny, there are a lot of ways to finish a bass. I've used auto paint, hand rubbed oils and nitro thus far. All work great depending on the look and feel you're going for. For solid colors, the auto colors offer a lot of choices and are cheap as well as easily obtained.

After you strip it, you'll start to see what might work. If the wood requires repair, often a solid color is best to hide the flaws. If not, you have many more choices. Do I remember you saying you're in Great Britain? That will determine what's available to you as well.

Highlander · June 11, 2009, 04:33:32 PM

GB, near London, Doc...

I've heard mention of "nitro" but never heard of it before joining here... is this a "finish" or a "product"...?

The lower body "fin" has some "damage" (guilty as charged, m'Lord) problems which I may need to resolve by an "insert" (rout and cut to fit for mounting the pots/switch) or a new section of wood to make the whole front "level" with the through neck (which is a 3 piece)...

Just had the new shed delivered yesterday so lots to do and then I can work... the joys of concrete plinths...

Dave W · June 11, 2009, 06:56:38 PM

Nitro = nitrocellulose lacquer

Lightyear · June 11, 2009, 08:54:02 PM

Quote from: Kenny Five-O on June 11, 2009, 04:33:32 PM
GB, near London, Doc...

I've heard mention of "nitro" but never heard of it before joining here... is this a "finish" or a "product"...?

The lower body "fin" has some "damage" (guilty as charged, m'Lord) problems which I may need to resolve by an "insert" (rout and cut to fit for mounting the pots/switch) or a new section of wood to make the whole front "level" with the through neck (which is a 3 piece)...

Just had the new shed delivered yesterday so lots to do and then I can work... the joys of concrete plinths...

plinth??/pl?n?/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [plinth] Show IPA
–noun Architecture. 1. a slablike member beneath the base of a column or pier.
2. a square base or a lower block, as of a pedestal.
3. Also called plinth course. a projecting course of stones at the base of a wall; earth table.
4. (in joinery) a flat member at the bottom of an architrave, dado, baseboard, or the like.

So what is a "plinth" in American "english" - your foundation ?

It just amazes me at what you English have done to the language

Dave W · June 11, 2009, 11:01:25 PM

Okay, let's get back to Bill's project. At least I've now figured out splitting off parts of large threads, but let's just start other threads as necessary.

drbassman · June 12, 2009, 05:50:15 AM

No problem. If Kenny would start a finishing thread, I'd be happy to jump into that with him.

Highlander · June 12, 2009, 02:32:26 PM

No worries there... I'll post that when the time comes - the "big strip" will be first...

Gonna be a bit experimental with both the Peter Cook and the RDA... but in a good way, honest...!

Foundation it is, Buzz... my wife has just reminded me that I should be pricing it up... oops...

Ta for the Nitro, dave...

So Doc, hows it hangin'...? I believe you were doing some test finish samples...?

drbassman · June 13, 2009, 06:01:34 AM

You are a mind reader Kenny! I'm reading this as I garb my camera to take some pics outside in natural light. Will be back later this morning.

drbassman · June 13, 2009, 06:37:53 AM

OK, here are some samples. Here are the conditions:

1. I didn't have time to spray S&S first, so the samples are on raw wood, but you get the idea.
2. Wood samples are, from left to right: maple, spruce, mahogany
3. Tint samples are: 1 - Stew-Mac cherry tint; 2 - RR Amber from sunburst kit; 3 - RR Fender neck amber

I think the back and neck are going to be solid cherry, but haven't decided on the top yet!

Highlander · June 14, 2009, 08:00:22 AM

The front of her is quite dark, so cherry will make her darker... but then again, my T'bird used to be cherry and I believe she is mahogany and she looked pretty good before I got loose...

shadowcastaz · June 14, 2009, 09:18:42 AM

Me likes the neck Amber from
RR. Maybe a burst with the red,but that may be tricky. i think it would be difficult to make suttle.

Dave W · June 14, 2009, 03:53:22 PM

I like the second set.