New victim! 66 EB-2

[drbassman]

Here she is, all bound up!  Got some scraping & sanding to do, then we'll pick out some paint as soon as the weather breaks, probably July sometime (just kidding!).     I'm gonna look for a white with a very slight touch of yellow for a faint aged look.  should be fun!

[Chris P.]

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[drbassman]

Very nice EB-2 there Chris.  I've got an all original 1968 heritage cherry already, so I'm only looking for basket cases to fool around with.

[godofthunder]

As always beautiful work Bill !

[drbassman]

thanks, she's coming along.

[Bass VI]

Dr.
Love the choice of color, remember the rules and watch out for the red dye leaching into your color coats, on the other hand Mark would probably really like a pink burst EB-2

Seriously, it will look awsome with black binding. Do you still need a ferrule and what size do these take? I think I might have some random Klusons around.

S.

[TBird1958]

Mmmmm........PINK Eb2 I could go for that!

Seriously tho, I'm amazed at the high level of craftsmanship I see you guys (Scott BassVI, Bill and Scott GoT) put out there. Really beautiful work, I sincerly admire your collective talents.

[rockinrayduke]

Same here. I can barely install straplocks without screwing something up, so I'm very impressed with the work you guys put into these basses.

[uwe]

A bondage bass. Dark secrets of a college scholar ...

[drbassman]

Thanks for all of the compliments guys.  It's really just a lot of nerve and lack of fear!  I'll try just about anything at this stage.  I love learning new things and the more I can teach myself, the more I like it.  I have a huge support group in the restoration/refinishing forum and I've been going to school there for a couple years now.  When I retire in a few years, I only plan on playing and building basses for the most part!  It's a good plan.

[drbassman]

It's funny you said that Uwe, as I was thinking it as I wrapped one after another, after another, after another...................................

A bondage bass. Dark secrets of a college scholar ...

[drbassman]

Uwe, I forgot to mention that I did just buy a 60's tuner and ferrule off eBay the other day.  If it doesn't work, I might ask you to check your parts drawer for me.

As for a pink EB-2, I think it could look good, worn by the right person.  Although I can't imagine HIM with without a TB strapped on!

[shadowcastaz]

That is going to look very fine with the black binding. Did you decide on a color (white shade)or a tinted top coat. for a second I thought I would do my Starfire restore white but it snowed again and I said  enough.. Dr. did you look at the pic I sent of the switch? Mike

[drbassman]

That is going to look very fine with the black binding. Did you decide on a color (white shade)or a tinted top coat. for a second I thought I would do my Starfire restore white but it snowed again and I said  enough.. Dr. did you look at the pic I sent of the switch? Mike

Yep, it's gonna be white with a hint of yellow for a very slight aged look.  I'm not an Oly White fan and vintage cream is too yellow for the most part.  With a good acrylic primer and top coats, none of the few little red tinted spots will bleed through.

I forgot to get back to you on the switch.  I do that now.  Sorry I forgot but I hang out here mostly these days.

[shadowcastaz]

I dont blame you . its got the best of all worlds.M