Guild M-85 project - new pics

[drbassman]

Thin, narrow & 2 big pups! Just the way I likem

I detect a hidden meaning in that comment!     

[Pilgrim]

I'm really glad I decided on the red option.  It's gonna be nice when polished up.

That may be the understatement of the month!  Looks grrrreat!

[drbassman]

That may be the understatement of the month!  Looks grrrreat!

Thanks Al!  It's killing me to wait, but I've got a couple other projects in the works.

[Highlander]

just soaking up all the hints and tips I can find... 

Looking as good as all your previous, Bill...

[drbassman]

just soaking up all the hints and tips I can find... 

Looking as good as all your previous, Bill...

Thanks Kenny.  You project is taking shape I see................

[Highlander]

Slowly but surely... still absorbing ideas, Bill... I want to get this one right as the last fin was 25 years worth of fun...

Gotta ask... should I leave her bare wood or "sand and seal" now, even pre the body repairs, as I've still got to source my timber...? post a response on mine and I'll keep this one clear for your work... this will be added to my last reply to your post there...

[drbassman]

always repair first, then seal it all at once.

[Highlander]

Noted, ta...

[drbassman]

Finally got around to wet sanding and buffing this thing after being out of town a bunch.  I'll install hardware over the next few days and post some shots.  She's not perfect, but I wasn't too concerned since the body is 28 years old, I want the rest of it to be a bit rough and aged as well.  Almost playable...................

[Dave W]

You didn't want it perfect, right? It looks a bit aged under the finish, that's fine.

[drbassman]

You didn't want it perfect, right? It looks a bit aged under the finish, that's fine.

Yep, I could have bleached the wood and sanded out more of the flaws, but I like to leave some of the natural relicing on an older bass.  It came by these flaws naturally and I like to leave them.  There are several dents and dings too in the body and binding.  Lots of character!

[chromium]

That came out beautiful - looks like a mirror!  Can't wait to see it assembled.

[Daniel_J]

Beautiful color, Doc! Now we all hope you finish it ASAP for us to see and dream about it!

[drbassman]

That came out beautiful - looks like a mirror!  Can't wait to see it assembled.

Thanks Joe!  I used my new home made buffing machine.  Sure helps!

[drbassman]

Beautiful color, Doc! Now we all hope you finish it ASAP for us to see and dream about it!

Thanks Daniel.  I used Stew-Mac nitro cherry tint for the color.  Turned out great!