MarkG3

Thanks So after a little play the first thing I noticed about the sound was that it seems to have way more 'balls' than before - more powerful almost as though I've upgraded the pups.........With all my basses I roll a little bit off the tone control just to smooth it out a little bit and did the same with this bass! I wouldn't say it sounds better than my Highway One with the Delanos though So overall I am very happy with how it has turned out!

Not that I have any active basses but I have heard that they distort when the battery runs low!

Thanks! - Haven't had a chance to plug in yet so when I can tomorrow I'll be able to say!

All done! I'm really pleased with how it has turned out [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMG_1377.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMG_1375.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMG_1378.jpg[/IMG]

Hopefully you'll get it sorted soon!

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1332436329' post='1588406'] Anybody got a pic of the new Jade Pearl Metallic finish? I'm thinking British Racing Green. Would look great with a black plate and maple neck methinks. [/quote] That would look good! have I missed something or is the only noticeable change the pickups?

Thanks Truckstop! Yea I'm so glad I kept it natural! I'm sure this will, once it's back together, get some more playing time it deserves!

Is there any chance of sending it back? Strange looking bass to me

Thanks Gary! Here's some more pics, this is after 2 coats of beeswax and buffed twice! I'll be aiming to put it all back together over the weekend!

Thanks rubis! I had looked into Tru oil but went for the Danish oil instead! More pics - Light sanding and now 4 coats of oil on [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMAG0894lightsanding4thcoat.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMAG0899.jpg[/IMG] I have decided that I won't put any more coats of oil on now as I like how it looks so beeswax is next on the list!

[quote name='nottswarwick' timestamp='1332275171' post='1586030'] I did indeed try all 3. My Stingray sounded too harsh and honky through the GB Shuttle 12t combo I started out on. Great amp, that, by the way, but not for me, too detailed. Really, the rest is just a sorry tale of temptation, to-ing and fro-ing around the shop, listening to Mark talking to a visiting rep (who was, it turned out, Albert Lee's son (Country Picking leg-end)). And then, as with all things in life, the inevitable happened and a deal was struck. hoho [/quote] Excellent that's the best way to do it Nice pics as well!

[quote name='jacko' timestamp='1332272707' post='1585970'] I've used hotrox in the past and found them to be fine... http://www.hotroxuk.com/matched-valves-links-page-12ax7-6l6-909-0.html [/quote] I've used hotrox before and were good! No problems!

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1332263291' post='1585774'] All sounds very exciting Chris, however..... [/quote] +1 I have to say the two times I have gone to bass direct I have come away with something! Look forward to seeing the pics! So was it the intention to get a bass, amp and cab? Just seen above you said cab but was it by chance you tried all three?

2 coats of Danish oil - looking good [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMAG0888.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMAG0889.jpg[/IMG]

Excellent thanks for all the replies! I got some danish oil that apparently has tung oil in it, I have applied the first coat and is looking good so far!

I don't see anything wrong with using youtube! One thing you could do is use the program guitar pro as you can repeat certain sections and slow the tempo down - I'm sure there are other programs that do the same thing as well. Good luck with it it is quick! I don't know how to play it though just a rough version of the main riff......

[IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/DSCF1417.jpg[/IMG]

I have just been advised about tung oil - I made another thread in general

I have found this? [url="http://www.screwfix.com/p/colron-refined-danish-oil/54151"]http://www.screwfix....anish-oil/54151 [/url][url="http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=345332"]http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=345332[/url] Same thing but the description on Homebase says it's tung oil

Thanks both of you I think it is alder but I could well be wrong! There doesn't seem to be dips in the grain it is just smooth so I don't think it would need filling - As I have seen some guitars/basses where there are dips and ridges in the grains. I'll look into the oils and see what I can find! Thanks!

Hello everyone, I am currently working on my USA pbass and have decided on keeping it as a natural finish. I have sanded the body down to the wood so now I would like to get the wood a little brighter, like if you were to get a damp cloth and wipe the wood. Do I need to use beeswax or wood stain? Or what's the best option here? Once that is done will it be ok to then spray lacquer over the top? I have done some searching on this but still didnt feel I had an answer. Thanks!

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1332179845' post='1584417'] It's gonna take you another 3-4 hours to clean up the bridge & all the bits covered in crap - why didn't you put them somewhere out of the sh1te storm? [/quote] [quote name='untune' timestamp='1332181514' post='1584457'] I was thinking the same thing Either way, hats off for hand sanding... never underestimate the power of Weetabix, eh [/quote] woops, I only realised I had left them there until I had pretty much finished so I figured it was a bit late to move them Anyone have any ideas about the wood varnish?

haha thanks! A few more pictures from another few hours of sanding! [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMAG0877.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMAG0878.jpg[/IMG] Now after I saw this grain I have changed my mind about painting it black as now I want to keep it natural! So what would be a good varnish to use just to bring the colour of the wood out a little? After doing that I'll spray some lacquer on!

Good luck with it!