briansbrew

A great looking EB-350 there my friend. I would like one of these please. LOL

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1493396457' post='3288090'] Good point. I had a "Gneco" EB3 clone which was an excellent bass. I believe they are well regarded. [/quote] From what I have heard they are very good basses. I have several MIJ basses and this one is well up there in terms of build quality and sound.

[quote name='ead' timestamp='1493366145' post='3287744'] I'm sure I saw one of these on the Classic & Cool Guitars website but with a maple board. Yup, here is it: [url="http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/portfolio/1981-greco-pb-450-bass/"]http://classicandcoo...co-pb-450-bass/[/url] [/quote] Different pickups, truss rod adjustment is at the top and the letter R in greco is different. This is the much later model. Brian

Hi guys Here is my new purchase, an unusual one and I am posting some pics to see if anyone has had a bass like this or even seen one before for Greco. From my help from Jon he has managed to get some good info for me as to the origin of the Bass. I won't at this stage divulge this as i am hoping some of you guys might add your input. Its a strange one because the pickups are not the usual Greco, but I know that this is original and in pretty good shape for its age, probably home use only. The nut width and neck shape are near as damm it jazz like, the pups have a good precision sound which I am more than happy with. Anyway let me know your thoughts I will post better pics when the weather is better [attachment=244193:IMG_0807.jpg][attachment=244194:IMG_0805.jpg][attachment=244195:IMG_0808.jpg][attachment=244196:IMG_0809.jpg][attachment=244197:IMG_0810.jpg][attachment=244198:IMG_0813.jpg][attachment=244199:IMG_0799.jpg][attachment=244200:IMG_0806.jpg]

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1490012099' post='3261380'] Nice work. I found that spraying the wood with water & leaving it to soak between sanding helped to enhance the grain. Then several coats of Danish, followed by a few coats of wax. This was mine. [url="https://flic.kr/s/aHsjuw23Lc"]https://flic.kr/s/aHsjuw23Lc[/url] [/quote] Nice work xgxgs, looks like you put in a lot of work on the sanding, I found the inner horns quite difficult but it pays to take your time. The water idea is good and I will bear that in mind the next time I do a project like this. Your finished bass looks awesome and much better than the painted job, hard to beat natural wood.

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1489958915' post='3261133'] I suddenly remembered a project I once did: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/170079-refinished-my-84-ibanez-blazer/page__p__1586111__hl__ibanez%20blazer__fromsearch__1#entry1586111"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1586111[/url] [/quote] My God that looks very similar to mine except for the pickups. You must have great patience for sanding as I gave up when it came to the awkward bits. Mine is now finished and Im pleased that some of the little dents and residue of the old finish are still present and give it a sort of aged look. All my mates think it looks great Will definitely try this again

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1489615892' post='3258467'] That's cracking that! I'm pleased that you like he danish oil, I swear by it. It's almost impossible to not get a nice finish. Leather scratchplate would look good [/quote] Thanks Truckstop, yes its very easy applied and really brings out the beauty of the wood. I will definitely try this method again

[quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1489558985' post='3257848'] Love the finish! Hope the shells don't chafe. [/quote] They are nice and smooth.......

[quote name='briansbrew' timestamp='1489439942' post='3257013'] I just hate doing requests.... [/quote] Finished now with the bullet cartridges lodged, Check the top of the page what do you think, love the Danish oil finish

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1489436131' post='3256941'] Is your bass-playing THAT bad!?!!? [/quote] I just hate doing requests....

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1489399752' post='3256525'] The beauty of having an oil finish is you can easily repair an oil finish by sweating out dings and sanding rough patches and re-oiling. So if you want to do the gems you can. IMHO the appearance of the lead shot marks is fine. It looks like recycled wood. That's fine with me. Wishbass make a living using recycled wood. [/quote] I got a cracker Idea today, I will be putting in 2 spent bullet cartridges that will really enhance the character....

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1489345752' post='3256238'] A couple of costume gemstones maybe? [/quote] Pity I didn't see that idea sooner, some sparklers to give me a diamond finish...

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1489348631' post='3256259'] Looks good to me. Looking forward to seeing your handiwork. Don't worry about painting over oil. IF you ever want to do that, simply wash it over with white spirit, rub it down to make smooth and paint. I've done it a few times with oak furniture. [/quote] Good to know Grangur if the oil finish dosent work out.