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That is what I call a good result

Please consider adding “new”markers?

So perhaps consider that its transitioning to "a more valid state" through the same kind of wear and tear and accidents that "real" relic basses show and by the same means. I don't see the logic of your position. Its almost like you're invalidating the whole thing simply because its had some intentional damage. Do people who've had cosmetic surgery somehow not get older / less cosmetically appealing through the same processes as other people ? I'm not shooting you down, I just honestly don't see your logic. No popcorn.

I really don't care if my relic bass gets a bit more relic @Musashimonkey said, the freedom is lovely.

can I be really picky and point out that Pressure (Billy Joel) is misspelled ? great resource though, thanks

Everyone gets a p bass moment

Get them sent to one of us then we will forward on to you

I keep one in my car

I think @Norris has one

Home bargains - I mean I'm going through a lot of sandpaper and the backing looked pretty convincing, that's still in one piece but the (sadly no longer) sandy bit shed black liquid sand right into the wood and I'm still trying to sand it out. Almost there, just got to tidy up the sides now

well, you see this "wet and dry" sandpaper that I bought; I think it may prefer dry usage. My reason for thinking that is that the moment, the very moment I put it in water, all the sand fell off. Ho hum

PVA - aka wood glue with a credit card or gift card to smooth

I’ve got some 80grit to clean it off quickly and some fine

okay well that was a touch optimistic. Every time you look at the body, you spot more flaws, and you just know paint won't hide them. I've learned some things: 1. when you look over the body, use a soft pencil to draw inside the full extent of the flaw. You're going to grain fill it and then sand it anyway so the pencil marks will not stay 2. Use a phone torch or somesuch at a perpendicular angle to spot flaws more easily, even in daylight 3. Wiping white spirit on with a tissue raises the grain and so its easier to sand smooth then.

I bought some humbucking jazz pickups from him many moons ago; therecwere some teething problems with fit but they sounded huge

Lots of copies of the same album perhaps ?

Where did you buy them ?

No - it was a steer to the cream song ?

Should go down to the crossroads ...

Yes so not divine intervention but more a temptation from the devil then ...

Ok I do know it’s been a while ive finished grain filling finally and I’m sanding off the residue one trick I’ve learned is to wipe white spirit over to show the grain and highlight spots that need more filler or sanding. Monday is final sanding and sanding sealer

take a look here

There’s Lots of links in the transcription section