cd_david Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) I swapped this with Bassman Sam last month, its a beautiful bass that had at some point been stripped and refinished natural, the finish had worn through on the front and back. I wanted to refinish it black (57 period correct AND RW like) so I took it to trusty Dave Wilson who did the original RW P I built. Stripped with a sleepy Mr Blues The back was particularly bad with the buckle rash exaggerating the grain just on the body contour and when Dave worked on it he has had to do a lot of building to retain the contour line but all looks fantastic. This is how it looks with the body filled and under coated. Getting exciting now Edited June 8, 2011 by cd_david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 [quote name='cd_david' post='1261585' date='Jun 8 2011, 06:37 PM']I swapped this with Bassman Sam last month, its a beautiful bass that had at some point been stripped and refinished natural, the finish had worn through on the front and back. I wanted to refinish it black (57 period correct AND RW like) so I took it to trusty Dave Wilson who did the original RW P I built. Stripped with a sleepy Mr Blues The back was particularly bad with the buckle rash exaggerating the grain just on the body contour and when Dave worked on it he has had to do a lot of building to retain the contour line but all looks fantastic. This is how it looks with the body filled and under coated. Getting exciting now [/quote] Not wishing to be geeky about things, but a '57 P-Bass would be 2 tone sunburst, with a maple neck. Black wasn't available on P's until early 60's. That said, black/rosewood if thats your thing will be very cool. Good luck with the build, great resto work so far. Not familiar with him, but from these pics, Dave Wilson's obviously a name to remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Good job so far David, looking forward to the next installment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Here it is, pre the expected 20 coates of laquer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1261747' date='Jun 8 2011, 08:17 PM']Good luck with the build, great resto work so far. Not familiar with him, but from these pics, Dave Wilson's obviously a name to remember[/quote] Dave is a bit of a legend up in these parts and most of the North East bass playing community are aware of his pedigree. Theres a bit more info on him and his work [url="http://www.dwilsonguitars.com/"]here[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi Dave, Just stumbled across this thread and the old bass is looking good. Dave Wilson is making a great job of the refinish. can't wait to see the finished pix. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) Daves phone pics till i can get my sweaty mits on it Edited June 23, 2011 by cd_david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Looking lush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Looking good Dave,more photos please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 I like your cat.... (British Blue?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='1282458' date='Jun 25 2011, 08:44 PM']I like your cat.... (British Blue?)[/quote] Dave Wilson's cat, I think its a British Blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 Here it is with the custom made guard (57 hole pattern) and hipshot. Dave Wilson has excelled himself AGAIN with the paint and filling on the body, from what looked like a ploughed field to a mirror! Its got a new CTS and cloth circuit too, sounds beautiful, plays wonderfully too, good action on it. Im very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 What a spectacular transformation, looks totally lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' post='1341640' date='Aug 16 2011, 11:05 AM']What a spectacular transformation, looks totally lovely.[/quote] Thanks Gary, unfortunately Im looking to sell it, got bad gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Dave, I can't believe that's the old gal, looks stunning. Dave Wilson is a star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 [quote name='cd_david' post='1341664' date='Aug 16 2011, 11:16 AM']Im looking to sell it.[/quote] Tell me more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 [quote name='walbassist' post='1368841' date='Sep 10 2011, 07:47 PM']Tell me more...[/quote] Think this sold last month. Its a beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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