blind pilot Posted June 11, 2011 Author Posted June 11, 2011 (edited) Got the body coated in primer [attachment=82322:primer.jpg][attachment=82321:primer_front.jpg] Then got some colour on [attachment=82323:shiney.jpg] Needs a couple more coats of laqcuer, then flat,mop and polish, going to turn out quite tasty. I had to put a fair bit of filler in, as there was lots of digs and scuffs, but it has turned out nice - will get some more lacquer on next week, then should get it built up later in the week! Need to save some pennies for the pre-amp, but its taking shape! Edited June 11, 2011 by blind pilot Quote
4 Strings Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1264412' date='Jun 10 2011, 09:35 PM'][b]M[/b]usic[b]i[/b]an [b]S[/b]tung on e[b]B[/b]ay Would work with the EB font well IMO, Go for it Jose [/quote] Yep, good one EBay (in Ernie Ball) Mustbe Stingy Quote
mcnach Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1264412' date='Jun 10 2011, 09:35 PM'][b]M[/b]usic[b]i[/b]an [b]S[/b]tung on e[b]B[/b]ay Would work with the EB font well IMO, Go for it Jose [/quote] I already had a quick look for the font. Unsuccessful, but I'll keep trying Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 I have a mate that might know what it is I will try and get him to have a look for you Jose. Quote
mcnach Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1264979' date='Jun 11 2011, 02:58 PM']I have a mate that might know what it is I will try and get him to have a look for you Jose.[/quote] thanks! Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 Just found an anagram maker! Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Bass A Barbarically Semi Mess Stunning A Sabbaticals Glimmer Risen Sunny [url="http://wordsmith.org/anagram/"]http://wordsmith.org/anagram/[/url] Enjoy Quote
BottomEndian Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1265003' date='Jun 11 2011, 03:23 PM'][url="http://wordsmith.org/anagram/"]http://wordsmith.org/anagram/[/url] Enjoy [/quote] Music Man StingRay = Gymnastic Anus Rim ... or ... C***-Rimming Assay You want either of those on your headstock, you've got problems. Quote
Dave Vader Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Muppetman Sh1tray Was going to use it on my weird project a while back, but sold the whole thing off before I got to the decal. Quote
AndyTravis Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Musicians RingSting? Childish, yes... MonkeyMan SpunkRay Just thought i'd add more stupidity. Edited June 13, 2011 by AndyTravis Quote
blind pilot Posted June 14, 2011 Author Posted June 14, 2011 keep the ideas coming guys! anyway, its all bolted together, and looking rather swish. Still a little more flatting and polishing required in places, but I need the lacquer to harden fully for that to happen. just needs the pre-amp and strings, and a set up, and its ready to rock! [attachment=82648:bass_complete.jpg] Quote
blind pilot Posted June 14, 2011 Author Posted June 14, 2011 so its gone from this >[attachment=82649:bass1.jpg] to this>[attachment=82650:front_complete.jpg] I think I have improved it somewhat! Quote
blind pilot Posted June 14, 2011 Author Posted June 14, 2011 Cheers Pete, I like it! I know its not the real thing but one step closer lol. I am thinking it really needs a black pick guard though, as the white looks out of place. But would a pukka one fit? This is the question! Quote
blind pilot Posted June 14, 2011 Author Posted June 14, 2011 [quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1268291' date='Jun 14 2011, 10:01 AM']MusicmanStingray MysoniSagay[/quote] Prime, dont think he is though, he (at the age of 7) told me he only watches Britains go talent(or some programme like that), because of Amanda Holden and how he wants a wife that looks like that! Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 I'm not sure, If you were nearer I would gladly whip one for you to try. Obviously you have no wheel of fortune so there will be an unused slot for that unless you fit a genuine pre EB one but that would be both hard to find and about £100+ at least. You could get one made from yours as a template though? Quote
blind pilot Posted June 14, 2011 Author Posted June 14, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1268512' date='Jun 14 2011, 12:25 PM']I'm not sure, If you were nearer I would gladly whip one for you to try. Obviously you have no wheel of fortune so there will be an unused slot for that unless you fit a genuine pre EB one but that would be both hard to find and about £100+ at least. You could get one made from yours as a template though?[/quote] I could photocopy my one and send it to you lol! not sure what the postage to button moon would be though I will have a think about making a black one for it!. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 [quote name='blind pilot' post='1268601' date='Jun 14 2011, 01:37 PM']I could photocopy my one and send it to you lol! not sure what the postage to button moon would be though I will have a think about making a black one for it!.[/quote] I could certainly try and measure it for you? Postage would still be less than a Ken Smith pot from the US though (Yes ,Yes I know the price was set by UPS Blah blah it was a joke). A lot of places will make you one using the old one as a template. Gloss black like a pre EB has would look tasty Quote
blind pilot Posted June 14, 2011 Author Posted June 14, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1268742' date='Jun 14 2011, 03:19 PM']I could certainly try and measure it for you? Postage would still be less than a Ken Smith pot from the US though (Yes ,Yes I know the price was set by UPS Blah blah it was a joke). A lot of places will make you one using the old one as a template. Gloss black like a pre EB has would look tasty [/quote] I will have a bash i think, we have a band saw at work Just got (via here) some nice green neon DR strings to wack on, if darth vader had a bass.....it would be this one! Quote
blind pilot Posted June 27, 2011 Author Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) Well, here is Darth's bass. I wacked on the Neon green DR's (they feel strange, kinda squeeky under the fingers?) But, I think it looks good huh? All in all at the moment, it stands me in about £54.00 plus some time. [attachment=83559:bass_full.jpg] I still have the pre-amp to fit, but before I spash out on the pukka Musicman stingray 2EQ copy I will just role with my old Ibanez 2 EQ one until I am sure I like it. I will give it a good blast at tomorrows Jam session! Edited June 27, 2011 by blind pilot Quote
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