MarkG3 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Hello, so I decided to refinish my USA Pbass as I didn't like the finish and it had seen better days. It currently has a tortoiseshell scratchplate and my original idea was to keep the body natural but I reckon It would look better in black. This is my progress so far! All hand sanded Edited March 24, 2012 by S9_S12_Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMAG0865.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMAG0866.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMAG0868.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/r569/S9_S12_Bass/Fender%20USA%20Pbass%20refinish/IMAG0869.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Hand sanded? Bleeding hell!! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 lol yea took me about 3-4 hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_Bass Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Geeeeez,good effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaver Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1331921055' post='1580999'] Hand sanded? Bleeding hell!! Truckstop [/quote] [quote name='S9_S12_Bass' timestamp='1331921165' post='1581003'] lol yea took me about 3-4 hours! [/quote] Respect - took me about 3-4 weeks to hand sand the body I had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 [quote name='S9_S12_Bass' timestamp='1331921165' post='1581003'] lol yea took me about 3-4 hours! [/quote] 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untune Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 [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] I was thinking the same thing Either way, hats off for hand sanding... never underestimate the power of Weetabix, eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 (edited) [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? Edited March 19, 2012 by S9_S12_Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDM Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Have you considered doing an oil finish? They are much easier to apply and bring out the grain nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 I have just been advised about tung oil - I made another thread in general Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 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] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I've just started using a product called Rapid Oil. Its a gunstock oil and it feels fantastic on the neck I used it on. Vey easy to apply and repair little dings. The finish ranges from matt with just a few coats to glassy with more coats. As its used on rifle stocks its very weather/sweat proof, perfect for necks. Its the same kind of stuff Musicman apply to thieir necks. There's a similar product called Tru oil which is the same but with a slight tint to it according to the lady in the gunshop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymilitia Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Looks awesome! I wish the wood on my p bass refin was good enough to just leave natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) 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! Edited March 22, 2012 by S9_S12_Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Nice! Looks so much better than lacquer finishes in my opinion. Nice and sophisticated! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocket123 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Sandings like that s too much for me ,...lol , but did a nice job in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 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] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Looks better than it did originally. The big question for me is ...... has it altered the sound in any way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Thanks! - Haven't had a chance to plug in yet so when I can tomorrow I'll be able to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 superb! A lot of hard work but what a beauty! I'm a big fan of danish oil/wax, it gives a lovely soft warm finish and it really suits the vibe for your P-bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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