Astrosmurf Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Hi Guys n Gals Im fairly new to playing etc, but the bug has well and truly bitten. Woke up this morning and after a late night loading a show out decided i wanted something to plod with today. Coffee and screwdriver in hand my Shine Stingray was being attacked and mercy was not going to be shown. Ive formulated a basic plan for the rebuild and its going to hopefully go something like this... Sand back to bare wood and build up from primer, bass coat, top coat and lacquer ( 8 coats flatted back between each colour coat ). Im going to put a red/brown tort pickguard on and paint the body Seafoam Green. Id like to go active on it as soon as money allows so will be routing a battery box into the back ready whilst ive got the paint off. Im not sure what to electrics/pickup wise as im a newbie so any advice on that would be massively appreciated. Ive added a few pics of the progress so far and will be adding as and when i manage to get more done. Id like it back together in some way for end of April..... Wondered about doing a roadworn style to it hence the sanding bits, but not 100% set on that yet As you can see the nut came out as i was de stringing, is there much benefit to adding a graphite nut whilst its apart, found them for £10 ish? THanks for looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I hope you have another bass to play in the mean time! Sorry I don't know the answers to your questions, so no help there Following with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosmurf Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Yeah ive got a lovely 94 Jap Precision as my fave one, this was just a cheap practice one - cost me £50 and i think even with the Nitro, Pickguard and bits its going to cost me £150 including the original price. Paint to be ordered tomorrow - but still trying to way up Fiesta Red or Seafoam Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejayen Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'm usually the world's worst ditherer when it comes to choosing a colour, but in this case I have no hesitation in saying I'd go with the green, and maybe spray the headstock to match. I think it'd look good with the tortoiseshell scratch plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrosmurf Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Seafoam green is definately a go!! Battery box has been ordered and will be in this weekend, and i think im going to go for an EMG MMTW pickup ( MM and Jazz in one apparently ) - id really appreciate any information on this pup if anyones used it before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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