roger Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I've just purchased a nice silver series sunburst p bass and I wanted to give it a light relic look, does anyone know what the body wood is? I'm guessing the answer is 'basswood' but it feels so light! I just wondered if anyone would have an insight as to how it would relic? I would just like to dull the gloss finish with some minor sanding like a road worn, any help would be greatly appreciated. Dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Gig it. That should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 [quote name='roger' timestamp='1384690398' post='2279438'] I've just purchased a nice silver series sunburst p bass and I wanted to give it a light relic look, does anyone know what the body wood is? I'm guessing the answer is 'basswood' but it feels so light! I just wondered if anyone would have an insight as to how it would relic? I would just like to dull the gloss finish with some minor sanding like a road worn, any help would be greatly appreciated. Dodge [/quote] Nooooo Dont relic it I don't know what is all the rage at present with all this relicing/roadworn look but IMHO it just makes a good guitar look S**T (runs for cover) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Arghhhh why did i forget to say: "please don't say gig it for 20yrs"etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 It's basswood. Basswood doesn't have much in the way of a grain, so don't go too nuts with the sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 [quote name='roger' timestamp='1384692258' post='2279474'] Arghhhh why did i forget to say: "please don't say gig it for 20yrs"etc etc [/quote] If it's a Silver Squier it's already had 20 years worth of gigging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 [quote name='roger' timestamp='1384692258' post='2279474'] Arghhhh why did i forget to say: "please don't say gig it for 20yrs"etc etc [/quote] Doesn't take 20 years either mate. 2 years gigging (and playing) will take its inevitable toll... depending on how many gigs you do a year I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1384692362' post='2279477'] It's basswood. Basswood doesn't have much in the way of a grain, so don't go too nuts with the sanding. [/quote] Hey thanks, that's kinda what I thought, I'm undecided at the mo as its in really good condition, just thought I'd put the question out there, I wouldn't touch the neck just the body Dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 The problem you have is poly doesn't really age gracefully like Nitro. That's why it still looks good 20 years on. Poly either looks brand new, or has chunks taken out of it. You won't get a convincing worn 'Road Worn' look with a poly finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I reliced my new USA Strat after I dinged it. I've been depressed ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Young musician with roadworn instrument = idiot who can't look after his stuff. IMHO of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Thenk's for all your help guys, I'll mull over it for a bit, it's got no routing so I might make up a small pick guard for the controls, it'll kinda match my 62RI Japan fretless jazz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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