squier silver series body - help

[roger]

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

[Ou7shined]

Gig it. That should do the trick.

[Thunderbird]

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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)

[roger]

Arghhhh why did i forget to say: "please don't say gig it for 20yrs"etc etc

[gjones]

It's basswood. Basswood doesn't have much in the way of a grain, so don't go too nuts with the sanding.

[gjones]

[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.

[Ou7shined]

[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.

[roger]

[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

[cameltoe]

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.

[xilddx]

I reliced my new USA Strat after I dinged it. I've been depressed ever since.

[Grangur]

Young musician with roadworn instrument = idiot who can't look after his stuff.


IMHO of course

[roger]

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!