skankdelvar Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) With apols to new owner Tech: the 1971 P I recently sold him - all poly finish: Edited July 1, 2014 by skankdelvar Quote
Lozz196 Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1404149764' post='2489803'] Heh. Played it... and kept a lit fag stuck behind the E string as was obligatory in the late 70s... [/quote] That bass is a beauty Mark, my 77 was that colour, but with rosewood fretboard. Think looks much better with maple. Was it originally a white bass, and just got pubbed/clubbed/nicotined to end up that colour? Quote
discreet Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1404153178' post='2489838'] Was it originally a white bass, and just got pubbed/clubbed/nicotined to end up that colour? [/quote] No, apparently it's the clear poly coat that degrades over time and causes that cream/yellow colour. You can see the original Olympic white where the poly coat has worn off on the forearm contour - the paint is as white as it was when I bought the bass in 1976. Quote
Billy Apple Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1404148027' post='2489778'] This is my mates worn Jazz: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqaY5iZkkXI[/media] [/quote] Hey, I was in The Informers in '86. Quote
Thor Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 '69 Jazz This has had a refin at some point in it's life - was originally Sunburst finish as I could spy a little burst when I had the neck off. Quote
Geek99 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) thanks to everyone for posting. I came up with this rough distillation of everyones wear plus what I know I would do (over time) myself blue dots are flecks and blue lines are erosion. No buckle rash as I dont do that.Thumb rest wear as in Skol's as I do use the thumb rest quite heavily. I've not overdone the rear upper bout wear [url="http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o600/geek99/EPSON002_zps95bd8ad4.jpg"]http://i1149.photobu...zps95bd8ad4.jpg[/url] I've taken off the shine a little using a scourer to better resemble the flat patina of an older bass - I do need to research more carefully how to do the fingerboard. Now all I need is some wire wool and some time. Edited July 2, 2014 by Geek99 Quote
discreet Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1404294048' post='2491151'] I've taken off the shine a little using a scourer to better resemble the flat patina of an older bass - I do need to research more carefully how to do the fingerboard. Now all I need is some wire wool and some time. [/quote] Pretty good. Looking closely at my 76P black pickguard, it's not actually matte at all, but it does have multiple swirly tiny scratches all over it... maybe you could recreate something similar by using a circular motion with your abrasive? Just a thought. Another thought is there's a BDI-21 in Effects For Sale for £22 if you're still looking for one... [i]aaaaannnddd[/i] back on topic. Edited July 2, 2014 by discreet Quote
Geek99 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) Yes thanks - the tiny scratches are quite well done by a scourer, and they are also good for aging plates. On the body I try and rub in the same direction that a limb would move over it to get it looking right I'm working from home today so might get a moment to try the zoom to see what it can do in my break. The bdi is only 26 pounds on amazon new but it might come to that. Thanks for the feedback Edited July 2, 2014 by Geek99 Quote
discreet Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1404295396' post='2491173'] I like the Barbie-on-a-cuddly-toy shot ... [/quote] Me too! and that fish is bloody weird. I desperately need a holiday, as well... Quote
Geek99 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1404295396' post='2491173'] I like the Barbie-on-a-cuddly-toy shot ... [/quote] thats barbie's pussy ,,,, Philistine.... don't you know [i]anything [/i]? Edited July 2, 2014 by Geek99 Quote
Geek99 Posted July 2, 2014 Author Posted July 2, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1404148027' post='2489778'] This is my mates worn Jazz: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqaY5iZkkXI[/media] [/quote] ok I can see how he wore that only [i]that [/i]section away Quote
discreet Posted July 2, 2014 Posted July 2, 2014 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1404311737' post='2491466'] thats barbie's pussy ,,,, Philistine.... don't you know [i]anything [/i]? [/quote] Barbie's pussy is called 'Philistine'? Does Ken know? Quote
Lozz196 Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1404337062' post='2491784'] Barbie's pussy is called 'Philistine'? Does Ken know? [/quote] I`m sure he regularly mutters sweet nothings to it. Quote
discreet Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1404405716' post='2492380'] I`m sure he regularly mutters sweet nothings to it. [/quote] I wondered what that purring noise was... Quote
discreet Posted July 3, 2014 Posted July 3, 2014 [quote name='Thor' timestamp='1404158789' post='2489920'] '69 Jazz [/quote] This I really like - a LOT. I feel another email to MMR coming on... God help me. Quote
Geek99 Posted July 3, 2014 Author Posted July 3, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1404337062' post='2491784'] Barbie's pussy is called 'Philistine'? Does Ken know? [/quote] Ken is barbies pussy's other name Quote
Geek99 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 See this eBay listing 111410948590 Do ppl think this looks realistic ? Quote
Lozz196 Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I like it but some of the wear I think is unrealistic - the bits on the underside of the neck pocket for example, how on earth does a bass get wear there? Quote
Westie9 Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 I'm with Lozz196 on that one... A nice bit of carefully considered relicing looks superb. Quote
Geek99 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Doesn't the 69 above has this same wear in the neck pocket ? Edited July 18, 2014 by Geek99 Quote
discreet Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1405686736' post='2504346'] ...the bits on the underside of the neck pocket for example, how on earth does a bass get wear there? [/quote] I suppose if you spent considerable time up at the extreme dusty end... Quote
paul_5 Posted July 18, 2014 Posted July 18, 2014 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1404130407' post='2489504'] "In our computer controlled relicing process, we only use the best of floors, real leather belts with brass and stainless steel buckles, and only the finest - pre-K that is! - Zildjian cymbals. [size=3][i]Sabian-hit relics made on special order, at a premium[/i][/size]." [/quote] Yeah, I'd have to go for the Sabian AAX chips,but then I've always had expensive tastes... Quote
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