logicred Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I have an old Fender Squire bass which is chipped and a horrible colour. Was looking at getting it sprayed in sunburst. Could someone point me in the direction of somewhere I could send the body too to get sprayed? Even a rough price would be great. I don't want to sell the bass ;-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickster Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Sims custom have a good reputation, tho' suspect they're not the cheapest: http://www.simscustom.com/html/home.htm Should give you an idea of cost though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I think you'll be looking at at least £300. May as well buy a new bass! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='mickster' timestamp='1422208735' post='2669870'] Sims custom have a good reputation, tho' suspect they're not the cheapest: [url="http://www.simscustom.com/html/home.htm"]http://www.simscusto...m/html/home.htm[/url] Should give you an idea of cost though. [/quote] +1 Sims are excellent. £250-300 is about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I suspect what makes it expensive to go down this route is removing the old finish before it's ready for a fresh translucent finish. It'd be cheaper to find someone selling a suitable body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Strip it yourself http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Online_Resources/Finishing/How_to_strip_a_modern_poly_guitar_finish.html and send it to https://www.facebook.com/Retro169?fref=ts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Bear in mind that if you bass was originally finished in a solid colour, the wood (and how the pieces that make up the body are joined) might not be attractive enough to stand being visible through a sunburst finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1422311276' post='2671154'] Bear in mind that if you bass was originally finished in a solid colour, the wood (and how the pieces that make up the body are joined) might not be attractive enough to stand being visible through a sunburst finish. [/quote] That would be my concern too! As for refinishing, should you go that route, I can't speak highly enough of David Wilson: [url="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002025970885&fref=ts"]https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002025970885&fref=ts[/url] Contact him, great guy, superb job, and not as expensive as some of the others although you would never know looking at the results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1422476721' post='2673255'] That would be my concern too! As for refinishing, should you go that route, I can't speak highly enough of David Wilson: [url="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002025970885&fref=ts"]https://www.facebook...5970885&fref=ts[/url] Contact him, great guy, superb job, and not as expensive as some of the others although you would never know looking at the results! [/quote] Dave Wilson is a true expert when it comes to re-finishing, if the body wood isn't nice enough then you could consider a thin veneer over the top and bottom, the burst at the edges would cover the join, this would add to the cost though, a home refinish in a solid colour would be much cheaper. if you really want sunburst then the suggestions of buying another bass are a great option. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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