Davo-London Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I often play my '64 Precision in church, which is nicely beaten up and aged with lots of paint missing etc. [attachment=210556:64P front.jpg] Today a kid came up to me and asked me a bunch of questions, but he finished off with: "why don't you get yourself a new bass?" Honestly, I laughed and laughed. Poor kid, I don't think he really understood even after I'd explained myself. Just sharing ... Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Yes he is right, why dont you? I,ll give you a couple of quid for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Quite right. Appearance matters. Sort yourself out and smarten yourself up man. Joking apart, I personally don't like the roadworn look, but that's just because I wish I didn't look so roadworn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Oh my....that's gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coilte Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1453649508' post='2961370'] I personally don't like the roadworn look [/quote] Never really "got" the road worn thing myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 [quote name='Davo-London' timestamp='1453649172' post='2961362'] [attachment=210556:64P front.jpg] [/quote] Mmmmmmmmm.......comfy......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Just let me know what modern precision you wish to trade it in for and I'll do you a door to door service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 People will be wearing jeans with holes in next ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 [quote name='Davo-London' timestamp='1453649172' post='2961362'] Today a kid came up to me and asked me a bunch of questions, but he finished off with: "why don't you get yourself a new bass?" [/quote] But seeing as you think it's 'nicely aged', it seems like you and the lad were in agreement that your bass looks old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 "We all have our crosses to bear child...mine is this beautiful vintage bass..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Forgot the bass. I want to see a photo of the nicely beaten up church with paint missing! Edited January 24, 2016 by mep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire5 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I often play my '64 Precision in church, which is nicely beaten up and aged with lots of paint missing etc. I'm sorry but I first read that as it being your church that was badly beaten up and had lots of paint missing.I'm so sorry,really.nice bass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 My Church actually is beaten up and has lots of paint missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Silly moi. No, the church is fine. I did chuckle so. Anyway I had other compliments today so it's a good day. Peace Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) He does have a very valid point though. Where else are such high levels of distress/relicing thought to be such a good thing? Classic cars are all valued for their originality, but no-one would cherish a dented wing, or scuffed hubcaps on a Lotus Cortina. Antique furniture is worth more if it hasn't been tampered with, and has patina, but nothing like the levels of a Rory Gallagher Stratocaster. So basically, it really is only some of us players, and a handful of hardcore music fans that perpetuate this idea that a beat up guitar is more desirable than a shiny refinished one. p.s. I'm also a 64 vintage, and glad I'm in slightly better shape Edited January 25, 2016 by Mykesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammers Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1453713362' post='2961939'] He does have a very valid point though. Where else are such high levels of distress/relicing thought to be such a good thing? [/quote] A bit off topic but there's a whole scene devoted to distressed looking cars, it's called "rat rodding". My brother had a colleague with a VW bus which he painted with oxidising paint so that it would deliberately look rusty. Looks pretty cool (imo) on those old American pick up trucks! Mighty fine looking P that though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 [quote name='colgraff' timestamp='1453649508' post='2961370'] Joking apart, I personally don't like the roadworn look, but that's just because I wish I didn't look so roadworn! [/quote] [quote name='Coilte' timestamp='1453668422' post='2961637'] Never really "got" the road worn thing myself. [/quote] I think it`s fine if it`s genuine, looks a bit naff if fake production though. The 64 in question, no doubt that`s genuine wear, looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 [quote name='Sammers' timestamp='1453724823' post='2962088'] A bit off topic but there's a whole scene devoted to distressed looking cars, it's called "rat rodding". My brother had a colleague with a VW bus which he painted with oxidising paint so that it would deliberately look rusty. Looks pretty cool (imo) on those old American pick up trucks! Mighty fine looking P that though!! [/quote] Yes I have a customer that builds distressed looking teardrop caravans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) I don't need a bass to look distressed... just to feel and play like it's not brand new. I have an aversion to shiny chrome and a pristine finish, not least because I'm afeared of putting the first ding in it. I certainly don't need a bass with 'the belt-sander look' - which is horrible. Edited January 25, 2016 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 [quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1453724960' post='2962093'] I have a customer that builds distressed looking teardrop caravans [/quote] Are they good for metal..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I make distressed tables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I make my wife distressed. Not sure that counts though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I had a mate who wanted to win the Pools so he could buy 'a brand-new Rolls Royce finished in primer with 154 dents'.... No I never understood it either..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 You should have shown him the nice new shiny one your wife bought you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 OMG, loving the humour. Keep it going. I used to dislike it and i remember Rory Gallagher's Strat many many years ago and thought it looked awful. Funny how your own views can completely change. BTW I bought it because I couldn't put it down rather than wanting to pose with it. Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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