yorks5stringer Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I fancy one of these and am toying with options. Given they did not make a 5er, I'm thinking of getting one of these (Bach BPB60) sanding the clearcote and pasting pink paisley wall paper over the body. Then spraying the edges to get a burst effect., then clearcote These come in at c £250. Or sticking to a 4 string HB for around £90 and doing the same. Am I mad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Your local is open all day on a Saturday then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 Sober as a judge,m/lud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 24, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 I am doing a paisley at the moment. Well, not at the moment, I am waiting until it is warmer to start painting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Go for it! It would look fab. I would straighten the control plate on that one, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1490470082' post='3265393'] I am doing a paisley at the moment. Well, not at the moment, I am waiting until it is warmer to start painting! [/quote] We must have a chat on Sunday then...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Someone on the Bach thread had just ordered one. Quite tempted myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Have a look at Hydro-graphics, I know you could get Paisley then just lacquer it yourself. I think you'd get a better finish than wallpaper :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 [quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1490482697' post='3265493'] Have a look at Hydro-graphics, I know you could get Paisley then just lacquer it yourself. I think you'd get a better finish than wallpaper :-) [/quote] Interesting but unsure how I'd get the sunburst effect around the edges as the graphic would be above the base colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1490546599' post='3265863'] Interesting but unsure how I'd get the sunburst effect around the edges as the graphic would be above the base colour. [/quote] Hmmmmmmmm, of course! :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 [quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1490565929' post='3266077'] Hmmmmmmmm, of course! :-/ [/quote] Still looks very interesting, wonder what sort of finish you could get DIY in a sink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 My brother recently bought the black and white 5 string version and says the quality is good. Needed a tweek on the action but plays ok. I have the BaCH semi and can only say that for the money it's brilliant. I reckon your conversion job would work better starting with the painted model and then getting the vinyl you put on cars printed with your Paisley pattern. That way if it does work you at least have a reasonable black bass you can use/sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 [quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1490616053' post='3266417'] My brother recently bought the black and white 5 string version and says the quality is good. Needed a tweek on the action but plays ok. I have the BaCH semi and can only say that for the money it's brilliant. I reckon your conversion job would work better starting with the painted model and then getting the vinyl you put on cars printed with your Paisley pattern. That way if it does work you at least have a reasonable black bass you can use/sell. [/quote] Yes, the black is cheaper but it does not have the maple neck. Also looking at maybe using Paisley fabric..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1490616053' post='3266417'] I reckon your conversion job would work better starting with the painted model and then getting the vinyl you put on cars printed with your Paisley pattern. That way if it does work you at least have a reasonable black bass you can use/sell. [/quote] That would be my plan. I have a friend who "does" vinyl. All sorts of things including complete guitar wraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) I love mine. [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_0880_zpspvioszvp.jpg.html"][/url] Edited March 28, 2017 by tom1946 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1490566982' post='3266087'] Still looks very interesting, wonder what sort of finish you could get DIY in a sink? [/quote] There are DIY video's on YouTube, I paid to have mine done though because I didn't want the hassle of applying the top coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1490687870' post='3266962'] I love mine. [url="http://s185.photobucket.com/user/Peasmold/media/IMG_0880_zpspvioszvp.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Genuine? Looks it: apparently one can buy paper with the pattern on ( some guys on the Tele site scanned it) but I've heard it's $200 a sheet...? This is not accurate but a bit cheaper! [url="http://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/hobbycraft-paper-sheet-paisley-print-56-cm-x-76-cm/589880-1000"]http://www.hobbycraf...-cm/589880-1000[/url] Edited March 28, 2017 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Yes genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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