sorgas Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) Dear all I have the chance to get an amazin 65 Pbass, all original exept for his heavy relic sunburst refinish. I know it's silly, but has i do already have 2 Alleva Coppolo in sunburst, and the bass has already been refinished, i would like to change color. Do you know in Europe a good place for a superb nitro relic refin? We got some good place also in Italy but has this gonna be my very first truly vintage bass, i would like to explore more options. Edited March 4, 2019 by sorgas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 If it's original I would leave it. If it's a refin I would be tempted to just have it stripped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorgas Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Here it is! It sounds amazing...it’s a refin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I'd leave it as it is if it already plays and sounds perfect. Sunburst perfectly suits the old girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I`d always be wary of refinishing a great sounding instrument in case it messed up the sound. Not that I`d think it would but I wouldn`t want to take the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Nah, c'mon let the fella have his preferred colour. I have used this chap: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Josephkayeguitars-The-london-workshop-142235195836790/photos/?ref=page_internal As does Andy Baxter: http://www.andybaxterbass.com/ to perform exactly what you describe on a '66 Fender Precision. I went for a light relic, which is excellent to my eyes. I have yet to find a really authentic heavy relic. I have an original '64 as well and it is a thing of beauty. It's no refin and I would challenge anyone to get this right. I'll dig up some photos and send them if you're interested - mail me. Regards Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 By the way, a refin '65 is an excellent choice as the cost will be relatively low but you still have a bass with Brazilian Rosewood neck and decently aged alder body. Better than a '66 for sure. Peace Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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