scoot Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Well, button rash specifically - got a new gig that requires me to wear a waistcoat as part of a uniform. Given my track record of buying and selling instruments, I would like to avoid the buttons on the waistcoat scratching the rear of the bass body in order to preserve the value of the bass in a potential future selling situation. Any ideas how to go about this? I have thought about maybe some sort of sticky back felt material attached to the back of the bass as a last resort but thought I would ask if anyone here has found a way of avoiding the dreaded rash Thanks in advance 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Maybe a narrow strip of material on the waistcoat (if the waistcoat is black even easier) sewn on one side and open on the other so the buttons are covered but you can still button it? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 You can get a roll of sticky back plastic (Blue Peter?) from places like B&Q for about £5.00. Goes on easily, and should peel off as well. Might need to clean off any glue residue, but this shouldn't take too long. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 change the buttons for the rubber style ones used on old-school rugby shirts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 A little bit of gaffa over the buttons that touch the bass. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Stick a marshmallow to each button on the waistcoat, that should do the job. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 5 hours ago, steantval said: Stick a marshmallow to each button on the waistcoat, that should do the job. And you get a tasty post gig snack as well! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Why would you stop it? Attach sandpaper to your buttons, shirt and trousers and watch the value of your bass rocket. You’re welcome! 👍🏻🥳 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Take off the buttons. Add velcro. Waistcoat? What is this, a trad jazz band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, pete.young said: Waistcoat? What is this, a trad jazz band? It doesn’t make him a bad person 😛 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Get a longer strap and have the bass not just below waistcoat level, but below fly level. All the young people say it’s totally, like, rad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Pigtails? I bet he’ a big sissy! [runs away at full pelt]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 59 minutes ago, pete.young said: Take off the buttons. Add velcro. Waistcoat? What is this, a trad jazz band? Status Quo tribute ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 If it is a waistcoat without the adjuster ar the back, where it in reverse! You are complying with the band’s demand whilst no damaging the bass. More seriously, does not Gretch have something on the back of their top bass that stops buckle rash. Can you buy something similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappindabass Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Cloth covered buttons. It really is something you can do yourself. Get yourself down to your local haberdashery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Steve Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I used to cover the back of my Rickenbacker with gaffa tape to avoid buckle rash. Worked perfectly, can't be seen from the front, lasts for years, and I even spray painted a design on the tape As and when I finally stopped it just peeled off, and a couple of sprays and a rub down with Servisol got the sticky bits off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 screen protectors,the electrostatic ones. A couple of ipad sized ones should cover the whole back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I wear a suits a lot in our Mod band, material covered buttons are the best (including style wise), plastic buttons have never really marked my bass (the odd tiny dent that you really have to catch in the light to see but I do get pretty lively with it) never have, or will, tried metal buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 16 hours ago, Bobthedog said: More seriously, does not Gretch have something on the back of their top bass that stops buckle rash. Can you buy something similar? Gretsch certainly used to offer snap-on pads to protect the backs of their guitars. Like this: The only problem is one has to attach a set of snap fasteners to the body: Back in the day Gretsch used to be quite the ones for mad ideas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 If you're feeling flush buy a relic'd bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 23 hours ago, Doctor J said: Get a longer strap and have the bass not just below waistcoat level, but below fly level. All the young people say it’s totally, like, rad! If he shrugs his shoulders he's going to be singing soprano for the rest of the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 23 hours ago, Doctor J said: Get a longer strap and have the bass not just below waistcoat level, but below fly level. All the young people say it’s totally, like, rad! Not sure Metallica are for the young people anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Get a waistcoat with velvet buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operative451 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Wear a dress? Works for me... I do wear my bass at Trujillo level too... more seriously, stick some masking tape on the back of the bass? Comes off easy. Also useful for stopping shiny instruments sticking to leather trousers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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