ead Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Also recently acquired this replica of Sting's '57 transition bass. Just fitted some grubbier knobs and plate for added effect (no shown in this pic.: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 39 minutes ago, Jonse said: Not my bass but looks good to me! Road worn necks are ace. I've seen that one before in my many googlings. It looks good, but it may be because of the 70s-style decal. Although it's not going to be vintage-accurate, in my head Burgundy Mist is a 60s colour so needs a rosewood fretboard. If they'd not switched to Pau Ferro, I'd have considered a road worn Jazz neck. I suppose I could always have a new logo applied to the 50s neck for the correct look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonse Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Road worn precision looking particularly battered at tonight's practice. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Jonse said: Road worn precision looking particularly battered at tonight's practice. Don't give the Glaswegian's ideas... a six pack of Tennant's, chips and a battered P for supper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Just started my first relic. A very curious sensation when I brought the 4lb lump hammer down 😬 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Hmmm. Missed this thread. Anyway, here's a few of the good old CS 62 Charcoal Frost Jazz-a-relic 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyDBRmf Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 My Stick falls down occasionally. It's bamboo so it usually can't be detected. You "relicers" are an odd bunch. I bum out with dents and such. And really hated that big 70's belt buckle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, StickyDBRmf said: My Stick falls down occasionally. I think medication is available for this issue. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) I recently got this nice 2010 US Fender Jazz 5. It's not in bad condition but has various little marks showing 12 years of playing and gigs, the marks are only noticeable up close but are enough that it couldn't be sold on as a mint condition Bass for people that are interested in that type of thing. I'm thinking it's quite a good candidate for getting relic'd as it's not old enough to be vintage and isn't in mint condition (there are enough little dents and scuffs that fixing them all isn't going to be worthwhile) so I'm hopefully not likely to be de-valuing it much if I wear a sand paper suit when I play it! In fact, new relic'd Basses seem to cost considerably more than their non-relic'd counterparts nowadays so it might even add value if done well. I don't have plans to sell it on anyway. What do y'all reckon: relic or not? It's got the thick glossy type of finish that'll never naturally just wear away - it'll sort of crack and get dents. Edited January 12, 2022 by SumOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 9 minutes ago, SumOne said: I recently got this nice 2010 US Fender Jazz 5. Its not in bad condition but has various little marks showing 12 years of play, they're only noticeable up close but are enough that it couldn't be sold on as a mint condition Bass for people that are interested in that type of thing. I'm thinking it's quite a good candidate for getting relic'd as it's not old enough to be vintage and not in condition to be mint (and there are enough little dents and scuffs that fixing them all isn't going to be worthwhile) so I'm not likely to be de-valuing it much if I wear a sand paper suit when I play it! What do y'all reckon: relic or not? It's got the thick glossy type of finish that'll never naturally just wear away - it'll sort of crack and get dents. Mine was poly too - see first pages 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 (edited) Getting funky n punky Edited January 17, 2022 by SumOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Time to attach the electrodes and bring this thread back to life ⚡️🧟♂️. I can’t believe that I didn’t post this back in 2021 when I bought it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I owned 2003. Fender refinished road worn and self made finish details jazz bass. Here it is. Last year i decide to ask my luthier to refinish it the same black, but to look new. Can't put the other picture because i at work. I like both. Just thought to change the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Some of you will have seen this one I made recently... Currently assembling the parts to build number 2. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 On 24/02/2023 at 20:57, Bassfinger said: Some of you will have seen this one I made recently... Currently assembling the parts to build number 2. I really like that. Subtle, great colours... Looks amazing!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) Thanks Lefty, that's much appreciated. I spent a lot of time looking at real old basses and guitars to see the pattern of genuine wear and damage. I'm going to build another to sell. A bit of a self financing hobby rather than a genuine side hustle. Just getting the bits slowly together. Edited February 26, 2023 by Bassfinger Typos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 What's the best way to dirty up the back of a neck to make it look more used, any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted December 4 Share Posted December 4 33 minutes ago, Linus27 said: What's the best way to dirty up the back of a neck to make it look more used, any tips? If it's varnished, rub it back a bit with some fine grit sandpaper/wet and dry. To emulate a bit of extended use, I'd say you need to get some colour into the wood; get some brown liquid shoe polish (the sort with the sponge applicator) and apply sparingly in the busy areas, maybe up to the 7th fret. Smoke and mirrors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 7 hours ago, Linus27 said: What's the best way to dirty up the back of a neck to make it look more used, any tips? Graphite powder works well on an oiled neck. It requires some care to apply, as a little goes a long way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 5 Author Share Posted December 5 @police squad all you need is here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted December 5 Share Posted December 5 1 minute ago, Geek99 said: @police squad all you need is here superb, I shall be reading this now thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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