The relic refuge

[ead]

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.:

 

[Jono Bolton]

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.

[Jonse]

Road worn precision looking particularly battered at tonight's practice. 

 

 

[Stub Mandrel]

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!

[stewblack]

Just started my first relic. A very curious sensation when I brought the 4lb lump hammer down 😬

[Bridgehouse]

Hmmm. Missed this thread.

 

Anyway, here's a few of the good old CS 62 Charcoal Frost Jazz-a-relic

 

 

[StickyDBRmf]

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. 

[ead]

13 minutes ago, StickyDBRmf said:

My Stick falls down occasionally. 

 

I think medication is available for this issue.

[SumOne]

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

[Geek99]

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 

[SumOne]

Getting funky n punky

 

 

 

Edited January 17, 2022 by SumOne

[ezbass]

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.

 

[nilorius]

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.

 

[Bassfinger]

Some of you will have seen this one I made recently...

 

 

Currently assembling the parts to build number 2.

[uk_lefty]

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!!! 

[Bassfinger]

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
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[Linus27]

What's the best way to dirty up the back of a neck to make it look more used, any tips?

[NancyJohnson]

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.

[BlueMoon]

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.

[Geek99]

@police squad

all you need is here 

[police squad]

1 minute ago, Geek99 said:

@police squad

all you need is here 

superb, I shall be reading this now

thank you