WarPig Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) I've just got my bass back from Dave, it's a Fender Elite Jazz and I've had it sprayed Olympic white nitro from it's original natural. So here is my experience with it.... I bought this bass from @andybassdoyle back in May after being on the search originally for a '75 RI which seem hard to come by. I love the black block on maple look. This bass was in my budget and I thought the modernisations of compound radius, active (although we'll come back to this), matte neck and the possibility of string through bridge were worth a try. After receiving the bass, it felt right and was a joy to play. But that preamp just wasn't doing it for me, so out it went (as well as the Gen 4 noiseless pick ups) and in went a set of Dimarzio Model J's and a VVT set up with the 4th knob being a capacitor switch. Lovely. Then after seeing @AndyTravis 's MM jazz respray, I thought about a spray job on mine. The body on my jazz was a bit plain, so a paint job would help it stand out and I've always liked the idea of a white nitro finish which will age nicely. I believe this model did come in white, but I couldn't see any for sale anywhere with a maple neck. So got in touch with David at the end of July and we went over what I had in mind and such. I stripped off all the hardware and sent it off 11/08. David kept me updated along the way while sanding and prepping and when it came to mixing the colours. And finally the finished bass: Everything fitted (extremely carefully) back together as it should, so happy days. I couldn't be happier with the job David did on it. He is such a nice guy to deal with, the price was very fair (IMO) and the turn around time good too. Over time it will mellow out to a more cream colour and will show wear and tear. So yeah, if you want something resprayed, David is your guy. And now my bass is exactly how I want it. Thanks. Edited September 21, 2020 by WarPig 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybassdoyle Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Wow - great to know and thanks for sharing the story matey. This was a lovely bass but tbh I agree re the electronics and I bet the changes really work. Great job on the respray too! Very pleased that it's in a happy home and undergoing some real TLC. As Hannibal Lecter said "it's all about transformation"...!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Great to see the before and after pictures and read the story too. Looks absolutely stunning. As you know, my J is with David at the moment and will be getting some paint this week. Can't wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Hats off to you, Andy and Dave - it looks banging 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Looking great. All you need now is for gigs to start happening again and smoking to be allowed in pubs to get some incredible patina on it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Play it outside in the remaining autumnal sun and get some rays on it to mellow to yellow 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Cuzzie said: Play it outside in the remaining autumnal sun and get some rays on it to mellow to yellow OK, probably a far healthier, more realistic suggestion than mine! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Dave's a genius. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Mykesbass said: OK, probably a far healthier, more realistic suggestion than mine! Hahaha - mine was only meant as an addition to yours! I’ve left interior spray jobs I have done out in the sun to get it to mellow, it’s reet nice Edited September 22, 2020 by Cuzzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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