Bass refinish. But what color.?

[bubinga5]

I had this bass up for sale recently but i decided to keep it as its just an absolute joy of a bass to hear and play. Anyways im not a fan of black basses so when i realised Atelier Z basses are routed from the back so you can take the bell plate off i thought its going to look killer without it. And i can still put it and the pickguard on if needed. But im really not sure what color. I was thinking sonic blue then i was thinking going for a tobacco burst, then i was thinking going for a blue sparkle or a cream. Could do with some ideas..??. Its going to be high gloss in keeping with Atelier finishes whatever i choose. 

 

 

Edited December 25, 2021 by bubinga5

[T-Bay]

A jazz looks superb in Ocean Turquoise, a metallic one, or a burst effect would look amazing.

[LukeFRC]

oooh Ocean turquoise would look lovely. 
Sherwood green metallic too...
Outside traditional guitar colours BMW's Isle of Man green would look great on a bass...

[Dazed]

This appears on my feed within minutes of reading your post. 

All the colours. With glitter.

 

 

 

Edited December 25, 2021 by Dazed

[Pea Turgh]

Lake placid blue, or Olympic White.  Or black. I like black.

[fretmeister]

Black.

[Stub Mandrel]

Tobacco sunburst with a tort plate.

[Maude]

Who will be doing the refinish, as a burst is more difficult and time consuming, therefore more expensive?

Just something to bear in mind. 

 

My 2p worth on colour choice. Fiat did the 500 in a lovely dark turquoise, that with that neck and the blocks & binding would look great. I know you don't want a scratchplate, but a mint one with the turquoise would be fantastic. 

 

Turquoise Fiat 500 Anniversario

 

[Bunion]

White with a mint pick guard looks great with a maple neck 

[Bunion]

Althoooough sparkle blue never fails 😄

[Eldon Tyrell]

Metallic/CAR red like this G&L. Looks killer (yes, I am biased as I am heavy into red basses ;- )

 

[la bam]

Sparkle purple.

[gafbass02]

52 minutes ago, Dazed said:

This appears on my feed within minutes of reading your post. 

All the colours. With glitter.

 

 

 

Oh. My. It’s. Perfect! I love it!

[bubinga5]

42 minutes ago, Maude said:

Who will be doing the refinish, as a burst is more difficult and time consuming, therefore more expensive?

Just something to bear in mind. 

 

My 2p worth on colour choice. Fiat did the 500 in a lovely dark turquoise, that with that neck and the blocks & binding would look great. I know you don't want a scratchplate, but a mint one with the turquoise would be fantastic. 

 

Turquoise Fiat 500 Anniversario

 

Im going to ask David Wilson to do the work. He did Mr Travises Marcus Miller i believe.  Btw i dont like turquoise or anything green. 😆

[bubinga5]

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[Maude]

19 minutes ago, bubinga5 said:

Im going to ask David Wilson to do the work. He did Mr Travises Marcus Miller i believe. 

 

Cool. No problem with a burst if a 'Prefeshnial' is doing it. Probably more costly than a solid colour, but you know what you're happy to pay. Wasn't sure if you wanted to have a go at it yourself. 

 

19 minutes ago, bubinga5 said:

Btw i dont like turquoise or anything green. 😆

 

I'll shut up then! 😄

 

Merry Christmas. 🙂👍

 

 

[Eldon Tyrell]

14 minutes ago, bubinga5 said:

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If you like blue and burst, what about an inverted blue burst like this one?

 

 

[Owen]

Metal flake. All or nothing. 

[walshy]

4 hours ago, bubinga5 said:

Im going to ask David Wilson to do the work. He did Mr Travises Marcus Miller i believe.  Btw i dont like turquoise or anything green. 😆

A wise wise move mate. He’s incredible and does all my finishing too. Oh and he’s a top guy to boot!

[OliverBlackman]

No!! This is absolutely gorgeous in this colour combo. If I had the money I would have bought it when it was for sale

[jd56hawk]

I wouldn't have it refinished at all.

Looks great!

I'd just spend some pocket change and make a red stting mute and add some red Aurora strings.

[Sibob]

8 hours ago, jd56hawk said:

I wouldn't have it refinished at all.

Looks great!

I'd just spend some pocket change and make a red stting mute and add some red Aurora strings.

 

(meant as the nicest possible jibe ☺️)

 

Si

[SurroundedByManatees]

Sage green Metallic would look nice, with a aged pearl pickguard

[Lfalex v1.1]

20 hours ago, LukeFRC said:

oooh Ocean turquoise would look lovely. 
Sherwood green metallic too...
Outside traditional guitar colours BMW's Isle of Man green would look great on a bass...

If we're going for car colours (and let's face it, most of the Fender ones were anyway) I'd use Renault Liquid Yellow. Matching headstock. Black plate. 

 

No. I've just seen the white blocks and binding. That'll be awful...

LPB with matching headstock  then. 

[jd56hawk]

2 hours ago, Sibob said:

 

(meant as the nicest possible jibe ☺️)

 

Si

Yes, but how so?

The red strings?

I haven't used them myself in seven years and the Epiphone is long gone.

The Chinese Classic Vibe?

Excellent bass!

Surely not the mute?🤔

Edited December 26, 2021 by jd56hawk