carlsim Posted October 7, 2022 Author Share Posted October 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, Richard R said: Absolutely superb result! Like it a lot. I would send the pix to the contact you made at Xotic, thanking them for their help and that this bass had nice wood under the finish. I would also create a Word document of all the steps you did (pretty much this thread!), print it out, and keep it with the bass. Then when you sell it on there is a) provenance that it really is a refinished Xotic and not a neck on a random body and b) a neat record for the next owner. Good point - will get on that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 It's good to see how well your efforts have paid off. That's really nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsim Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 07/10/2022 at 14:34, MrSpace said: I love it! The bare wood looks gorgeous. The wooden pickup covers are a nice touch. Thank you - I will say the pick up covers are the stock Xotic ones - one of the reasons a like the bass! I am now rethinking the back control cover to match the pup covers, will be a better contrast and look cooler I think! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsim Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 (edited) One last update, after much deliberation I remade the control cavity cover in American Black walnut which matches the pick up covers. Luckily i found some at the correct thickness so have recut a new one and I must admit, it looks much better. To me the ash one was trying too hard to look the same and yet, looked too different. A contrast looks much better! It's oiled but not to bring out a sheen so again, will match the pup covers. Anyway, first outing with the revamped Xotic tonight - looking forward to it! Edited November 1, 2022 by carlsim 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Have you got a bit big enough for a scratch plate?.. Get rid of that nasty tort... 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsim Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 17 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: Have you got a bit big enough for a scratch plate?.. Get rid of that nasty tort... 😉 Ha! That's a very good point... unfortunately not but that is food for thought I must admit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Your scratch plate looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Awesome work! great read and a great result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsim Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 2 hours ago, spacecowboy said: Awesome work! great read and a great result! Thanks! A lot of hard work but it definitely paid off! Took it out for a gig last week and it's defo a keeper! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Turned out nice that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsim Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 15 hours ago, EBS_freak said: Turned out nice that. It sure did! I was really surprised as to the quality of the wood considering it was a painted finish originally. Onwards to the next project! Chambering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Inspiring stuff! I had my eye on that bass when it was at Bass Direct and was wondering how I'd go about repairing it - it looks great the way you have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsim Posted November 23, 2022 Author Share Posted November 23, 2022 12 hours ago, SumOne said: Inspiring stuff! I had my eye on that bass when it was at Bass Direct and was wondering how I'd go about repairing it - it looks great the way you have done it. Thanks. I was a bit miffed with BD when I bought it as they assured me it was just paint damage but it went a lot further than that and minor cracks had to be stabilised but all in all, a successful and I am well chuffed with the end result. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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