The Stinkray FINISHED

[waynepunkdude]

This is part 2 of the "screw, fornicate, poo sunburst" series.

I bought a Stingray copy a few months back from Marcus Bell it was nice but it was Sunburst ERGH!!!! so I planned to paint it green but what with my old house having no room and me having no time I never got around to it until I moved a few weeks back.

Anyway it isn't finished but I thought I would put a sneak peak up.

It used to look like this.



It now looks like this.

Edited May 2, 2009 by waynepunkdude

[Huge Hands]

I like it Wayne.

I think I may be asking for some painting tips if I ever get round to that point with my second P5.

Edited April 28, 2009 by Huge Hands

[budget bassist]

haha looks very punk! how many basses is that now then wayne?

Also i used to own one of these, is yours ridiculously heavy too?

Edited April 28, 2009 by budget bassist

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='budget bassist' post='474461' date='Apr 28 2009, 06:28 PM']haha looks very punk! how many basses is that now then wayne? [/quote]


Nine and apparently my last for a while but I have my eye on a P/J.

This one has a nice weight to it, I was surprised by the quality of the wood when I sanded it down.

Edited April 28, 2009 by waynepunkdude

[Clarky]

Like it! Flea should have taken tips from you for his Fleabass

Did you have to move to accomodate the nine basses?

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='Clarky' post='474485' date='Apr 28 2009, 06:56 PM']Like it! Flea should have taken tips from you for his Fleabass

Did you have to move to accomodate the nine basses? [/quote]


You joke but it's a little true

[marcus bell]

hey i remember this bass///haha!!!

it has a great sound and feel to it actually i loved it for the period of time that i had it, and when i disconnected the tone wire it was a seriously good match for playing along with stingray tracks such as:
get on the floor by micheal jackson
thinking of you by chic
and the early chillis stuff...

looking better now though buddy keep up the good work...




marcus


x

[stingrayfan]

Looks cool Wayne - thought about swapping out the pickup? The Nordstrand one is very good, it's about £70.

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='474586' date='Apr 28 2009, 09:03 PM']Looks cool Wayne - thought about swapping out the pickup? The Nordstrand one is very good, it's about £70.[/quote]


I think it would be a bit bigger than the PUP that's in there so would require routing.

[OutToPlayJazz]

Hmmm... I see a theme forming here, Wayne

Very individual.

[WarPig]

Damn Wayne! You need to open a hot-rodding shop for basses. That looks sweet!

Did you find any checkered knobs? (f'nar)
I tried looking for some checkered adhesive vinal, but ney no luck.

Edited April 28, 2009 by WarPig

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='WarPig' post='474717' date='Apr 29 2009, 12:26 AM']Damn Wayne! You need to open a hot-rodding shop for basses. That looks sweet!

Did you find any checkered knobs? (f'nar)
I tried looking for some checkered adhesive vinal, but ney no luck.[/quote]


Nope still haven't found any

If I do start a shop I'm going to call it Bass Coat

[waynepunkdude]

Just finished the headstock.

This should really be in build diary thread but it's a bit late now.

[steve-soar]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='475567' date='Apr 29 2009, 10:41 PM']Just finished the headstock.

This should really be in build diary thread but it's a bit late now.[/quote]Maybe the repairs and tech thread.
I sprayed my Ibanez Blazer sea foam green, when I was 18.
All I remember is, I loved the smell of the paint.

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='steve-soar' post='475596' date='Apr 29 2009, 11:25 PM']Maybe the repairs and tech thread.
I sprayed my Ibanez Blazer sea foam green, when I was 18.
All I remember is, I loved the smell of the paint. [/quote]


I did get a little high on the lacquer


Nearly there.

Edited April 30, 2009 by waynepunkdude

[josh3184]

has it been getting wiifitter?

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='josh3184' post='476423' date='Apr 30 2009, 09:59 PM']has it been getting wiifitter?[/quote]

Yeah the neck was a little wide

[WarPig]

do the neck!!!!

[Clarky]

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='476451' date='Apr 30 2009, 10:32 PM']Yeah the neck was a little wide [/quote]
Perhaps its need a full health check(er)


(sound of tumbleweed followed by getting hat and coat)

Edited April 30, 2009 by Clarky

[waynepunkdude]

[quote name='Clarky' post='476456' date='Apr 30 2009, 10:33 PM']Perhaps its need a full health check(er)


(sound of tumbleweed followed by getting hat and coat)[/quote]


Oh dear

[waynepunkdude]

FINISHED

See OP

Although I need a new tone pot but meh.


Best looking bass ever IMO.

Edited May 2, 2009 by waynepunkdude

[Clarky]

Wicked mate! Fab job

[Dr.Dave]

Subtle tones from a traditional looking , understated instrument.

F**k that for a game of soldiers. This is much more fun. Brilliant Wayne. Let those who thumb their noses stop a minute and realise that in this very visual game of gigging you'll be recognised and remembered from the individual look of your basses alone. Total thumbs up to you.

[waynepunkdude]

Thanks for the kind words guys, I'm feeling very proud of myself at the moment it won't last long though I'm starting another this afternoon

Going to be this colour.

[josh3184]

looks great! What happened to the pot?!