Bass paint sprayers

[la bam]

Hi all, 

 

Does anyone know anyone who sprays bass bodies? I'm north West based, but I don't supposed that really matters if I can post. 

 

I'm just looking at changing a cheap bass into a flashy looking one

 

 

[steantval]

You have let all of us into your little secret -

 

It will still be a cheap bass, under all that flashy paint 😀

[la bam]

  On 20/12/2023 at 10:22, steantval said:

You have let all of us into your little secret -

 

It will still be a cheap bass, under all that flashy paint 😀

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  erm, erm.... I erm meant.... Cheap as in.... 

 

C ustom

H andmade

E xpensive

A merican

P recision

 

(not a Harley Benton.... honestly guvnor.....) 

 

 

 

 

[uk_lefty]

If the cost of respray is too high you could also look at vinyl wrapping, may be cheaper. There's been some threads on it in the past. Just a thought/ option.

[la bam]

  On 20/12/2023 at 10:50, uk_lefty said:

If the cost of respray is too high you could also look at vinyl wrapping, may be cheaper. There's been some threads on it in the past. Just a thought/ option.

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Great idea, thanks. I'll have a look, that might save a lot of hassle too. 

[BassBunny]

  On 20/12/2023 at 10:50, uk_lefty said:

If the cost of respray is too high you could also look at vinyl wrapping, may be cheaper.

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I know a guy that does vinyl work and based in Sale, just outside Manchester. If you wanted a flashy printed design he is brilliant at that sort of thing as well.

[la bam]

  On 20/12/2023 at 11:32, BassBunny said:

I know a guy that does vinyl work and based in Sale, just outside Manchester. If you wanted a flashy printed design he is brilliant at that sort of thing as well.

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If you can pass me his details that'd be great, thanks. 

[BassBunny]

I'll drop you a pm.

[walshy]

  On 20/12/2023 at 10:05, la bam said:

Hi all, 

 

Does anyone know anyone who sprays bass bodies? I'm north West based, but I don't supposed that really matters if I can post. 

 

I'm just looking at changing a cheap bass into a flashy looking one

 

 

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David Wilson, the best ive seen and a top bloke to boot!

[Downunderwonder]

Any car painter will be able to do a sweet job of giving your precious some stupid flashy paintjob. 

[warwickhunt]

  On 20/12/2023 at 17:16, walshy said:

David Wilson, the best ive seen and a top bloke to boot!

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As Walshy has said, Dave W is superb BUT... you pay for what you get and if it is a 'cheap' bass you sadly are unlikely to justify a trip to Dave.  

[colleya]

  On 20/12/2023 at 11:32, BassBunny said:

I know a guy that does vinyl work and based in Sale, just outside Manchester. If you wanted a flashy printed design he is brilliant at that sort of thing as well.

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If this is Al you're talking about then seconded.  He does excellent backdrops, banners and bass drum heads too.

[steantval]

  On 20/12/2023 at 19:38, Downunderwonder said:

Any car painter will be able to do a sweet job of giving your precious some stupid flashy paintjob. 

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I would personally seek out an airbrush specialist painter, then you could have a real trick paint job.

[Jakester]

  On 20/12/2023 at 21:32, colleya said:

 

If this is Al you're talking about then seconded.  He does excellent backdrops, banners and bass drum heads too.

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If this is who I’m thinking of, definitely thirded - had some great service off him. 

[BassBunny]

  On 20/12/2023 at 21:32, colleya said:

 

If this is Al you're talking about then seconded.  He does excellent backdrops, banners and bass drum heads too.

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  On 20/12/2023 at 23:07, Jakester said:

If this is who I’m thinking of, definitely thirded - had some great service off him. 

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It is indeed. I'll be enjoying a pint or two with him on Christmas Eve at the local craft brewery.

[Downunderwonder]

  On 20/12/2023 at 23:02, steantval said:

I would personally seek out an airbrush specialist painter, then you could have a real trick paint job.

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Depends on what you want and how much you want to pay.

 

Any professional car painter can do a solid or a burst, won't charge the moon, and it'll be a top notch finish.

[colleya]

  On 20/12/2023 at 23:19, BassBunny said:

 

It is indeed. I'll be enjoying a pint or two with him on Christmas Eve at the local craft brewery.

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At the risk of derailing this thread, I've not been to Stubborn Mule yet, any good?

[BassBunny]

  On 21/12/2023 at 06:55, colleya said:

At the risk of derailing this thread, I've not been to Stubborn Mule yet, any good?

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Absolutely. Great range of beers and the pop-up food vendors are great. We normally pop in every weekend if I'm not gigging.

[TheGreek]

BC member @Lukasz Chyla builds basses. I think that he paints them himself. 

Definitely north of Watford but not sure how close he is to you. 

[stef030]

rf custom in rye east sussex

 

quality work and a cool guy

[SteveXFR]

I've done one myself and got a pretty decent finish. You'll need a shed or garage with a heater to get a decent finish and it'll cost around £80 in materials. 

Good prep is everything if you want a good finish. 

It was my daughters Peavey International IV I painted. After four years of clumsiness, carelessness and general abuse it still looks great. That was also a cheap bass and it sounds great.