Mike Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hello all, Say I wanted, oh, I don't know, a Sting signature Fender reliced - to whom should I go? I know Bravewood no longer does it. I've seen the tutorials of "do it yourself" which I may do if I can't find anyone. Any thoughts? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 [quote name='Mike' post='63721' date='Sep 21 2007, 05:42 PM']Any thoughts?[/quote] NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! springs to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I will chuck it down some stairs and introduce it to my staffie for a few notes if you like, Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I did it to a Tanglewood P Bass copy a while ago, but didn't take pics before I got shot of it - I would have no problems repeating the process though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 [quote name='Paul_C' post='63743' date='Sep 21 2007, 07:00 PM']I did it to a Tanglewood P Bass copy a while ago, but didn't take pics before I got shot of it - I would have no problems repeating the process though [/quote] Paul, what did that process involve? Or is it a trade secret? :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-basser Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 just put a dog lead on it and take it for a walk down the street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 [quote name='d-basser' post='63752' date='Sep 21 2007, 07:10 PM']just put a dog lead on it and take it for a walk down the street[/quote] then leave it out in the open for a year, yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Yawn! You jokers, I knew I'd get this. I'm just thinking about it, don't crucify my just yet! Unless you want to lend me the best part of £5k ?? Come on, help me out! Paul - trying to guage how serious you are. How did it turn out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 A japanese sting bass has the wrong type of paint to relic convincingly. Plus the fugly pearl signature marker will look even more wrong on a relic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Forget about it and just let your basses relic naturally. After all Sting didn't do it to his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I remember reading about Bravewood basses who did that kind of thing... Not sure if it was only for their own instruments or if ti's a service though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I just don't get it! Worn in necks I can understand but spending all that time finishing a bass and then even more damaging seems madness. Just get an oil or wax finish and play it, it'll look well used in very little time, especially if you're lazy about cleaning, waxing and polishing it, as I am... Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 [quote name='7string' post='63859' date='Sep 21 2007, 11:00 PM']I remember reading about Bravewood basses who did that kind of thing... Not sure if it was only for their own instruments or if ti's a service though..[/quote] No, Bravewood don't offer it as a service, it's in the FAQ section [url="http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I'm not too good on the jargon, but if you mean artificially ageing your bass then yes, there are still people who'll do that for you. There's a guy I know in Denmark Street who can make a 90's Les Paul look [i]very[/i] convincingly like a 60's guitar ... but I'm struggling with the ethics of the whole thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Heres a 70 page pdf guide to DIY relicing (using a gui*ar but the process would be the same for bass)that should help [url="http://www.ibanezpodxt.com/RelicTutorial.pdf"]http://www.ibanezpodxt.com/RelicTutorial.pdf[/url] Its a very good read and has some great tips and tricks Hope that help and plz keep us upto date if you decide to DIY it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 I'm sure the counter staff at Eric Lindsey Music in Catford will have a go if you really want it done... See this thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=6049"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=6049[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Thanks for the input. I'm aware this is a controversial move for a lot of people, which is why I was trying to avoid a "should I relic my bass" thread. It was just a passing whim, I doubt I'll do it, I just love the look of the aged P. Regards Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 [quote name='Mike' post='64593' date='Sep 24 2007, 07:21 AM']I just love the look of the aged P.[/quote] Just a suggestion - have a look at a sunburst highway 1 Precision. It has a thin soft lacquer, you'll put your own playing wear into it after a while - obviously not as immediate as attacking it with tools, but with a bit of patience and a lot of playing it will show "honest" mojo a lot sooner than a poly finished instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 Mike, I owned, albeit a long time ago, a Fender Custom Shop Jaco relic. It felt and, oddly, even looked new, it was all wrong. It was certainly nothing like that awesome late 60's fretless jazz you've got, and nothing like my 73 Precision. Real wear and tear is just too chance and chaotic to be done deliberately I think. My gut instinct is that if the guys at the FCS can't get a relic job right on a bass that retails for over £3000, not many other people will be able to either (apologies to Paul C who I'm sure can do a relic job equal to anyone out there). I guess what I'm saying is that I've seen about 10-15 relics and none looked like they'd ever been played and all looked like the ringers they are. I also think that the whole relic thing, which is, after all, naffnes in the extreme really, will probably go out of fashion, rendering them bloody hard to sell in future. I think the point above about paint is also very important, I'm no expert but there are finishes that clearly wear quickly and those that don't at all, which is perhaps why some relics look so wrong. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 wear a belt with a buckle, a hoodie with zip pockets and (if you're into metal) studded wristbands when you practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Cut me in two, and I'd read 'Fender' in the middle, BUT... ...I've played a few CS relics, and none of them have rang my bell. They're all felt a little... errr... fake. IMO, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Sir you need the services of Dave Dearnaley just around the corner from me. [url="http://www.shedpickups.co.uk/asp/product.asp?product=107&cat=40&ph=&keywords=&recor=&SearchFor=&PT_ID="]http://www.shedpickups.co.uk/asp/product.a...For=&PT_ID=[/url] 029 20462953. He has been cited as the best man at this by Guitarist mag amongst others and the last review I read of reliced basses was using his work as the benchmark. The constant fug of "jazz club cigarette" smoke that hangs inside his workshop is an integral part of the process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumbo Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 [quote name='steve' post='65295' date='Sep 25 2007, 01:16 PM']wear a belt with a buckle, a hoodie with zip pockets and (if you're into metal) studded wristbands when you practice[/quote] These are all good for speeding up the process. You can also selotape fine-grade sand paper to your right arm and make sand paper gloves to wear whilst practicing. Don't use stuff that's too course though, else it won't look natural. This kind of belt buckle will work a treat - [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/American-Eagle-Belt-and-Buckle_W0QQitemZ290162095406QQihZ019QQcategoryZ1060QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/American-Eagle-Belt-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] As steve mentioned, if you're into metal, studded wristbands help. I recommend this- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-ROW-NEON-PINK-STUDDED-WRISTBAND-EMO-SKATE-PUNK-ROCK_W0QQitemZ180160638287QQihZ008QQcategoryZ1063QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-ROW-NEON-PINK-STUD...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 [quote name='thumbo' post='65320' date='Sep 25 2007, 01:43 PM']As steve mentioned, if you're into metal, studded wristbands help. I recommend this- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-ROW-NEON-PINK-STUDDED-WRISTBAND-EMO-SKATE-PUNK-ROCK_W0QQitemZ180160638287QQihZ008QQcategoryZ1063QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-ROW-NEON-PINK-STUD...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] ...and you could get in touch with your feminine side at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 Okay, well, despite not wanting this to turn into a "why would you do something like that" thread, it sort of has. The situation is this: I have a few basses which I use as my main tools - 75 Jazz, Warwick Streamer Stg I, forthcoming Shuker, now a Ken Smith BT6. The Sting is a bit of fun that I have - it's a one trick pony (though a very nice trick) and it's been snazzed up with a new pickup, pickguard and chrome covers. I just thought I might get it looking old too. I'm not obsessed with it - I have two vintage fenders, both naturally distressed, so I could get my kicks from them. It was just a bit of a project I was thinking of. Thanks for your input. Appreciate the PMs and posts with info - much obliged. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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