Butchering a Pedulla MVP5!

[yorick]

Nice sanding job... how long did it take?

[7string]

Looking good

I admire your courage in tackling such a job.

[ped]

Great job on the sanding. Really looking forward to watching this one.

ped

[Shockwave]

[quote name='yorick' post='766408' date='Mar 6 2010, 07:54 PM']Nice sanding job... how long did it take?[/quote]

About 4 hours start to finish. I tried using industrial stripper which did NOTHING, Best thing for it was the heat gun and scraper.

[Kiwi]

If you have a dremel or similar multitool they can often make short work of sanding the finish off the inside of the control holes and pickup routs.

[Golchen]

Looks fascinating. I think I'd go for something more interesting than a black finish though. I'd want to get an interesting veneer on the top followed by a dark burst of some sort on the front and black on the back.

[henry norton]

Lookin' good! Considering all the work you put into sanding it back to the bare wood why don't you refinish it in clear or tint lacquer - maybe even some type of oil. Just because the wings aren't AAA+ flame doesn't mean the wood isn't worth showing. Ironically enough, you'll probably find a Pedulla is much more saleable in a natural finish

[guybrush threepwood]

My vote's on frog green! It would stand out so well.

[Mr. Foxen]

Stand by your reputation and go for neon zebra stripe.

[BassBod]

Good job on the strip! Go careful if you're routing - those things still scare me.

For the re-fin have you consdered Rustins Plastic Coating? Self-curing in few hours and can be brushed on and flat sanded? I used the clear stuff on a few profects and was happiy with the results. It used to be made in clear, solid black or white. Worth a thought...

[Mr. Foxen]

Love the way the control cavity cover is matched, but the other wing isn't.

[Toasted]

Do a professional re-finish. Seriously!

[Spoombung]

[quote name='Toasted' post='767760' date='Mar 8 2010, 11:45 AM']Do a professional re-finish. Seriously![/quote]

Absolutely. [b]STOP[/b] right now and get a professional re-finish.

[Shockwave]

Maybe

parts i ordered have arrived!

[Spoombung]

[quote name='Shockwave' post='769438' date='Mar 9 2010, 05:03 PM']Maybe

parts i ordered have arrived![/quote]

Not spray cans, I hope...

[EBS_freak]

[quote name='Spoombung' post='769554' date='Mar 9 2010, 06:41 PM']Not spray cans, I hope...[/quote]

Nah, not spray cans. Paintbrushes!

Careful though, those watercolour paints can be a bitch to apply.

[BassBus]

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='769638' date='Mar 9 2010, 08:02 PM']Nah, not spray cans. Paintbrushes!

Careful though, those watercolour paints can be a bitch to apply.[/quote]
Well, it won't be going anywhere near water so watercolours should be OK. Especially if you cover it with sticky back plastic.

[Mr. Foxen]

[quote name='Spoombung' post='769554' date='Mar 9 2010, 06:41 PM']Not spray cans, I hope...[/quote]

Leopard skins.

[Shockwave]

Just ordered the EMG-MM5-TW from MB-Music, though they have to get it from the EMG distrubuter (Who have one left in stock)

Just the Hipshots to go now!

[Shockwave]

Just ordered the Hipshots now!

No more parts to buy now with any luck.

[Shockwave]

Paid someone $65 to take some high res photos of the Pedulla logo i had before sanding, clean it up and vectorise it. Getting some Decals made.

Rob.

[bassbloke]

+100000 on the professional refinish. If you want something unique, give my good friend Dave Hobbs a bell.

[url="http://www.insanarty.co.uk"]www.insanarty.co.uk[/url]

He's refinished two of my basses and a guitar for a mate and they look fantastic. If you're on facebook, drop me a pm with your profile name and I'll add you as a mate and you can see the fruits of his labours.

Would cost you well under £250, including lacquering.

[Shockwave]

[quote name='bassbloke' post='772045' date='Mar 11 2010, 08:03 PM']+100000 on the professional refinish. If you want something unique, give my good friend Dave Hobbs a bell.

[url="http://www.insanarty.co.uk"]www.insanarty.co.uk[/url]

He's refinished two of my basses and a guitar for a mate and they look fantastic. If you're on facebook, drop me a pm with your profile name and I'll add you as a mate and you can see the fruits of his labours.

Would cost you well under £250, including lacquering.[/quote]

Looks good! I dont have facebook though. I'll have a think! How long does it take him to do it? Just a solid colour or something fancy like your Jazz's bowling ball finish?

[Shockwave]

Pm earlier.

[quote]The Pedulla fretted still available??[/quote]


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[pantherairsoft]

[quote name='Shockwave' post='772194' date='Mar 11 2010, 10:15 PM']Pm earlier.




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Classic! :-)