7string Posted March 6, 2010 Posted March 6, 2010 Looking good I admire your courage in tackling such a job. Quote
ped Posted March 6, 2010 Posted March 6, 2010 Great job on the sanding. Really looking forward to watching this one. ped Quote
Shockwave Posted March 7, 2010 Author Posted March 7, 2010 [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. Quote
Kiwi Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 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. Quote
Golchen Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 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. Quote
henry norton Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 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 Quote
guybrush threepwood Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 My vote's on frog green! It would stand out so well. Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 Stand by your reputation and go for neon zebra stripe. Quote
BassBod Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 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... Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted March 7, 2010 Posted March 7, 2010 Love the way the control cavity cover is matched, but the other wing isn't. Quote
Spoombung Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 [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. Quote
Spoombung Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 [quote name='Shockwave' post='769438' date='Mar 9 2010, 05:03 PM']Maybe parts i ordered have arrived![/quote] Not spray cans, I hope... Quote
EBS_freak Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 [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. Quote
BassBus Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 [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. Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 [quote name='Spoombung' post='769554' date='Mar 9 2010, 06:41 PM']Not spray cans, I hope...[/quote] Leopard skins. Quote
Shockwave Posted March 11, 2010 Author Posted March 11, 2010 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! Quote
Shockwave Posted March 11, 2010 Author Posted March 11, 2010 Just ordered the Hipshots now! No more parts to buy now with any luck. Quote
Shockwave Posted March 11, 2010 Author Posted March 11, 2010 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. Quote
bassbloke Posted March 11, 2010 Posted March 11, 2010 +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
Shockwave Posted March 11, 2010 Author Posted March 11, 2010 [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? Quote
Shockwave Posted March 11, 2010 Author Posted March 11, 2010 Pm earlier. [quote]The Pedulla fretted still available??[/quote] ..... Quote
pantherairsoft Posted March 11, 2010 Posted March 11, 2010 [quote name='Shockwave' post='772194' date='Mar 11 2010, 10:15 PM']Pm earlier. ..... [/quote] Classic! :-) Quote
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