yorick Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Nice sanding job... how long did it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Looking good I admire your courage in tackling such a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Great job on the sanding. Really looking forward to watching this one. ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted March 7, 2010 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted March 7, 2010 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted March 7, 2010 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 My vote's on frog green! It would stand out so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Stand by your reputation and go for neon zebra stripe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted March 7, 2010 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Love the way the control cavity cover is matched, but the other wing isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Do a professional re-finish. Seriously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted March 9, 2010 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 Maybe parts i ordered have arrived! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted March 9, 2010 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 9, 2010 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted March 9, 2010 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted March 9, 2010 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Just ordered the Hipshots now! No more parts to buy now with any luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbloke Posted March 11, 2010 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Pm earlier. [quote]The Pedulla fretted still available??[/quote] ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 [quote name='Shockwave' post='772194' date='Mar 11 2010, 10:15 PM']Pm earlier. ..... [/quote] Classic! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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