waynepunkdude Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) So as most of you know I bought a Westone Conchord on Sunday for peanuts. Also Jacklondon wants me to do a re-fin for him so I'm going to try it out on this first. Plans: Take the lacquer off of the neck for a satin finish Paint the the bass and headstock Clean it Problems: Most of the body is covered by a scratchplate but due to the routing being so tidy I'm going to make a perspex plate. The fingerboard is quite worn is there anyway to rectify? There is a small crack on the headstock by the E tuner ( I have tried to picture it) is it worth trying to fix it or just leave it as it looks dirty so I assume it's been there for a while. What should I use to clean up the hardware? And last but not least can anyone give me some history on this bass? Bass Design Crack Fingerboard Striped Edited June 6, 2010 by waynepunkdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Reckon the fretboard wear won't look so bad when its clean, but you'd need to do something to keep it that way. If the hardware has stuff that won't rub off, try cola, except for the sealed bit of the machine heads, cause they might not like it, take the rest off and do them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Joseph Wiaczek III Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='849656' date='May 27 2010, 06:32 PM']So as most of you know I bought a Westone Conchord on Sunday for peanuts. Also Jacklondon wants me to do a re-fin for him so I'm going to try it out on this first. Plans: Take the lacquer off of the neck for a satin finish Paint the the bass and headstock Clean it Problems: Most of the body is covered by a scratchplate but due to the routing being so tidy I'm going to make a perspex plate. The fingerboard is quite worn is there anyway to rectify? There is a small crack on the headstock by the E tuner ( I have tried to picture it) is it worth trying to fix it or just leave it as it looks dirty so I assume it's been there for a while. What should I use to clean up the hardware? And last but not least can anyone give me some history on this bass? Bass Design Crack Fingerboard Striped [/quote] hi dude im doing a westone rebuild too! got myself a thunder II body on ebay. I did most research on www.westone.info yours would the the 83-84 model as the headstock doesnt match the body. That finger board is really worn! from the looks your three options would be to de-fret it, gently and evenly sand the board then re-fret it, replace the fingerboard or replace the neck. Hope im of some help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 Is the actual wood of the fingerboard worn, or just the finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 i think it'd be worth having a look at that crack, just to be on the safe side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 If you're worried about the headstock crack, wick a little water-thin superglue into it. If the crack really goes anywhere this should get in there and sort it out. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 As the fingerboard is white in your design picture, why not spray it white & lacquer it -it's going to look VERY 80s with that paint job so why not go the whole hog? [quote name='ahpook' post='849861' date='May 27 2010, 10:02 PM']I think it'd be worth having a look at that crack, just to be on the safe side...[/quote] As the bishop said to the actress............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 28, 2010 Author Share Posted May 28, 2010 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='849798' date='May 27 2010, 09:05 PM']Reckon the fretboard wear won't look so bad when its clean, but you'd need to do something to keep it that way. If the hardware has stuff that won't rub off, try cola, except for the sealed bit of the machine heads, cause they might not like it, take the rest off and do them though.[/quote] What would you clean the neck with buddy? [quote name='Anthony Joseph Waczek III' post='849802' date='May 27 2010, 09:08 PM']hi dude im doing a westone rebuild too! got myself a thunder II body on ebay. I did most research on www.westone.info yours would the the 83-84 model as the headstock doesnt match the body. That finger board is really worn! from the looks your three options would be to de-fret it, gently and evenly sand the board then re-fret it, replace the fingerboard or replace the neck. Hope im of some help![/quote] That's awesome buddy, cheers. My birth year [quote name='BigRedX' post='849827' date='May 27 2010, 09:28 PM']Is the actual wood of the fingerboard worn, or just the finish?[/quote] Just the lacquer. [quote name='ahpook' post='849861' date='May 27 2010, 10:02 PM']i think it'd be worth having a look at that crack, just to be on the safe side...[/quote] [quote name='Alien' post='849996' date='May 28 2010, 01:47 AM']If you're worried about the headstock crack, wick a little water-thin superglue into it. If the crack really goes anywhere this should get in there and sort it out. A[/quote] Will be doing that. [quote name='RhysP' post='850257' date='May 28 2010, 12:31 PM']As the fingerboard is white in your design picture, why not spray it white & lacquer it -it's going to look VERY 80s with that paint job so why not go the whole hog? As the bishop said to the actress............... [/quote] Now that's an idea...... First coat of primer is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 Masking tape nearly ready to come off, bit nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 Right masking tape is off there has been a little bleed but nothing that can't be cut in, also in this pic it looks like the paint has bubbled it hasn't it's just a trick of the light but I could only take one picture as the battery ran out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Soap and water and a cloth for cleaning the fingerboard. Maybe meths if it has broken though, as that will evapoourate easily and get rid of the finger grease. Why didn't you fill the scratchplate holes before painting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='853085' date='May 31 2010, 10:52 PM']Soap and water and a cloth for cleaning the fingerboard. Maybe meths if it has broken though, as that will evapoourate easily and get rid of the finger grease. Why didn't you fill the scratchplate holes before painting?[/quote] Because I'm having a perspex scratchplate so I'll need the holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Are the pickups going to be white/painted too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 can't wait to see it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 [quote name='allighatt0r' post='853264' date='Jun 1 2010, 09:00 AM']Are the pickups going to be white/painted too?[/quote] Don't know yet TBH need to see how it looks. It probably won't be finished till next week but it's looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLondon Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Looks good Mine will be without the scratchplate and with a P/J pickups! The idea with the white fretboard is pretty good as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 [quote name='JackLondon' post='853616' date='Jun 1 2010, 02:42 PM']Looks good Mine will be without the scratchplate and with a P/J pickups! The idea with the white fretboard is pretty good as well [/quote] What bass would I be doing it on mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Shaping up nicely Wayne. I remember loads of these kicking about back when I was at school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLondon Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='853773' date='Jun 1 2010, 04:47 PM']What bass would I be doing it on mate?[/quote] A P/J dinky from Warmoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 Cut it the lines still need to do the edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 I've made a scratchplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 Graphics done Hardware cleaned Scratchplate made Fingerboard cleaned Neck sanded Just need to paint the headstock then put it all back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 Getting there horrid pics though, will get better pics up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 So close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Looking good Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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