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I'm currently using D'Ddario 40-95 nickel round wounds. I was going to try and stay close to that but if you guys recommend standard I'll do that then

Hey guys just curious what would be the recommended set of Labella DTB flats for my 4003? I was thinking the Extra Light set seemed balanced proper, but the light set seemed like it would create tension issues. I'm just curious.

This is definitely one of my dream basses and one of the inspirations i had when refinishing my 4003 (well the 68 and Macca's 4001S). The tag is a bit steep though

Its not even that the picture is even his. The same picture is in the Canteena page, or the Beatles Guitar section of this forum/website. The difference is that the pic that I found on here once was much larger. No big deal though. I guess I'll figure something out

I bought the book for my dad actually. but he's in another state. go figure. The pic is on here somewhere I just can't seem to find it.

why oh why can I not find the pics of Paul's DA23 bass on this forum anymore? The images from The Beatles Gear book is what I'm looking for

ok, thanks guys. I'll have pics posted by mid week. Hope you all have a fantastic thanksgiving

RIC_FACTORY wrote:Agreed.

Sanding with 2000 grit will cause adhesion problems (besides being a ton of work!). We use 320 and 400 for sealer operations, like Paul described.

I was just curious about the scratches showing in the sealer. Thats pretty much the only stage this bass is going to have.

Paul if I were just going to just seal it what would you recommend. I know for a fact that I'll definitely not being going the glossy route. If I use a vinyl sealer and hit it with 320 wouldn't the 320 scratch show? I like the way the bass looks and feels as it is right now, but I'm more so worried ...

Ben Hall actually took the time out of his day to send me a PM which was very nice. I wish I could thank him but it seems its not allowed. I think I'm going to go the Polyurethane route like Paul suggested. I'll hit the bass with 2k grit paper and a tack rag to make sure its absolutely clean and the...

Once again, I'll point out that "poly" is not a specific enough term where plastics are concerned. And these finishes are exactly that--liquid plastic (lest you "nitro" fans feel inspired to feel self-righteous, lacquer is a plastic coating, too...). So, in guitar finishes, you ...

I can't seem to get a hold of RIC today, or for the past week so I'm thinking they're closed for the Holiday coming up. I was curious because I've been seeing a few different responses on this but is RiC using conversion varnish or uv poly on their guitars and basses? I'm trying to figure out my opt...

nice! careful with the belt buckle tho. yowza

I'm using the GHS also and I'm loving them right now. I would like to get a set of TI's but I'm broke so its not an option. But if anyone feels compelled to buy me a late birthday present/early Christmas present feel free lol

anyone? anyone?