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Hi,
I'm Belinda from Elgin, Scotland.

I've got a stripped back and waxed 1973 4001 with checkered binding.

Following on from good advice from my other post it was originally black, and that's the colour I would like to have it re-finished in that colour.

What is the 'right' paint name, type etc ...

Thanks for the great advice.

I think getting someone to do the refinishing is best. I'll checkout the curmudgeon(finishing) posts.

A Numptie(popular usage in Scotland) is someone who is often keen to do do tasks they are not suited for... like finishing a guitar.
It could also mean an idiot, bam ...

I was originally going to have it 'natural', but went off the idea.

I'll take a photo - it doesn't have any bits on it though..
I'll ask it nicely.. it's a bit shy.

Oh, I just remembered something else.. the headstock has been off and repaired at some stage. This never cause any problem when I ...

Thanks for the quick reply CJ.

I've just inspected Rick's cavities(that sounds bad :oops: ) and they are black.

Are the paint and UV cured polyester stuff available direct from Rickenbacker, or are there other outlets?

Another daft question - are there different shades of black and if so which ...

Hi,

I'm Belinda from Elgin, Scotland and yes I do have fat fingers :)

I bought a 4001 bass 20 odd years ago. It was painted a violent purple colour. That didn't stop me playing and enjoying it.
About 10 years ago I got a friend to strip it back to the wood and wax it.

The bass didn't look right ...