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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. and...

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, or...

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 playe...

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 one w...

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 with...