My 1st project Bass NBD

[chrisdski]

was the fretboard refinished without pulling the frets, or was a full refret/refinish done? Not sure by looking at your pics what is going on there.

[bartyclue]

was the fretboard refinished without pulling the frets, or was a full refret/refinish done? Not sure by looking at your pics what is going on there.

Without pulling the frets

[marc61]

Burgundy mist metallic is what I have decided on. I know its not going to be popular with folks round here.....

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Just needs to be popular with you Brian

Cool project. Can't wait to see the results

[bartyclue]

Well here's an update. Primer coat was sprayed on this weekend. This Bass had been abused by previous owners but its getting some much need TLC now. I really wanted to repace the binding with Checkerboard but it just wasnt possible. When it was stripped in the first place, the guy did a lousy job of sanding so there are a lot of scratches. Its going to take some doing to get that straightened out.

Bit by bit its coming..

[jingle_jangle]

What kind of primer did you use, Brian?

[bartyclue]

What kind of primer did you use, Brian?

Paul he started with a lacquer acetone based sealer and then an acetone based primer.

[jingle_jangle]

Acetone-based could be either lacquer (single component) or polyester (catalyzing) primer.

The catalyzing polyester primers are the best, by far.

[bartyclue]

Houston.. we have color

[bassduke49]

Oooh! Can't quite tell; is that a "sparkling burgundy"?

[bartyclue]

Oooh! Can't quite tell; is that a "sparkling burgundy"?

Burgundy Mist is the actual color name.. but yes it is a metallic

[jingle_jangle]

Wait'll it's clearcoated if you think it looks good now...clearcoat has an amazing effect on metallics!

[ricken5er]

Your project is starting to look great. Wish I could find one for that price. great score It's hard to beleive somebody would abuse a Ricky In such a manner, what were they thinking ? Can't wait to see her in her sparkling evening gown. keep up the good work

[cheyenne]

Very cool color choice. Since its not a stock finish,, what are your thoughts for the plastic? A white pearloid guard like Jeff Scott put on his Jetglo would look hot.

[bartyclue]

Very cool color choice. Since its not a stock finish,, what are your thoughts for the plastic? A white pearloid guard like Jeff Scott put on his Jetglo would look hot.

For the time being I am going to put all the original pieces back on the bass. Once its all back together and I can play it to determine just how "nice of a bass" it is, I will make further decisions regarding the restoration. (New Plastic, re-chroming etc.) If its not a good player then I'll probably just leave it as is. I know one thing is the TRC is cracked and will not look good on it but the cost of replacement might be too much.

[BobHyde]

Great color choice!! Can't wait to see it all put back together!