Page 2 of 4
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 5:32 am
by manta
Agreed, this finish is well done and highlights the grain well. Nice score!!
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 10:50 am
by johnhall
kiramdear wrote:The grain in the walnut really looks great with the gloss varnish.
Too bad it doesn't stick better!
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 12:26 pm
by jsod
It's not gonna bubble or flake off on me, is it?
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 2:20 pm
by DriftSpace
jsod wrote:It's not gonna bubble or flake off on me, is it?
Your finish is guaranteed for one year, so if it happens within that period of time: send it back and they'll refinish it.
Don't forget to send in your completed warranty card!
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 4:02 pm
by johnhall
jsod wrote:It's not gonna bubble or flake off on me, is it?
No, it's just a lot of extra work to seal it in such a way that it doesn't.
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 3:18 am
by heinpete
johnhall wrote:jsod wrote:It's not gonna bubble or flake off on me, is it?
No, it's just a lot of extra work to seal it in such a way that it doesn't.
...I'd accept to pay some extra bucks for that!
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 8:15 am
by Colonel Sanders
johnhall wrote:jsod wrote:It's not gonna bubble or flake off on me, is it?
No, it's just a lot of extra work to seal it in such a way that it doesn't.
Come on now. Don't be lazy!
That gloss finish is nothing short of spectacular!
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 10:25 am
by jsod
No, it's just a lot of extra work to seal it in such a way that it doesn't.
That's what I figured. The finish looks like it's very solidly adhered to the wood.
When I first saw these models announced the first thought that popped into my head was "...very cool, but I think I'd prefer that with a gloss finish..." I haven't seen an oil-rubbed version in person, but the photos I've seen of those also look very sharp.
RIC should simply offer both!
Beautiful piece; definitely NOT one to gig with, though. For me, anyway.
I'll have to bring it to the next MARF.
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 7:58 pm
by jps
jsod wrote:I'll have to bring it to the next MARF.
When will that be?
I have a few new pieces to bring, too!
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 10:13 pm
by manta
I know from our correspondence when Paul W. did the clearcoat on my 380L/12 he had to do a lot of body prep for the walnut to properly accept the clearcoat and the warm edge shading that he added. Not an easy task at all apparently but the outcome is most certainly aesthetically pleasing!!
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 2:10 am
by cjj
I've got a glossy walnut one too...
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 5:41 am
by manta
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 11:34 am
by ilan
The walnut-less front ain't too bad either
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 3:08 pm
by cjj
Oh, it's still got a little bit of walnut on the front.
I have to say that I like both the oil finish and the gloss. The gloss brings out the depth of the grain quite nicely but the oiled finish has a certain sophistication all its own...
Re: Now THIS I like! (gloss walnut bass)
Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 4:24 pm
by cassius987
Colonel Sanders wrote:Come on now. Don't be lazy!
That gloss finish is nothing short of spectacular!
I bet several of the 4003Ws RIC dealers have sold are going to people who specifically wanted something that didn't have a gloss finish. Not all of them, but a sizable chunk I'll bet.
