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None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:34 pm
by bassduke49
I received Sean Kelly's refinished V63 yesterday, and after a day of letting it acclimate, I took these shots. This was refinished by Dale Fortune and features a non-yellowing white (so I'm told) with contrasting dark wings and fretboard. I don't think he replaced the fretboard, but it is quite dark compared with the usual ones. The wood looks like bubinga with perhaps a dark stain or wash applied before clear coat. It's a stunning bass in perfect condition. If you like white that isn't yellowed, you'll like this. It also has the push/pull tone switch added. Perhaps Sean or Dale can chime in with more on the story?
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:48 pm
by s4001
Do I like it? Yes, I do.
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:54 pm
by incubus2432
Nice addition to the herd Paul.....congrats!
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:18 pm
by johnallg
It do look good! Are the wings stained or painted?
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:40 pm
by 2112
That is STUNNING!!!
Awesome looking bass.
I want one!!!
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:55 pm
by marc61
Awesome Awesome bass...
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:04 pm
by brycycle
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:08 pm
by just_bassics
SWEET! 
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:11 pm
by gray
Nice to see that bass stayed on the forum. It's a beauty, all right.
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:22 pm
by sloop_john_b
Whoa, didn't know you got it Paul! Very cool.
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:31 pm
by wints
Glad she's there safely Paul.
The board and wings were stained a dark rosewood I believe. The neck is shaved down to 60's style specs. My white 64 RM1999 bass provided a rough template to compliment Sean's vision for this this project.
Again, a great looking bass, that should sound and play fabulous, and I too am glad it stayed in the Forum.
Best wishes to both Sean and Paul.
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 8:36 pm
by johnallg
Thanks for the report on the wings being stained, Wints. I too hope all is going okay for Sean. We haven't heard from him in a while...
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:20 pm
by simer4001
Nice! Very nice. Congratulations.
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:45 pm
by ben_brown
Yes I also remember reading on the other forum that the wings and the board were indeed stained.
Absolutely stunning!
Re: None more white!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:30 pm
by jps
Very nice, Paul!
I take it Dorothy is very happy with her new bass?
