Members bassesofalessergod Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 there was a purple sparkle gibson custom shop t-bird on eBay a while back. nicest bass i've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted May 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 it's a real t-bird, right?'90 Gibson T-bird.Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groutt Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 I've wondered about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 I've wondered about that. I did it on my Start, didn't care for the results at all. Well, to be fair, it was a hammertone finish, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groutt Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 Or truck bed coating... I've wondered about that too. I'd vote cream / no pickguard. Or metalflake candy apple burgundy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groutt Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 I did it on my Start, didn't care for the results at all.Well, to be fair, it was a hammertone finish, but still. What hammertone was it? I tried (I think it was) rustoleum bronze hammertone on a sample and it didn't look like I would be able to get a decent hammertone effect on a large surface. And it was too gray. Worked OK on my porch railing though. What I'd really like is a black wrinkle finish like you might see on a vintage electronic chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 What hammertone was it? I tried (I think it was) rustoleum bronze hammertone on a sample and it didn't look like I would be able to get a decent hammertone effect on a large surface. And it was too gray. Worked OK on my porch railing though. What I'd really like is a black wrinkle finish like you might see on a vintage electronic chassis. I don't recall offhand. I bough it from Home Depot, so Tremclad or whatever stock brand you'd find in a place like that. It was too grey, and I didn't care for how it felt on my bare arms, so I sanded it a little too smooth it out. Now it just looks pitted and dull grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted May 7, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 or Um...paint, T-birds, and Thumper are a bad combination...(as you no doubt recall...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members db. Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 I've got it narrowed down to Pelham Blue, or Heritage Cherry a la a '60s Gibson SG. If this is the case, then I'd go with the Cherry a la the SG. That would be true Gibson and very sweet. Can't wait for pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 Now, since you're doing all nickel hardware I was thinking just using black and white and maybe some silver in there. But.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 If you're doing Pelham Blue make sure you put a very slightly tinted clear on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 I vote speckled trunk paint. I've wanted to do a P like this for years. Speckled trunk paint, all black hardware, black stained neck. Wouldn't that be slick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 I've wanted to do a Gecko for years. Wouldn't that be slick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carvinstein Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 I used automotive touchup spray to refinish a strat. Artic White with 10 coats of clear lacquer over it, sanded that with 600 then 900 then 1500 grit wet sandpaper to level the paint and lastly used buffing paste to polish and remove the sanding marks. Cost me $25 and some time. The important thing is let it cure. After the last coat of lacquer let it rest for two weeks before final finishing otherwise the paint is too soft. The buffing paste is also good for those of you who are OCD when it comes to scratches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thrustin Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 I vote speckled trunk paint.I've wanted to do a P like this for years. Speckled trunk paint, all black hardware, black stained neck. Wouldn't that be slick? I love speckled trunk paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super_Donut_Man Posted May 7, 2009 Members Share Posted May 7, 2009 Cream with white pick guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted May 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 Trans Cherry so you can see the wood through it. That's actually the best idea I have heard thus far. I change my vote to this.That's what the guys at 12th Fret thought, too. Cherry it is. Pics in about six weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 Do something different. The blue seems pretty cool, especially with silver:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 82Daion Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 I hadn't even thought of the cherry finish-that'll look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 That's what the guys at 12th Fret thought, too. Cherry it is. Pics in about six weeks... Most excellent. I can't wait to see it. You should look in to a black TBird PG for it, you already know it looks good from the SG's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Onkel Bob Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 You should chrome the bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeeTL Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 Are you doing nitro or poly?Since it's a Gibson, it SHOULD be nitro...Also, from what I understand, a Heritage Cherry nitro finish isn't the easiest to get right.http://reranch.com/Gibson_cherry_red.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted May 10, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 Are you doing nitro or poly? Since it's a Gibson, it SHOULD be nitro... Also, from what I understand, a Heritage Cherry nitro finish isn't the easiest to get right. http://reranch.com/Gibson_cherry_red.htm It's nitro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeeTL Posted May 10, 2009 Members Share Posted May 10, 2009 It's nitro. Well played, sir... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted May 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 15, 2009 And the Mike Lull pups are on the way!Five weeks and counting down...(lies down on front porch with head on front paws, gazing up the street...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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