Members Oldtimer Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 I don't know that I'd have GAS if I owned this (the bass not the drummer ) Giddry - Do you have better pics? Yes, Please! I've never seen a bass of that vintage in better condition. Anyone know the story on this one? Giddry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldtimer Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 Yes. Totally.At some point it would be nice to be making high quality instruments that people truly enjoy with some personal design from me. I'm not in a position today to make that happen. Not exactly as I'd like. Soon though.For now, I'd love to be able to put out a few basses a year using high quality parts from Warmoth, USACG, etc. and I'd do it for minimal/no profit. I'll do some finishing if you like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted February 2, 2008 Moderators Share Posted February 2, 2008 There is one local guy (non pro) and one major repair shop (3rd Coast) whose finish work I respect. I'd love to learn sometime, but neither of those are good resources for me. I may need to hit you up for an education. What kind of experience do you have? What techniques/materials do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Giddry Posted February 2, 2008 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 Sorry I haven't been around to answer the questions! I don't currently have any better pictures. It's a vintage '64 that was (hold onto your hats...) A GIFT. A friend of mine (and fellow bass player) gave it to me as a birthday gift. (I don't think he knew it was vintage...so SHHH!) I have no idea who owned it before I got it but they took AMAZING care of it. It's got a couple of scratches but you really can't see them unless I say "hey, look at this scratch!" The only thing that really bummed me out about it was that I had to replace some hardware because I got it with only 2 tuners and the two that were on it didn't work. Other than that it's in impecible vintage condition. Regardless...I still have GAS...for a Rumblefish of all things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldtimer Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 There is one local guy (non pro) and one major repair shop (3rd Coast) whose finish work I respect. I'd love to learn sometime, but neither of those are good resources for me. I may need to hit you up for an education.What kind of experience do you have? What techniques/materials do you use? I've done 3 basses. One for a local music shop, stripped the poly and refinned in sunburst using nitro. I also finished my '64 P in Fiesta Red. I use an HVLP gun and only spray Nitro. It's an easier, thinner, and more forgiving finish. It is more fragile though. Here's a link to some pics of the '64 P.http://www.pbase.com/eehorse/bass_guitar_refinish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldtimer Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 "It's a vintage '64 that was (hold onto your hats...) A GIFT. A friend of mine (and fellow bass player) gave it to me as a birthday gift. (I don't think he knew it was vintage...so SHHH!) I have no idea who owned it before I got it but they took AMAZING care of it. It's got a couple of scratches but you really can't see them unless I say "hey, look at this scratch!" The only thing that really bummed me out about it was that I had to replace some hardware because I got it with only 2 tuners and the two that were on it didn't work. Other than that it's in impecible vintage condition." Oh my! That's a wonderful story. I have a '62 Jazz that doesn't go to many gigs anymore. I end up worrying about it all night. Have you had it apart to check how much, other than the tuners, may have been changed? Seen the neck date, serial#, pot dates and such? Just curious! Enjoying playing it, of course, is most important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xbassman Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 Sorry I haven't been around to answer the questions! I don't currently have any better pictures. It's a vintage '64 that was (hold onto your hats...) A GIFT. A friend of mine (and fellow bass player) gave it to me as a birthday gift. (I don't think he knew it was vintage...so SHHH!) I have no idea who owned it before I got it but they took AMAZING care of it. It's got a couple of scratches but you really can't see them unless I say "hey, look at this scratch!" The only thing that really bummed me out about it was that I had to replace some hardware because I got it with only 2 tuners and the two that were on it didn't work. Other than that it's in impecible vintage condition. Regardless...I still have GAS...for a Rumblefish of all things. OMG! I would be too nervous to take that to a gig! You should see what those are selling for on ebay..... Oh wait.... NOBODY ever sells one that nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members REMUS Posted February 2, 2008 Members Share Posted February 2, 2008 I couldn't sell a gift anyway, on princible. But damn that is such a nice Jazz, wonder why they can't make them with that type of quality finish anymore... I guess it has to be done by hand to achieve that quality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted February 2, 2008 Moderators Share Posted February 2, 2008 I've done 3 basses. One for a local music shop, stripped the poly and refinned in sunburst using nitro. I also finished my '64 P in Fiesta Red. I use an HVLP gun and only spray Nitro. It's an easier, thinner, and more forgiving finish. It is more fragile though. Here's a link to some pics of the '64 P.http://www.pbase.com/eehorse/bass_guitar_refinish That Fiesta Red looks fantastic. Nitro is my favorite finish. Like you say, it is easy to use and definitely easy to repair. I don't trust my working environment here to try a full body, but I've done quite a few drop fills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tlaloc Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 GAS is just a stupid, impulsive desire to acquire more material possessions. It's just an consumerist tendency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldtimer Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 GAS is just a stupid, impulsive desire to acquire more material possessions. It's just an consumerist tendency. To each his own! Have a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassmom98 Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 GAS is contagious. That's why I lurk on these boards - I'm trying to get good gear or technique tips for my son. I've bought my son a MIM Fender P bass with EMG pickups, Yamaha ultra lite fretless and an Epihpone Les Paul Special, all in the last year. Nothing great, but then again, he's only 9 (he started on bass in kindergarten). He'll get the good stuff when he starts to figure out what he really wants. I tried to talk him into a gorgeous 5 string G&L, but he said no. He said he has enough for now. !!! He loves all those Steve Vai effects, so I said, "If I get you some effects, will you experiment with them? That's so cool!" 350 bucks later, I have yet to see the multi-effects pedal I bought him out of the box...but he does like that Synth Wah pedal. I have to stop buying him all that stuff. You know how if your parents think something is cool, then it's not cool anymore? I don't want to turn him off music. I do love buying those basses, though...I don't have a musical note in my body, so that's how I try to help him out with his passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldtimer Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 "I'm trying to get good gear or technique tips for my son. " Good for you! Support is very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 GAS is contagious. That's why I lurk on these boards - I'm trying to get good gear or technique tips for my son. I've bought my son a MIM Fender P bass with EMG pickups, Yamaha ultra lite fretless and an Epihpone Les Paul Special, all in the last year. Nothing great, but then again, he's only 9 (he started on bass in kindergarten). He'll get the good stuff when he starts to figure out what he really wants. I tried to talk him into a gorgeous 5 string G&L, but he said no. He said he has enough for now. !!! He loves all those Steve Vai effects, so I said, "If I get you some effects, will you experiment with them? That's so cool!" 350 bucks later, I have yet to see the multi-effects pedal I bought him out of the box...but he does like that Synth Wah pedal. I have to stop buying him all that stuff. You know how if your parents think something is cool, then it's not cool anymore? I don't want to turn him off music. I do love buying those basses, though...I don't have a musical note in my body, so that's how I try to help him out with his passion. Something wrong with your kid, he needs help!! Who would turn down an offer of a G&L!??! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassmom98 Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 He also said he didn't want a G&L because it had active pickups. He's really afraid the battery would die on stage. (He does play on stage.) I did try to explain that wouldn't happen, but he won't listen. Oldtimer, thanks for the support comment! Sometimes I think we go too far with him, but we're so proud! My husband is a guitar player who learned bass so they could practice together. BTW, my husband now likes bass better! I just don't want to burn him out on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 As far as I know G&L's have a battery indicator light on them. Anyways, you can normally notice the signal dropping gradually in active basses, or it starts sounding bad. It's great that he's on stage that young! I haven't even been on stage yet and I'm over twice his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassmom98 Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 He's in the Paul Green School of Rock program, so he's actually done about seven shows since he started. He just played the Middle East Club in Cambridge, MA a couple of weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ole Man Blues Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 Yes, Please! I've never seen a bass of that vintage in better condition. Anyone know the story on this one? Giddry?That Bass looks like a Fender '62 Reissue Jazz Bass. Nice Bass....Great Picture....... OMB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassmom98 Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 I have no idea if I did this right, but here he is at the Middle East...hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LadyM Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 Heya Chicka... I think the GAS Disease goes with any passion... still working on my first bass... but I have it with some of my sports stuff. Yep... you get one "whatever" then ya gotta have more if it's something you truly love... can't get enough of a "good thing";). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToeJamFootball Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 Sorry I haven't been around to answer the questions! I don't currently have any better pictures. It's a vintage '64 that was (hold onto your hats...) A GIFT. A friend of mine (and fellow bass player) gave it to me as a birthday gift. (I don't think he knew it was vintage...so SHHH!) I have no idea who owned it before I got it but they took AMAZING care of it. It's got a couple of scratches but you really can't see them unless I say "hey, look at this scratch!" The only thing that really bummed me out about it was that I had to replace some hardware because I got it with only 2 tuners and the two that were on it didn't work. Other than that it's in impecible vintage condition. Regardless...I still have GAS...for a Rumblefish of all things. Cool story Hey, put it this way, at least you GAS for nice stuff. I wish Reverend still made basses, they wouldn't be so expensive then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 Kindnesss...me and you need to talk...PJ...passive...Jazz neck...P body.....and some kind of unique finish. Of course I don't have cash but I'd love to commission you on something. I'm at the point (finally) where I am comfortable enough to have a custom bass built for me based on my preferences. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted February 3, 2008 Moderators Share Posted February 3, 2008 You got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blueyedmule Posted February 3, 2008 Members Share Posted February 3, 2008 Good gawd. .. .this thread is like going to Sexaholics Anonymous to get laid. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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