Members ryanstanley Posted March 25, 2007 Members Share Posted March 25, 2007 the wood is flaking up around the edges of where they were. there really doesnt seem to be anything i can do about it i wanted to keep the wood look of the fretboard too on a lighter note, my jaguar is still badass, and im totally getting better, kind of. so yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RyCLB Posted March 25, 2007 Members Share Posted March 25, 2007 I had the same problem when I defretted an old Ibby 5-string. I just filled in the fret slots with super glue and used some really fine sandpaper to even everything out. I admit, however, that it looks like complete {censored} but it sounds and plays like a dream. Then again, how a bass looks doesn't really mean a lot to me as opposed to how it sounds. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted March 25, 2007 Members Share Posted March 25, 2007 What type of wood is the fingerboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 "Well I just defarted my ass, and damnit.." it stinks... Proud member of the ITPC (In Thread Parody Coalition) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 How'd the frets come out of the damnit? glued in well? or pop right out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jim-Bass Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 I'd only trust a professional techie to do it ...I had a Squier P-Special which I had done - it was great until I decided that I'd ePoxy the fretboard - OOPPS! ...why did I do that?!?!?...at least it was a cheapish Squier, and gave me an excuse to get my Fender Jazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 When I defretted my Peavey, I filled in all of the holes with wood putty, sanded it all smooth using very fine sandpaper (so as not to change the radius), then put some Tru-Oil on it to get the deeper color back. Looks good, sounds good. I think I could do it better next time, but for now I am happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beginner01 Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 ..................................................why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rikshaw Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 ..................................................why? why what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beginner01 Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 why f*ck a bass........................................buy a cheap fretless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rikshaw Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 i did it to one of my old basses. i didnt {censored} it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beginner01 Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 but why?.......when the "chance"was there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rikshaw Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 but why?.......when the "chance"was there? it wasn't with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 Half the fun is doing it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beginner01 Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 OK.............good enough! ever give yourself "stitches"? ..........to each his own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beginner01 Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 I think most people would screw it up............and waste a neck(not everyone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beginner01 Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 doing anything the"first time" is "iffy" I'm just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rikshaw Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 i researched it and planned it out. i got suggestions from some people here. i took my time. no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beginner01 Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 I ordered a new fretless... :eekphil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 I ordered a new fretless... :eekphil: Again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beginner01 Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 I ordered a new fretless... :eekphil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 Again? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted March 26, 2007 Members Share Posted March 26, 2007 how a bass looks doesn't really mean a lot to me as opposed to how it sounds. YMMV. O rly. Lemme borrow your Lakland for a few days...C7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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