| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1841 Registered: 6-2000 |
Mark's got this really cool 1980 Series II in Satinwood with a graphite neck:   But the peghead veneer is lifting and there's some finish damage all over. He's asked us to do a complete refinish. Today I caught it after prepping for the next coat of paint:  If you look down in the bridge block cavity:  you can see how brilliant the vermilion decorative laminates are. I wasn't expecting vermilion from the before pictures. As much as I liked the vibe this bass had when it arrived, it really was in fairly good shape, seeing the vermilion spark up again is making this a very exciting job. | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 762 Registered: 5-2002 |
"Really cool" indeed! | ||
| mkazaria
New Username: mkazaria Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2002 |
Mica, Thanks for the posting, looks like some good progress has been made. I can't wait to see the new finish on the vermilion. Dave, Thanks for the kind words. | ||
| the_mule
Intermediate Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 184 Registered: 1-2004 |
That's one tasteful 'hippy sandwich', very impressive instrument & I ditto the "really cool"! Wilfred | ||
| hollis
Advanced Member Username: hollis Post Number: 284 Registered: 11-2003 |
I ditto the ditto'd ditto! | ||
| 76ac070
Member Username: 76ac070 Post Number: 71 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hey, Mark! I see that you've caught the "rebuild" bug. Maybe as a result of seeing what a SPECTACULAR job was done on 76AC070 during the time that she resided with you? Best of luck - and keep in touch! Chris | ||
| mkazaria
New Username: mkazaria Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2002 |
Chris, It was definitely because of the spectacular job done on 76AC070 (she is a beauty!). How is 76AC070 doing? Don't forget if you want a new Mustang I can get you an X plan. As always, it is very nice hearing from you. Mark | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1884 Registered: 6-2000 |
Check it out in rubout:  That Satinwood is amazing! Jonathon remembers actually building the body - he recalls the accent laminates are Nara. I couldn't quite tell so I was glad his memory is good. Here's how the crack repairs went:   | ||
| mkazaria
New Username: mkazaria Post Number: 5 Registered: 10-2002 |
Wow, what a difference! Thanks Mica for the posting! Can't wait to see the finished product. | ||
| 76ac070
Member Username: 76ac070 Post Number: 72 Registered: 5-2002 |
Wow! She sure looks purty there, Mark!! (slang misspelling intentional 8>) ) Thanks for the X Plan offer. I'll take you up on it next year. The '02 T-Bird and the '03 F-150 Heritage were traded in this week for an EXCURSION in preparation for the new 'Stang next year. We'll likely wait until the SVT Cobra convertible is available in '06. In the meantime, I'll keep watching this instrument's progress - enviously. Cheers! Chris | ||
| mkazaria
New Username: mkazaria Post Number: 7 Registered: 10-2002 |
Chris, Thanks for the comments. Just let me know when you want the Stang. Mark | ||
| son_of_magni
Member Username: son_of_magni Post Number: 90 Registered: 1-2004 |
What? The dark lam in the pickup cavity doesn't come through to the top? Whahuh? | ||
| poor_nigel
Intermediate Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 119 Registered: 7-2003 |
Graphite neck. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1895 Registered: 6-2000 |
Yup - it's covered with Vermilion for decoration. |
