Author Topic: Paintjobs (Read 679 times)

gregduboc · « **on:** April 16, 2009, 08:05:55 AM »

Hey everyone!
I was checking out Daniel's new bass, the three pickup monster, and I saw that he is going to have his bass painted.
I was wondering, how many Alembics out there have a painted top, from straight single color, to a different artwork?
Have you got any pictures?
I have been considering a partially painted Alembic (I know most of you will want to kill me for this), that could give me even more stage attention, and I wanted to see some that have the wood top hidden.

Greg

dannobasso · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2009, 09:09:42 AM »

This will be my 8th non-clear finish. Some folks don't approve but then, they aren't paying my bills to Santa Rosa. Follow your dreams and be confident that Alembic will do a great job on the finish.

FC Bass · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2009, 09:17:30 AM »

Do diy jobs count?

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gregduboc · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2009, 09:33:59 AM »

Danno, do you have some pictures to share? I'm also looking for ideas, so it wouldn't be bad!
I see what you mean... but it is not like we are ordering the perfect cocobolo top and spray painting it!
It's just that I feel like adding a little bit more personality and personal touch to my bass, and I don't think there is nothing wrong with it!

Greg

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gregduboc · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2009, 09:38:32 AM »

Of course they do, Flip!
I was considering painting just the book-matched top and back, leaving the center (neck-through) showing the laminates and wood.
Did you send your bass back to the Mothership for the paintjob, or a luthier handled it?

Greg

FC Bass · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2009, 10:09:22 AM »

I did this myself.
She was in pretty bad shape and sweat made the bass look almost ugly after one year of gigs...

It's not a super job but it still looks good after 2 years.

If I ever become extremely wealthy, I'm going to send her to Santa Rosa for a clear coat refinish. (and get me an original '83 black Spoiler)

mike1762 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2009, 10:46:36 AM »

My "Green" bass: Front

Back

serialnumber12 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2009, 10:52:09 AM »

serialnumber12 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2009, 11:00:06 AM »

adriaan · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2009, 11:12:01 AM »

Keavin, the Purple Princess actually has a natural wood colour - purpleheart!

serialnumber12 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2009, 11:15:14 AM »

briant · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:41:06 PM »

That purple Rogue above is not painted - it has a purpleheart top on it. :-)

My latest family member is painted - rather beautifully I think!

57basstra · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2009, 01:48:34 PM »

Colorful thread

mike1762 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2009, 02:14:58 PM »

I love that Purpleheart top. Why don't Purpleheart stringers look as purple as that top?

olieoliver · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2009, 02:24:38 PM »

The PH stringers in my Alpha Omega bass look very purple more so than any of my other basses. Then again the Ebony on either side of the PH probably accents the contrast.

OO