my 6 string bass has a massive chip and i am getting very irritated of it. so i wanna ask to those who dose this diy projects b4 can give some tips .

This post has been edited by Shawnzz: Nov 28 2007, 02:29 AM

is it solid colour or one of those transparent finishes?

I read from some restoring freak that if you want to get rid of a dent, water and a hot iron works. But I don't know how far it will go with a chip. But with a dent all you do is sand paper the area lightly (don't take away too much wood) so that the water can soak into the affected area of the dent. Then run the iron on top of it and the expanding steam will sort of inflate the dent. You can try it, but if it doesnt work then the only other solution is wood putty. The paint job i would get a pro to do unless you don't mind it being an obvious patch.

Or you could just sell it off and buy a new one, or bash it up more to give it a vintage look.

THe chip near the pickup its very annoying. i wanna get a full repaint. should i get 1 ?

i dont see a chip anywhere man, unless its that big triangle under the neck joint.
If it is, leave it. It gives the bass more character xD

yah, its the big triangle near the neck join...
very annoying when i run on the last string=(

send to a luthier to get it done better that way.

That's a chip?How come so smooth wan?If it's a cheap bass,then you might wanna diy.Kinda fun

Not cheap leh, 6 string samick =)

i would just sand the sharp edges and leave the chip there. Looks pretty nice

it looks seasoned with the scar
more personality keke

crazy qns. does the local luthier can remove the clear coat/varnish and than wax the basses? i found the wax finish gives it a better sound

send it to GG in Gombak. He does a very good paint job

pickguard is the way!!!

Fooish.. Is that a chip? I actually thought it was a design on the bass.. Looks nice weih. If i were u i'd keep it .. But yeah I can understand you not liking it when you play, and looking at the chip .. Sure tak syok.

So.. Get it done man!