Thanks for coming back for a look at the results of this beautiful guitar. My customer Gary had his mind made up about changing the color from the original cherry finish to a different custom color from the Gibson chart of the time: Sparkling Burgundy. I didn’t have a good example of that color to … Continue reading
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1956 Fender Precision Bass – Refinish/Aging – Wrap Up!
Some things just make you smile, no matter how many times you see them. After looking back at the previous post for this once tormented bass, I smile even more at the sight of these new photos of the finished product. I was honored to have Guitar Maniacs, of Tacoma, WA trust me with the … Continue reading
1956 Fender Precision Bass – Restoration
I get so excited every time a great restoration project comes my way, especially of the vintage Fender variety. So, imagine my delight in this one: a 1956 Fender Precision Bass, in need of a complete refinish. As was the case with the Fender Jazz Bass in an earlier post, the condition and sad state … Continue reading