While the neck is off it is a good time to work on the edge details. Lonnie has repaired all the chipped edges and they are ready for tinting with color. This process takes layers and layers of artist oil colors thinned for color tinting the edges to match the vintage finish. He also cleans off all the marks in the finish, on this bass it was some scuffs and paint marks. Lonnie has a method that work very well for cleaning and polishing the surface…I can not give away all his tricks!
The edges have the first layer of color which is a light orange. To end up with the nice vintage orange brown patina will take some patience and drying time. If the weather stays dry and the humidity low he can usually put one coat on a day. Some of the original, double black pin stripe with the gold center is missing from the lower back bout. It will be interesting to see how he “fakes” in that detail.
Stay tuned.
Any plans to cover up the USN that's carved into the button?
ReplyDeleteThe USN…my heavens no! The bass is named Popeye for his Navel connection. The USN carved into the finish is his tattoo. Some basses have such rich character marks they are best left a lone as part of the basses legacy. The USN will remain proudly on this bass. Thanks for asking!
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