Chip in the body, can it be repaired ?

[Millzy]

Hey Guru's,

Hi everyone this is my first post ! I recently bought a second hand MM Sterling - translucent orange - man i love this thing !

It is in great shape except for one small chip in the body - its not very big but deep enough to go into the hardwood. I know i'm being picky, but i was wondering if this sucker can be repaired - like can you get the orange stain and lacquer etc or is it not worth it ??? Maybe i could post a photo ?

Anyway any thoughts or comments would be appreciated !

Thanks in advance,

 

[KennethB]

Hello and welcome.

Yes, maybe you should post a picture?

Personally, if it's small I'd just let it go and consider it to be what we know as mojo.

People have very different opinions on this issue though. Some think a relic is the coolest thing on earth. Others get really upset over hairline finish cracks in the neck-pocket.

The way I see it is as it is a musical instrument that is made to be played and used, it won't stay pristine forever. I like it when the bass show some "evidence of a life lived".

If it's only cosmetic and doesn't interfere with the integrity of the instrument I wouldn't bother doing anything. My opinion.

 

[Beth]

Hi Millzy!

Welcome to the EB forum!

Orange Sharpie markers and clear nail polish may work for ya if noone else has a better solution.... anyone?

-Beth

 

[cdb]

No-- sorry -- it is beyond repair. I will take it off your hands as a favor - a great sacrifice on my part, for a mere 50 bucks - justto cover shipping costs.

 

[Millzy]

The way I see it is as it is a musical instrument that is made to be played and used, it won't stay pristine forever. I like it when the bass show some "evidence of a life lived".

Generally i totally agree - but in this instance, i dont know why maybe because the rest of the bass is immaculate (the finish is amazing) i feel like i gotta patch this sucker up somehow !! Maybe if i'd chipped it myself during a show then it would be acceptable 'mojo'.

Orange Sharpie markers and clear nail polish may work for ya if noone else has a better solution.... anyone?

Beth, i think you may be onto it - yeah some high gloss clear nail polish and some orange underneath sounds like it would work !

Does anyone know what type of orange it is (ie does it have a commercial name?)

No-- sorry -- it is beyond repair. I will take it off your hands as a favor - a great sacrifice on my part, for a mere 50 bucks - justto cover shipping costs.

If you can prise this thing away from me you can have it !

Thanks again everone, this forum looks awesome !

 

[Beth]

Does anyone know what type of orange it is (ie does it have a commercial name?)

Yes! It's "Sharpie" markers... maybe Office Jerko ships to Australia?

 

[Dr Stankface]

Ya HAD to mention Office Depot didn't ya Beth?


Bastages cut my hours this week now I have to find a new job.

 

[Beth]

Edit: insert "Staples"

I am so sorry to hear that, Stanky!! They don't deserve you.

 

[Dr Stankface]

6 hours this week and I have a blown transmission.

Great isn't it?

 

[Beth]

When it rains, it pours... story of my life. But hey, it builds character, right? One important thing: do NOT sell any MM's... you'll regret it later...

 

[Dr Stankface]

In fact, i've bought another.

 

[Beth]

Alas! You never fail to make me proud, Stanky.

 

[Millzy]

Yes! It's "Sharpie" markers... maybe Office Jerko ships to Australia?

Beth are you serious ??? Is this really the orange or are you pulling my strings ( so to speak !)

 

[Dr Stankface]

We don't do international shipping BTW.

Sharpies and clear fingernail polish are your friend.

 

[Beth]

I'm not pulling your chain. I've heard that at least the red one works for Trans Red, and it has been esteemed that the orange one works for Trans Orange. However, I wouldn't saturate the wood with the marker ink, rather just lightly brush it on. Jongitarz or anyone in repairs/engineering/CS feel free to throw the book at me on this one if I'm wrong. The last thing I'd want to do is give bad information and have you ruin your bass because of me.

 

[KennethB]

clear fingernail polish are your friend.

Gay.

 

[Millzy]

Awesome !

OK, i'll be Sharpie Orange guinee pig - i'll find a packet of those babies here somewhere and give it a whirl. And if it looks like crap i may as well do my nails with it !

 

[Colin]

Millzy, welcome to the forum. I knew you had to be an Aussie with a name like that...

 

[ekb16b]

I knew you had to be an Aussie with a name like that...

bout to same the same thing...

well if ur worried about the chip.. u cud always just buy another sterling

 

[Millzy]

Millzy, welcome to the forum. I knew you had to be an Aussie with a name like that...

Thanks Colin. Hey which state are you based in ? Are you selling 'online' or from a retail outlet ?