Help! Refin Help - 25Th

[IslandBoy]

I know this would be considered CRAZY by most, however I want to Refin my 25th Quilt in Trans Purple. I held out to see if the Reflex would be offered in Purple, however it does not appear so. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a Quality job? Any info would be greatly appreciated !!

 

[Grand Wazoo]

I know this would be considered CRAZY by most, however I want to Refin my 25th Quilt in Trans Purple. I held out to see if the Reflex would be offered in Purple, however it does not appear so. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a Quality job? Any info would be greatly appreciated !!

And what are you planning to do with the matching headstock, if you rub off the Venetian redburst from there it's bye bye to the Ernie Ball MusicMan 25th Anniversary logo, the value of your bass drops down to a 5th of what it is worth now.

Now I don't know you that well but as a forum pal, I'd say this to you:

for flak's sake don't do it!

 

[five7]

+11111111111111111

 

[IslandBoy]

I truly get why most of you would be mortified ! However, I love this Bass, and I bought it to play, and really not concerned with what its worth on the Resale Market. I just LOVE a Purple Quilt ...... what can I say ??!!!
The Headstock is very easy to do, there are many places online that sell the logos, etc , so thats not a problem to do a nice matching Headstock. I have seen several EBMM EVH's than have been refinished and they look Great! (Obviously there are different resale issues at hand with an EVH).

And what are you planning to do with the matching headstock, if you rub off the Venetian redburst from there it's bye bye to the Ernie Ball MusicMan 25th Anniversary logo, the value of your bass drops down to a 5th of what it is worth now.

Now I don't know you that well but as a forum pal, I'd say this to you:

for flak's sake don't do it!

 

[danny-79]

for flak's sake don't do it!

+1,000,000 Dont do it !!!

 

[bovinehost]

I'd do it if it were mine and I wanted purple. WHERE to get it done is a question I can't answer, however. Have you talked to Wilkins?

 

[adouglas]

I love purple.

I love tweaking things to make them my own.

I believe that if it's your bass, you should do whatever you want to it.

I also happen to think you're nuts to consider it. The 25th is dead sexy just as it is.

 

[tommixx]

Man as an owner of a killer 25th I would probably agree with most here BUT...IF I were going to get a refinish the ONLY person I would send it to would be Pat Wilkins. Amazing work at great prices and he guarantees his work...

Peace,

T

 

[IslandBoy]

Thanks Guys! Pat Wilkins sounds like a Winner!

 

[Kristopher]

I'm looking forward to seeing how this turns out. Keep us posted with pics when it's done.

 

[MadMatt]

I know this would be considered CRAZY by most, however I want to Refin my 25th Quilt in Trans Purple. I held out to see if the Reflex would be offered in Purple, however it does not appear so. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a Quality job? Any info would be greatly appreciated !!

Ok, your CRAZY... but I too would love to see the results.

One thing to watch out for will be if the binding harmonizes with the Trans Purple. Red and cream harmonize well together but purple and tan may not work.

-Matt

 

[DTG]

I bought a 25 th to be played and that's what I do
Play it clean it love it.
I love the finish and think your bonkers to change it
But if you want it in pink and green stripes
Then go for it and please post pictures

 

[scottbass71]

You could just keep it stock and buy a BFR sterling off basscentral
they have purple on their website

MusicMan Basses - Ball Family Reserve

 

[Colin]

I say do it

 

[adouglas]

Go for it.

 

[Colin]

I was checking out Pat Wilkins site and I'm tempted to do something myself. Is he expensive?

 

[tommixx]

I was checking out Pat Wilkins site and I'm tempted to do something myself. Is he expensive?

VERY reasonable for the quality of the work. He does Sadowsky, Lakland, and numerous other builder's basses. He has done several for me and they were all Flawless! Pricing starts at about $200 and goes up depending on what you have done. There is a basic price list on his site...

Peace,

T

 

[toomanyslurpees]

Hmmm, big and purple?......

 

[Infidelity]

Hmmm, big and purple?......

Nope.!

 

[phatduckk]

its your bass man, do what you want.