Type of Touch-Up Paint?

[BassPooch]

Hi fellow low-enders. I need some help. I was playing at a gig Saturday and the guitar player whacked the headstock of my SUB bass, chipping off a chuck of the flat-black paint. Any recommendations on what to use to cover-up this "gig scar?"

 

[element]

I've used black marker pens on a black guitar of mine in the past, works well.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

If it's not a super huge spot, a Sharpie marker works wonders

 

[Beth]

I say leave it. It gives it character and it's PUNK ROCK! Sharpies can sometimes have a reddish glow about them...

 

[dlloyd]

I say leave it. It gives it character and it's PUNK ROCK! Sharpies can sometimes have a reddish glow about them...

Yep.

In terms of resale, honest dents aren't a huge problem. Cover up jobs make you wonder what else is wrong with the bass that the seller isn't mentioning.

 

[Beth]

Yeah, and not only that, its a reminder of your sweet gig!

 

[roballanson]

Good call Beth.

Also I would give the guitarist a good slap as well, then he has a gig scar.....

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

How about some black shoe polish applied with cloth (or a black crayon). They have a wax-type base. Should protect the wood aswell

 

[BassPooch]

Thanks for Input

Thanks fellow low-enders for the input. The guitar player who whacked my SUB bass is blind in one eye. I'm always careful that I don't smash his face with my headstock since his peripheral vision is limited. However, I never thought about him avoiding whacking me with his guitar. I guess the lesson here is this: Always keep both of your eyes on a one-eyed guitar player. (Who, I may add, is an amazing musician.)

 

[Aussie Mark]

Nail polish is another good option for gloss finishes, although the color range is somewhat limited.

 

[scottbass71]

Hey mark how is indonesia???

 

[Aussie Mark]

Hey mark how is indonesia???

So far so good. Rather than duplicate the story, I've started a thread over at the Dudepit (in Al's Nudie Bar) that I'm using to tell people about my adventures.

http://www.vintagebass.com/thedudepit/showthread.php?t=1131