Does Anyone Sell/Make a “Faux”worn Finished Bass

#81
Basslice said:
Don't be a hater. Against etiquette.

I like the relic look, but probably couldn't bear to spend top dollar on anything that wasn't blemish-free and new looking. Love to have someone give me one though!
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Think about what you said - "couldn't bear to spend top dollar on anything that wasn't blemish-free and new looking". So, if a bass was something you really responded to both sonically and even visually - would the pre-conceived 'idea' of a "blemished" bass stop you from purchasing it for a price you can justify? People have brought up the very popular Fender Road Worn P's and J's. I played the J version a couple of years ago in a music store. It was a very nice feeling/playing and sounding J - better than any new shiny J also in the store. I personally think the "relic-ing" on it was programed machine generic but for the asking price and playability I'd buy one. I nearly did buy that one but I own a few nice J's so really couldn't justify another. A bass is made to be played. If you play it and like it, and it inspires you to play more - that is the bottom line if you are serious. Perfection is an illusion and at best high maintenance.
 
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#82
JIO said:
This is all true - but following the same preface, the majority of really player-worn finishes are usually Fenders because they were more visible/present on stages across the world for many years. It's not like Gibsons, Gretsch's, Guild's and Ric's (to name a few) weren't also out there in the trenches - there are 'road-worn' examples of them as well but just not as many. I think the emphasis on 'night after night', 'year after year' professional playing is key to how a finish can become that 'player worn'. This includes traveling/transporting the instrument, sound-checks, shows, rehearsals/playing on a bus or in a green-room etc, etc. More a 360 degree use that most of us experience.
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It may also be the kind of playing and the kinds of venues as well. Chuck Berry's ES probably got battered around, but I don't believe he let too many people touch it. Same with BB King's guitar. I am just speculating of course. You would expect the same kind of wear from the same finish no matter what factory made the instrument.
 
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JIO said:
Think about what you said - "couldn't bear to spend top dollar on anything that wasn't blemish-free and new looking". So, if a bass was something you really responded to both sonically and even visually - would the pre-conceived 'idea' of a "blemished" bass stop you from purchasing it for a price you can justify? People have brought up the very popular Fender Road Worn P's and J's. I played the J version a couple of years ago in a music store. It was a very nice feeling/playing and sounding J - better than any new shiny J also in the store. I personally think the "relic-ing" on it was programed machine generic but for the asking price and playability I'd buy one. I nearly did buy that one but I own a few nice J's so really couldn't justify another. A bass is made to be played. If you play it and like it, and it inspires you to play more - that is the bottom line if you are serious. Perfection is an illusion and at best high maintenance.
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This is exactly why I bought a RW Precision. It is the only bass I have ever bought new, which is a little ironic.
 
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JIO said:
Think about what you said - "couldn't bear to spend top dollar on anything that wasn't blemish-free and new looking". So, if a bass was something you really responded to both sonically and even visually - would the pre-conceived 'idea' of a "blemished" bass stop you from purchasing it for a price you can justify? People have brought up the very popular Fender Road Worn P's and J's. I played the J version a couple of years ago in a music store. It was a very nice feeling/playing and sounding J - better than any new shiny J also in the store. I personally think the "relic-ing" on it was programed machine generic but for the asking price and playability I'd buy one. I nearly did buy that one but I own a few nice J's so really couldn't justify another. A bass is made to be played. If you play it and like it, and it inspires you to play more - that is the bottom line if you are serious. Perfection is an illusion and at best high maintenance.
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It seems you did not read the post directly after the one you quoted.
 
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