theitalianrob Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 I have a cheap ESP Viper-104 bass. I'm going to purchase a Gibson Thunderbird for my main bass and I'm looking to fix this bass up (new bridge/tuners, new pickups/electronics etc.). The problem is i hate the color of my bass and i can't see to find any shops online that paint bodies and necks not made at their shop. So I'm just wondering if anyone knows anywhere i could send the body and neck to get refinished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masina Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 You could strip the paint off your self, and then is if an auto body shop would re-spray it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Anyone who is going to do a good job of it is also going to charge you more than that bass is worth. For instance, if you sent it to me, wanted me to disassemble, paint, and reasseble it, I'd probably charge about $300-$500, depending on different details. If you wanted me to strip it down to bare wood and then do something with it, I'd just turn it down. Stripping a guitar down is labor intensive and not a whole lot of fun. peace, russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 A respray is an easy and fun job, why not have a go at it yourself? Have a look at some of the threads and tutorials, practice on a lump of wood and then go for it. You can get professional level results in the back yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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