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TylerDurdenPSSC

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Okay, here's the scenario:

I currently own a 2004 Warwick Corvette Pro Line 4, in natural.

I wax her about once a month, but dread to do so once "that time of the month" rolls around again.

I'm seriously considering sealing her up with a satin poly.

I'm going to be doing some body work on her in the next few days anyway, as there are some dents and dings I would like to get out. (You know, soft natural woods take brunt after 5 years.)

I figured, since I'll be steaming and sanding, why not just finish her now, so I never have to fret about taking her apart to wax again. (I'm OCD, and cannot stand dried wax buildup on my hardware, pickups, or in the pockets.)

So, my main dilemma is this:

I'm also planning on selling this beauty sometime (Hopefully mid-Summer) in the future, to replace her with an LX Streamer, or an IMMACULATE used Streamer Stage 1. (My OCD says no, but my curiosity says yes.)

So, I don't actually plan on keeping my Pro Line.

So, why bother to refinish her?

Well, I'm posting this to ask YOU (Since I'll be selling her here anyway) if you think a satin poly finish would turn you off from purchasing a new Warwick?

How many out here actually hate waxing their bass? Don't be afraid to show some hands. :lol:

How many of you would be turned off on a satin poly finish? I'm guessing the waxing experience for you is a real bonding moment and time for you to take your time to make sure your baby is setup tip top...

...I'm also guessing that if this is the case, you're married, and I'm sorry for that. :lol:

So, opinions?
 
If you'll be selling it, don't refinish it. Only a couple more waxes to go before you get a Streamer.
 
Yeah...as much as I prefer not to worry about waxing the body, (and you know I refinished my bass with satin poly) if your gonna sell her anyway, best to leave it original...It gives the new buyer the option to wax or poly seal, and it gets it to the new owner in original condition, which many seem to like.

I did kinda ponder for a bit before sealing my Thumb, then I finally convinced myself I probably would never sell it, would continue to 'upgrade' it like a hobby car/truck, and if I ever wanted a different bass tone other than 'Thumb', I would just add a different bass to my one-horse stable. I can't say for certain if sealing your bass would lower its resale value, but I would bet my bass that leaving it unsealed (but lovingly waxed) wouldn't hurt it's resale value at all.

Of course, if you weren't gonna sell it, you know what my vote would be!8:
 
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I would not buy a bass with a different finish than the original.
 
I wouldn't buy if it it had been refinished. I've refinished myself, and was fortunate enough to do well when I sold it - but I wouldn't personally buy a refinished bass. I think I just like to know exactly what happened during the refinishing process, and the only real way is to do it yourself.

I quite enjoy waxing my basses - I'm anal about it in a big way as you are - I'm so meticulous it's ridiculous. I won't even let any dents accumulate on my basses - if either of them get a mark, it gets steamed/sanded/waxed before it's put away after the gig. :lol:

...so - seing as though you're planning on selling it - I say keep it original, and just put up with waxing for another few months.

;)
 
Yep, if you're selling then best leave as is matey!;)
 
If the finnish comes out pro looking I't wouldn't stop me from buying.I don't like waxing.I have a masterman with the high polish finnish and I'ts great.
 
Well, as far as the refin process... I was planning on spraying with my DeVilbiss gun, and documenting the whole thing through a step by step photog.

However, it's pretty clear here what the majority of the opinion is leaning on. With around a third of the can left, I guess I might as well tough it out until I can order my CS LX POLY SEALED from the factory. :P

Thanks guys.
 
agreed with everyone else. i wouldnt buy a refinished bass.

and yes i hate waxing, so i just dont do it unless i have no time. My $$ doesnt need waxing which is convenient, and i just let my ash cop as many knocks as i want, its all character building.
 
I wouldnt touch it.
One common thing with alot of people that buy Warwick is the fact that you can see,feel & smell the wood.
 
First I touch,then I smell me finger;)
Speaking of smells.My Streamers cavity reeks something shocking.Not as bad as my mates Foderas gigbags though.Them things stink of spew.
 
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When I got me bass it had this wonderful smell of sawn wood and glue, loved it. Now it's cigarette smoke.
 
:lol: Maybe this explains my ramblings on the single cut thread...
 
What about the guy who stripped the pumkin/helloween bass and refinnished it:?:I like the way it came out but it's not the original paint now.How about all the people who strip down solid color bass's and refinnish them natural,you wouldn't buy one because of that.And if the job is done pro who could tell if it's not a factory job.I'm sure you could do research and find out.I'm not saying to refinnish a bass and try pass it off as factory.Plus used warwicks are not to expensive so I think moding one isn't going to kill the value.I don't buy instruments for there resale value I buy them because I want to play'm.If the value goes up great if it sinks I't doesn't bother me.I know i'm in the minority here about the refinnish but I like don't like waxing.
 
I'm not worried about the resale value, so much as I am about the resale.

I just want to be able to move it when time comes that I can afford my step up Streamer from here.

I've never been a fan of people thinking their guitars are worth their weight in gold, and to be honest if given the chance would take all my imaginary money and put it to use for music programs in poor schools. (You know, the whole keep kids out of gangs, and in a band type deal.)

So, for me to see struggling musicians on a Rogue, whom are really good saddens me. I was thinking $1100 for the Pro Line, considering it'll be in better shape than when I bought it, but I suspect I'll do $900 on it. (But that's not for some time now. :P)
 
if I was you I would sell the proline like it is to the new owner. somebody will like it and if you mess up on the refinish then it WILL be very hard to sell. I would just sell it and then buy the SS1 or LX you want. I have an SS1 and a Spector LX4 Euro so.... LOL ;)
 
Hey Tyler - Just came across a proline at the local music shop for $650. It had a trans-blue finish was a bit rough looking, but otherwise in good shape.
 
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