BionicBassman Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hi there, unfortunately (or fortunately if the price i've paid was low) my SG Bass has this scratch on the back. Do it's better i try to repair, or i try to cover it with decal or sticker, or leave it as is? other pictures are here : http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/116997-im-here-from-italy/ and here http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/117026-is-this-a-sg-bass-or-an-heritage-cherry/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Well... that's not a scratch, that's more like a serious flesh wound!!! really, thats a nice "gouge" you got there. (looks like Belt Buckle Rash) the wood would have to be refilled to level the surface area, and re-stained to match the original finish, then, resealed with nitro and buffed out with a series of passes with a variety of wet sanding and buffing. if it was me,, I'd be seeking the help of a professional. unless you've done this stuff before and have the knack of what to do down. but since you're asking, I guess you don't.. if there is no one you can find,, I guess you'd want to leave it be? Only my opinion, but if you don't know how to do this, you'll most likely cause more damage than what you have now. if you cover it with a sticker, the adhesive of the sticker is going to damage any of the "good" finish that's under it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 As suggested before, never put a sticker on it. Nitro finishes can be repaired by a skilled professional without leaving a scar so to say, but it may take some time. Depending on the required wood filling, I guess you would have to do without your bass circa two or three weeks, and it would cost between 60 and 100 EUR here for having done it perfectly including treatment of the belt buckle rash around it (this refers to Thomann price range). I believe material costs and bench charge should be about the same in Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BionicBassman Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks to all for suggestions. I'll let it as is, i don't want do worst and don't want stay without my bass for so long time. Better "lived" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Hello and welcome to the Forums! I agree with fellow member Kidblast. Leave it for a pro. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Personally, I would not obsess over it and leave it alone.....just me! A booger is a booger and will always show.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BionicBassman Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 Many thanks to all, sure, i'll let it as is, afterall it's on the back :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndman55 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Get a spray bottle with red and spray over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Get a spray bottle with red and spray over. Hello! An ingenius idea for sure. :D Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 no just leave it be.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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