Bought Precision Bass After Repair and It Was a Big Mistake| Bass Guitar Repair SUB

Hey, everyone!
I'm sharing with you a story which started with buying a bass guitar. I thought it woulodn't be a big deal, but it turned out to be a real challenge.
I had to change the fingerboard and truss rod. It took a lot of time. When it came to the body I saw it was damaged with spray. I had no desire to repaint it and instead I made road worn.
Leave your comments on the result.

[@silencedones4421]

Extremely impressed and have nothing but respect for a man who can fix their own equipment.

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks!

[@jeffbeck6501]

I have never seen someone so natural and fearless with this type of work. Your sensibilities of how to feel the situation, and then your knowledge and experience on how to do it, and then your well-trained hands doing the work. Plus you can play it well. I loved the flat wounds. The fretboard looks amazing. That was cool you did it with a CNC machine.

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@MasterFailureOfficialChannel]

The amount of work you've put into this one is impressive. This P-bass looks better than ever now!

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks!

[@johnstitt2615]

I love the straight ahead comments “And this is a disaster”. Another saying would be “It’s quite the scene”. Lol. Great vid. These builds give me lots of ideas for repairs I am doing.

[@vm1979]

Musima " Action Baß " ..... Großartiges Instrument, fetter Sound und spielt sich viel besser als man denkt. Klasse Video,- Respekt!

[@caracaltheandroid9302]

On the bright side, you got to challenge yourself repairing it ;)

[@mr.k1t]

It`s true)

[@salmonti9707]

Great video. I love repair videos more than build videos. Great to see people work with what is there and make the most of it.

[@supafrogg258]

So so nice to see a weathered and neglected instrument receive some much-deserved loving! The whole music cosmos is smiling on you, for the care you have given!

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@adamalvarez458]

Glad I witnessed this. Great job. Beautiful.

[@LegsON]

Lovely montage, master Tadyka!

[@stephencottam2763]

Awesome project man. Thanks for taking the time to put it together on film and sharing 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you for watching and comment)

[@enduro_six8419]

Your video gives me relax and TONS of satisfaction 😌 Keep it up!! (Fretboard repair was awesome🎸🔥)

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@kendallfella]

What a great video - compulsive viewing. Cracking job on that bass. What you did to the neck was sublime. Well done!

[@matthewmargetts8516]

Beautiful work and beautiful result.

[@finaljesus]

that came out bad ass it looks amazing love the black pickguard too and road worn job thank you for the video

[@thomastang2232]

What a satisfying video to watch. Amazing work!

[@RichardWagenknecht]

Absolutely brilliant! What a craftsman!

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks!

[@JS-jz3zo]

You sir are an artist! This is very relaxing to watch after a full day of work. Thank you for sharing! Stay safe. Much love! ✌🏻

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you for comment. Best wishes from Ukraine!

[@grantkoeller8911]

The custom knobs are incredible!!!! You could make a fortune selling those as after market custom brass, bronze, copper or chrome knobs!!!

[@mr.k1t]

I will pass this on to my father)

[@reggaebass1857]

You are obviously a professional, very nice work and a great video I couldn’t stop watching

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@Matt_bechillin]

Excellent road-worn ! Some people go overboard , but I like how you did it a lot

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks!

[@samlelowitch]

Great job. Your skill and dedication are impressive.

[@skalewilly]

Wow! What a great job in this bass, congrats!!!!

[@mikedeveer1047]

Always great to see a craftsman doing their stuff

[@mr.k1t]

I am glad that you like it

[@antares4975]

Musima Instruments factory were located in my hometown Markneukirchen in formerly east germany. After reuniting germany the factory was closed in 1990. Since the early 90s Warwick Basses are manufactured in the same town. Also the headquarters of Framus Guitars are located here. The founder of Warwick is the son of Fred Wilfer, the founder of Framus Guitars. He reunited Framus in 1995, since Framus was shut in the late 70's. No one asked, but i thought it might be interessting.

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you, not many people know this. You live in an amazing place that is full of guitar building history. I dream to visit your town someday.

[@antares4975]

@@mr.k1t It's a nice place to study classic guitar building. The college is a beautiful mansion. There is also Framus Museum, i've never been. I grew up there, anyways the town is slowly dying like everything nice.. you might be disappointed

[@Libra1059]

Great job!

[@karlvanbeckum9029]

Well done! It looks great now. Nice work!

[@hydorah]

Wow! This is one of the most hardcore repairs I've ever seen

[@Steveperlmaster]

Great job! Looks and sounds awesome

[@dashdrum-again]

Nice job! Especially enjoyed watching the fingerboard and fret work.

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@gorandelac]

One of the best videos for repairing guitar... beautiful man!

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@interact48]

Your work on this bass is first class

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@Vykk_Draygo]

Beautiful result!

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@user-cr2uk9dq4n]

Так гарно! Робота, монтаж, кадри 🔥🔥🔥

[@stuart8663]

Love the video, excellent smooooooth background music and great skills displayed! G'day from Australia.

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you! Best wishes from Ukraine!

[@danielirvine7468]

Dude this was epic I kinda like how you didn’t put the fender badge on this just kept it real .. You got skills man I am learning lots from this

[@bass_vibes]

Great job! I like watching this kind of videos

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@Blakelysworld358]

Fantastic work! It gave me a lot of great information I need for my DIY project in the near future.

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks! I'm glad to be helpful.

[@mybasspath]

Loved your work, those brass colored frets look awesome! Be safe out there.

[@mr.k1t]

Glad you like it!

[@striknine570]

Awesome job. Turned out great. I may have to try my hand at it.

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you. I believe you will succeed!

[@ghanssperling9890]

Nice work! That bass was a better candidate for the trash bin than a restoration when it came in, but it looks like a pretty sweet bass when you were done. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@OlandoMcCall]

Great job! Thanks for sharing.

[@UndeadPumpkin]

Great work!👏👏👏👏

[@tommisalo]

Omg, this is so satisfying to watch.

[@JasonECI]

Was a little surprised you didn't sand it all off and repaint it, since you had already spent that much time reviving it, you did say you had no desire to repaint it though!! Very nice job beautifully done!!

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks you! Painting is always a long time, I already spent about 2 months and when I discovered a problem with the deck, I had no desire to delay another 2 months)

[@ASM881]

Robert Lowery is a brilliant songwriter and you got some of his sheet music for free, so that’s a bonus.

[@valendis]

Nice! And you put the warwick frets on this! Also the brass nut is awesome!

[@thegeekdude67]

Amazing! You’re an artisan and very talented luthier. 👏👏👏👊😎 🎸

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks

[@mrpaiute9013]

A true artist always uses his 3rd and 4th hands to complete the job

[@jcstrain73]

Amazing. I'd have thought it was destined for firewood when you started.

[@pedroleal7118]

Great work and lots of patience!

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks!

[@rickkutzer1981]

Great job! I love the video. Keep them coming.

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks! New video in progress)

[@EddieG1888]

I'm not seeing any "mistake" there, that is some brilliant work! I love guitars that are saved from the bin for future players to enjoy.

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks! It was a mistake not to check the condition upon purchase, in which case it would have taken less time)

[@doglifehub]

Amazing work 👏

[@pacosanchezmartinez8453]

Super niiiiiiice video man! amazing work on that pbass

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@hcolguitars]

Very cool! Great job 🤘

[@bassiclogic]

Now that's a master guitar luthier!

[@pvdguitars2951]

The result is absolutely fantastic. Tons of vibe, nice vintage look. Personally I would have kept the aged white pickguard, but that’s just my taste.

[@mr.k1t]

I prefer black)

[@scottabramson3898]

Great work!

[@Bassman1999]

That’s amazing work….a lot of it, but the finished product is great.

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks!

[@peterkokkoris2988]

Most relaxing 20 minutes ever.

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you

[@thomasbarker642]

Fantastic job

[@vi5629]

Молодець! Якраз і подивився як знімають з басу накладку! :D

[@BARTOZZI-OFFICIAL]

Great work and attention to detail, would love to try it out! One thing I've learned with these, make sure there's no paint or finish in the neck socket on either side (body and neck). Bare wood to wood contact, as level as you can make it (that piece of paper was supposed to help with a botched job of that). I bet you'll notice a diffrence in note stability. Cheers from Poland!

[@voornaam3191]

Man, you did an excellent repair job. And the video is top quality as well. Very very good. So, please, NEVER use the words "big mistake" again, when you did great!

[@ObeseChess]

I had an experience like this too. Bought a used bass, took the finish off, eventually learned that someone had carved and spray painted it. Didn’t know what to do after that and lost the electronics and hardware so it’s just been sitting in my closet for 13 years. Maybe this will be the year.

[@mr.k1t]

Go ahead my friend, the time has come)

[@Daddy53751]

To me, seems like the very best situation to have. With an instrument that’s “gone” and of no value, monetarily or otherwise. There’s nothing to fear for any less experienced guy to jump in and learn his chops, and gain experience and skill. Go for it!👍🏻

[@DavidHBurkart]

Beautiful. I don't even play Bass, but I would add that to my stable of guitars.

[@ralfbrummerloh359]

We need more mistakes like that if they result in awesome basses. I love how it turned out. Hope it plays well. Sounds pretty good.

[@mr.k1t]

I bought another bass, let's see if it becomes a mistake) Hopefully I'll be done with it and editing the video by the end of the month.

[@WilsonToyo]

Congratulations, your bass is amazing. I liked that you didn't remove the name of the bass in the hand. The body turned out very nice, in the vintage wave.

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you, it took me a lot of time and I'm glad that someone liked it.

[@davegrig8604]

I had to drink a beer after watching video! A real cliff hanger. The result was great! Good work.

[@mr.k1t]

Cheers😉

[@pierrebonnenfant2611]

wonderfull ! very good job ! congratulation !!!!!!

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks!

[@zapa1pnt]

Great work. That bass looks 1000% better. It now looks road worn but well taken care of. 😁✌🖖

[@georgegraybill6504]

I enjoyed the video! I appreciate your skill as a luthier! learned a lot!

[@mr.k1t]

Thaks!

[@leonah2137]

amazing work!

[@tomkirk6942]

Nice job! 👌

[@Daddy53751]

For an old dog like me, (Playing since ‘71, modding since ‘82 and building about 10 years) I love bringing something back from the dead almost more than anything else. Way more satisfying than buying an overpriced “name” that I’d still have to mod to suit my preferences. Nice work!🤘🏻🫡

[@alexandreheduinoger5099]

Nice job 🎉

[@justinrayguitars6024]

Really top notch work. I just did a Squier Bronco bass that had stuff carved into the finish. Cheaper to do the worn look than a refinish. Especially on a low budget instrument.

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you, it may be harder for you to achieve the same result, since the squier has a polyurethane coating, which is more difficult to do the worn.

[@grantkoeller8911]

@@mr.k1t heat gun and a paint scraper.

[@justinrayguitars6024]

@@mr.k1t you really have to sand it down pretty deep then polish it out. Not ideal but better than the time spent on a complete refinish.

[@twinreverb87]

I really enjoyed this 😊 great job

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks!

[@aussiecoastie72]

awesome work 👍

[@GuitarQuackery]

I like how you work, friend.

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@psykoelvis]

Why was it a mistake?I think you had the chance to bring it back to life and you did an amazing job!!! And the brass nut? A touch of class!!

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@adrianherreravildoso1813]

Excelente trabajo

[@Daddy53751]

It’s cool with the brass nut. I discovered it adds a bit of “warmth”. On the other end of the spectrum, I just completely rebuilt and modded a 5 string Jazz bass, and one of the things I did was build a stainless steel nut, and it seemed to add just a touch of extra “aggression” to the overall tone. It was a fun experiment.

[@michaelt1507]

This is a masterpiece thanks for sharing..! Greetings from Berlin

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you! Best wishes from Ukraine!

[@jamesatkin9412]

I can't see how the paint disaster was even a consideration next to the state of the fret board. I've never seen anything in as much of a state as that. Well done, sir.

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you! The neck immediately caught my eye, I was not mentally prepared for the turn with the body)

[@hollandguitars7086]

Nice job!

[@Klangstimmen]

Klasse. Glückwunsch. Nice .

[@rocketscienceaudiogroup]

Awesome work man! 👌🏻

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks!

[@floydlay9189]

Brilliant work thank you so much,,,your a master at your job!

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@iaingraham4911]

Brilliant luthier work masterpiece

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you!

[@nostalgicrhythms8668]

Kudos brother you repair it yoursrlf❤❤❤

[@CharlesRobitaille514]

Solid work!

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks!

[@qeadwsws]

Awesome! Bass Guitar Life Saver.

[@JohannesHeld]

So much work!

[@xMTLKx]

Man this fingerboard was so disastrous at first I can't believe how it's possible

[@OMGUITARSCUSTOM]

Работа на уровне фантастики, браво, есть чему поучиться! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mr.k1t]

Спасибо

[@nimitz1739]

Nice job

[@Officeninja428]

Would’ve loved to have seen another maple fretboard, but the new one looks so good I don’t even care! Great job

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you, I would like to leave the maple, but I had no choice)

[@thebasscovers5153]

I'm not a fan of road worn but that bass looks gorgeous

[@taw6992]

Wonderful job !!! Two thumbs up ! (I have only to units, I would of course give you more if possible... )😉

[@mr.k1t]

Thanks for your feedback)

[@tedblumstein6772]

A lot of work for an off-brand bass. Probably worth very little but the experience is priceless! Congratulations!

[@mr.k1t]

Thank you. Perhaps for you it’s an off brand bass, but in my area it was an enviable bass guitar.(now these factories produce warwick,framus and many others)

[@tedblumstein6772]

@@mr.k1tI am not saying it was not an enviable bass or not worth your effort. Only this, the man hours and materials costs spent likely do not cover the replacement costs of a mass produced instrument. Since it was for your personal use, your valuable time could be considered as 'no cost'. However, for those of us who professionally repair these guitars and basses, time is not free. The cost to the customer would be excessive as the labor costs are high. You did a lot of great work and spent many hours to repair this bass! But to me, Time = Money. If I were to do this repair, my customer could probably buy a very nice condition used or maybe even a new Framus or Warwick or even a real Fender P-bass for less out of pocket cost. I would tell them to not waste their money (paying me) unless it was a sentimental instrument or had a storied history (used by someone famous). This does not diminish your efforts. It is a very good repair. Again, congratulations.

[@mr.k1t]

I understand you, I have a guitar in repair now, which I sincerely do not want to repair. And I'm trying to dissuade the client from doing it)