fronobulax
Bassist, GAD and the Hot Mess Mods
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Over here is a discussion of this '74 S-100. The model number is clearly S-100-NB according to the label. The seller claims it is a rare finish, and implies it is factory without actually saying so, called Night Blue. The control cavity seems to have been finished in the same color which suggests a through job of refinishing or a factory job.
Hans, quoting himself, notes that in the '70's, the NB suffix did refer to a natural finish called "Nature Boy". As described, the Nature Boy finish sounds like wood grain would be visible.
There is a part of me that believes life is simpler if the S-100-NB is a factory finish called Night Blue. However, Hans is usually (ok, always 8) ) right and admits when he doesn't know something. Furthermore, extrapolating from my '71 JS II bass and my recollection of Guild offerings at the time, I can't recall a factory finish that didn't show the grain.
So, are there examples of S-100's from the early '70's with a factory finish that does not show the grain? If so what colors?
Thanks.
Hans, quoting himself, notes that in the '70's, the NB suffix did refer to a natural finish called "Nature Boy". As described, the Nature Boy finish sounds like wood grain would be visible.
There is a part of me that believes life is simpler if the S-100-NB is a factory finish called Night Blue. However, Hans is usually (ok, always 8) ) right and admits when he doesn't know something. Furthermore, extrapolating from my '71 JS II bass and my recollection of Guild offerings at the time, I can't recall a factory finish that didn't show the grain.
So, are there examples of S-100's from the early '70's with a factory finish that does not show the grain? If so what colors?
Thanks.