Any advice for frankensteining?

I have this really crappy looking bass (It looks like it survived world war 2), but it has very nice Ibanez pickups and has no issues with electronics. I've already dismembered it, also separating the body and neck.
Any advice on this? Proper sanding and varnishing?

I've sanded before, and i know how to stroke properly. But is there something i should know when it comes to guitars?

And..

There are parts with holes in it, I've been told by woodworkers to put in a liquid which fills in like wood when hardened (i forgot what it's called).

Any help is appreciated!

*Edited typos, the hell, i typed like i was drunk*

I was hung up trying to figure out the tuning thread....the L and E....Beagle I think it's for
"luxury edition" ...."limited"...I couldn't buy that....there's only one but I think you'll be here
a long time..can't imagine it without ya.

"proper" sanding on a Frankenstein?....just doesn't seem right.
Photos would help though.
Type of woods too.

Sanding is simply prep work. The amount of prep is decided for preferred finish.
So knowing the end result is a big help.

For "Frankenstein" I skip sanding and go with antiqueing techniques and green
spray paint.

If you're looking for a nice finish though...start buy by deciding what you can do and what
equipment, if any, you need and have.

With more info I may be able to offer you more tips.

Okay!

Wood:
Generic Basswood body, maple neck i suppose, rosewood fretboard.
Tuners:
Generic Tuners which i've already stripped the paint of.
All other hardware:
Soaked in WD-40 to soften rust, cause they're just too damn ancient.

The previous owner stupidly used stupid paint, that's why they just peel of on the steel ware, and repainted the headstock really badly, which i already scraped off.

I'm just thinking of adding thin varnish to get just a "wood" look.
And also because i'm afraid i'll mess up on the painting process.


I'll be sending in photos after awhile, i'll just eat cause my mother is nagging already. (We always need to eat at the same time here ).

Don't paint the cavity where the neck attaches to the body.

UbiquitousBubba


I prefer the one by The Edgar Winter Group.  The others tend to make a mess and eat all of your Cheetos.  The incessent chanting and yelling by the villagers at all hours of the night are really irritating, too. 

Have your burns and wounds healed yet, bubba?

SV,
There are two sites that offer a lot of information and materials.
Here and Here.

You'll find instructions for applying different finishes and
prep work.
By doing a little homework you can make an informed decision
about what you'd prefer to attempt.
By using these links it not only gives you ideas but also the
products that may be used.
I hope this helps and you have a blast with your project.

Regards,
Michael