slab66 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) [attachment=172194:SAM_0882.JPG][attachment=172195:SAM_0883.JPG][attachment=172196:SAM_0881.JPG][attachment=172198:SAM_0880.JPG][attachment=172199:SAM_0879.JPG][attachment=172200:SAM_0870.JPG][attachment=172203:SAM_0895.JPG][attachment=172204:SAM_0884.JPG][attachment=172205:SAM_0900.JPG]Based a bit more on the original apart from the gold anodized pick guard and birds eye maple rosewood capped neck. I also used the '67' paddle tuners. I had the neck made by B. Hefner in the USA, and I must admit, he did a really nice job. The neck was very straight and correct with the 7.25" fret board radius and slim 'C' vintage back profile. I had read mixed reports about Bernie, but I would use another one of his necks and very good value for the money. I added the Chrome pickup and bridge covers for a bit more an authentic look. I'm personally not that keen on them. I fitted a brass nut and saddles to a vintage Fender bridge. The pips were custom hand wound clear dipped and I used vintage NOS tone cap for that era. It turned out nice and I was able to get a lovely low action without any buzz. Tone wise, it was nice and barky with plenty of high and low end. I use a 300W Ashdown combo and it loved it. Bring up the mids and that vintage woody growl punches right out. The overwounds also added to that 'overdriven' scream. and howl. I would have to have tried it through a nice valve head, but, hey, you can't have everything. Edited September 21, 2014 by slab66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Simply stunning work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedave Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I've always wanted a slab P since I saw an article in Bassist magazine years ago. I saw the one that belonged to T-Rex's bass player down Denmark St a good few years ago. For some stupid reason I didn't go and kick its tyres. There was a late 60s Rickenbacker 4005 and a early 50s custom colour P down there too around that time. I didn't try those either. I am a silly boy. Lovely work mate. I've seen a few of yours now and they all look stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab66 Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Many thanks. I'm trying very hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 [quote name='davedave' timestamp='1412454097' post='2569099'] I've always wanted a slab P since I saw an article in Bassist magazine years ago. I saw the one that belonged to T-Rex's bass player down Denmark St a good few years ago. For some stupid reason I didn't go and kick its tyres. There was a late 60s Rickenbacker 4005 and a early 50s custom colour P down there too around that time. I didn't try those either. I am a silly boy. Lovely work mate. I've seen a few of yours now and they all look stunning. [/quote] I remember that T Rex bass. It had a whacking great pickup installed by the bridge - a Guild I think. Ruined the charm a bit for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedave Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 That's the one. It was a Bisonic, and yes it did spoil it a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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