BIG.J

Hi, a big thanks to Basschat and its members, especially to all who have shared there ideas, thoughts and for supplying various parts for my custom build. I have both a new Stienberger & Status style bridge and string retainer to use on my neck. I am currently in talks with Soulmate Guitars & Christopher Woods for a custom laminated neck inc LED's for use with a headless setup. I am quite handy when it comes to custom jobs etc but i am toying with the idea of adapting another pre-made neck as a trial. If i were to use the Status style system then the trust rod adjustment will need to be located at the bridge end and not the nut? If i were to use the Stienberger system them it has a hole at the top nut = String retainer for acsess to the trust rod mounted at the top. My Question is = Before spending $500+ on a custom job, could i do this myself by using a flat paddle headstock / Jass neck etc. Or = could someone assist in the making of a neck, I have all measurements for a Status Neck? The Body has been shaped to take a standard Scale. Many Thanks Justin.

I have also recently purchased an item from steve, Item arived when he said it would, As described with great packaging. Cheers Mate Justin

Sorted the electics thanks to Prosebass, Just looking into neck options now! Cheers Justin.

Nice one, I am off to see them in October (Liverpool)! Cheers Justin.

Any other ideas! Thanks

Many thanks for your help so far, I myself have a soft spot for the Westone. Cheers Justin

Hi, I am new to this site and would like to introduce myself. I am 26 and live in Cheshire, I have played bass for around 10 years and i enjoy playing Slap bass (Mark King style) I play in a 5 piece band covering tracks from 60's - 80's. I am married with 2 kids and enjoy Fishing & Shooting. My setup consists of a Westone Thunder 1 A Bass and a Laney 160w 1,15 combo. NOW MY PROBLEM! I have a lovely Laminated bass body from the states for a custom project. I have picked up a set of 4 string Bartolini (Status/Alembic) soapbar type pickups. I believe the majority of these pickups are passive. I bought them from the US but the seller had no idea about wiring etc. I like playing slap and originally wanted an Active system but i think using these quality pickups, they will produce a great sound. If i use a passive circuit then maybe i could use a booster (Mid Pot) etc. I currently use an old Westone Thunder 1A bass and had thought of using its complete wiring circuit? I am struggling to find a decent neck and had also planned on using the westone neck with LED's installed and a modified ibanez musician type headstock. Any help or ideas would be great, Cracking site See Pics attached. Many thanks Justin