stingrayPete1977 Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 OK this is the score so far. I have already modded my Affinity series Squier Jazz to the max barring the finish which I cant decide on so for now its metalic candy apple red (Yak) but until something jumps out at me im leaving it like it is. To that I have refinished the head with a purposfully crap Fender decal and full size open tuners,The fret edges have been dressed in properly,It has a Badass II bridge,Bartolini SJ1 pickups,An EBS Pre amp with the jack socket drilled out and mounted in the body to create a spare control plate hole for the extra pot,And finished off with a Fender black 3 ply Pickguard.So as you can see bar the finish thats that. Hence project 2-I have picked up off the Evilbay an Affinity series P Bass to do the same/similar with. Its black and plays ok so the plan stands as- 1-New Fender large open tuners (squier small ones are pants even with just home use) 2-Get my mate to dress the fret edges in (Not as sharp as the Jazz ones were to be fair) 3-Bridge maybe Badass again or ideas please? (BBOT is crap im not even having the discussion and its bits have moved about already!) 4-New 3 ply pickguard maybe w/b/w? or go stealthy b/w/b? and maybe 62RI style with an added thumb rest? 5-Pots are rubbish on it, Not sure here though? (tone is on or off as is) 6-The big one folks [color="#FF0000"]WHAT PICKUP?[/color] I have in my ebay watch list a few already,Wilkinson,Stelluh,EMG,Seymour etc etc etc? Any ideas welcome and Im not sure what its going to be for really,I have 2 MM's and a Jazz so its just to add an extra bow really,Thanks. P.S Im not thinking active as all my others are already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Keep it red, get a shell pickguard on it! Pickup wise, i'm looking into duncan antiquities for one or two of my p-basses. Badass II looks cool and does add a bit of sustain. Would be nice to see it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 I have a pic of the Jazz some where and will do before and afters on the P before I forget.I must admit the red has grown on me over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Instead of spending all your money on upgrades to a Squier Affinity series have you considered saving a little and buying a used Jap? Seems a bit silly to chuck good parts onto cheap wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Here is the finished Jazz done over a year or so a bit at a time,Plays and sounds really great! and all for maybe £4-500 all in! [attachment=58778:Jazz.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Buzz' post='956669' date='Sep 14 2010, 10:33 PM']Instead of spending all your money on upgrades to a Squier Affinity series have you considered saving a little and buying a used Jap? Seems a bit silly to chuck good parts onto cheap wood.[/quote] I did try and get one of them but the deal fell through plus where is the fun in that? And I have my pre EB for when I fancy playing some no so cheap wood If you tried this Jazz you would not say that anyway trust me its really good and lightweight too. And I can always change the body at a later date anyway,Then the neck.......... Edited September 14, 2010 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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