Rumple Posted December 29, 2007 Posted December 29, 2007 (edited) Hello, I'm putting together another Jazz bass but this time using a Japanese 62 RI body, the earth from the pots doesn't run through the body to the bridge like most Jazzes, it goes to the rear pick-up cavity where it should then attach to a (copper?) strip which then runs to the bridge externally. see the attached pic if my discription doesn't make sense. Where can I get one of these little strips or something similar? Any help would be appreciated. R. [attachment=4362:earth_strip.jpg] Edited January 6, 2008 by Rumple Quote
BassBod Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 Its just a strip of thin brass - you can get it from "hobby" shops, I think. I've got a big sheet here PM me if you want some? BB Quote
Rumple Posted December 31, 2007 Author Posted December 31, 2007 [quote name='BassBod' post='111105' date='Dec 30 2007, 07:49 PM']Its just a strip of thin brass - you can get it from "hobby" shops, I think. I've got a big sheet here PM me if you want some? BB[/quote] Thanks for the offer BB. PM on it's way. R. Quote
The Burpster Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 I say.... Thats a bit Heath Robinson isnt it? Would've thought they'd got that bit right! Quote
Rumple Posted December 31, 2007 Author Posted December 31, 2007 [quote name='The Burpster' post='111399' date='Dec 31 2007, 11:42 AM']I say.... Thats a bit Heath Robinson isnt it? Would've thought they'd got that bit right! [/quote] Tis a bit odd, I read somewhere they did it like that on the original 62 Jazz so the Japanese did the same on the RI but I have never seen a genuine vintage Jazz with that little brass strip! no USA or MIM pickguards fit the holes in the body either which is a tad annoying to. Quote
BassBod Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 I've seen them on very old J basses - remember there was a huge cover over the bridge/pup (plus mutes) so it wasn't visible. I guess it was easier than drilling an awkward hole and Leo was always trying to speed things up in the factory.... BB Quote
King Tut Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 I needed one for mine and used brass from a hobby shop - looks and works fine. Quote
Rumple Posted December 31, 2007 Author Posted December 31, 2007 [quote name='BassBod' post='111460' date='Dec 31 2007, 01:17 PM']I've seen them on very old J basses - remember there was a huge cover over the bridge/pup (plus mutes) so it wasn't visible. I guess it was easier than drilling an awkward hole and Leo was always trying to speed things up in the factory.... BB[/quote] Good point, I hadn't thought about the old bridge covers. Quote
Rumple Posted December 31, 2007 Author Posted December 31, 2007 [quote name='King Tut' post='111475' date='Dec 31 2007, 01:43 PM']I needed one for mine and used brass from a hobby shop - looks and works fine.[/quote] That's good to hear, BB is kindly sending me some brass so I should be hum free in the near future. Thanks chaps. R. Quote
Rumple Posted January 6, 2008 Author Posted January 6, 2008 Problem sorted - Cheers Bassbod. R. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.