Aero Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hi all, Finally pulled the trigger on a Status Graphite Jazz neck for a new P Bass project. I decided I needed a 'bad brother' for my sweet Fretless Aerodyne Jazz, built earlier this year. Similar spec Fretted Status Graphite Jazz Neck Precision Body (from a Mexican Deluxe Special) EMG P-J pickups with BH1 preamp Schaller 2000 Bridge Scaller machines, straplocks, etc As usual the pickguard seems to present the most difficult decision. The body is Navy Blue (hmmm... Respray???) so I'm thinking pickguard could be Pearloid (black, blue or white) or.... chrome. I used to have a black precision with chromed brass pick guard in the late 70s, weighed a ton and near blinded the audience under bright lights. Bits should be arriving this today so I'll post pics. Any ideas on making a Navy blue bass look interesting are welcome Cheers Fran [quote name='Aero' post='770324' date='Mar 10 2010, 01:05 PM']Finally got phase one of the project finished. I decided to stick with the Fretted Aerodyne neck until I can get the fretted Status Jazz neck. That'll be Phase two. The John East J Retro preamp is unbelievable. There are so many Tonal variations and the passive switch puts the mind at rest should the battery die mid gig. Thanks to SparkyMark for the bits. Here are a couple of pics Cheers Fran [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Nice one. I pulled the trigger on a Status jazz neck a few weeks back... can't wait for it to arrive - my project is really taking shape but I'm a bit stuck without the neck at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 So here are a couple of pics of the new P bass and the lined fretless jazz Both with Status Graphite Jazz necks and EMGs. They both play like a dream with low action and great sustain. The necks don't resonate as much in your hand which some may not like but to me it feels more solid and precise. Goes without saying the sound is great. Cheers Fran Pics..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 brushed metal IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 That P bass looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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