TheGreek Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 I've just seen these bodies for sale on Ebay - anybody thinking of putting together a custom Jazz could do worse than consider one of these!! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/No3-Spalted-Maple-2-9kg-jazz-bass-electric-Guitar-body-/130465345719?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1e605730b7"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/No3-Spalted-Maple-2-...=item1e605730b7[/url] Quote
Ancient Mariner Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 I was looking at those last night, although I think I'd prefer one of the lighter bodies he sells. Quote
warwickhunt Posted January 10, 2011 Posted January 10, 2011 Quite close to me (12 miles or so away) and though I've not used him, he does seem to have a fair reputation among the locals. Quote
Dom in Dorset Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 That is drop dead gorgeous! It's amazing what a bit of fungus will do. I've used CH many times,I've nothing but praise. Quote
Dom in Dorset Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 [quote name='yorick' post='1085285' date='Jan 11 2011, 11:17 AM']Nice, but bl@@dy heavy..............[/quote] Looks are more important than a spine. Quote
JTUK Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 It would all be in the neck pocket, from my POV. and beware of being too fancy on the front side and too boring on the back. Don't make the mistake of thinking the facing will cover all sins because the back will tell the tale. And for a fancy facing to have any impact it needs to be quite a large pattern from say 10mtrs away, if it is too subtle it can get lost. Picky, I know, but then you are looking at fancy picky woods, IMV His stock of woods may be good so is e-bay outing the lesser ones..??? This is something I would want to see in the flesh, personally. Quote
Soloshchenko Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 I've seen these, they look lovely although I don't know if I'd get bored of something so fancy looking after a while. Quote
rob_89 Posted January 11, 2011 Posted January 11, 2011 [quote name='TheGreek' post='1084888' date='Jan 10 2011, 09:37 PM']I've just seen these bodies for sale on Ebay - anybody thinking of putting together a custom Jazz could do worse than consider one of these!! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/No3-Spalted-Maple-2-9kg-jazz-bass-electric-Guitar-body-/130465345719?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1e605730b7"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/No3-Spalted-Maple-2-...=item1e605730b7[/url][/quote] Ive seen them and do like them, although like some have mentioned the weight! wouldnt doing a lengthy gig with one. Not sure what neck id go for either. I did think a dark fretboard ie, ebony but can only seem to find fretless ones of these....not for me!! Rob Quote
TheGreek Posted January 12, 2011 Author Posted January 12, 2011 I'm impressed so I've emailed him to see if he does a headless neck for that body - I bought a headless system last year but can't find anybody who'll supply a neck for it - I'm not prepared to buy a neck and then attack it with a saw (or according to another thread, "Sorr") - had to get that in..sorry.. I'm thinking that I can put together a custom bass from bits I've picked up from eBay over the last few months - got an MEC jazz p/up, a MM humbucker, anybody recommend a good preamp? It would have to be active!! If I remember correctly he also does some nice abolone tele style knobs. I think I've also got some quick release straplocks somewhere.. Having GAS can pay off - don't you just love it when a plan comes together.. Quote
Chris2112 Posted January 12, 2011 Posted January 12, 2011 Looks like a nice piece of wood, if the neck pocket is ok. Quote
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