Shockwave Posted August 6, 2011 Posted August 6, 2011 Hey guys. Last week I ordered a body from Warmoth. I already have a Maple/Maple Mighty Mite precision neck with Fender decal. The body is... Ultra lightweight Maple, otherwise standard precision body in Antigua burst with matching scratchplate. I have some CTS pots, Gotoh 201 bridge and other assorted hardware to put into it. What I really need now is a Dimarzio Willpower or similar pickup, Hipshot ultralite tuners, neckplate and screws. Will keep you updated! Quote
Shockwave Posted September 23, 2011 Author Posted September 23, 2011 Hey guys! My parts are in the UK! Though I was out when they were to be delivered, doh! So I went with. Ultra lightweight maple Antigua precision bass body,P-J with 70's position jazz pickup rout. Maple/Maple Mighty mite neck, Dimarzio Will Power Middle and Dimarzio Ultra Jazz bridge pickups. Gotoh 201 Bridge, Hipshot ultralite chromes. Heres the Mighty Mite neck. With any luck, will have it together within 2 weeks! Quote
gary mac Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 Looking good. What's your opinion of the neck? I've been thinking about trying one for my next project. Quote
cocco Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 I'm rather excited about the end result of this Quote
Shockwave Posted September 26, 2011 Author Posted September 26, 2011 Hey guys. Heres the body and scratchplate! Neck doesant sit flush into the body, but sure that can be sorted out with some sanding. Or i could muck around with the scratchplate... [IMG]http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/5719/dscf4244i.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/2793/dscf4245.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/39/dscf4246c.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/6352/dscf4248b.jpg[/IMG] Quote
Clarky Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 That looks like a cracker of a bass in the making! I have really fallen for Antigua finish basses (anthomp has a fantastic collection if you search the forum) Quote
nick Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Very nice Rob. Will be following this post, looking forward to seeing the finished article. Always loved Antigua Fenders, just not fond of the weight of some of those 70's models. Smart choice of body wood for yours. Edited September 26, 2011 by nick Quote
Muzz Posted September 26, 2011 Posted September 26, 2011 That body looks fantastic - you're not helping my must-buy-a-body-from-Warmoth GAS here, you know... Quote
henry norton Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 That's quite a gap but I would sand the heel to fit rather than mess around with that fantastic finish on the scratchplate. Quote
Toasted Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 Looks great. I can't wait to see it finished. Quote
Rumple Posted September 27, 2011 Posted September 27, 2011 Such a classy look, love that the scratchplate matches the finish, one of my fave Fender finishes. Quote
Shockwave Posted September 27, 2011 Author Posted September 27, 2011 Thanks for the kind words folks! Arrived just today are the Dimarzios and the Hipshot Ultralites. Just waiting on another pot cover from Warmoth (Forgot to order a third when I opted for a P-J config). A Fender Corona neck plate and screws and some dunlop straploks. I cant wait for the bass to be done, Ultra bright toned beast through a Sansamp VT bass deluxe. Here is the reason why I went for a bright sounding P bass. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MbSb2f7MP0 Quote
Toasted Posted September 29, 2011 Posted September 29, 2011 I'm really looking forward to seeing this done. Quote
Dread Bass Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 I love Antigua. Its the only burst i really love. Mainly as it reminds me of a Zombie. Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) Rob's given this to me for assembly, as I've done a fair bit more of this sort of stuff, and have the tools. Just did a dry run, first setback, the route isn't big enough for the nice big CTS pots, gonna need a mini one for the tone. All three are the same sort and there seems to be all sorts of debate on mixing log and lin for volume and tone. [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/Incarante/antigua/LaneyKlipp002.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/Incarante/antigua/LaneyKlipp001.jpg[/IMG] Edited October 10, 2011 by Mr. Foxen Quote
Delberthot Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) looks like the route is for the standard 2 pots and a jack rather than being widened to accomodate the third pot. I would've thought that they would route all P bodies the same to allow for this control configuration Edited October 11, 2011 by Delberthot Quote
mike257 Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Looking great! Can't wait to see this finished. I ran into the same problem with pot sizes when I pimped my Squier, couldn't fit my nice CTS one in the tone spot. Well... couldn't quite! I ordered a mini and still haven't got round to changing it, I've just got a pickguard that doesn't quite sit flat for now! Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 Spend today tailing Eltham Jones at his workshop, in theory painting a fence and waxing his car. Mostly picking his brain as to the best ways to tackle this thing. I'll be on it Friday probably, once the gig is done. Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted November 2, 2011 Posted November 2, 2011 Ran out of copper tape: [IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b69/Incarante/copper.jpg[/IMG] Quote
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