apa Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Bass No10 (GULP!!) CH Neck Darkened Rosewood Fingerboard, Generic Body, J-Retro 01 Preamp, Wizard 64's, Generic Hardware, Through body strings, GHS Bright Flats, Metallic British Racing Green, hand made Birdseye Maple scratch plate with B/W/B binding. Always wanted a green one so thought I would knock one up and I love BRG I like the sound to That J-Retro is very versatile. Wasnt aiming for a Jaco thing, just a nice fretless J to complete the collection Im actually quit pleased with the result! A Edited October 28, 2011 by apa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebassmusic Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I like it...realy nice job youve done there. First time I've seen a wooden scratch plate as well - great idea and looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Cheers Ace This is the second one with a wooden scratchplate. The other was a black stingray clone with a Rosewood plate. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapscallion Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Is that just a veneer applied to a regular scratchplate? If so its an awesome effect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 How are you finding the J retro with the Wizards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) [quote name='rapscallion' timestamp='1319801419' post='1418724'] Is that just a veneer applied to a regular scratchplate? If so its an awesome effect! [/quote] Nope its a piece of standard 3.5mm ply skimmed down to 2mm then the veneer glued on. I used a squier plate as a template but cut the plate 'V' and neck slot to suit. Bound it in black/white/black veneer strip. Its stuck on with very strong double sided tape. A Edited October 30, 2011 by apa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 [quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1319803150' post='1418756'] How are you finding the J retro with the Wizards? [/quote] All I can say is BALLS!! and versatile ones at that . Ive got an Audere pre in my VM Jazz and thought that was good until I got to grips with the J Retro. I thought it was a bit too complicated at first but once you pare down what you need then its great. Difficult to split the pups and pre effects but I love the sound. Its still got that burp but it goes real deep to. Such a wide range. The mid is a nice subtle and variable tool. Much better than a standard mid. Very very versatile. The power is obviouse too. Thourghly recommend them both. BTW Im even more chuffed since its that 'scratchy' one that was on sale here a while ago. I think it was dropped in the post office because I cant for the life of me make it scratch A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Aah crap. I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 That is sweet. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 [quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1319840224' post='1419331'] Aah crap. I want one [/quote] Lol Start saving then MM. Christmas is coming, have you been a good boy? A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 [quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1319843548' post='1419381'] That is sweet. Good job. [/quote] Thank you kindly Doctor J You saw it here first A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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