Billy Apple Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) Hi Folks, Following me falling in love with the Fender CS La Cabronita Porazzo Precision that I played down in GAK lately, I thought long and hard about buying the bass. At the end of the day, I could not justify the outlay, but she is one hell of a nice guitar. I started a whole heap of research into getting a copy built. I came across the name Marc Rutter from Rutter Guitars [url="http://ruttersguitars.com/About_Us.html"]http://ruttersguitar...m/About_Us.html[/url] in the USA. Marc is almost unknown on this forum, in fact I started a thread asking if anyone had heard of him, and very little came forth. However in the Telecaster and Gretsch world his hardware and builds are highly regarded and very well respected. This is a Marc Rutter Replica La Cab Bass.. I was just about to commission a full-blown build from Marc, but the final price this end was getting to the point where I thought I may as well buy the Fender, Although I think Marc's bass looks better, certainly the bridge which comes in for much criticism on the Fender. I decided to source parts separately, and maybe to build and finish myself. Although I'm getting some quality stuff, so most likely will leave it in the hands of a pro. This will not be a cheap build, and most of the parts are coming fron the USA, so expect posts about tax and handling charges, but it will beat the CS price. Maybe at the end I'll post up all the costs, and hopefully it will have been worthwhile effort. I also hope to have a bass better than the Fender. So, following an afternoon off work today, I'm pleased and proud to announced that my credit card has taken a hammering for the following... [u]From Marc Rutter[/u] 1x Unfinished paint grade Super light '51 La Cab P Bass body with control cover +screws. Routed for TV Jones Pup, rounded neck heel and bolt holes, rear control cavity, pots, bridge and string ferrules. 1x '51 vintage bridge 1x Set of matching string ferrules for bridge 1x String tree +screws 2x Control knobs (heavy knurl) 2x Strap buttons +screws 1x La cab pick-guard +screws 1x Neck plate +screws 1x Vintage jack cup All hardware finished in nickel Here's his compensated vintage bridge close up... I think it's a beauty [size=4][u]From Warmoth[/u][/size] 1x Maple/Maple Telebass neck Quarter-Sawn Reverse Headstock 1 11/16" Nut Standard Profile 6150 Fret Wire 20 Frets 10" Radius Black Face Dot Inlay GraphTech White Nut No Mounting Holes Graphite Rods Vintage Satin Nitro Finish No Decal [u]From TV Jones[/u] 1x TV Jones 'Thunderblade' Bridge Position Bass Pick Up, Nickel Cover... [u]From ALS[/u] 1x Set of Gotoh GBR640 Reverse Vintage 'Res-O-Lite Tuners, Nickel Finish [u]From BC's KiOgon[/u] A Greasebucket circuit loom You'll have spotted I'm getting a reverse head-stock. I love the way it looks that way, so why not? Anyway that's it for now. Will up-date as soon as things start to arrive. Edited July 29, 2012 by billyapple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 [quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1342810401' post='1741450'] ...[u]From Marc Rutter[/u] ... Routed for P-up... [u]...From TV Jones...[/u] 1x TV Jones 'Thunderblade' Bridge Position Bass Pick Up, Nickel Cover...[/quote] Hi billyapple, Just wanted to point out the pickup hole shape & actual pickup shape are going to be OK as your list has 2 different shaped bits listed? Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 (edited) [quote name='jonthebass' timestamp='1342811517' post='1741468'] Hi billyapple, Just wanted to point out the pickup hole shape & actual pickup shape are going to be OK as your list has 2 different shaped bits listed? Cheers, Jon [/quote] Yes. Thanks for that, my typing. The body will be routed for the TV Jones pick-up Opening post edited accordingly. Edited July 20, 2012 by billyapple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Nice one and a cool build in the making! If you don't mind telling - How much roughly will your build come in at? Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 [quote name='jonthebass' timestamp='1342813353' post='1741511'] Nice one and a cool build in the making! If you don't mind telling - How much roughly will your build come in at? Cheers, Jon [/quote] Thanks Jon, I might post up a break-down of everything at the end, but that is a might. Anyway, I've just ordered the stuff today, I'll have to wait and see what happens when things come into the UK. The other unknowns are body finishing, electrics and building. We'll see. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Just had confirmation from Warmoth that the neck is being built, also the tuners are on their way from Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 (edited) ..Pup just been depached from TV Jones, and Marc thinks it would be a good idea to have the neck sent direct to him to exactly match the body Edited July 25, 2012 by billyapple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Exciting stuff Sean. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Subscribed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1343201771' post='1746793'] Exciting stuff Sean. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one come together. [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1343249533' post='1747865'] Subscribed! [/quote] Thanks guys.. Aint life grand! Had confirmation from Warmoth that the neck can be sent to Marc Rutter. A concern has been that two outfits are making me things in another country, and obviously I want everything to fit together here with no fuss. I think Marc getting the neck first will cure my worries. I also have to state the following... Communication from Warmoth has been excellent [url="http://www.warmoth.com/"]http://www.warmoth.com/[/url] Communication from Marc Rutter has been excellent [url="http://ruttersguitars.com/"]http://ruttersguitars.com/[/url] Communication from TV Jones has been excellent [url="http://tvjones.com/"]http://tvjones.com/[/url] Communication from ALS has been excellent [url="http://www.luthierssupplies.com.au/"]http://www.luthierssupplies.com.au/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Some more pics of Marc's work.. String tree.. And ferrules.. All turned by hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 After reading about Kevin's '50's Pink P Bass Refin [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/180456-my-mid-50s-style-p-bass/page__hl__pink%20bass"]http://basschat.co.u...hl__pink%20bass[/url] I've been thinking about a shell pink finish. Here's a mock-up.. What do you think? I think it takes a man to be pink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Do whatever you want matey!! It's your own bass, so you can call the shots! My own New build Shell Pink mid 50's style P-Bass will be completed on Monday - can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1343434207' post='1750923'] Do whatever you want matey!! It's your own bass, so you can call the shots! My own New build Shell Pink mid 50's style P-Bass will be completed on Monday - can't wait! [/quote] Been loving your thread, and it's got me thinking outside my usual choices Edited July 28, 2012 by billyapple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I also love the LPBlue. There are a few LPBs out there in that style due to the Squier CV, but it still looks very cool, and I don't think anyone will mistake yours for a Squier CV! Pink is great too, looking at Kevin's one. Basically it's gonna be great whatever :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Subscribed also 'sgonna be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 Very pleased to announce that BC's KiOgon (John) will be supplying Greasebucket magic 'twixt Pup and Jack. Opening post edited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Are you open to colour suggestions..? Vintage white with black pickguard. Always looks class with maple. And would be the opposite of the pic in your OP. My 2p! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1343590998' post='1752502'] Are you open to colour suggestions..? Vintage white with black pickguard. Always looks class with maple. And would be the opposite of the pic in your OP. My 2p! [/quote] Thanks, It's in the pot now. Although I've been giving much thought to the pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 [quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1343592240' post='1752523'] Thanks, It's in the pot now. Although I've been giving much thought to the pink [/quote] Sure, I can see it - it's very valid. But - like a raunchy tattoo - will you live to regret it..?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1343593105' post='1752532'] Sure, I can see it - it's very valid. But - like a raunchy tattoo - will you live to regret it..?? [/quote] You know what, I went to bed last night with this running through my head, and the colour I woke up with this morning was black with the white guard. Who'd of thought it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 [quote name='billyapple' timestamp='1343672636' post='1753527'] You know what, I went to bed last night with this running through my head, and the colour I woke up with this morning was black with the white guard. Who'd of thought it?[/quote] Heh! But there already exist many with that colour scheme, albeit in a limited edition... personally I'd go for something unique, unless of course you want people to think you've bought a £2,500 bass... Which is fair enough. Here's another thought... hi-gloss dakota red with black pickguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Two parcels have attempted to be delivered to me today, they're both at the sorting office down the road. No bloody patience!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I bet they quietly stuffed a card through your door and quickly legged it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1343763892' post='1754951'] I bet they quietly stuffed a card through your door and quickly legged it. [/quote] I live in a flat in a large converted house. Plod can never be bothered to put the mail through all four doors. I'm number 1 at the front, so all the letters get stuffed in my box . Royal Mail very kindly gives me all my neighbours bank and credit card details! How do you think I'm funding this build?! Only joking, of course. But seriously, they do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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