MiltyG565 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 im in the process of creating a nice fender jazz out of bits and bobs. i aqquired a fretless jazz bass through here last week. and it really is a lovely player, but i just dont think fretless is for me (but at least i tried it!). Anyway, the body is supposidly a fender body, although the seller admits not knowing for sure if its a fender body. its lake placid blue with a tort pickguard. a really lovely looking body. i am buying a squier maple neck+ maple fretboard with black block inlays to stick onto it, instead of the the fretless. after that, im thinking high mass bridge (babicz) and a pre-amp? although not set in stone about the preamp. It already has a set of (64?) RI fender jazz pickups installed in it. Just wondering if you guys have any interesting jazz basses about? or any plans for something interesting? i will post a pic of mine when it has the new neck on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I assume you've been through this lot: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/127704-jazz/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/127704-jazz/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 no.... but every jazz player should take every opportunity they get to show off their beast (beast meaning bass, not something else...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Nice bass Joe! But it might do better in the "For Sale" section mate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Here's my "bitsa" fretless I put together a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 [quote name='Joe86' timestamp='1347459316' post='1801103'] It's in there buddy. I'm just adopting a proactive marketing strategy [/quote] I see. Probably very wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 [quote name='Joe86' timestamp='1347459425' post='1801106'] Oh my...... Well done to you sir. Is that an ebanol fingerboard? [/quote] Yep! Mighty Mite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 This is mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 So many people say that the Jazz is the perfect shape, and I have to admit that it certainly looks very pleasing, and is comfortable on the strap to play, [b]BUT[/b], I hate the fact that you can't stand it up properly, and it also looks odd on a stand, so mine always hangs on the wall at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 [quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1347460015' post='1801120'] This is mine... [/quote] Is that a black bell plate, or just the angle? If it is, where did you get it? I'd like one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1347460778' post='1801142'] Is that a black bell plate, or just the angle? If it is, where did you get it? I'd like one of those! [/quote] It's black and came with the bass, which is a non-export 62 RI CIJ Fender in satin walnut (seems to be quite rare). A black aftermarket plate should be easy enough to find... eg. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Jazz-Bass-BLACK-CONTROL-PLATE-Fender-Jazz-Bass-/360386102704 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowman60 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 hi this is my bitsa[attachment=118269:DSCF2064.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) [size=5]Here is my[size=6] Farida FJB20. [size=5]These days it has the pick guard off, and I am planning to ramp the pups and see how that feels and plays.[/size][/size][/size] [size=5][quote name='crowman60' timestamp='1347582453' post='1802849'] this is my bitsa [/quote][/size] [size=5]Hi Crowman60. I like the matching white headstock on that. Are those black machine heads too? Cant quite tell from the picture.?[/size] Edited September 14, 2012 by daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT40Graham Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 [quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1347460015' post='1801120'] This is mine... [/quote] I likey very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 [quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1347461398' post='1801156'] A black aftermarket plate should be easy enough to find... eg. [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Jazz-Bass-BLACK-CONTROL-PLATE-Fender-Jazz-Bass-/360386102704"]http://www.ebay.com/...s-/360386102704[/url] [/quote] Thanks for that. I never even thought to look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deefer_dog Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 wow, these are some sweet jazz's. i always had a thing against cheap jazz's, because any one i ever played had a horrible neck and looked like feck all, but i can see that i have just been unlucky! (thats on the point of the farida) i should have photos of my new jazz bass up soon, as soon as i can bolt it all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deefer_dog Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1347625436' post='1803222'] wow, these are some sweet jazz's. i always had a thing against cheap jazz's, because any one i ever played had a horrible neck and looked like feck all, but i can see that i have just been unlucky! (thats on the point of the farida) i should have photos of my new jazz bass up soon, as soon as i can bolt it all together. [/quote] Mine only cost 129e, fabulous neck, lovely sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) [quote name='crowman60' timestamp='1347582453' post='1802849'] hi this is my bitsa[attachment=118269:DSCF2064.JPG] [/quote] Yep that is realy nice. White control plate to. Is the back of the neck white? Nice job if you did it all yourself. Ive had plans like that for a while. Luckely they are still in my head A EDIT: GAAHHHHH the pic didnt come up why not???? Edited September 14, 2012 by apa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 [quote name='deefer_dog' timestamp='1347626137' post='1803229'] Mine only cost 129e, fabulous neck, lovely sound! [/quote] yes, i remember reading that when you were considering buying it. thats good money, in any economy. i should take a trip down south and check some music places out down there. but the last time i was down, some lady on a bus tried to accuse me of going down south for cheap diesel. she completely missed the fact that i was on a bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Here's mine, taken in better days, sadly the varnish has cracked on the fingerboard and headstock now - the varnish on the back of the neck came off a long long time ago! Wizard 74 neck, Wizard 84 bridge, EMG EQ, Badass bridge. Never had the thumbrest or covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 my parts bin special, still a work in progress [IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/jeffhop/SNV80232.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 My beloved '66 Fender Jazz Bass here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Here's my Squier with Pearlescent Pick Guard to match the inlays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 May I suggest 'Gear Porn' section of the forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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