risingson Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Shoreline Gold P-Bass for me, straight up mid 60's style reissue! I'd take a stacked-knob Jazz whilst I was there too, probably sonic blue or surf/seafoam green with a rosewood board, pretty 60's affair again except with an ash body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnDeereJack Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Either a LPB '69 jazz with matching headstock, ala Herbie Flowers as mentioned earlier, but not 'reliced' (I hate the way that word looks!) or RickFine's '57/58 P bass (which I thought was pretty damned amazing) with the raised A pole piece and no 'Custom Shop' logo on the back of the headstock. Te 'Custom Shop' logo is just a no-go for me, not that I have 2 or 3k to spend ona bass, but if I did then I'd certainly not want that on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Easy for me. My YOB bass, a dots and binding 1966 sunburst Jazz with lollypop tuners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Headless, graphite bolt on neck, chambered body, semi parametric eq. and custom soapbar pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Probably either a P/J on a P body or just a P, Olympic or yellowing White, NOT AGED, vintage tint neck, dark rosewood board, light as they can make it, the modern AS bridge, and a thicker poly than they currently use (probably not nitro for me). 62 reissue pup for the P. Nothing out of the ordinary really. I'd expect the quality to be SUPERB though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='Angel' timestamp='1352924652' post='1869499'] I already have a Fender CS, it's a Reggie Hamilton 5 string. Probably on the chopping block now though as I am firmly in the 4 string camp. I guess I'd like the same as a 4 string but relic'd and NOT sunburst! [/quote] Is the Reggie classed as a Custom Shop? I thought it was an 'Artist' series but wasn't sure if it carried the CS logo as well? I'd seen the Pino, Jaco & Dusty Artist models so maybe Reggie is in there as well N.B. I did try to check but the CS web site was down when I looked earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1352962684' post='1869767'] Headless, graphite bolt on neck, chambered body, semi parametric eq. and custom soapbar pickups. [/quote] I'd love to see their faces when an order like this went in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1352977982' post='1869979'] Is the Reggie classed as a Custom Shop? I thought it was an 'Artist' series but wasn't sure if it carried the CS logo as well? [/quote] The RH 5-string is CS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1352978108' post='1869981'] The RH 5-string is CS. [/quote] Ah ha - the site is working again now! http://products.fendercustomshop.com/en-GB/products/search.php?partno=0158500800 Looks like the 4 is CS too That's the 4th of the Artist CS models with Pino, Jaco & Dusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hmm... Masterbuilt Fee $2,600 Custom Classic Jazz Bass 4 $4,900 Ash Body $300 Contoured Neck Heel $50 Sunset Orange Trans AAA Flame Maple Top $800 AAA Flame Maple Neck Figure $500 P Bass Neck ( I think that's Modern C) 1 - Piece Maple Neck Base Model Radius Brass Nut Black Binding and Blocks (can't see option) Black Hardware (can't see option?!), if not then Base Shaller Machine Heads $50 BA3 Bridge $50 Black 1 Ply Pickguard $50 S-1 Switch $100 Hand Wound Bass Pickups $250 Total Cost... Drumroll Please! $9650 [b]£6,086.51[/b] [b]Although I'd be tempted to ask for EMG's instead [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1352962684' post='1869767'] Headless, graphite bolt on neck, chambered body, semi parametric eq. and custom soapbar pickups. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1352978892' post='1869995'] Hmm... Masterbuilt Fee $2,600 Custom Classic Jazz Bass 4 $4,900 Ash Body $300 Contoured Neck Heel $50 Sunset Orange Trans AAA Flame Maple Top $800 AAA Flame Maple Neck Figure $500 P Bass Neck ( I think that's Modern C) 1 - Piece Maple Neck Base Model Radius Brass Nut Black Binding and Blocks (can't see option) Black Hardware (can't see option?!), if not then Base Shaller Machine Heads $50 BA3 Bridge $50 Black 1 Ply Pickguard $50 S-1 Switch $100 Hand Wound Bass Pickups $250 Total Cost... Drumroll Please! $9650 [b]£6,086.51[/b] [b]Although I'd be tempted to ask for EMG's instead [/b] [/quote] I know someone who just ordered (last week in fact) their own Custom Shop Jazz bass from Fender, their own specs, total cost £2100 to your door, not masterbuilt, but still a CS certified build, I think thats pretty good, and you don't pay all until its delivered, they do a payment increment scheme, where the final installment is made prior to collection, all through UK dealer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1352978892' post='1869995'] Hmm... Masterbuilt Fee $2,600 Custom Classic Jazz Bass 4 $4,900 Ash Body $300 Contoured Neck Heel $50 Sunset Orange Trans AAA Flame Maple Top $800 AAA Flame Maple Neck Figure $500 P Bass Neck ( I think that's Modern C) 1 - Piece Maple Neck Base Model Radius Brass Nut Black Binding and Blocks (can't see option) Black Hardware (can't see option?!), if not then Base Shaller Machine Heads $50 BA3 Bridge $50 Black 1 Ply Pickguard $50 S-1 Switch $100 Hand Wound Bass Pickups $250 Total Cost... Drumroll Please! $9650 [b]£6,086.51[/b] [b]Although I'd be tempted to ask for EMG's instead [/b] [/quote] I hadn't seen full prices anywhere but I see they are on the quote sheet. I've looked at the catalogue a few times but only saw recommended full retail prices for finished basses & not options. Those masterbuilt fees are really high - there's an extra $1,000 to specifically choose your builder as well. Mind you - I guess I did start this off by saying 'if money were no option' so i can only blame myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1352962684' post='1869767'] Headless, graphite bolt on neck, chambered body, semi parametric eq. and custom soapbar pickups. [/quote] Fender "luthiers" have no idea how to make something like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1352981898' post='1870041'] Fender "luthiers" have no idea how to make something like that... [/quote] Thank god for that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1352981898' post='1870041'] Fender "luthiers" have no idea how to make something like that... [/quote] Well they should learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Wow - I'm really getting into this now, lol. Has anyone watched the videos on the CS site? http://www.fendercustomshop.com/index.php/master-built/# I found the two on body wood & neck wood really interesting. They are, unsurprisingly, totally about Strat & Tele shapes but I like the way the guy in the vids stresses some stuff about there not being a 'better' wood but just that it will sound 'different'. Even the same woods can sound quite different dependent on weight etc. Worth 10 minutes of your time if you're interested in this sort of stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) As I already have the only P bass I want, I would go for a 1962 reissue Jazz in sunburst with proper clay dots in a very dark rosewood board and insist on the CS finding real celluloid for the tort scratchplate. Nothing too outlandish, just a quality copy of the classic 62 Jazz, lightly relic'd so I didn't worry about treating it with kid gloves. Actually I would rather - for the same money - own an early 70s Jazz in the same livery (obviously without clay dots and blocks instead), such as wateroftyne's lovely example that was briefly FS on the forum Edited November 15, 2012 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Can someone clarify exactly what you get with a Fender CS instrument. Is it a combination of standard Fender features to your spec that doesn't exist in any of the current production models or is there something more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Hi all Mine would have to be a P bass, 21 frets, maple fingerboard, single P pickup, black hardware, Sea Foam Green finish, hipshot D-tuner and thin block inlays - basically a Yamaha Attitude without the woofer pickup and scalloped frets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1352984024' post='1870094'] Can someone clarify exactly what you get with a Fender CS instrument. Is it a combination of standard Fender features to your spec that doesn't exist in any of the current production models or is there something more? [/quote] As I understand it, it's simply a Fender that has been "made properly". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) Having thought about it, if money was no object, mine would be... Precision Sand blasted swamp ash body, black oil finish b/w/b pickguard bolt on satin maple neck with glossy maple fretboard modern C shape, 9.5" radius fretted side dots only hi mass bridge (like the USA standard) hipshot ultralight tuners brass nut, 42mm nut width SPB-2 pickup passive knurled chrome knobs Errr, I can't think of anything else. EDIT: and this [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1352986771' post='1870156']Oh, and can you make sure it weighs less than 9 pounds and has got a nice tight neck pocket . And no annoying fretbuzz . And that the trussrod works properly . [/quote] Edited November 15, 2012 by Evil Undead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 ooooh, side leds on mine too (pesky dark stages) in green. I like green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) To go with my fantasy Jazz Bass I ordered yesterday , I will also have a Precision Bass in Fiesta Red ( not the faded to pink version either , proper Fiesta Red ) with a Brazilian rosewood board ( I used to have a girlfriend with a Brazilian and she was pretty tasty so I expect it would work well on a bass ) , 60s logo , Badass bridge , 60s Vintage pickup and a white scratchplate . Oh, and can you make sure it weighs less than 9 pounds and has got a nice tight neck pocket . And no annoying fretbuzz . And that the trussrod works properly . Edited November 15, 2012 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1352908914' post='1869262'] They've already made it. [/quote] Ah, but does it have [i]that[/i] sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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