Twigman Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) I really ought to have the Warmoth website blocked on any computer I use. I spotted in the showcase a gloss black dinky p body which was hanging around in there for a few weeks and I started getting urges to buy it and build something with it. I then started to get interested in Status necks so a plan came together. The dinky P is a sort of cut down p bass body with a rear control rout so designed to not have a scratchplate. see attached pic I thought all that expanse of black would be a bit featureless so am going to stick on a custom shaped green pearl plate. I have spoken to TheBassDoc about the possibility of having him make the plate but have also discovered that there is a brand new CNC machine here at work which has so far successfully already made a custom pickguard for one of my colleagues' SG guitar.....so I might give that a go. Anyway the planned spec is:- Warmoth dinky p gloss black body 4lb 5oz before pickup rout - ordered Status Jazz neck - ordered Gotoh GB640 res-o-lite tuners nickel - ordered Babicz chrome bridge - got it - nickel ordered chrome will go on the P/J that currently has a gotoh201 Hipshot 3 string chrome string retainer - got it Fender original precision split pick up - got it Q-parts chrome mini knobs with green pearl inlay - ordered (also ordered black chrome as unsure which will look best!) Custom 4 ply green pearl pickguard - blank material ordered pearl green/white/black/white Passive pots (CTS 250k) - got them Mono switchcraft jack - got it Chrome neckplate on black plastic pad - ordered Fender strap buttons with black felts - got them After much debate I think I might get a local luthier to fit the neck - I have been warned that the Status graphite isn't the easiest of stuff to work with so might leave the drilling and screwing to a pro for that bit. Anyway - I shall keep you all posted What do you think of my idea? Edited November 21, 2013 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Sounds good! 4 string I suppose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 [quote name='Myke' timestamp='1384441674' post='2276739'] 4 string I suppose? [/quote] Aye just the 4 - it's all I ever need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I reckon it'll look pretty cool. The scratchplate sounds unusual, do you have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1384446397' post='2276839'] I reckon it'll look pretty cool. The scratchplate sounds unusual, do you have a link? [/quote] To the blank? I bought a sheet from Warmoth like this: [url="http://www.warmoth.com/Blank-Stock-10x16-Green-Pearl-P1606C862.aspx"]http://www.warmoth.c...-P1606C862.aspx[/url] but I only bought 10" x 12" - i didn't need 10" x 16" - it is being shipped with the bass body. It will be more like a stingray scratchplate than a pbass plate, as it won't go down to the knobs - one reason why I got the green pearl inly knobs. Edited November 14, 2013 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1384446657' post='2276842'] To the blank? I bought a sheet from Warmoth like this: [url="http://www.warmoth.com/Blank-Stock-10x16-Green-Pearl-P1606C862.aspx"]http://www.warmoth.c...-P1606C862.aspx[/url] but I only bought 10" x 12" - i didn't need 10" x 16" - it is being shipped with the bass body. It will be more like a stingray scratchplate than a pbass plate, as it won't go down to the knobs - one reason why I got the green pearl inly knobs. [/quote] Cool, look forward to seeing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1384446657' post='2276842'] It will be more like a stingray scratchplate than a pbass plate, as it won't go down to the knobs - one reason why I got the green pearl inly knobs. [/quote] So you're building a Fleabass? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1384447950' post='2276858'] So you're building a Fleabass? Si [/quote] Not exactly NO hahaha Wait and see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Crikey! Edit - Scratch that - I accidentally was looking at an old order Edited November 15, 2013 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Here is the showcase pic of the body before routing for the pickup or drilling the control holes or drilling for the bridge for that matter: [attachment=148501:bp1694a.jpg][attachment=148500:bp1694b.jpg] Edited November 15, 2013 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) It is on its way..... Louisville, KY, United States 19/11/2013 5:04 Departure Scan 19/11/2013 2:18 Arrival Scan Seattle, WA, United States 18/11/2013 19:39 Departure Scan 18/11/2013 18:55 Arrival Scan Pacific, WA, United States 18/11/2013 18:14 Departure Scan 18/11/2013 17:50 Origin Scan United States 18/11/2013 19:17 Order Processed: Ready for UPS Edited November 19, 2013 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 More parts are arriving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Spoke to Status yesterday and they had a batch of 3 jazz necks just going to polishing...so I ordered one of them for me today. I also ordered the tuners today tick tock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Philadelphia, PA, United States 19/11/2013 8:16 Departure Scan 19/11/2013 6:34 Arrival Scan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) Castle Donnington, United Kingdom 19/11/2013 19:55 Arrival Scan I love UPS tracking Edit: proper diary this Ha Ha Edited November 19, 2013 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 Luton, United Kingdom 20/11/2013 7:12 Out for Delivery 20/11/2013 7:00 Arrival Scan Castle Donnington, United Kingdom 20/11/2013 5:01 Departure Scan 20/11/2013 2:12 Import Scan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) [attachment=148815:IMG_0541small.jpg] It's arrived and surprisingly the UPS man didn't charge any VAT nor import duty! RESULT! Edited November 20, 2013 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That should cheer you up then Result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1384951732' post='2282652'] That should cheer you up then [/quote] You sound like you know me IRL ?? Edited November 20, 2013 by Twigman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 e-mail from Mr Green 3 weeks until neck ships.... tick tock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Q-parts knobs aren't the easiest things to get hold of. Neither Bill Lewington [url="http://www.bill-lewington.com/qparts/mdome.htm"]http://www.bill-lewington.com/qparts/mdome.htm[/url] nor WD Music UK [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/q-parts-253-c.asp"]http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/q-parts-253-c.asp[/url] were able to supply me from stock as the knobs I am after are not imported by them. WD stated that they would be able to get them for mid January delivery. Q Parts [url="http://www.qparts.com/index.php/knob.html"]http://www.qparts.com/index.php/knob.html[/url] wanted $23.95 shipping charge and 3 weeks to deliver to UK.... I ordered from Q-parts and arranged delivery to our LA office A colleague will bring them home next week - a MUCH cheaper and quicker solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Damn they're some nice looking knobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Strange This is the 3rd Fender original Precision pickup I have bought However it seems this one has a larger shielding plate than the previous 2. It's so large it will not fit in the rout! I bought this one from Thomann - I'm wondering if it is genuine as the other 2 I bought seem to have smaller shielding plates. So what to do? Do I question Thomann? Do I remove the pickup from the shielding plate and get some tin snips and cut it down to size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1385203896' post='2285523'] Strange This is the 3rd Fender original Precision pickup I have bought However it seems this one has a larger shielding plate than the previous 2. It's so large it will not fit in the rout! I bought this one from Thomann - I'm wondering if it is genuine as the other 2 I bought seem to have smaller shielding plates. So what to do? Do I question Thomann? Do I remove the pickup from the shielding plate and get some tin snips and cut it down to size? [/quote] I bought a Fender p pickup and it had the large plate. It was definitely genuine, but was the Vintage model, maybe that's the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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