tommorichards Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I got this bass the other week from Geedys nose on here, with full intention of turning it into a bass with which i could swap out pickups and generally try them out. However, it sounds too good to touch. Seriously. Massive P sound from it, like, pretty much the tone i want. Now im split between actually going ahead with the project, or putting a mud/p/j setup in it, or leaving it the funk alone and enjoying it. Its quite annoying really. Anyway, have some pics to see for yourself. (theyre from geddys listing here) the weird headstock arrangement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I would leave it. Except - do you not think the D string tuner has got knocked slightly out of alignment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1394754541' post='2394995'] I would leave it. Except - do you not think the D string tuner has got knocked slightly out of alignment? [/quote] Ah, that's what they call a "drop D" tuning.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Leave it if it sounds good! Just sort that weird headstock out.. Makes me feel wonky just looking at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 +1 on getting the head sorted. How about a body respray? You could really go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 If it sounds great as it is, imagine how great it will sound if you extend it's abilities with extra pickups etc. I'd mod it ! Headstock looks cool. But then no-one ever agrees with me on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 That looks great, kind of like an aerodyne P but less fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubsonicSimpleton Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) If an instrument inspires you to pick it up and play it, or create music, then that quality is way more valuable than the amount of money it is worth on the open market. Looks from the front like there is enough room to take 4 pegs on the same side, so maybe you should restrict the modding to a new set of tuners and see how you feel about the bass after living with it for a while before making invasive mods that you can't reverse. edit: quick check on google shows that the tuners should be four inline and this model was made in japan, so you won't be butchering some cheap encore/marlin if you hack this up. Edited March 14, 2014 by SubsonicSimpleton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Ive already got some new tuners on the way. That one is designed to be mounted that way, so i think the originals broke at some time and the owner got replacements, as theres a second tuner thats a different type completely. With regards to the respray, ive attached a piece of paper on the headstock to give it a painted headstock look, which i like. I was thinking respray for the body, but no idea what to go for colour wise. aaaaand a pic of that Edited March 14, 2014 by tommorichards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgiver69 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hell no!!! leave that bass alone. That weird headstock makes it even more appealing and endearing. Don't touch it mate it looks wonderfully weird and quirky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 [quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1394793626' post='2395249'] Ive already got some new tuners on the way. That one is designed to be mounted that way, so i think the originals broke at some time and the owner got replacements, as theres a second tuner thats a different type completely. With regards to the respray, ive attached a piece of paper on the headstock to give it a painted headstock look, which i like. I was thinking respray for the body, but no idea what to go for colour wise. aaaaand a pic of that Classy. How about a deep blue for the body, with a go faster stripe, in white (like a Mustang)? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 How about Capri Orange with a Tan headstock? Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 +1 for the blue go faster stripe idea; two to run lengthwise from bridge towards neck and continuing across the headstock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anthony Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Don't touch the electronics. If it sounds how you want it to sound, then I can't see any point investing money into it. You might end up going in completely the wrong direction tone-wise. A respray would be cool. But go for something different, or unique. Quirky, like the headstock. (Love the name by the way! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Can we see a pic of the back of the headstock please? Maybe that tuner can be put together the right way, just a mather of taking it appart and turning the parts around before mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Daft question, what strings are on it? I bought a bass that had strings with red silks like that but I never knew what they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1394808108' post='2395470'] Daft question, what strings are on it? I bought a bass that had strings with red silks like that but I never knew what they were. [/quote] I'd guess a Rotosound Swing Bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Rather than a paint job, perhaps stick some vinyl on the headstock if you fancy a change? White, as per your bit of paper, might look nice? Black would give it a 'Duff Mckagan' look. If you wanted a Duff Mckagan look, that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Pulled this one from Geddys sales thread The D string machine head looks like it could be reversed but it would need some pliers work to be able to remove the tunnig peg... i think it's too much work considering that the E string machine head is not even original. I say get a new set and stick it in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommorichards Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 Yeah. I had a look at reversing the tuner, but its not possible due to the construction of it. The new set came today, but unfortunately the plates are the same size as the bottom one there, so theres a few visible holes now that theyre installed. No idea what strings are on it, but sound sweet. I think i am thinking of leaving it alone electronically, but im awaiting inspiration on a colour scheme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1394808277' post='2395471'] I'd guess a Rotosound Swing Bass? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 [quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1394812091' post='2395535'] im awaiting inspiration on a colour scheme [/quote] Sea foam green, or dare I say it......pink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I like it as it is. There are heaps of basses out there which really ought to be modded. This one is cool as is; leave it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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