1978 Antigua, cant decide...

[brensabre79]

[quote name='alembic63' timestamp='1402416279' post='2473263']
Ive been playing this bass none stop since I got it over the weekend, I cant put it down......it's a fabulous bass, great neck, great weight and funnily enough it looks better on than off.

Im getting a quote tomorrow for the repair work and Im going to keep it as original as possible.
[/quote]

Awesome, really happy you've found a bass you like so much. And glad to hear it's going to stay the way it is

I really like it by the way.

Edited June 10, 2014 by brensabre79

[alembic63]

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1402416440' post='2473266']
That's a rare thing indeed.... treasure it.
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[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1402417410' post='2473283']
Awesome, really happy you've found a bass you like so much. And glad to hear it's going to stay the way it is

I really like it by the way.
[/quote]

Thanks Guys.......I'll post some photos once its done....

[alembic63]

Well,after playing this bass for a few months,I decided I wasn't going to sell it,so I bit the bullet and here's the finished bass

[alembic63]

X https://www.dropbox.com/s/i0fbikdy666dsg9/20150519_185625.jpg?dl=0

Edited May 24, 2015 by alembic63

[JapanAxe]

[quote name='alembic63' timestamp='1432371094' post='2780867']
[/quote]

Whaaa...? Blimey, I didn't expect that!

Edited May 24, 2015 by JapanAxe

[alembic63]

Buckeye burl top,rosewood vaneer, A style hipshot bridge,original 78 pickups ,glockenklang preamp.....lovely Edited May 24, 2015 by alembic63

[alembic63]

X

Edited May 24, 2015 by alembic63

[alembic63]

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1432371253' post='2780871']


Whaaa...? Blimey, I didn't expect that!
[/quote]

Haha.....I know,couldn't live with the slime green,had a few quotes for a restore to Antigua but in the end , sliced 10mm off the body and got Brian Eastwood to stick on the Rosewood veneer, and buckeyeburl top.....

Edited May 23, 2015 by alembic63

[JapanAxe]

[quote name='alembic63' timestamp='1432371790' post='2780881']
Haha.....I know,couldn't live with the slime green,had a few quotes for a restore to Antigua but in the end , sliced 10mm off the body and got Brian Eastwood to stick on the Rosewood veneer, and buckeyeburl top.....
[/quote]

You did right! I've never liked Antigua, and although I don't go a bundle on exotic woods, that bass is jaw-dropping!

[Chiliwailer]

Mrs Chiliwailer is in love with that, rosewood veneer is a great touch. Bold move gone well

[alembic63]

[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1432372732' post='2780890']
Mrs Chiliwailer is in love with that, rosewood veneer is a great touch. Bold move gone well
[/quote]

Thanks....its better looking in the flesh and the glockenklang pre sounds amazing

[gary mac]

Wow that is some transformation, love it.

[alembic63]

D
I've reused the 78 pups and covers,just need to replace the plastic covers with new Edited May 24, 2015 by alembic63

[Sibob]

Hi guys,

Just tidied the thread a little to get it back on track, sure you understand
Lets get the picture of the bass back, am intrigued

Si

[JapanAxe]

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1432466703' post='2781678']
Lets get the picture of the bass back, am intrigued
[/quote]

Yep, missing it now!

[alembic63]

Thanks guys,here you go

https://www.dropbox.com/s/341iehrhu2nv70n/20150519_185843.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/b00i8lhso6sw2jd/20150519_190001.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yvi3a07kcecwcjx/20150519_185729.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/i0fbikdy666dsg9/20150519_185625.jpg?dl=0

[Sibob]

Loving it!!
Very cool bass you got out of this!!

Si

[MoonBassAlpha]

Wow! It looks like a Sei now. That's a very classy job.

[jimbobothy]

What a nice surprise, really didn't expect that but looks very classy. You could say it's been done in a similar way to the Restomod thing!

Edited May 24, 2015 by jimbobothy

[alembic63]

I'm thinking about having a matching headstock,I've got some buckeye left and Brian has the Fender decals so can get the logo and serial number back on, must admit I'm very very pleased with it and it sounds great

[Sibob]

I'd probably leave the neck as it is if it's all original, obviously the bodies worth has been decreased, but if you ever sell it, the neck would up the worth if its untouched.
However if the neck has also been fiddled with previously, refinished etc, then why not!

Si

[JapanAxe]

If this were mine I would probably end up just looking at it rather than playing it!

[alembic63]

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1432547481' post='2782443']
I'd probably leave the neck as it is if it's all original, obviously the bodies worth has been decreased, but if you ever sell it, the neck would up the worth if its untouched.
However if the neck has also been fiddled with previously, refinished etc, then why not!

Si
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Yeah I take your point Si,the neck is original and one of the best Fender jazz necks I've played and that's the main reason I've invested in the renovation work to be honest.