Musicman20 Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) What is the upcharge for a 'modern' tort plate? E.g. just the normal modern plastic guards? From looking at Telecaster guards (official ones) and Musicman guards, they seem to be about £25-40. Edited June 11, 2014 by Musicman20 Quote
theyellowcar Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) P - 1.5" nut, Sonic Blue, dots J - 1.5" nut, CAR, blocks and binding EDIT: I would prefer both of the above in Surf Green though! Edited June 11, 2014 by theyellowcar Quote
Conan Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) P - 1.75 nut - CAR - dots (ideally on maple) - tort guard J - 1.50 nut - Surf Green - blocks 'n' binding on maple - tort guard In fact, my J option is virtually covered by Jack and Danny already! Edited June 11, 2014 by Conan Quote
skej21 Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 J - 1.50 nut width - Olympic white over sunburst - Pao Ferro fingerboard - Tortoiseshell pickguard - Medium Relic'd P - 1.50 nut width - 2 tone sunburst - Pao Ferro fingerboard - Tortoiseshell pickguard The top one is next on my hit list :-) Quote
planer Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 J - 1.50" nut - blocks & binding - Lake Placid Blue - plain white pg P - 1.50" nut - dots - Black - plain white pg Interesting that you've decided matching headstocks because YOU like them, not all your customers will agree. I'm fiddy/fiddy - some look great, some really don't. Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 [quote name='planer' timestamp='1402501871' post='2474199'] Interesting that you've decided matching headstocks because YOU like them, not all your customers will agree. I'm fiddy/fiddy - some look great, some really don't. [/quote] I agree, some look great, some look...well, out of place, If you want a classic Fender look (despite it being available in the past) I think a natural headstock with nice choice wood for the whole neck is better. Quote
skej21 Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 Barry knows as well as anyone what the people who use the shop want and I'm sure his decision wouldn't have been based entirely on the fact that he personally likes a matching headstock... Quote
molan Posted June 11, 2014 Author Posted June 11, 2014 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1402504906' post='2474226'] Barry knows as well as anyone what the people who use the shop want and I'm sure his decision wouldn't have been based entirely on the fact that he personally likes a matching headstock... [/quote] Actually the manufacturer is only making the new range with matching headstocks - currently there's not an option to delete this and have a plain one! Quote
skej21 Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1402519465' post='2474441'] Actually the manufacturer is only making the new range with matching headstocks - currently there's not an option to delete this and have a plain one! [/quote] Wow! That's ridiculous! Those U2 boys have a lot to answer for ;-) Quote
molan Posted June 11, 2014 Author Posted June 11, 2014 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1402519834' post='2474447'] Wow! That's ridiculous! Those U2 boys have a lot to answer for ;-) [/quote] I think it's simple supply & demand stuff. Matching headstocks always sell faster than natural ones. Quote
theyellowcar Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1402520036' post='2474452'] I think it's simple supply & demand stuff. Matching headstocks always sell faster than natural ones. [/quote] Exclusivity. In a word! Quote
RhysP Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 If I was to have one it would be a Burgundy Mist P Bass with the biggest chunkiest neck option available with a maple fingerboard & probably a black scratch plate. Quote
karlfer Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1402526843' post='2474559'] If I was to have one it would be a Burgundy Mist P Bass with the biggest chunkiest neck option available with a maple fingerboard & probably a black scratch plate. [/quote] Try gold anodised plate with that. Saw one with that spec. POODLES PRIVATES! Quote
Conan Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 [quote name='planer' timestamp='1402501871' post='2474199'] Interesting that you've decided matching headstocks because YOU like them, not all your customers will agree.[/quote] Maybe - but I [color=#FF0000][size=8][i][b]LOVE[/b][/i][/size] [/color]them!! Quote
CamdenRob Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 I'll take an Emerald Green Fretless Jazz with the matching headstock please..... Quote
Guinness21 Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Jazz - 1.5" - blocks and binding, Shoreline Gold. With the matching headstock that would look killer![/font][/color] Quote
allighatt0r Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 All of this is great, but how do I get my Emerald Green Jazz? Quote
molan Posted June 20, 2014 Author Posted June 20, 2014 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1403251069' post='2481074'] All of this is great, but how do I get my Emerald Green Jazz? [/quote] We have to order 6 in different colours to kick things off. Currently away on holiday but hope to place the order next week Current colour voting seems to be: Precision Sonic (5) 2SB (4) CAR (3) Jazz CAR (6) LPB (4) Emerald (3) However - I'm compiling this on an iPhone so could have missed a few! Quote
Matt P Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1403255034' post='2481134'] How many 5ers? [/quote] ooh i forgot the 5ers! a sonic blue 5 string P-bass would be awesome! is there any indication of prices (just a vauge idea would be enough, to the nearest 100 quid maybe? ) Matt Quote
molan Posted June 20, 2014 Author Posted June 20, 2014 5's available sometime in the 'fall' Aim is to keep the 4's below £1,000. Blocks and binding will add maybe £125-£150. We have a definite price on the instruments but waiting to he finalised shipping quotes. Quote
Prime_BASS Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Who is the manufacturer? My choice. J - 1.5 nut - Inca Silver - blocks and bound J - 1.5 nut - fiesta red - dots If natural was an option then I'd choose that over the red. Nothing else really tickles me at the minute, and I have weakness for natural ash and maple neck, with black hardware. Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 Oh I see, are these not Fender basses...I misread it! Quote
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