Clarky72 Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Just finished this. Sorry its not much of a diary, more of a finished status...[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]First time I've built a bass from parts, and pretty happy with the result. I might swap the body out though, not entirely convinced by the 70s pickups position...I might have to pull it all apart and put into a regular jazz bass body, not sure yet..[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]25yr old Musikraft body, nitro finish and nicely aged. No relic finish here![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Warmoth slim taper maple/maple neck with pearl blocks and cream binding & graphite rods[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fender 70s tuners[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fender Custom Shop 60s pickups[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Vintage wiring with orange drop cap, switchcraft socket, CTS 250k pots [/font][/color][url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Deluxe-WIRING-HARNESS-Upgrade-Vintage-NOS-CIRCLE-D-02uf-FOR-JAZZ-BASS-/190969831904?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:GB:1120"]http://www.ebay.com/...ME:L:OU:GB:1120[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] Quote
UglyDog Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 May I be the first to say "phwoarr"? Phwoarr. Thank you. Quote
Bassassin Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='UglyDog' timestamp='1402425397' post='2473429'] May I be the first to say "phwoarr"? Phwoarr. Thank you. [/quote] I'll second that man's "phwoarr". Gorgeous, gorgeous neck. Jon. Quote
Sibob Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Yup, looks really great! It'll be a great workhorse for sure! Si Quote
umcoo Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Aye, she looks a cracker alright! Can't beat a bitsa Jazz. One thing, not sure if the pickups are 70's spacing. If anything, they look even further apart than that. I had a Geddy Lee body [with 70#s spacing] and it didn't look that far between each pup. Might just be my eyes though. Rock it! Quote
Geek99 Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Yes bit too 70s on the spacing - it's only a centimetre closer to bridge than 60s I think Nice though it does need tort really Quote
Clarky72 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Posted June 10, 2014 Thanks for the nice words I think it a bit further back than regular 70s, it makes a nice growl though Still toying with the idea of regular spacing on a different body. The neck is absolutely amazing!! Quote
UglyDog Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Is your desire for different pup spacing based on an aesthetic preference or tonal reasons? Are you satisfied with how it sounds as-is? Quote
JapanAxe Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='umcoo' timestamp='1402426555' post='2473454'] One thing, not sure if the pickups are 70's spacing. If anything, they look even further apart than that. I had a Geddy Lee body [with 70#s spacing] and it didn't look that far between each pup. [/quote] Yes that bridge pickup looks way near the bridge. Otherwise - phew, what a scorcher! Quote
Clarky72 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='UglyDog' timestamp='1402433182' post='2473540'] Is your desire for different pup spacing based on an aesthetic preference or tonal reasons? Are you satisfied with how it sounds as-is? [/quote] I wanted to try out the 70s position, it turns out after measuring that this one is a few mm further back than the norm. Great for a nice snappy tone, lovely growl, but today I think I prefer the regular location. Not sure about it yet. I may sell it complete, I might change the body out for another.... Quote
bh2 Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 Cor! That would look nice with it's covers on... tort or pearl would round it off. Very nice job. Quote
Clarky72 Posted June 12, 2014 Author Posted June 12, 2014 [quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1402526721' post='2474557'] Did you buy the neck undrilled? [/quote] I didn't no, I had the neck bolts drilled for me at Warmoth. Quote
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