JJW Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I have just seen this on eBay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575090229&toolid=10001&campid=5337531593&customid=Bg&icep_item=221482319976&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg It's not a really good quality of bass, I know but for some reason I really like it. Not any other iceman basses, this one specifically. Anyway I miss out on it on eBay and I just wanted to know if anyone knew where I could get one custom made like this or where I can get this specific one, with same wood, colour, fret less and so on. Thanks Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Warmoth do an iceman body, but the body alone would cost more than that bass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJW Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Yeah, I know but they don't do the specific details I want like the finish and the rounded off edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 There's a (painted/finished) Iceman bass in my local Cash Generator at £130 - fancy a bit of sanding? G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) [quote name='JJW' timestamp='1405461574' post='2502202'] Yeah, I know but they don't do the specific details I want like the finish and the rounded off edges. [/quote] You're looking at a custom build then I'm afraid. Hope you've got deep pockets! Another alternative is contact the original bass's seller on eBay, find out who bought it and offer to buy it off them for more than they paid... Edited July 16, 2014 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJW Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 It's looking like i will have to spend big money on it now, I tried to contact him before it sold about a couple of things and he didn't bother replying so I guess he won't now. And Geoff you were probably joking but where do you live because I am getting a bit desperate so will definitely do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) No, it's in Motherwell - £129.99 - painted black with a side view of a skull - you could probably find a pic of one on Google. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Unfinished-Poplar-Iceman-PJ-Bass-A27-/301197636044?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item4620c731cc http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Unfinished-Poplar-Iceman-P-Bass-P-Pick-Up-A23-/291148873162?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item43c9d33dca G. Edited July 16, 2014 by geoffbyrne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I'm pretty sure the Ebay one started life painted & bound, like the one in Geoff's pic. Although not necessarily with a skull. A bit of careful work with a heat gun would probably take off the finish & binding, then you'd just have to round off the top edges with sandpaper, then either wax or lacquer the wood. I think that looks great with a natural finish. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJW Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) Is that your Iceman bass or is it a picture from the shop? And I think it did aswell, but I can't find any cheap normal ones so I like the sound of the one Geoff has found. Also does anyone know how to get frets taken out professionally, so it becomes a fret less neck? Josh Edited July 16, 2014 by JJW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) That was a pic I found on Google, as suggested. Any decent luthier will defret the neck - in fact, defretting is fairly easy if you have the right tools & take your time - what is more difficult is filling in the slots left over, cos if you don't the neck ends up like a banana (eventually). I'd buy one of those unfinished bodies & get a fretles Fender-style neck to fit it. Bit of work, sanding, routing the edges, oiling, waxing & doing the electrics & Bob's you Auntie!!!! G. Edited July 16, 2014 by geoffbyrne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJW Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) I would do that but I like the pickups like the matte black one you showed me a picture of and not if the ones with the plain bodies. BTW thanks for the help everyone!! Edited July 17, 2014 by JJW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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