Joebethell Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 [b]I have had a voice nagging away in the back of my head for a while telling me to make a bass and i just managed to secure an old Fender Bullet Deluxe neck.[/b] [b]Im after thoughts on where to take it the neck is 34" scale with a headstock like an old 50s Pbass or Tele bass.[/b] [b]I have had a few ideas along the lines of a Super Fender with either a P/J set up or maybe Darkstar pickups but the real sticking point is the body style i can't decide on what i want apart from a Roadword/relic style.[/b] [b]Any help would be great. [/b] Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 What about a Precision Lyte type of shape? This is PaulS's (of this forum): It always seemed 'pleasingly different' to me but still in a traditional Fender style... Quote
PlungerModerno Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 If it's a fender neck - I'd go with a fender-like body. I'd consider a tele style body if it has a tele style headstock - but I'd be more looking at this: for inspiration than this: As the extended upper horn will work a lot better with a 34" scale neck. Quote
3below Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Upper horn to 12th fret or less - avoid building a neck diver. Quote
LukeFRC Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 I would have thought getting hold of darkstars was a bigger problem than the body! Quote
Joebethell Posted March 26, 2015 Author Posted March 26, 2015 Thanks for the input i don't think the P/lyte look is for me but a classic tele may do it. i also was thinking Jag bass or even going mad with a starcaster body. Darkstars are being made again by Curtis Novak not cheap but are available 275 usd each so about 180pounds. Cheers Joe Quote
ubit Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 Why not just see what's available on eBay ? You might get ideas if you see what's going cheap. Obviously your body choice is going to influence your pick up choice unless you are into routing the body. I've built two basses and a guitar and all three play brilliant. I'm sure you will love it ! Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 [quote name='Joebethell' timestamp='1427356633' post='2729177'] Thanks for the input i don't think the P/lyte look is for me but a classic tele may do it. i also was thinking Jag bass or even going mad with a starcaster body. Cheers Joe [/quote] Ooooh - Jag....now you're talking This is my Squier Jag, slightly 'tweaked': It's a great design and fairly straightforward for a first build! Andy Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 [quote name='Joebethell' timestamp='1427360312' post='2729237'] nice top is it burl maple? [/quote] To my shame I'm not entirely sure what it is. The veneer was a fleabay purchase and wasn't specific. It's not maple, certainly. It has an Amboyna look about it but I don't recall it having the distinctive Amboyna smell. Never been able to get any more, sadly... Andy Quote
Joebethell Posted March 28, 2015 Author Posted March 28, 2015 (edited) Still a great looking top though. Been doing a bit of Ebaying myself not made a purchase yet but have seen a nice looking tele style body if it is still available on payday it will be the next purchase and then will get some pictures up on here to start the build proper. Edited March 28, 2015 by Joebethell Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 [quote name='Joebethell' timestamp='1427578755' post='2732022'] Still a great looking top though. Been doing a bit of Ebaying myself not made a purchase yet but have seen a nice looking tele style body if it is still available on payday it will be the next purchase and then will get some pictures up on here to start the build proper. [/quote] Great - we'll all follow with interest.... Quote
synthaside Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) I've been in the process of trying to produce something like this except I've gone withe a P / J the body is finished without any mild road wearing/distressing my next challenge is to source A scratch plate as the the doer body is an old Aria CAT without one I believe i'm going to be crafting my own Edited March 31, 2015 by synthaside Quote
Joebethell Posted April 3, 2015 Author Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Here is some pics of the neck just got to get my act together and find the rest of the parts Edited December 31, 2015 by Joebethell Quote
Joebethell Posted April 22, 2015 Author Posted April 22, 2015 So body is on the way should be here in a couple of days so will add pictures then. I'm also now seriously looking at pickups and I'm considering a plug and play thunderbird set from EMG as no soldering model is TBTW can be single coil or humbuking. Also quite fancy fitting a Sims quad coil? Does any have any experience with either of these setups? Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted April 22, 2015 Posted April 22, 2015 [quote name='Joebethell' timestamp='1429720310' post='2754285'] So body is on the way should be here in a couple of days so will add pictures then. I'm also now seriously looking at pickups and I'm considering a plug and play thunderbird set from EMG as no soldering model is TBTW can be single coil or humbuking. Also quite fancy fitting a Sims quad coil? Does any have any experience with either of these setups? [/quote] No experience here, I'm afraid, but sounds interesting. Will be following your thread Quote
Rumple Posted April 23, 2015 Posted April 23, 2015 Interesting project, I'm now on board for the ride Quote
Joebethell Posted April 23, 2015 Author Posted April 23, 2015 Cheers guys think I'm swaying more towards the sims quad! email will be sent to Mr sims this evening I think Quote
Joebethell Posted April 29, 2015 Author Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) So after wasting a whole day yesterday waiting for a delivery and being promised a call from my local delivery office today which they couldn't even manage i am still without my body!! GOOD OLD PARCELFARCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited April 29, 2015 by Joebethell Quote
Joebethell Posted April 30, 2015 Author Posted April 30, 2015 So my body finally came today so I'm happy😃😃😃😃😃😃! It's a black fender Mike Dirnt Pbass I think from around 2003ish. It's slab backed an has that Tele style I was looking for now it does have a few knocks, paint chips and the arm cut on the top looks like someone has gone at it with some sandpaper to either relic poorly or rub out some damage? So it looks a bit flat. The neck seems to be a great fit apart from the very end of the pocket where the neck is curved and the pocket is squared off but until I get a fixing plate its hard to say if it's a tight enough fit but the screw holes seem to line up which will be a bonus. Will load some photos shortly Quote
Joebethell Posted April 30, 2015 Author Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) Photos Edited December 31, 2015 by Joebethell Quote
Joebethell Posted May 7, 2015 Author Posted May 7, 2015 More parts ordered. Fender USA neck plate, some mint green 3ply for the pick guard and a tasty Bad Ass. All thats left is to decide on pickup options out of the many ideas i have had….. HMMMMMMM. Quote
Joebethell Posted May 13, 2015 Author Posted May 13, 2015 Big and exciting news i have chosen the pickups for the build and ordered them! They are special indeed. Quote
Rumple Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 [quote name='Joebethell' timestamp='1431538450' post='2772401'] Big and exciting news i have chosen the pickups for the build and ordered them! They are special indeed. [/quote] More info PLEASE Quote
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