zven68 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hey all. I have a Burns Scorpion Bass, reissue. I do like the pups, hardware and the neck but I hate the body. Would it be super stupid to mod the bodyshape? Anyone done it before? Or should i build a new body for it? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 While the shape would easily allow you to re-shape it into something more acceptable, they don't pop up very often so it would seem a bit of a shame to do so. What were you thinking of doing, removing the pincers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 It's definitely the marmite of body shapes 😊. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zven68 Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1476708634' post='3156464'] What were you thinking of doing, removing the pincers? [/quote] Something like that, yes Don't know yet, just want to see if it would be totally wrong to do so... I might do a new body for it but it is less work to modify... decisions, decisions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Sell it. Someone out there will love it & you can get something you'd be happier with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I love the shape. If you flog it i might be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Ouch! As mentioned, sell it as they're worth a pretty penny for what they are and get yourself something more aesthetically pleasing and to your sound/feel too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zven68 Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1476736482' post='3156878'] I love the shape. If you flog it i might be interested. [/quote] Maybe I should get rid of it and get me another bass... Problem is that I live in Malta so there is shipping... Anyone wanna trade for a bass with slim jazzbassy neck? One of the pincers were broken a half badly glued back by the previous owner, otherwise it is i perfect shape Edited October 18, 2016 by zven68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 If one of the pincers has already been snapped off and re-glued... Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1476715413' post='3156566'] Sell it. Someone out there will love it & you can get something you'd be happier with. [/quote] 100%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zven68 Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Done! Found an old jazz body... [sharedmedia=core:attachments:230638] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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