Generic Fender American Standard - Cheaper Copy

[Chaddy]

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Morning![/font][/size]

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Knee jerk decision to create a [color=#000000]Fender Standard Jazz Bass MN BSB inspired copy but not for the 600 smackaroons. [/color][/font][/size][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]This is a more inspired creation and a project to do on these cold and lonely nights and I really dig the colours, so that's what I am going off over all. [/font][/color]



[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]Currently a body has been sourced for £37! - This looks highly like a Squire body with the colour and grain finish, however the wood looks a better cut than most and the inlays for pickups etc looking smarter. [/color][color=#000000]A Pair of [b]Fender 2008 Mexican Jazz Pickups [/b][/color][/font][/size][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]are on there way also, These had all the necessary[/font][/color][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] cabling and foam support already on so for £25 that's not to bad. [/font][/color][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]For the body I will be measuring the neck set lay, granted I am on the hunt for a [/font][u][b]Maple neck for around £70[/b][/u][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]. The body will be copper taped inside also once this arrives. [/font]


[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]The Bridge I have decided to head for is a [color=#333333][b]Gotoh (Japan) 203 Bass Bridge Chrome 203B- for around £25 also.[/b][/color][/font][/size]



[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Now the biggest problem is sourcing pots, I know I need CTS pots and from memory 250k would be the ideal and "historical" ones to go for . however finding a made up set -or even sourcing them properly to match is what looks like a wee small headscratching session as for £28 for just them alone doesnt in my eyes make sense and my Father who has worked with electronics for over 40 years would punch me if he found out. ( [url="http://www.axesrus.co.uk/TOP-SPEC-Bass-Control-Assembly-p/topspecbassassemb.htm"]http://www.axesrus.c...cbassassemb.htm[/url] or [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/electronics-c17/wiring-kits-c130/wd-music-jazz-bass-wiring-kit-p1375"]http://www.wdmusic.c...iring-kit-p1375[/url] ) [/font][/size]

[size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Nut wise and tuners , The nut will be replaced and tuners.. well depends on the condition / quality of them [/font][/size]


FYI This is from 8 hours into the project , Open to criticism and advice etc

[Shambo]

[size=3][b][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/7835-kiogon/"]KiOgon[/url] of this very forum will sell you a quality wiring loom if you message him. Many people here are happy to vouch for his work.[/font][/b][/size]

[size=3][b][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Whats BSB? Butter Scotch Blonde?[/font][/b][/size]

Edited January 14, 2017 by Shambo

[Rumple]

I found [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jazz-bass-upgrade-loom-CTS-pots-/252714126195?hash=item3ad6ef8b73:g:megAAOSwIzNXPNYR"]THIS[/url] listing on Ebay for CTS pots all wired up and ready to go with solderless connections.

Good luck with your build.

[Chaddy]

[quote name='Shambo' timestamp='1484388810' post='3215079']
[size=3][b][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/7835-kiogon/"]KiOgon[/url] of this very forum will sell you a quality wiring loom if you message him. Many people here are happy to vouch for his work.[/font][/b][/size]

[size=3][b][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Whats BSB? Butter Scotch Blonde?[/font][/b][/size]
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Cheers Shambo , I think its reference the neck aka maple but Butter Scotch Blonde sounds sexier doesn't it?

[Chaddy]

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1484393120' post='3215130']
I found [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jazz-bass-upgrade-loom-CTS-pots-/252714126195?hash=item3ad6ef8b73:g:megAAOSwIzNXPNYR"]THIS[/url] listing on Ebay for CTS pots all wired up and ready to go with solderless connections.

Good luck with your build.
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Generally thought you were taken the piss with the cardboard layout for a moment there ,

Thankyou for finding that, I've spent a hour looking around but naturally stuff will fall through the net

[Rumple]

[quote name='Chaddy' timestamp='1484393252' post='3215133']
Generally thought you were taken the piss with the cardboard layout for a moment there ,

Thankyou for finding that, I've spent a hour looking around but naturally stuff will fall through the net
[/quote]

[Chaddy]

Update to searches


Neck - [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/mighty-mite-mm2909-jazz-bass-replacement-neck-with-maple-fingerboard#productDetail"]http://www.musicians...d#productDetail[/url]

Neck - maple oil (P-bass) [url="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/mighty-mite-mm2907-p-bass-replacement-neck-with-maple-fingerboard#productDetail"]http://www.musicians...d#productDetail[/url]

Edited January 14, 2017 by Chaddy

[Shambo]

Butter Scotch Blonde refers to the classic Fender body finish. I was hoping you were going to get the body stripped and refinished so you could share with us where, when and how (much it cost), to get such work done in the UK. I'm interested myself in who might undertake such work for me, (for a natural poly finish with maybe a vintage tint, 70's style).

Edited January 14, 2017 by Shambo

[Chaddy]

[quote name='Shambo' timestamp='1484396578' post='3215173']
Butter Scotch Blonde refers to the classic Fender body finish. I was hoping you were going to get the body stripped and refinished so you could share with us where, when and how (much it cost), to get such work done in the UK. I'm interested myself in who might undertake such work for me, (for a natural poly finish with maybe a vintage tint, 70's style).
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I think Aidan at - https://www.facebook.com/denverguitarstudiouk/?fref=ts can do it, however if i was going to do that I would instead just buy a body ready made due to the pricing of such a job - but thats just what I would do

[Shambo]

[quote name='Chaddy' timestamp='1484400009' post='3215205']
I would instead just buy a body ready made due to the pricing of such a job - but thats just what I would do
[/quote]
Easier said than done, unless you want to import a Warmoth from the USA.
Inspired by this thread, I've just bought a nice looking unfinished alder P body off ebay.
Now I need to see what turns up and then decide what to do with it.

[Chaddy]

[quote name='Shambo' timestamp='1484404564' post='3215245']
Easier said than done, unless you want to import a Warmoth from the USA.
Inspired by this thread, I've just bought a nice looking unfinished alder P body off ebay.
Now I need to see what turns up and then decide what to do with it.
[/quote]

Stoke the fire with some fresh wood? haha

[Chaddy]

[b][size=3][font=georgia,serif]update 21/01/2017.[/font][/size][/b]

[b][size=3][font=georgia,serif][color=#333333][b]Gotoh (Japan) 203 Bass Bridge Chrome - Arrived [/b][/color][/font][/size][/b]
[b][size=3][font=georgia,serif][color=#333333][b]WD Music Black Jazz Scratch plate - Arrived ( slight overhang on the control plate covering )[/b][/color][/font][/size][/b]
[b][size=3][font=georgia,serif][color=#333333][b]Mexican Pick ups also. [/b][/color][/font][/size][/b]


[b][size=3][font=georgia,serif][color=#333333][b]Looking at getting - [/b][/color][color=#333333][b]Wilkinson WJBL200 Tuners Machine heads to fit the Mighty Mite neck ( 18mm holes ) £27.90 . [/b][/color][/font][/size][/b]

[b] [b][size=3][font=georgia,serif]WD Music Jazz Bass Control Plate £xxx[/font][/size][/b][/b]

[b][size=3][font=georgia,serif][color=#7D7D7D] [/color][/font][/size][/b]

[b][size=3][font=georgia,serif][color=#333333][b]Among these are more Gotoh items such as [/b][/color][color=#5B5B5B]Aluminium Strap Buttons,[/color][/font][/size][/b]
[b] [b][size=3][font=georgia,serif]Gotoh Fender Replacement 4 Hole Neckplate [/font][/size][/b][/b]

[b][size=3][font=georgia,serif][color=#7D7D7D]and [/color][color=#5B5B5B]WD Music Endpin/Strapbutton Felt Washer Black[/color][/font][/size][/b]

[b][size=3][font=georgia,serif]Thinking of a Graphite Nut for the neck ( Feb ) [/font][/size][/b]
[size=3][b][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][b]Mighty Mite[/b][/font][/color][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][b] MM2909 Jazz Bass Replacement Neck with Maple Fingerboard [/b][/font][/color][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][b] £95.13 ( Feb ) [/b][/font][/color][/b][/size]