oldslapper Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I'm parting out a couple of jazz basses & wanted to get an idea of what this body is so I can give an accurate description. Can't see if it's ply or solid, and there's a stamp in the pocket that says C JUNE and a 3 Pic: https://photos.app.goo.gl/VvEOBwLNGFD7C9wu1 It's very light in weight. Anyway, any help appreciated. Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 showing the entire body from several angles would be helpful as there can be small variations in shape, routings, contours that will rng bells with people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1509110469' post='3396707'] showing the entire body from several angles would be helpful as there can be small variations in shape, routings, contours that will rng bells with people. [/quote] Sure, good idea, thanks. Here's some more pics of routing, and body shape. https://photos.app.goo.gl/UxBBfkIAHuv5Pu5q2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZilchWoolham Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) It certainly looks solid. There seems to be a centre seam, but the wood is rather striped so beyond that I can't hard to tell how many pieces there are. If it's light it might be basswood, although most basswood I've seen is very plain, more so than this. Where did you get the body? Edited October 27, 2017 by ZilchWoolham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 [quote name='ZilchWoolham' timestamp='1509116745' post='3396794'] It certainly looks solid. There seems to be a center seam, but the wood is rather striped so beyond that I can't hard to tell how many pieces there are. If it's light it might be basswood, although most basswood I've seen is very plain, more so than this. Where did you get the body? [/quote] Ebay purchase a while ago, with a neck attached. Description was limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Nice looking body. It's not ply - the easiest way to tell is that a ply P or J body with a 'burst finish will have big black oversprays on the front & back contours, to disguies the laminations. Also there are no visible laminations inside the routes or the neck pocket. Looks to me like this is made from two pieces of timber joined dead-centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I owned a standard Squire that looked rather like that. Specifically the routing for the front pickup. It was made in Indonesia in early 2000 and something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Just looks like a bog standard, edge laminated Fender or Squire jazz body made from cuts of lightweight Alder (with a plain grain) to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1509123152' post='3396868'] Just looks like a bog standard, edge laminated Fender or Squire jazz body made from cuts of lightweight Alder (with a plain grain) to me. [/quote] It's definitely a bog standard jazz body, just wanted to check before listing & the inevitable questions about solid or ply. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 There you go, collective basschat wisdom worked again Just add pictures and stand back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I agree, solid two piece body probably alder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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