Prosebass Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) Here we go again. I decided to try and re-create a few Precisions I have seen from the 70's with a natural finish as I think they look good and age well quickly as the body gets worn to give them that "lived in" look. I was going to refinish the body in nitro originally but it looked so good decided to leave it as is. It was bought in as I like to try out different suppliers to see what they have to offer and it keeps the cost down. Not sure on the wood but its about 5 - 6 piece and looks better in the flesh than the photos. It has been sealed so will just be polished and maybe a little oil if it will take it. The neck is a Mighty Mite ebanol Precision. I have used these before, last time on a Jazz bodied bass with a Q-Tuner and for the money they are excellent necks. The neck pocket was a little tight so the Dremmel took a mm or so from the sides until the neck was lovely and snug. Using the Dremmel require a very steady hand and confidence. Neck was then clamped and the neck mounting holes marked and then drilled. I always chamfer the drill holes to ensure a good clean entry for the screws. After attaching the neck its checked for angle and to give a rough idea as to whether it will need shimming. For this I use a straight-edge that fits in the nut slot and the bridge saddles. If happy I then check the scale length in relation to the bridge and fit that. The bridge is a Wilkinson Vintage item with brass saddles and looks the part. It is actually straight of kennyrodg's "Spunkster" as I upgraded the "Spunkster" with a Hip-Shot bridge for him last week. Next up will be the tuners and I cannot decide which to choose. Either the Geddy Lees , Standard Fender or from the "Spunkster" the rather nice Korean jobbies (Wilkinsons ?)....any ideas ? I suppose the Geddy Lees would probably look the best but they are also the most expensive.... Edited March 3, 2009 by Prosebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdphysio Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I've not seen those 'Spunksters' before....i think they look great/well finished/neat.....them's what i would pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Spunky's, definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennysFord Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Geddy's for me Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 [quote name='Prosebass' post='352226' date='Dec 11 2008, 10:28 PM']Next up will be the tuners and I cannot decide which to choose. Either the Geddy Lees , Standard Fender or from the "Spunkster" the rather nice Korean jobbies (Wilkinsons ?)....any ideas ? I suppose the Geddy Lees would probably look the best but they are also the most expensive....[/quote] I've got a new set of 'standards' made by Gotoh if you want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 [quote name='kennyrodg' post='352501' date='Dec 12 2008, 10:37 AM']Geddy's for me Paul [/quote] The voice of reason......Think it will be the Geddys.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Grover Titans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 The spunky's and the Grover Titans are like Schaller M4s - that's these jobbies [url="http://www.guitarparts.co.nz/cart/Details.cfm?ProdID=854&category=16"]http://www.guitarparts.co.nz/cart/Details....amp;category=16[/url] Not cheap and hard to track down - but if you want the best etc. Another alt. would be the ones I put on my Blue Flower P. Fender American Series Top right on this page. [url="http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bass_tunersfender.htm"]http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bass_tunersfender.htm[/url] Cheaper than the Schallers , retroish from the front and with a nice big fat Fender 'F' on the back. They're the one's I'd vote for because I have them so obviously they're the correct choice!!! BTW I have the Schaller M4s's on my 73 P , never let me down in 20 years and still look new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) Next Installment Edited March 3, 2009 by Prosebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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