Deedee Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) Well not quite new but you know what I mean. After ogling the Status Vintage GP model and also numerous 50's precisions I decided to concoct my own version. Perhaps not one for the purists this is a MIM Fender Mike Dirnt in Vintage White (otherwise known as pale custard yellow) which I purchased from @billge along with a Status P neck courtesy of @Cuzzie (also thanks to @HazBeen who gave me some valuable advice along the way). The obvious problem with fitting a different neck onto a 50's style P is the neck heel. The 50's basses have a square heel and everything else has the more common rounded heel. A rounded heel neck will however fit in the square heel socket, it just leaves visible gaps in the corners which the scratchplate doesn't cover. Step forward GIG.ink @TimAl who manufactured me a Mike Dirnt plate with the necessary rounded heel. I'm really pleased with it. The neck and body make a great combination and after hearing lots of goods things about the '59 pickup in these MD basses I'm not disappointed. I may decide to go for another off-white or cream plate in the future but I think the black looks pretty good. 😁 Edited July 14, 2020 by Deedee 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 6, 2022 by Jus Lukin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Lovely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) Yep - that is the absolute beans - glad I could help you out together something awesome, graphite necks really bring out what pick ups have in them Edited July 14, 2020 by Cuzzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou24d53 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 That's minted...I done my first self build last year and have an itch again, using a Status neck...this has made that itch that little worse, cracking job mate...👍 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 That's awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 So the first photo is with the original neck, and the rest are with the Status one in carbon fibre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: So the first photo is with the original neck, and the rest are with the Status one in carbon fibre? That’s correct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Nice, very nice. Desperately resisting the urge to start looking for a Vintage GP Artist - I really loved that neck and the punch it gave. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Happy Jack said: Nice, very nice. Desperately resisting the urge to start looking for a Vintage GP Artist - I really loved that neck and the punch it gave. Don’t resist - just crack on with that or pop a neck on something - love mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycreed Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I had the squier MD bass a few years back and like a fool I sold it. I think there was a Mexican version knocking around too, as well as a higher end sig? Love the tele headstock on them, but this one here looks cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted July 15, 2020 Author Share Posted July 15, 2020 23 minutes ago, barrycreed said: I had the squier MD bass a few years back and like a fool I sold it. I think there was a Mexican version knocking around too, as well as a higher end sig? Love the tele headstock on them, but this one here looks cool too. Yep, this is the Mexican version with the ‘59 pickup and BadA$$ bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I had a dirnt. It was brilliant. Sold it to @karlfer and I should’ve kept it. Think if I see a non relic sunburst one again for a good price, I’ll have it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: I had a dirnt. It was brilliant. Sold it to @karlfer and I should’ve kept it. Think if I see a non relic sunburst one again for a good price, I’ll have it. There’s a relic sunburst one on Facebook - cheap too. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/665898757290759/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 8 hours ago, AndyTravis said: There’s a relic sunburst one on Facebook - cheap too. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/665898757290759/ Dirnt cheap you might say 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 1 minute ago, theyellowcar said: Dirnt cheap you might say 😂 Hahaha...🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 That looks amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimAl Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Hey hey hey - DEElighted to have been involved sir - always so good to be involved in a real personal project - great work sir 👏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 That looks so much better with the lack plate. Sheckshy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) I keep harassing Dirnt owners but if you decide to change the pick up I’ll take the ‘59 off your hands. Tidy looking bass! Ooh and when I had mine I had a custom pick guard done but using the Lakland style plate with a flat edge parallel to the pick up just for a slightly different look. https://www.lakland.com/product/skyline-series-44-51/ Edited August 7, 2020 by krispn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, krispn said: I keep harassing Dirnt owners but if you decide to change the pick up I’ll take the ‘59 off your hands. Tidy looking bass! Ooh and when I had mine I had a custom pick guard done but using the Lakland style plate with a flat edge parallel to the pick up just for a slightly different look. https://www.lakland.com/product/skyline-series-44-51/ I think that you offered me your original pickguard when I was moving on my Mike D Gav, many moons ago! They are cracking basses but the one I had weighed a bloomin ton. It was bought on here, I think I swapped it for a 60`s Jazz and moved it on after a while. Another one I regret moving on and seeing this one with a Status neck puts me right in the mood for another one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 The weight was always the killer with those Dirnt Basses. Some struggled with the neck but it was integral to the overall sound. Big neck big sound. The newer RW ones are meant to be lighter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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