Cuzzie Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Careful which shoreline you go for - look carefully on the can for the colour, they are not all the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 On 09/02/2021 at 14:01, LeftyJ said: https://rs-guitarworks.myshopify.com/collections/basses/products/contour-bass-54 Probably the inspiration behind the Squier Parallel Universe Jazz Bass '54 (which has J pickups instead of SCPB's). You could nab the Squier mentioned in the above post and add the split j pick ups and you’d be pretty close but obviously not with a true 51 style look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 A very nice man in Paisley is selling one such Squier bass. I’d personally vouch for @jezzaboy having had some dealings with him. I was tempted to take this from him as I have those split j pick ups in my go to jazz, also a Squier (CV) which is cracking value for money! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 39 minutes ago, krispn said: A very nice man in Paisley is selling one such Squier bass. I’d personally vouch for @jezzaboy having had some dealings with him. I was tempted to take this from him as I have those split j pick ups in my go to jazz, also a Squier (CV) which is cracking value for money! There is something very alluring about that design, and with a couple of Nordstrand Split '51s in there it would I imagine be something really special https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Nordstrand_Jazz_pickups.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, Beedster said: There is something very alluring about that design, and with a couple of Nordstrand Split '51s in there it would I imagine be something really special https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Nordstrand_Jazz_pickups.html It’s a great body shape, concentric controls and that pick up upgrade should look ‘period correct’ as well as deliver that more characteristic 51 sound. I feel like I’m talking myself into it😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, krispn said: It’s a great body shape, concentric controls and that pick up upgrade should look ‘period correct’ as well as deliver that more characteristic 51 sound. I feel like I’m talking myself into it😀 Do it do it now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: Do it do it now Can't disagree with that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Cuzzie said: Do it do it now Guys thanks for the kind words but She`s gone baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 12 minutes ago, jezzaboy said: Guys thanks for the kind words but She`s gone baby! Booo - broke his heart on Valentine’s Day - meanie peanie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shine182 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 It's a lovely looking bass! I've a strong preference for the standard jass pickguard and three hole control plate however. The driver is to achieve a bass with the look and feel of a Jazz Bass (minus bridge pickup) but the with sound of a 51 single coil. I'd contemplated a Mark Hoppus bass but prices seem to be climbing, then thought may aswell get an American P, but having previously owned a few and not quite finding the colour combo etc I think I'm going to try this custom build with the single coil as opposed to split etc. Fingers crossed! Just what neck to purchase... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Fender B neck is a nice mid way between p and j width. The Nate Mendel sig I think is based on the B profile as is the neck on my p bass which was a Japanese PB70 neck. It’s lovely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shine182 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 I know the Hoppus bass had a p bass neck etc. Perhaps somwhere in between might be nice, tempted to go full jazz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Hoppus used a jazz body with a p pick up (as I’m sure you know) The other option is nab a cheapie jazz fill the bridge route, refin and add a neck pick up to suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) On 13/02/2021 at 10:49, kodiakblair said: The folks in Spain buy the body you want from guitarbuild.co.uk, give it a nitro finish of your choice then send it on to you. Nice - thanks that is awesome - I'm going to see if they do a candy tangerine! Edited February 14, 2021 by bloke_zero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shine182 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 52 minutes ago, krispn said: Hoppus used a jazz body with a p pick up (as I’m sure you know) The other option is nab a cheapie jazz fill the bridge route, refin and add a neck pick up to suit. You know that just didn't occur to me?!! It's a tempting option that. Self build I'm probably looking at £5-600 min if going with a fender neck and half decent pickups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 9 hours ago, Beedster said: There is something very alluring about that design, and with a couple of Nordstrand Split '51s in there it would I imagine be something really special https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Nordstrand_Jazz_pickups.html 1 hour ago, krispn said: Hoppus used a jazz body with a p pick up (as I’m sure you know) The other option is nab a cheapie jazz fill the bridge route, refin and add a neck pick up to suit. I would buy a cheap Jazz body and install the Nordie Split 51's. Cant lose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, Beedster said: I would buy a cheap Jazz body and install the Nordie Split 51's. Cant lose Or both pick ups - it’s a different look but it delivers the neck p bass thing and a good jazz bass sound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Mark-Hoppus-Bass/ Basic, but may be of some use... Edited February 14, 2021 by PaulThePlug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 (edited) 44 minutes ago, shine182 said: You know that just didn't occur to me?!! It's a tempting option that. Self build I'm probably looking at £5-600 min if going with a fender neck and half decent pickups I have a CV Squier I bought locally for £120. Already a good bass. Added the split 51 pick ups and it’s a great bass! Refin’d it myself with a can of £14 sherwood green paint. All in it was under £400 and it’s a solid go to bass for me. I look at ‘better on paper’ jazz basses but ultimately I know my limitations as a player and few folk would tell the difference in my jazz and a ‘real’ fender or other brand. Edited February 14, 2021 by krispn 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 You can see the original white coming through at that nick on the front. Nothing a spare can of paint and clear coat can’t fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shine182 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 32 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said: https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Mark-Hoppus-Bass/ Basic, but may be of some use... Cool tutorial! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shine182 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 30 minutes ago, krispn said: I have a CV Squier I bought locally for £120. Already a good bass. Added the split 51 pick ups and it’s a great bass! Refin’d it myself with a cab if £14 sherwood green paint. All in it was under £400 and it’s a solid go to bass for me. I look at ‘better on paper’ jazz basses but ultimately I know my limitations as a player and few folk would tell the difference in my jazz and a ‘real’ fender or other brand. Cool looking bass that! I've had many a squire. Great basses. Particularly loved an early year precision I had for my first bass. Late eighties or early nineties made. Kept going back to it over much more expensive fenders for gigs! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 This was an early run of the CV’s great value if you can find one at a good price. I’ve seen lots of the P’s selling above the original price. I guess they were that good? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 USA fender Highway One body secondhand- 120 Seymout Duncan Rickenbacker pick ups - under 100 (cant remember exact price!) Schaller 3D bridge - about 50 Hipshot tuners about 40 Stellartone tonestyler duo 6 plate - under 100 Thats a status P neck, but its off now and i may pop a Maple with black blocks or get a status Jazz - decent neck £1-300 Routing and body work - free coz i did it! It’s the nuts and i really need to pop a neck on it again - you can do real quality very reasonable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shine182 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, krispn said: This was an early run of the CV’s great value if you can find one at a good price. I’ve seen lots of the P’s selling above the original price. I guess they were that good? I think probably the one I particularly loved was considered not a great era for squire, being Korean made, I think. I thought it sounded great however. Got to say I've played a few of the recent squires and I've been seriously impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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