MoonBassAlpha Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Shameless plug, but I've just posted a black Fender Mex bridge in accessories that would look good on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 Surprise surprise this build is changing! I ended up selling the body as I wasn't happy with it! This is now going to be another hybrid a mix of a Rick and '51 P bass (I think I might call it the P-Rick) Its going to be made out of reclaimed materials again possibly oak or mahogany topped or I might try a bit of shou sugi ban finish on some Pine? I can't decide whether to have a pickguard or not here's roughly how it might look? With a pickguard Or without The headstock shape is probably going to change to a more plain shape but I haven't decided yet?........... 👍🏻 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom in Dorset Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I prefer it with the pickguard, it took me a few seconds to work out what it was even though it looks so familiar, a true hybrid. Without the pickguard it's just a Ric with a Tele control plate. (IMO) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 27 minutes ago, Dom in Dorset said: Without the pickguard it's just a Ric with a Tele control plate. (IMO) And even that looks better than a Rick! I find their white plastic scratchplate ghastly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Dom in Dorset said: I prefer it with the pickguard, it took me a few seconds to work out what it was even though it looks so familiar, a true hybrid. Without the pickguard it's just a Ric with a Tele control plate. (IMO) Im leaning more towards with the pickguard? I think it needs a bit of a tweak tho? Im thinking single coil pickup with the pickguard or split coil without? 43 minutes ago, MoonBassAlpha said: And even that looks better than a Rick! I find their white plastic scratchplate ghastly. The pickguard will probably be made out of wood and stained black or maybe kept natural I'll decide nearer the time?...... 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Yup - with the pickguard for me And looks a decent shape to my eye... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Definitely with for me. ‘51 meets 4000, loving it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 15, 2022 Author Share Posted February 15, 2022 This build is now going to be a 5er instead with a single soapbar pickup with chrome hardware I'm gluing up the blank now its Pine back with Oak top, the pine is going to be stained a bit darker I've got some tinted Danish oil that is a medium brown so hopefully it will look quite nice the pickguard is going to be ply again more than likely stained black....... But who knows...... 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Love the name 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nation Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 You should call it Trigger's Broom! New body, extra string, different headstock... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 I got the top cut today which I'll use as my template, and cut the pickguard I still need to fine tune it and thin it down but I couldn't resist doing a mock up......... 👍🏻 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted March 2, 2022 Author Share Posted March 2, 2022 I think this build is coming together nicely..... I decided to darken down the top and back then keep the pickguard natural....... 👍🏻 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 This is looking great, can’t wait to see it finished! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 2 hours ago, CookPassBabtridge said: This is looking great, can’t wait to see it finished! Im waiting on a few bits for this one hopefully they will be here next week then I can push on with it.... 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 Finally was able to get back on this one here’s a mock up of how it will look…….. With pickguard Without pickguard I think I prefer it without the pickguard, but hopefully this one is going to go up for sale?…..👍🏻 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Without FTW. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookPassBabtridge Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Wow looks great! Another vote sans pickguard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 I’m thinking would it look better with a matching headstock??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Nation Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Defo no pickguard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 I'm going to be contrary and vote 'yes' for the scratchplate. It accentuates the curves nicely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 With. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benh Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Without the scratchplate + with matching headstock is my vote, looks great so far! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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