Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 Just rescued this from a second hand shop for a tenner, hopefully I can turn it into something nice, as a cheap option I was thinking of giving it a slight roadworn look as there are a few nasty chips in the paint. Reading round on here it seems they are pretty good basses for not much money, any point in upgrading pickups and pots etc? 11 1 Quote
Cato Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 For the cost of a pack of new strings and wipe down you'll likely have a very decent Jazz there, assuming the electronics are in a better state than the exterior. 2 Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Posted September 13, 2023 22 minutes ago, Cato said: For the cost of a pack of new strings and wipe down you'll likely have a very decent Jazz there, assuming the electronics are in a better state than the exterior. I'm hoping! 1 Quote
lemmywinks Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 Bargain that, I used an STB J as my backup bass for years. Loved the neck profile and bridge pickup on it. 1 Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Posted September 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, lemmywinks said: Bargain that, I used an STB J as my backup bass for years. Loved the neck profile and bridge pickup on it. Did it get much use? Quote
Bassassin Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 Great bargain - these are actually pretty decent. As long as you don't catch something from it. 6 Quote
Elfrasho Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 Great wee project that! You'll not be losing money that's for sure! 1 Quote
PaulThePlug Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) @Steve1250... Good Darts! Mine... Think the Pickup(s) were Artec... Need a Tuner / Machine Head, or 2?.. Show a pic of the back and i'll match em up with the 2 that came off... Edited September 13, 2023 by PaulThePlug 2 Quote
lemmywinks Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Steve1250 said: Did it get much use? Yeah definitely, I originally bought it so I had a backup bass that I could carry in a cheap gigbag and leave leaning against a wall, ended up doing entire sets with it at functons. Was just a sweet bass that nailed the Jazz sound, I picked up a tort plate for mine (it was the sunburst finish) but apart from that it was stock. I later had a few Integras and currently have a SInsonido, something about the necks I really like. 1 Quote
PaulThePlug Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 Just in case you were half thinking of PJing... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003985410165 1 Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 Might be best to get a tetanus shot before touching it 2 Quote
jonno1981 Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 Looks like it’s been in a river! Going to be very satisfying to remove the dna that’s on it and bring it back to life. Got some rubber gloves? 2 Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, jonno1981 said: Looks like it’s been in a river! Going to be very satisfying to remove the dna that’s on it and bring it back to life. Got some rubber gloves? Might be a good investment 🤣 Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, PaulThePlug said: Just in case you were half thinking of PJing... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003985410165 Funny you should say that, it had crossed my mind, also thought about a hum bucker in the bridge but have decided to keep the spend down and just clean it up. 1 Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, lemmywinks said: Yeah definitely, I originally bought it so I had a backup bass that I could carry in a cheap gigbag and leave leaning against a wall, ended up doing entire sets with it at functons. Was just a sweet bass that nailed the Jazz sound, I picked up a tort plate for mine (it was the sunburst finish) but apart from that it was stock. I later had a few Integras and currently have a SInsonido, something about the necks I really like. Cheers, I'll definitely gig it when it's up and running Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, PaulThePlug said: @Steve1250... Good Darts! Mine... Think the Pickup(s) were Artec... Need a Tuner / Machine Head, or 2?.. Show a pic of the back and i'll match em up with the 2 that came off... Looks really nice, yes I could do with a machine head, will post a pic of the back tomorrow. Quote
Waddo Soqable Posted September 13, 2023 Posted September 13, 2023 That looks brilliant, I'd use it just as it is 😁 2 Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Posted September 14, 2023 8 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: That looks brilliant, I'd use it just as it is 😁 I'd need a shower afterwards ! 3 Quote
Hellzero Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 11 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: That looks brilliant, I'd use it just as it is 😁 Yep, for once a non fake steampunk bass, good catch. I was talking about the bass, not the tetanus, by the way. 2 Quote
Grahambythesea Posted September 15, 2023 Posted September 15, 2023 We need to see it again once you’ve degrimed it. Looking forward to the result. 2 Quote
Reggaebass Posted September 15, 2023 Posted September 15, 2023 Great project, have you plugged it in to see if it works 1 Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: Great project, have you plugged it in to see if it works No not yet, think I'll clean it up a bit first 1 Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Grahambythesea said: We need to see it again once you’ve degrimed it. Looking forward to the result. Yeah, I'll put pics up as it progresses 4 Quote
Pea Turgh Posted September 15, 2023 Posted September 15, 2023 I love a good bass renovation thread! Keep us updated! 1 Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Posted September 15, 2023 49 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: I love a good bass renovation thread! Keep us updated! Will do! 1 Quote
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