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 On 13/09/2023 at 15:33, 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. Expand 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 On 13/09/2023 at 16:19, lemmywinks said: Bargain that, I used an STB J as my backup bass for years. Loved the neck profile and bridge pickup on it. Expand 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 On 13/09/2023 at 16:33, Steve1250 said: Did it get much use? Expand 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 On 13/09/2023 at 20:26, 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? Expand Might be a good investment 🤣 Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Posted September 13, 2023 On 13/09/2023 at 20:04, PaulThePlug said: Just in case you were half thinking of PJing... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003985410165 Expand 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 On 13/09/2023 at 19:34, 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. Expand Cheers, I'll definitely gig it when it's up and running Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Posted September 13, 2023 On 13/09/2023 at 18:59, 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... Expand 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 On 13/09/2023 at 22:09, Waddo Soqable said: That looks brilliant, I'd use it just as it is 😁 Expand I'd need a shower afterwards ! 3 Quote
Hellzero Posted September 14, 2023 Posted September 14, 2023 On 13/09/2023 at 22:09, Waddo Soqable said: That looks brilliant, I'd use it just as it is 😁 Expand 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 On 15/09/2023 at 15:53, Reggaebass said: Great project, have you plugged it in to see if it works Expand No not yet, think I'll clean it up a bit first 1 Quote
Steve1250 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Posted September 15, 2023 On 15/09/2023 at 15:03, Grahambythesea said: We need to see it again once you’ve degrimed it. Looking forward to the result. Expand 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 On 15/09/2023 at 20:45, Pea Turgh said: I love a good bass renovation thread! Keep us updated! Expand Will do! 1 Quote
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