Sambrook Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 (edited) A beast of a bass! Bought this from Grezza, a member on here, it's been through a couple of owners on Basschat, I think. Guitar Build 2 piece mahogany body finished in Tru-oil (it just glows) Lindy Fralin 51'P split 5% overwound pickup Fender USA grooved bridge Ki0gon loom with Switchcraft jack socket String through option The neck is a Harley Benton PB50 that I've worked on extensively, and am quite proud of. I reshaped the headstock, and profiled the neck from 42mm down to 40mm, with a U profile (with defined 'shoulders'). Also reshaped the heel to fit very snugly. Rolled the fingerboard edges, and shaped the frets. The result is an extremely comfortable playing experience, though I do say so myself... I do have the J profile neck the bass came with, and could sell the bass with that neck attached if preferred (pics to follow) It's a hefty beast (maybe 10lbs, but will confirm); balances very well, and is not a problem with a decent wide strap. Weight now confirmed at 11lb 4oz. I'm stronger than I thought! And it plays like a monster! Very happy to fill any gaps I've missed - just ask, and thanks for reading. Edited August 29 by Sambrook Price drop 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 (edited) This is a fantastic bass, I built it as a YOB project which turned out rather well. Due to arthritis in my left thumb I sold it to @Grezza 1 GLWTS. Edited August 17 by JohnDaBass Grammar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambrook Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 Thanks John, nice to have more info. You did a tremendous job with the Tru-oil, it really does glow... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambrook Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 Adjusted ad: I've put the original neck back on. Here's how it looks now... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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