Lew-Bass Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I've had a look around the pimping up threads, but failed to find a conclusive answer to a question I pose; what budget P-bass has the best body for use in a bit-part bass? Looking to make a P-bass with a Jazz neck, put an active circuit in etc. I've seen SX recommended, but I'm more specifically on about solely the body as I would not get on with a P-bass neck, therefore aslong as the body is good, I'm not arsed about the neck being a dog Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Fender Highway One..... Sell the bits you dont use and end up with a peach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 There are often one or two bare bodies(!) floating around on fleabay for not much cash. So long as it's solid wood you won't go far wrong with any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-Bass Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) Thanks guys, basically my plan is; 4 string bass with a P-bass body and a Jazz width neck, with a Delano P pickup and Hybrid MM/J pickup at the bridge wired to be fully switchable with some type of active pre-amp. At a rough estimate, this way it will come to around £450 (excluding the cost of the work as I probably wont be able to do it myself, it shouldn't be too much, right?). I think that it'd be cheaper and as effective as buying an unfinished body and doing it all myself, as I won't have to pay for the refinish and all the little bits of hardware. That's why I'm asking for a budget P-bass that has decent hardware. I've seen alot of good things written about SX, am I right in saying they're the best in the market for their price? Lewis Edited November 23, 2009 by Lew-Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I've got a P Bass with a maple Mighty Might body and an early 90s maple Fender Jazz neck. It weighs about the same as a Mondeo estate. Beware Might Mite maple bodies... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-Bass Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Anyone got any brand suggestions? As I say I'd definately change the P'ups (swap the stock for a Delano, add the MM at the bridge in time possibly) and get a very slim neck on it, so it really is just a cheap bass with a decent body. I've been checking ebay and internet stores but there really isn't many LH basses. Anyone got any tips or anything would be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I bought a cheap painted body for about £40 off e bay, it wasnt heavy, appeared to be solid wood not plywood, and the finish was excellent. The problem you may have with some of the bodes and neck is the fit between the 2 as not all p bass bodies and necks are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-Bass Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='bumnote' post='663927' date='Nov 24 2009, 04:12 PM']I bought a cheap painted body for about £40 off e bay, it wasnt heavy, appeared to be solid wood not plywood, and the finish was excellent. The problem you may have with some of the bodes and neck is the fit between the 2 as not all p bass bodies and necks are the same.[/quote] Did you put all the hardware on yourself? I'm not very good at that type of stuff. Also, I'm left-handed, and there's hardly anything out there, definately no 'blank' bodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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