Not a Build as such but a Fair project for me.
I've owned and tinkered with Basses since the late seventies, installing a Schaller Pickup into my first Bass which involved a bit of chiselling in the Plywood Body. It was all hidden under the Pickguard so the stakes weren't very high.
This project involves taking a Squire P Bass and adding a J Bass Bridge Pickup and upgrading all the electrics on the way.
By far the scariest part for me will be routing the Body to take the Bridge Pickup without damaging the Gloss Black Finish. So I will be getting that done by a Friend with the relevant skills and tools.
the Menu:
Tonerider J Bass Bridge Pickup
"Heavy Duty" Bridge
CTS Pots
Orange Drop Capacitor
PB Tone Bleed Kits
Copper Tape lining of all cavities
Switchcraft Jack Socket
Jack Plate to relocate the Socket from Pickguard to End of Body.
Black Pearloid Pickguard, I want this thing to be Black...... even the White Bits.....
Black Volume & Tone Knobs (I wish I could find some Smoke Black ones)
Replace all screws with Black ones.
and maybe, Black or Smoke Black Machine Heads.
Down the track, maybe also replace the Stock P Pickup with a Tonerider P Bass one.
While the Body is away I will be turning my attention to the Neck.
There are a few Frets that need setting properly and edges that need tidying up, and a general dress up all round.
I also want to darken the Fingerboard a touch. (that Black thing again)
I think that's about all,
Hope it turns out as well as the image I have in my head for it.
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Originally Posted by Hobastard
