Looks killer. Nice job!
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Looks killer. Nice job!
What you do in bed with your builds is your business, we don't judge (except GOTM).
Thank you! That means a lot coming from you! I was watching your RC 4 and you did such an amazing job congratulations! Very inspiring mate [emoji16]Quote:
Originally Posted by rook
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I'm proud enough of this one that I just may put it up for that scrutiny (GOTM)Quote:
Originally Posted by WeirdBits
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Thanks, man! I appreciate the kind words! Looks like we both ended up with basses we love!Quote:
Originally Posted by ChefBrianNYC
Good to know, I really like the concept and that style of label really suits the bass as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChefBrianNYC
Ok last and final step. I realize that I have done this backwards and should have wired it after but my impatience got the best of me. Also, in hindsight I may have made some mistakes with the poly that are too late to be reversed without redoing the whole thing. My initial light sanding after the first few coats was not even enough so there is a good deal of Orange peeling even though what went down on top of it was much better. Also, there is enough dust and tiny hairs to give a future archaeologist a good bit to sort through. Fitting that my DNA should be embedded in the actual finishhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...23ec202dd6.jpg
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Some thoughts about this build while I wrap it up...
I had an entire week off work to start and I'm extremely grateful for it. I probably put at least 50 to 60 hrs that first week. The weather was perfect, in the 70's with really low humidity.
What had pictured in my head when I started is not how the bass turned out and I like this version better I think. I just went with the flow and what felt right at the time and got lucky.
I'm glad I didn't fork over big $ for upgrades yet because the stock stuff is not horrible.
The little custom touches I've added have made the biggest difference.
$10 for the inlay stickers changed the whole bass for me...like night and day difference.
This is a big bird...10.5 lbs. I'm 6'2" and barely reach the D tuner. I would say it has has neck "dip" not necessarily "dive" The C profile is typical and comfortable and a nice 1.75" at the nut. Takes some getting used to also as the lack of shaping on the top of the body is a little rough the forearm.
I could have been more thorough with the fret leveling because I still have a little buzzing somewhere around the 15th fret. I was afraid to do too much at the time but obviously need to go back over it because otherwise the action and intonation is perfect.
Speaking of intonation the bridge is great and my worries were all for nought.
The pickups have great output and are very spacious and clear. What they lack is a nice defined tight punch. For someone who plays mostly fingerstyle this is probably a major drawback but I already have basses for that. These pickups are at their best when played with a pick..grindy and aggressive. I'm glad I wired it in stereo because having them on different amps is making a world of difference. I'm really able to dial in specific tones I'm looking for without sacrificing things like the bottom end.
Those are my thoughts for now, I'm making a demo video this weekend if all goes well it should be up by Monday ...cheers
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Great feedback, especially as you were one of the first off the rack with this model I believe!
Nice job!
Wow don't see too many of the Jazz Bass Specials in that colour... here's mine!Quote:
Originally Posted by ChefBrianNYC
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Wow Andy awesome!!! They have a fretless sister too! has she yellowed over the years wowhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...296fa05147.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Andyxlh
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Just saw someone selling 2 "f knobs" for $200!!!! Thank God I still have all mine except the f on one!
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I bet if Fender could have predicted the appreciation on these they may have made a few more hahahttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fe5ce43d4f.jpg
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They may be selling for that, whether anyone is buying is another question... ;)
$50 to $75 each is what I've seen sell pretty consistently that guy is wishful thinking!!Quote:
Originally Posted by blinddrew
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Wow! I glued the f tops on mine in the early 90s so still have them all!
Didn't know they had a fretless model. I remember the metallic white colour though. Very nice!
Much love from the peers on TalkBass.com and lots of pit bull fans out there!
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/nbd...ollow.1344536/
Good read on that link ChefBrian.
Lots of quality PBG kits available and understandably hardware and PUPs are basic to keeps costs under control which provides lots of scope for customising with preferred upgrades.
Cheers, Waz
Thanks Waz! Video demo is up [emoji4]
https://youtu.be/l9Iq9LBJZJ4
Great stuff! Looks and sounds good, well done!
I think it sounds awesome! The stereo mod is super cool. I can think of so many ways to apply that...but first I need to learn the basic wiring! Great stuff!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by ChefBrianNYC
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Awesome! Well done!
I need to go on the record as being completely incorrect with the weight of the bass. I knew my bathroom scale was wonky.
A very nice 8.6 lbs (4.1 kg for the civilized world) https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...8db84424f8.jpg
Just caught up with your build mate, awesome first time build, you breezed through it like a pro.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChefBrianNYC
I had off work so I took advantage! Omg hide that pre polish picture! HahaQuote:
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It occurred to me today I never gave these "floating saddles" I made a shot. Strung them up and they work great except the B screw needs to be shortened. I may be going out on a limb here but the bass sounds more crisp unplugged to me like this. Because of the metal bolts and washers they have almost 3x as mass as the other brigde....food for thought I guess.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d99e73062b.jpg
They intonate perfectly, action slightly lower on D and G strings...win/win
I like the look of the old bridge better so it may go back but I feel like I invented something. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...d25475f8e2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f43c61af56.jpg
I like the personal touch of your own bridge pieces. Practical and unique.
Great piece if personalisation there Chef, wonderful job!Quote:
Originally Posted by ChefBrianNYC
OMG! Those are awesome!Quote:
Originally Posted by ChefBrianNYC
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The more I look at them the more I don't like them but only because they look like George Washington's teeth or something...going to keep this idea simmering though. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement
Maybe a coat of varnish to make them shiny would help in the looks department? Very nice bass though, and I liked the video demo.
OP, which strings did you end up using? And may I have a picture of the nut?
very cool build, love those bridge pieces
Hi, do you have that wiring diagram? i have one of these kits coming in the post and ive heard the wiring from pitbull doesnt work. Thanks!