My plans so far:

jazz body: alder, front route only, black, tort pickguard, 62 stacked knobs (passive v/t v/t), neck pickup cover ("ashtray")

pickups: nordstrand single coil jazz pickups

bridge: not sure. I'm open to suggestions

neck: maple with rosewood fretboard, "clay" dot inlays, vintage style tuners

main questions:

what would be the best bridge in order to get good sound and keep with the 60s vibe?

am I wasting my time trying to get a 60s sounding jazz bass in a 5 string? I know I could buy other options, but I am actually looking forward to the project.

Hipshot has a vintage style bridge I like the looks of.
http://www.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=15
Also
http://www.leoquan.com/html/bass5details.html

Cheers

Hipshot has a vintage style bridge I like the looks of.
http://www.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_list&c=15
Also
http://www.leoquan.com/html/bass5details.html

Cheers

I like the hipshot. I know Leo Quann makes great bridges, but (call me stupid), I have issues with the word "BADASS" being on a bass I play at my church. :rollno:

I have used many of the Hipshot Vintage bent plate bridges and absolutely love them. they are the stock bridge on most of the basses I build. they are significantly more solid than the cheaper, thinner bridges made by other manufacturers. the chrome plating is nice and thick ... I've used a couple of them in black, and it appears to be more of a paint job than what I have seen as 'black chrome' that some companies (like Gotoh)produce

for cases where someone is looking for something with a little more 70's luvin', I'll utilize a BAII. quite a few of these installs have been for guys who play in church, and nobody has blown a gasket over it that I know of

all the best,

R

quite a few of these installs have been for guys who play in church, and nobody has blown a gasket over it that I know of

all the best,

R

thank you for the feedback. I firmly believe that nobody would notice or if they did would care (I go to a really good church). I just admit to being obsessive (and stupid) about some things. This is one of them. I fault nobody for putting them on a bass. They are excellent products. I might use one anyway when the time comes.

another question: should I shield the pickup and control cavity? I wasn't sure if the original 60s jazzes were shielded or not. I don't want to risk getting rf interference, but wasn't sure what affect shielding had on the tone.

another question: should I shield the pickup and control cavity?

DEFINITELY!!!!

all the best,

R

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159191

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=159191


Thank you. that is very helpful. I guess if I shield it, I should go all the way and use star grounding to make sure it is as quiet as possible.

DEFINITELY!!!!

all the best,

R

could you clarify that for me? I'm confused by your reply. Are you saying that shielding doesn't matter? :confused:






:D


(thanks for all the help)