Newbie say hi with a plea...

niklas338 · #1 01-08-2010, 11:43 AM

Hello All,

I am a bass player from the U.K. who is classically trained on the Double Bass and took up the bass guitar whilst at college. I am into Modern Contemporary Folk, Rock and Jazz as well as Western Art, Jazz and Folk on the Double Bass.

My plea...my 1982 Westone Thunder II needs a new neck fretless and left handed. Is there ANY chance of laying my hands on one OR do I just sigh and hang it up again and look for something else?

Happy New Year

Nick

**Staccato** · #2 01-08-2010, 12:37 PM

Nick, Welcome!

My bass instructor showed me his '82 MIA Jazz last night in the lesson, it needs a new neck-and he considers it retired. He usually shows up with his Geddy Lee. If it was me, I'd show it to 2-3 luthiers, consider their advice, and go from there. A custom made neck would be fun if...

niklas338 · #3 01-09-2010, 03:42 AM

Thanks for your reply. Yep, a custom neck would be nice but, in the end is it worth it cost wise? Maybe I'll chat with our Head of Design Technology who is a master carpenter at the school where I teach. He has already mended my acoustic bass that a kid broke. I said that it could not be done. He disagreed and the result is stronger than before!