Changing pickup spacing in jazz bass

[landau roof]

Originally Posted by chef_tater

I'm not saying the 75 jazz and VM jazz are the same except for the pickup spacing. My point was if your going make a vintage modified bass after a 1975 jazz why not have the same pickup spacing? I guess that's fender logic?

The only thing '70s Jazz about the VM is the block inlays. It's really just a higher-end Squier with vintage appointments for appearance's sake. Most MIJ/CIJ '75 RI's have '60s spacing as well.

A great bass, at any rate. I actually recorded a track with one last night and was seriously impressed at how it sounded (but we all know that the tone is in the player ).

[C.Linton]

Originally Posted by 96tbird

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And neither is it blonde. It's referred to as "natural".

[Scott in Dallas]

I would suggest keeping the tape measure far away from the instrument. It should greatly enhance the playing experience.

[C.Linton]

Originally Posted by Scott in Dallas

I would suggest keeping the tape measure far away from the instrument. It should greatly enhance the playing experience.

NO need to hide, I agree. I really don't see how a half inch difference in placement of the pickup is gonna change the tone of the pickup all that much, at least not enough to go to the hassle and expense of rerouting (and possibly repainting) the body.

[Scott in Dallas]

It's certainly not worth worrying about on an instrument that the OP clearly gets so much enjoyment from.

[gimmeagig]

If you don't have the ears to be able to tell the difference then, by all means don't do it.

[Ray man]

Id say kepp it as is.
You can always save and buy a 70's style bass down the road.

[chef_tater]

Originally Posted by chef_tater

Thanks for the input guys. I love the fodera idea of a moveable p/u. Hell I would love a fodera but my wallet wouldn't. I think I am going to get a loaded geddy bass body and slap on a p-bass neck. A la Timmy C
Is that blasphemous? Maybe. But I was never a fan of the thin neck on the geddy.

^This is what I am going to do. Buy a loaded geddy body and throw on a p-neck. I never liked the neck on the geddy. So it is a win for me. I get an awesome 70's body, which I can tell the difference in spacing, a comfortable neck and I'm no surgery for my lovely VM jazz.