New Jersey Bassist Club v2.0

[Philthy]

Yes, I'm familiar with Dave's Sound. I did call them sometime back and they quoted something in the ballpark of $150. Thought it was a little high just to route the pickup and wire hole to the cavity. I would do all the electronic wiring.

[ShoeManiac]

Originally Posted by Philthy

Hey All,

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!!

Does anyone know of a good luthier/tech that does pickup routing for a decent price in the northern NJ area? I have a Squier VM P bass which I'd like to add a J bridge pickup.

Thanks,

Phil

Really? I get that you like this bass, but have you considered selling this bass and getting a P/J bass instead? Because the cost of modding this bass may cost more than this bass is worth.

Routing a body is a fairly costly job. And then add on the cost of a pickup. You're looking at close to $250 in costs right there between the routing job and the cost of the J pickup. A Squier VM P-Bass costs that much on it's own. Do you really want to invest an additional $250 on a bass that retails for $250?

[Philthy]

Originally Posted by ShoeManiac

Really? I get that you like this bass, but have you considered selling this bass and getting a P/J bass instead? Because the cost of modding this bass may cost more than this bass is worth.

Routing a body is a fairly costly job. And then add on the cost of a pickup. You're looking at close to $250 in costs right there between the routing job and the cost of the J pickup. A Squier VM P-Bass costs that much on it's own. Do you really want to invest an additional $250 on a bass that retails for $250?

Pretty much. I do like the the bass. It's one of the best Squiers I've laid my hands on. Have not considered selling it though. Was just looking to add a little more versatility to my sound by adding the J bridge pickup. But, yes, the final job would cost almost as much as the bass. That's what I've been going back and forth with. It's too bad I'm not good with a router or didn't know anyone (or a fellow TB'er in my area) that would do a favor for cheap....and also do a good job at it. If I took a shot at it, it would look like a butcher job.

Oh well, I'll keep thinking about it. Thanks!

[Emperor Elite]

Pork roll, egg, and cheese on a Kaiser roll. This, and a cup of coffee. Breakfast of champions.

[TRichardsbass]

Originally Posted by Emperor Elite

Pork roll, egg, and cheese on a Kaiser roll. This, and a cup of coffee. Breakfast of champions.

Nothing like the Pork Roll - Egg - Cheese on a good, fresh baked hard roll for sure...

+1,000,000

[TRichardsbass]

Originally Posted by Philthy

Pretty much. I do like the the bass. It's one of the best Squiers I've laid my hands on. Have not considered selling it though. Was just looking to add a little more versatility to my sound by adding the J bridge pickup. But, yes, the final job would cost almost as much as the bass. That's what I've been going back and forth with. It's too bad I'm not good with a router or didn't know anyone (or a fellow TB'er in my area) that would do a favor for cheap....and also do a good job at it. If I took a shot at it, it would look like a butcher job.

Oh well, I'll keep thinking about it. Thanks!

I don't know what your budget is like, but I have an early 1983 Guild Pilot bass made in USA, has the standard P-J config, active EMGs. With rosewood fingerboard, which was an option at the time and according to the Dronge family not many made that way. Its exactly like you see in pictures of Garry Tallent from the Born in the USA tour.

Much better, in my opinion then routing a Squire. I'll sell it for $700 and we can meet somewhere so there is no shipping.

tom

[Philthy]

Originally Posted by TRichardsbass

I don't know what your budget is like, but I have an early 1983 Guild Pilot bass made in USA, has the standard P-J config, active EMGs. With rosewood fingerboard, which was an option at the time and according to the Dronge family not many made that way. Its exactly like you see in pictures of Garry Tallent from the Born in the USA tour.

Much better, in my opinion then routing a Squire. I'll sell it for $700 and we can meet somewhere so there is no shipping.

tom

Tom,

Thanks for the offer but I'm definitely not in the market to pick up another bass. My main players are Stingrays...which I have 8 of them...so definitely don't need another bass for the collection. The Squier is just a back up / beater / band practice bass that I can leave in the car and not worry about. So, wasn't looking to spend too much on modification. No problem though. It's perfectly fine as a P bass and will continue to serve it's purpose with me.

Thanks,

Phil

[BradWorld]

Hi Philthy. I have an early Squier parts bass that came factory stock with P and J pickups. It has a thin J neck. I currently have it loaded with EMG's which sound killer. I wasnt looking to sell it, but it is just collecting dust, as I never play it. I will let it go for $200, which is just about the cost of the EMG's anyways. Its black with white pickguard, rosewood f/b. It sounds killer, and plays great. And we can meet somewhere. If you dont want it, it will collect some more dust. :-)

[TRichardsbass]

Okay Jersey bassists, was talking to Joe Osborn and he asked me to help his student Matthew Davidson get this great honor:

Tom,


Would you please help out teen musician Matthew Davidson, produced by bassist Joe Osborn, in a contest? It’s very easy. Please click on this Facebook event link, scroll down to Matthew Davidson’s and Joe Osborn’s video, and click "Like" under their video. https://www.facebook.com/events/489251197774492/.

For your second vote: First, please click on the following link, and then click on “Vote” in the upper right corner of the screen that the link takes you to. (You will have to “Like” the Louisiana Travel Facebook page and approve an app to be able to vote) Look for the video named “Matthew Davidson and Joe Osborn would appreciate your vote!”, and then click on “Vote” (the small box on the bottom right corner of their video). That's it! Thanks! http://woobox.com/kwk3um


So, in NJ solidarity with Louisiana, lets get this kid over the top!

[rtslinger]

Okay posted my vote

[TRichardsbass]

Okay Jersey, it's Sunday so I know you have time. Please go vote again. Then like the video on Facebook, and like it on YouTube. Last day, lets help a guy who influenced most of us more then we admit!!!!

[VeganThump]

Just voted!

[TRichardsbass]

Looks like with our help it put them over the top! Thanks Jersey!

[VeganThump]

Hey guys and gals, if anyone is in Doylestown PA this friday, my band Echolalia is playing at siren records, come check us out and most definitely say hi! Ill be the guy with bass.


http://m.facebook.com/?_rdr#!/events...user=639742042

[rtslinger]

I have two shows this weekend Friday 12-7 Lincoln Park NJ Sunset grille and Sat 12-8 Haledon at the Underdog Lounge free stop in and say hello

Sun set
425 Beaverbrook Road
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035

UnderDog Lounge
4 Church St., Haledon NJ 07508
(off belmont ave. across from
tanis hardware)
private parking lot next door

[JoeYello]

A song from our (Joe Yello Band) upcoming EP. It's called The Western. It has a pretty cool bass line.

http://soundcloud.com/joeyelloband/t...master/s-1Z42k

Care to guess what bass I was using?

[rtslinger]

If anyone is in the Clifton area Sat night I will be rocking Bogey's holiday party going to be packed get there early if you want to sit and eat. showtime 9:30 can't make it? Enjoy the Holidays and be save. RTS

[TRichardsbass]

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukkah and a belated Happy Festivus to all the N.J. Bassists here and all over the world! May this holiday be one of joy, love and music this year!

[sxride]

Happy New Year !

Hope to see and meet more of you guys , on your gigs .. or ours.

Enjoy !!!

[AndGabrielFell]

Hey folks. If any of you are the church going sort, I'm playing with Liquid Church this Sunday at John Walker Middle School in Nutley, NJ.