build kits

[BAW]

i really want to try and build my own bass. i have some experience with woodwork and a fairly complete shop set up in my basement. i can aslo get almost any kind of wood for very cheap if not free. but before jumping into a full build project i thought id start with a kit.

so i am looking for a pretty basic build kit and wondering if anyone can recommend one if they've used it.

here are some of the ones i found:

http://www.instrumentalley.com/Saga-...saga-pb-10.htm

^ this is the one commonly found on ebay, id be planing to swap out most of the electronics.

https://www.carvinguitars.com/catalo....php?model=bk4


id love to hear any other suggestions yall got

[waseok]

I think u should try Carvin kits. At least in the long run u get a nice decent bass.

[BAW]

Originally Posted by waseok

I think u should try Carvin kits. At least in the long run u get a nice decent bass.

i know the carvin kit is of much better quality and i wouldnt need to overhaul the electronics but im not crazy about the body shape on the carvins, and im looking to get something with a humbucker.

[agreatheight]

Warmoth?

[Jaco D]

^^ Agree. Costs a bit more but the quality is first rate.

[Eilif]

You can get a carvin kit with a humbucker. You just have to call Carvin and ask. Most of the woods, hardware, pups, etc. that are available on the B4 series basses (asside from finishes of course) are available on the 4 string bass kits. If you go to the Carvin forums and do a search, you can see some examples of how nice these kits can come out.

If carvin would do 1.75 nut and neck bucker only (or DIY pickup routes) I would have bought a kit ages ago.

Going Warmoth is a fine option too. Their necks are a bit chunky (just the way I like 'em) and that might turn some folks off, but I love the feel and stability of my warmoth p-bass neck.

Lastly, WD parts http://www.wdmusic.com/ makes good parts ( I have a swamp ash jazz body that I like) and they can be ordered pre-painted or raw. They used to have pre-painted kits, but it looks like they are revamping their kit line. Still, It would probably be worth a call to see if they still offer them. Their pre-painted p or j kits for around $450 were a pretty good deal.