Custom 62 P Bass questions

djanogil · #1 11-09-2011, 12:51 PM

I'm seriously considering a custom build precision bass,
the model I'm going for is the 62.
and I wonder what's the best route.

Firstly, where do you buy genuine Fender body and necks?

Secondly, appart from having the Fender name on the instrument, would their parts be 'better' than the equivalent from Warmoth or any other company?

Thirdly, if going for non Fender parts, any idea on where to buy the best quality parts?

Also what wood was used on these vintage basses, alder or swamp ash?

Thanks for helping out a first time poster!

Jo6Pak · #2 11-09-2011, 01:13 PM

another option might be to shop around for a new/used Fender American Vintage Re-Issue (commonly known as an AVRI)...

5StringBlues · #3 11-09-2011, 01:15 PM

62 P would be alder.

Yorick · #4 11-09-2011, 01:27 PM

Try and find a MIJ/CIJ Fender 62 reissue precision, and start from there. Probably a lot cheaper than buying Fender US or Warmoth parts.

bluesdragon · #5 11-09-2011, 01:29 PM

I built a P-Bass using warmoth parts. About 10 years ago. It is amazing and I use it all the time. The quality of warmoth IMO second to none. Alder body painted black. Maple neck and fingerboard with vintage size frets. Electronics are "62 reissue p-bass pickup with Rothstien guitars wiring harness and a Vitamin Q Cap. It is a monster. With the stiffening rods in the neck there are no dead spots and in 10 years I never had even touched the truss rod! This has been my expeience with Warmoth. Very Positive. But...... There really is...... "Nothing like the real thing".... I also have a 40 year old Fender Jazz Bass. Something about it's age gives it a "broken in" kind of feel that my Warmoth lacks .. Go Figure.. But for the $$$ you can't beat it..

djanogil · #6 11-09-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bluesdragon

Something about it's age gives it a "broken in" kind of feel that my Warmoth lacks .. Go Figure.. But for the $$$ you can't beat it..

Isn't that an emotional/psychological thing ?

Gecko 5 · #7 11-09-2011, 05:57 PM

I built this a couple of months ago after trying a 65 p.
I cannot afford a real 65 so I had a neck built by USA Custom Guitars. They are just like Warmoth, but will do almost ANYTHING.
They made me a awesome neck that is fatter and more "baseball bat" like.

djanogil · #8 11-10-2011, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gecko 5

I built this a couple of months ago after trying a 65 p.
I cannot afford a real 65 so I had a neck built by USA Custom Guitars. They are just like Warmoth, but will do almost ANYTHING.
They made me a awesome neck that is fatter and more "baseball bat" like.

Nice, did they apply the Fender logo?

Gecko 5 · #9 11-10-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by djanogil

Nice, did they apply the Fender logo?

I did. Not very well though.
I finished the neck myself.
I bought the body from a guy on *bay.
Very inexpensive bodies. He does nitro finishes.
Unfortunately, you get what you pay for.
The finish was screwed up. But I fell in love with the color(Ocean Turquoise Metallic). So I fixed it myself.

jsbarber · #10 11-10-2011, 06:33 PM

For what you are considering undertaking you should definitely contact David Segal at New York Bass Works. While he primarilly does really high end custom basses, he also will build Fender-like basses using the Warmouth parts. He is very selective about the specific parts and wood that he uses. The bass is completely finished by him, he just buys the body and neck from Warmouth. For the money you get a great bass at a great price.

Here's an example of someone doing just that.

Why The Big Deal Over Ampeg B-15 Heritage?

In case you're not familiar with David, he really knows the old Fenders and can make a custom modern 4-6 string that will blow you away. He knows how to capture the best-of-the-best in tone from those vintage instruments. His workmanship is absolutely stellar.

New York Bass Works - www.newyorkbassworks.com

Jim

spiritbass · #11 11-10-2011, 07:53 PM

If you are serious about vintage goodness:
johnk vintage basses

Gecko 5 · #12 11-10-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spiritbass

If you are serious about vintage goodness:
johnk vintage basses

This guy is a genius!!!
John seems like the most knowledgeable person when it comes to vintage Fenders

djanogil · #13 11-11-2011, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by spiritbass

If you are serious about vintage goodness:
johnk vintage basses

Looks very tempting !
Probably above my budget for the moment, gotta sell my LesPaul bass..

cnltb · #14 11-11-2011, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djanogil

I'm seriously considering a custom build precision bass,
the model I'm going for is the 62.
and I wonder what's the best route.

Firstly, where do you buy genuine Fender body and necks?

Secondly, appart from having the Fender name on the instrument, would their parts be 'better' than the equivalent from Warmoth or any other company?

Thirdly, if going for non Fender parts, any idea on where to buy the best quality parts?

Also what wood was used on these vintage basses, alder or swamp ash?

Thanks for helping out a first time poster!

If I could I might get one of these...Not fender but very nice indeed.
Pat Wilkins Custom Guitars™ and Basses - 65 Special P
I also like the FGN P.

cnltb · #15 11-11-2011, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gecko 5

I built this a couple of months ago after trying a 65 p.
I cannot afford a real 65 so I had a neck built by USA Custom Guitars. They are just like Warmoth, but will do almost ANYTHING.
They made me a awesome neck that is fatter and more "baseball bat" like.

Could you post a link to the people that made the neck?

Caca de Kick · #16 11-11-2011, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djanogil

I'm seriously considering a custom build precision bass,
the model I'm going for is the 62.
and I wonder what's the best route.

Firstly, where do you buy genuine Fender body and necks?

I'm wondering why you just don't buy a Fender 62 reissue?
If you're doing a custom color, then just buy a used one and refin to your hearts content.
Nowadays, piecing an instrument together just like a factory one usually just ends up costing more.
Warmoth necks with all thier heavy internal (metal?) bracing crates a neck that feels and sounds nothing like any 60's necks, not to mention really heavy.

**StrangerDanger** · #17 11-11-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Caca de Kick

I'm wondering why you just don't buy a Fender 62 reissue?
If you're doing a custom color, then just buy a used one and refin to your hearts content.
Nowadays, piecing an instrument together just like a factory one usually just ends up costing more.
Warmoth necks with all thier heavy internal (metal?) bracing crates a neck that feels and sounds nothing like any 60's necks, not to mention really heavy.

I cant speak to the neck heaviness, but I tend to agree with you. The only reason I can see to go the custom route is if you want something that isnt already readily available. If you wanted a chambered mahogany jazz bass body with quadruple jazz pups and a solid one piece rosewood neck with no markers and a reverse headstock, just for instance.

JAUQO III-X · #18 11-11-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djanogil

Looks very tempting !
Probably above my budget for the moment, gotta sell my LesPaul bass..

What is your budget?

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnltb

If I could I might get one of these...Not fender but very nice indeed.
Pat Wilkins Custom Guitars™ and Basses - 65 Special P
I also like the FGN P.

Pat Wilkins is building me one as we speak. Alder body, aztec gold finish with matching headstock, Brazilian rosewood fb. And a 65 wound to spec pickup made by Pat Wilkins.(The bass and pickup is pretty much based off of Pats own 65 P bass).

Wilkins endorser.

Britbonic · #19 11-11-2011, 12:36 PM

FWIW, I bought a fantastic new Fender 57 AVRI a couple years ago. The bass is light weight, low action and plays and sounds fantastic, especially with TI Flats. The build quality was excellent. I had the same experience a few years earlier when I bought a Fender AVRI 52 Tele. Seems like they've improved these AVRI over the last few years. I've also played a few of the 62 PBasses that were really nice. I paid about $1200 for mine and it needed nothing. Seems far cheaper than a custom build for something like a PBass. You could also get a Nash for a little more if you like the relic'd look though I've yet to find one as light as mine. Dan Atkinson is also another option.

ATKINSON CUSTOM BASSES - HOME

djanogil · #20 11-11-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Britbonic

FWIW, I bought a fantastic new Fender 57 AVRI a couple years ago. The bass is light weight, low action and plays and sounds fantastic, especially with TI Flats. The build quality was excellent. I had the same experience a few years earlier when I bought a Fender AVRI 52 Tele. Seems like they've improved these AVRI over the last few years. I've also played a few of the 62 PBasses that were really nice. I paid about $1200 for mine and it needed nothing. Seems far cheaper than a custom build for something like a PBass. You could also get a Nash for a little more if you like the relic'd look though I've yet to find one as light as mine. Dan Atkinson is also another option.

ATKINSON CUSTOM BASSES - HOME

What is the AVRI, I'd guess anniversary?
Not the American vintage or?