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Finally finished my Jazz

justBrian

justBrian

Apr 19, 2002
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Surprise, AZ
#1
I took this bass in trade seveal months ago. It's a '99 MIM Jazz and it was some aweful red color. Anyway, I refinished it to Fender Blonde (50-75% opacity) and a clear nitro lacquer finish, added some '62 RI pickups and pots, a Badass II, and a tort pickguard. Last weekend I put on a MightyMite fretless neck. It sounds wonderful (especially through my portaflex).
This was my first attempt at anything like this. I have to say that it was very labor intensive-- but totally rewarding. :cool:
 
#15
Eilif said:
good looking bass! What is your take on the feel and performance of the Ebanol fingerboard...
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Thanks!

I think it's a bit brighter than ebony or rosewood, but it still sounds great. I've only played it at one rehearsal, but will know more after this weekend. I'll be using it on 2 different jobs. So far, though, the band really digs it. They said it was sexier than my Casady!:confused:
 
#19
Great looking bass! Have you ever tried an Ebony fretless board to compare to the Ebonal board? What is Ebonal made out of, anyway?

I might recommend one of those wooden pickguards that can be bought on Ebay. A guy was trying to sell a fretless on here a while back that had a killer looking dark-stained wooden pickguard. It looked incredible with the unlined fretboard.
 

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