Recent content by bstime58

Do you know pup spacing on this guy?

That proves the whole more than 3 piece with a veneer thing. I would imagine things are done the same in 2012 and up bodies. That's what I was looking for. They may have a higher quality body on a signature bass but I don't know if it's worth a chance. I sure would rather KNOW for sure then...

Thanks for the info! I have been working on this build for over a month now. I hear ya on taking your time. I want to get this right for sure. I'll check into that Warmoth thing for sure..

Seems guys here are supporting the "dud" factor in MIM bodies. I have read a lot about inferior wood being used on Jazz bodies. Sure would like to know the exact make up of these bodies...

That makes sense. I think I'll take my chances on the 2012 MIM 70's RI body for the money I'll save. Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the info! How about the likely chances of a MIM body being a dud more than USA body? Or is this just a older tale? I have read a lot about the quality of Mex guitars improving greatly over the past 10 years. I really thought from my research that Mexico is still currently using...

I'm currently doing a jazz bass build. I'm a little hung up on choosing bodies right now. As of right now I can purchase a 70's RI MIM for about $220.00, a Geddy MIM body for about $250.00 or a USA 74RI for about $700.00. I would like to have 70's pup spacing, Alder and in solid black. All the...

Good point. I'm sure tech will tell me if they are good or not. Was thinking maybe the gold lions would make it sound a little richer in tone. Any thoughts?

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