Don't worry about it man, the gold guard will still look VERY cool. But if the don't holes line up, I wouldn't put more holes in the body than are already there...drilling holes in a vintage bass isn't the best idea to preserve the value.
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63 Fender Jazz. Need Advice
- Thread starter calmb4tehpwn
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Don't worry about it man, the gold guard will still look VERY cool. But if the don't holes line up, I wouldn't put more holes in the body than are already there...drilling holes in a vintage bass isn't the best idea to preserve the value.
That's the thing, I've satisfactorily restored the included pickguard. In fact! Pictures in the next post. I know you've all been waiting.
I ordered a tusq nut, but they sent the wrong one. They were quick to fix the issue (some of the best customer service I've seen yet) and a new one is on the way, but unfortunately it'll be sometime NEXT WEEK before I get to put strings on this bad boy. Outside of the nut, I'm only waiting on the tapewound strings. Then everything will be good to go.
Let me get the pics up on photobucket.
I ordered a tusq nut, but they sent the wrong one. They were quick to fix the issue (some of the best customer service I've seen yet) and a new one is on the way, but unfortunately it'll be sometime NEXT WEEK before I get to put strings on this bad boy. Outside of the nut, I'm only waiting on the tapewound strings. Then everything will be good to go.
Let me get the pics up on photobucket.
Okay, guys.
Work on the 74 :: 2011-03-17162412.jpg picture by Calmb4tehpwn - Photobucket
I didn't take a full photo shoot, just a couple of the body, one illustrating that the neck is straight, and a couple showing how well the mold came off the headstock.
I especially like the way the black screws look with the brass pickguard. It's striking in person.
Work on the 74 :: 2011-03-17162412.jpg picture by Calmb4tehpwn - Photobucket
I didn't take a full photo shoot, just a couple of the body, one illustrating that the neck is straight, and a couple showing how well the mold came off the headstock.
I especially like the way the black screws look with the brass pickguard. It's striking in person.
Wow! I really like the way that looks! That body looks comfy. I'd be at the guitar store in seconds putting some strings on that thing!
I just went down, there's no larger guitar store within 3 hours drive, and all the smaller ones have no p bass nut. Not to mention, money is tight, and I can't spend too much extra on something I've already bought.
It's too bad they sent me the wrong nut. It hurts my soul.
It's too bad they sent me the wrong nut. It hurts my soul.
I bet you're gonna have a hard time letting it go.
I noodled around on an Alembic for a while once. I didn't hear anything I couldn't get from more than one of my Fenders, Epiphone JC or Gretsch basses.
Bass complete. I will most likely take some pictures tonight. Those tapewound play like a dream.
The action isn't great. I like my action low, and this one sits at a solid medium. The truss rod works fine, but taking the action any lower causes some terrible buzz. It's fine. Not great, but it plays fine. I bet it would be a monster if the neck weren't gouged like it is.
Anyways, pictures to come. It looks pretty badass with the black strings.
The action isn't great. I like my action low, and this one sits at a solid medium. The truss rod works fine, but taking the action any lower causes some terrible buzz. It's fine. Not great, but it plays fine. I bet it would be a monster if the neck weren't gouged like it is.
Anyways, pictures to come. It looks pretty badass with the black strings.
I hope so, sometimes I fear I'm an empty vessel. Learn one day, forget the next.
In all seriousness, though. It's been a great deal of fun. I am near flopping around on the ground in excitement over the alembic. Not to say this fender is anything to scoff at. I've been playing on 'er all night, and she really is a dream. I hope he likes it as much as I expect to like the alembic.
Thanks again for everyone's advice and expertise. You've been a tremendous help in my spending $700 on a $1300 bass.
In all seriousness, though. It's been a great deal of fun. I am near flopping around on the ground in excitement over the alembic. Not to say this fender is anything to scoff at. I've been playing on 'er all night, and she really is a dream. I hope he likes it as much as I expect to like the alembic.
Thanks again for everyone's advice and expertise. You've been a tremendous help in my spending $700 on a $1300 bass.
