and it starts...modding the Squier 60's CV P

[thobbinghotrod]

Ok, it was slantedpanted that deglossed the body. It's hard to remember who posts what sometimes. Maybe he can post a pic of what it looks like. I have some 50 micron polishing film that I might use to knock the finish down a little.

 

[your idol]

hey throb i cant seem to find that can you link the thread..id love to read it and i think it will fit well with this

 

[A-Step-Towards]

Yeah that 1971 was actually restored by a fellow TB'er if interested here is the blog about it

http://guitargarage.blogspot.com/2008/04/1971-fender-precision-bass-refinish-in.html

 

[J. Crawford]

I say go for the pinup girl, for sure.

 

[your idol]

I say go for the pinup girl, for sure.

thanks for the perspective J. i think you have similar tastes as me so ill take this as a nod to follow my gut and go with it for that extra piece of flair

 

[thobbinghotrod]

Post 13 in this thread, slantedpanted says he de-glossed his bass. It's at the bottom of his post.

 

[Rama]

Hmm I also changed the tuners to the reversed geared tuners (they are at my luthier now).
I love how those clovers stick out a bit more.
I don't know how or why, but my bass keeps getting small dents and scratches, I love it.

@ My Idol, I just scratched my name (with a X-Acto knife) on the neckplate to give it a more personal touch.

 

[your idol]

Hmm I also changed the tuners to the reversed geared tuners (they are at my luthier now).
I love how those clovers stick out a bit more.
I don't know how or why, but my bass keeps getting small dents and scratches, I love it.

@ My Idol, I just scratched my name (with a X-Acto knife) on the neckplate to give it a more personal touch.

im just changing it to a blank plate or since this is my first build my own bass build i may take it tio things remembered and get something clever engraved

 

[Darkstrike]

I'd definatly do the pinup girl, and the neck plate, how about having your own signature engraved, kinda like on the Fender signature models, make it your own sig bass.

 

[your idol]

i was thinking about getting "Your Idol's B****" letting fools know who touch it know who it belongs too..also i think its classy with the pinup girl.
i think the pinup will express the soul of the bass what the personality of it..like the bass is my mistress. im probably thinking too deeply on this but i like it and simply dont give a damn

 

[Darkstrike]

Sounds perfect, but have it wrote in kindof hand script, if possible.

 

[your idol]

Sounds perfect, but have it wrote in kindof hand script, if possible.

just what i was thinking

 

[Darkstrike]

Awesome!

 

[Tommygunn]

250 are slightly darker than 500, just noticeably.

Have you a specific tone in mind?

I usually use 500's, but I recently put 250's in a fretless I spent months trying to get a woody thumpy, uprighty tone, turns out them pots were the missing link to all the other mods I done.

Oh, and chatfest thread? Tommy shall be along shortly....

Damn! Totally missed this thread!


I'd just go with:

Fender 59 CS pbass pup
mint pg
full ashtrays
flats


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Funk baby!

 

[your idol]

tommy! glad you could join!

when i get done with this youre gonna poo

 

[Tommygunn]

I hope so... it looks good so far.

 

[your idol]

waiting for all these parts to come in is KILLING me but the finished product will be a short turnover once the parts all get here as i intend to really have it all done in about a week and i dont think ill start til everything gets here

 

[A-Step-Towards]

Have you picked up a neck yet? i think this one is sweet but i am not a fan of the price tag.There is a mighty mite maple neck for sale in the classifieds to.


http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=613750

 

[your idol]

Have you picked up a neck yet? i think this one is sweet but i am not a fan of the price tag.There is a mighty mite maple neck for sale in the classifieds to.


http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=613750

While cost really isnt an issue to me im certainly not down to shell out more on a mexican neck then i did on the bass PLUS the sum of its replacement parts..best of luck to that guy though.

i keep stalking MM necks on the bay they have several for $97.97 that plus reranch vintage tint laquer and decal will take me to the $130 range, a very agreeable price, so the only way im really gonna deviate from that is if i find someone selling one with the tint work done already or one with vintage style tuners already installed for a cheaper price which i doubt will happen. im thinking next pay or if i catch my tax rebate soon i will be snagging a neck but by all means until i announce ive got it if anyone comes across killer deals that fit the bill let me know.

 

[Lukejt]

Slotted shaft POT bushings so you can use nicer knobs on your split shaft pots.

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