black & blond P makeover (etc)

[JIO]

Have a sparkling NYE!

 

[JIO]

The Sparkle J should arrive next week from Marty - looking forward to be thoroughly wowed!

 

[JIO]

oh my... time to break out my Roxy Music albums!



 

[Dave Campbell]

Wow! Wowwie wow wow!

 

[rolandm]

I ate a donut that looked like that once.

 

[JIO]

Wow! Wowwie wow wow!

Holy Glam-J Batman!

 

[JIO]

I ate a donut that looked like that once.

that's "sprinkles", not sparkled!

 

[Basshappi]

Oh my goodness!
I looove that!
I had contemplated building a Jazz finished in Champagne Sparkle just like what is on some of the old drumsets.
I think I might revisit that particular idea.

 

[rolandm]

Oh crap. Maybe it wasn't a donut.

 

[JIO]

Oh my goodness!
I looove that!
I had contemplated building a Jazz finished in Champagne Sparkle just like what is on some of the old drumsets.
I think I might revisit that particular idea.

Marty Bell is thee sparkle king.

 

[Basshappi]

Yep.
In fact I contacted Marty and got a quote.
I'm thinking Champagne Sparkle Jazz with matching headstock and rosewood board bound & blocked.....Mmmm mmmm good!

 

[Skarsoul]

Next time a disclaimer to dim the lights before viewing pictures would be nice. . .

 

[JIO]

Next time a disclaimer to dim the lights before viewing pictures would be nice. . .

 

[JIO]

reference (vibe) material -

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

more done : routed to set the bridge-plate flush. It was 1/8" thick so I figured lowering it would be a nice integration with the body. The neck sits a little lower in the body due to a thinner profile, (typical J is 1 3/4" and this one is 1.5") and so the whole playing area will be 1/8" lower. The pu cavities are plenty deep enough to set pu height optimally. I'm not a slapper/popper so I'm kinda' diggin' it low and streamline.

I'm using that same bridge on a Precision Bass and it is a really decent bridge

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

oh my... time to break out my Roxy Music albums!

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Well, I WAS excited about a Steve Harris P I just ordered but you sir, have outsparkled me, and I honestly touched my nether regions when I saw that golden beauty...in fact I'm still smoking a cig.

 

[JIO]

I'm using that same bridge on a Precision Bass and it is a really decent bridge

Your new SH J will sparkle bluely (with a side of maple) and fully satisfy your expectations I'm sure! I've applied a golden/tobacco patch on my arm to curb my enthusiasm before the Sparkle J arrives. "Tired of Tango, and Fandango?... Do the Strand!"

As far as that HM bridge - it is well designed and nicely made for the price. I may need to remove the sparkle finish in the rout so that it fits level with the top as those finishes are inherently thick. I'll know more when it arrives tomorrow.

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

"oh, oh, oh...glitter is the drug."

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

Gold/tobacco patch LOL...An old Fernandes 6 banger of mine signed by Bob Mould in 2001...a glitter junkie for years here. Did one of my old Jazzmaster in Aztec gold sparkle, but alas parted ways with it.

 

[JIO]

Yep.
In fact I contacted Marty and got a quote.
I'm thinking Champagne Sparkle Jazz with matching headstock and rosewood board bound & blocked.....Mmmm mmmm good!

I feel his pricing is very fair considering the experience, expertise and high quality he delivers. Tell him Geo sez' hello and be sure to post pics when it's done!