hibachiduck said:
So, if it was like this bass, but completely different, you'd be set for life??
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Coolest jazz basses ever?
- Thread starter facepalmmaster
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So, if it was like this bass, but completely different, you'd be set for life??
It is a Fender CS 64' Closet Classic, Sonic Blue w/Mint.
If you are really good (and I mean REALLY good) we will talk about it again when it's a little closer to Christmas (I remember my dad saying that when I was a kid, translation: no, it will not happen).
If you are really good (and I mean REALLY good) we will talk about it again when it's a little closer to Christmas (I remember my dad saying that when I was a kid, translation: no, it will not happen).
Getting my hopes up for nothing
Well, doesn't matter, i love how jazz basses look, but i think im gonna go for a Fender P, thinking about the 70's one with the black block inlays
I vote the J Bass Marco Cortes is building for me, technically its a P/J but the body is a J and the neck is J'ish. Light weight 3 piece body (Ash core, Ceder sides), Canadian Red Leaf maple top, Hand wound passive pick ups, Black hardware, thicker profile neck....
I should have it in a week or two, at that point ill uplioad some finished pics
I should have it in a week or two, at that point ill uplioad some finished pics
I vote the J Bass Marco Cortes is building for me, technically its a P/J but the body is a J and the neck is J'ish. Light weight 3 piece body (Ash core, Ceder sides), Canadian Red Leaf maple top, Hand wound passive pick ups, Black hardware, thicker profile neck....
I should have it in a week or two, at that point ill uplioad some finished pics
Dude, id love to see it, is it going to be that color when its done?
Hi! If you don't mind, I will throw my hat (and my Jazz's) hat into the ring here for Coolest Jazz!
"Ol' Blue" is an alder (Allparts) body, pained translucent blue (good ol' Reranch). The Allparts body was a "factory second," so you could say I saved her! Lots of sanding and TLC...TONS of hours on the paint (courtesy of my dad and I). Hey, I am 43 years old, but never too late to do a project with dad, eh?
The pic sans pickguard is basically how it stands today...except that, the pearloid-topped knobs have been removed, I added an Audere preamp, and the bridge pickup was replaced. OK, totally the same but completely different lol.
The pics WITH pearloid guard are actually how ol' blue will look once I add a pearloid guard to it! That is; the guard pictured isn't actually mounted, it doesn't fit. I tried to go cheap (Why!?) and didn't work out. I also have Fender gold-colored screws once the guard goes on.
So QQ if you don't mind: Which do you prefer, pickguard or no PG? I know which way I am bending toward But would really enjoy some comments on it thanks!
Either way, I hope you enjoy Ol' Blue!!
Thanks for looking,
Sean
EDIT: Could only add (2) attachments; please see below for 'Ol Blue sans PG thanks!!
"Ol' Blue" is an alder (Allparts) body, pained translucent blue (good ol' Reranch). The Allparts body was a "factory second," so you could say I saved her! Lots of sanding and TLC...TONS of hours on the paint (courtesy of my dad and I). Hey, I am 43 years old, but never too late to do a project with dad, eh?
The pic sans pickguard is basically how it stands today...except that, the pearloid-topped knobs have been removed, I added an Audere preamp, and the bridge pickup was replaced. OK, totally the same but completely different lol.
The pics WITH pearloid guard are actually how ol' blue will look once I add a pearloid guard to it! That is; the guard pictured isn't actually mounted, it doesn't fit. I tried to go cheap (Why!?) and didn't work out. I also have Fender gold-colored screws once the guard goes on.
So QQ if you don't mind: Which do you prefer, pickguard or no PG? I know which way I am bending toward
But would really enjoy some comments on it thanks!Either way, I hope you enjoy Ol' Blue!!
Thanks for looking,
Sean
EDIT: Could only add (2) attachments; please see below for 'Ol Blue sans PG thanks!!
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Hi! If you don't mind, I will throw my hat (and my Jazz's) hat into the ring here for Coolest Jazz!
"Ol' Blue" is an alder (Allparts) body, pained translucent blue (good ol' Reranch). The Allparts body was a "factory second," so you could say I saved her! Lots of sanding and TLC...TONS of hours on the paint (courtesy of my dad and I). Hey, I am 43 years old, but never too late to do a project with dad, eh?
The pic sans pickguard is basically how it stands today...except that, the pearloid-topped knobs have been removed, I added an Audere preamp, and the bridge pickup was replaced. OK, totally the same but completely different lol.
The pics WITH pearloid guard are actually how ol' blue will look once I add a pearloid guard to it! That is; the guard pictured isn't actually mounted, it doesn't fit. I tried to go cheap (Why!?) and didn't work out. I also have Fender gold-colored screws once the guard goes on.
So QQ if you don't mind: Which do you prefer, pickguard or no PG? I know which way I am bending toward
Either way, I hope you enjoy Ol' Blue!!
Thanks for looking,
Sean
EDIT: Could only add (2) attachments; please see below for 'Ol Blue sans PG thanks!!
VERY nice. Though what do you mean by the "all-parts body"? Sorry, still sorta new to this stuff, i assume you found parts from other basses and but it together, and did your own paint job. Any way you did it, it looks very nice
Invalid Link Removed. Definitely the coolest Jazz I've ever EVER seen. Sounds awesome both ways but it does stuff to me in the config without a p/g or covers (first video). Inspirational and jealousy-inducing build.
--Silvie
EDIT: Yeah, it's a lot to read through. The vid I was referring to is on page 7, pics of the finished bass are page 9, post #327 and the second super cool vid is #336.
--Silvie
EDIT: Yeah, it's a lot to read through. The vid I was referring to is on page 7, pics of the finished bass are page 9, post #327 and the second super cool vid is #336.
Greetings! Thanks so much, it's really appreciated! This bass already means a lot to me, and will continue to for quite some time!
(BTW, I am originally from LI! I see you're in Jersey, cool man. Go Giants!!)
OK, I am psyched to introduce you!
"facepalmmaster, meet allparts.com. Allparts.com, meet facepalmmaster!"
http://www.allparts.com/
Thanks again!
Sean
Greetings! Thanks so much, it's really appreciated! This bass already means a lot to me, and will continue to for quite some time!
(BTW, I am originally from LI! I see you're in Jersey, cool man. Go Giants!!)
OK, I am psyched to introduce you!
"facepalmmaster, meet allparts.com. Allparts.com, meet facepalmmaster!"
http://www.allparts.com/
Thanks again!
Sean
I think you mean Eagles
Not much into sports, but here in south jersey, its eagles and phillies all the way. So, anyway, that place looks awesome. Ill definitely be looking for some stuff, possibly some pups so i can do some work on my bass now. Is it hard to replace pups?
Hopefully one day i can just go there and put together my own bass, but for now ill stick to buying them complete
sj_bass
Supporting Member
I know it's a simple, classic look... but it's still one of my favorites...
Unless you prefer the more natural look...
Either way, you can't go wrong with a Jazz!!!
Unless you prefer the more natural look...
Either way, you can't go wrong with a Jazz!!!
