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Cosmetic jazz bass mods

Dom Amato

Dom Amato

Apr 10, 2022
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Hey everyone! Ive been thinking about switching up a few things on my 2011 USA jazz bass. Ive had it for 5 years now and absolutely love it, but Im kinda sick of the tortise shell pickguard(its got some nasty damage from like a chemical or something) and felt like spicing it up a little bit. (I did the same with my usa p bass). What ideas do you guys have? New knobs? Pickup covers? New pickguard?

Dont need new pick ups because these are SWEET. I believe they are custom shop 60s pickups. Neck is perfect as well!

Please save the "its perfect how it is" comments lol. Like I stated im kinda sick of tortoise shell and would like to change it up. Ive been leaning pearloid for a while. Again thanks everyone!

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@funkinbottom post has a good colour combo. I also like contrasting in-your-face ideas . . . like a solid black pickgaurd, or a bright red one. or even get a graphic one of the US flag waving.... anything.... I know I'm going to hell for saying this, but I'm really over the "tort" thing. . . I hope they serve beer in hell . . .
 
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Dom Amato said:
Hey everyone! Ive been thinking about switching up a few things on my 2011 USA jazz bass. Ive had it for 5 years now and absolutely love it, but Im kinda sick of the tortise shell pickguard(its got some nasty damage from like a chemical or something) and felt like spicing it up a little bit. (I did the same with my usa p bass). What ideas do you guys have? New knobs? Pickup covers? New pickguard?

Dont need new pick ups because these are SWEET. I believe they are custom shop 60s pickups. Neck is perfect as well!

Please save the "its perfect how it is" comments lol. Like I stated im kinda sick of tortoise shell and would like to change it up. Ive been leaning pearloid for a while. Again thanks everyone!

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I highly recommend checking out Pickguardian - Tony is great: Home | Pickguardian

Also Quickguards, although I don't know how much work Mike is actually doing these days: Quick Guards

Additionally, check out Spitfire if you're seeking a premium, realistic 60's style tortoiseshell PG: (no title)

All of these companies produce quality products. ;)

Good Luck!
 
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nixdad said:
I highly recommend checking out Pickguardian - Tony is great: Home | Pickguardian

Also Quickguards, although I don't know how much work Mike is actually doing these days: Quick Guards

Additionally, check out Spitfire if you're seeking a premium, realistic 60's style tortoiseshell PG: (no title)

All of these companies produce quality products. ;)

Good Luck!
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Who in their right mind would pay $300 for a new pickguaurd? Plus I couldnt find anything for a jazz bass
 
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I've thought about getting a mirrored pickguard for my Jazz. You can't lose with a 3ply black pickguard, though. It goes with everything. I've put oval lollipop tuners on my last few basses. I prefer that shape over the cloverleaf Fender uses.
 
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