I wonder if he was trying to fix neck-dive by drilling-out the headstock. Looks cool because it's so different! One-of-a-kind for sure!
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Cosmetic jazz bass mods
- Thread starter Dom Amato
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I'd chance the posts to a pair of concentric pots. More tonal range. Even John Entwistle said it was the best combo for the jazz bass.
Ooooo I like that. Like a lot. Where from?
I saw this:
And wanted one for my olive green jazz, then I saw it was like $300 and I just can't justify that for a PG.
I've been toying with the idea of a wooden guard for that bass as well but haven't seen one that grabs me and says yes definitely for my jazz specifically.
The one I found is from 'greasy groove' on reverb. They have a few pickguards with some cool embossed style textures… also some tacky stuff
Given the very creamy-white you have going on there, I have two, somewhat more specific suggestions;
...but, if one wanted to take the idea further, they could get a little more "punk" with it.
And, if a cleaner look appeals to one's tastes, a black pickguard is always a winner. However, I would go with a Black/Cream/Black guard to better meld with the vintage white body.
After that, I'd leave the rest of the hardware alone.
This is a good idea, but if it were mine, I'd take it a bit further and get a "distressed" or "relic'd" Union Jack to better complement the vintage-ness of the body's finish. Something like this is pretty cool...
...but, if one wanted to take the idea further, they could get a little more "punk" with it.
And, if a cleaner look appeals to one's tastes, a black pickguard is always a winner. However, I would go with a Black/Cream/Black guard to better meld with the vintage white body.
After that, I'd leave the rest of the hardware alone.
The right tone of white is classy (mint, parchment, white, etc…whatever fits the color of the body best). Pearloid or black might be worth trying too (probably in that order).
Maybe pickup covers, if you're into that sort of thing. I personally wouldn't bother.
And a wig, to complete the Laura Lee look
Maybe pickup covers, if you're into that sort of thing. I personally wouldn't bother.
And a wig, to complete the Laura Lee look
the one I need!!!! Some cream pu covers and knobs would look great too! Where can i find one just like that?
Here's my Jazz with a Paisley guard. It gets lots of compliments. Other mods included a d-tuner and John East preamp.
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Not the best photo. I went with Black, anodized Aluminum, Hips hot Tuners ( better than the stock). I have a Black Hip shot bridge to add, its a cheap one on there now. Knobs with a white line so I can see where it is.
It would look cool on yours too.
It would look cool on yours too.
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Yes, sir! I get my pickguards from PickguardHeaven.com. They have a color called vintage pearl that should get you there.
I hope everything works out for you!
This is my '90's MIM Jazz. The color is midnight blue, which can look blue or purple, depending on the lighting. It's a neat color. I usually don't name my instruments, but this one's name is "Mr. Chrome".
The mods are chrome Dan Armstrong import lipstick pickups and chrome p-bass style control knobs. I had thought about maybe a white pearloid pickguard, but never got around to it.
I think the chrome goes really well with the dark body. I'm not sure about how it would look with a white/yellow body like the OP's.
The mods are chrome Dan Armstrong import lipstick pickups and chrome p-bass style control knobs. I had thought about maybe a white pearloid pickguard, but never got around to it.
I think the chrome goes really well with the dark body. I'm not sure about how it would look with a white/yellow body like the OP's.
I do have a blue squier ive been considering turning into a fretless
. I like that alot
I keep reading the thread title as: "Cosmic Jazz Mods".
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That's for when they cover the "Doctor Who" theme on their Jazz bass.
That, or maybe belting out some Pink Floyd.
I shot them an email but seems like they wanna make it way more of a hassle than its worth. I asked "which one would fit a 2011 AM STD" and was said I had to send the original one in and so on and so forth. I ordered some samples from WD music, one of them being the cream pearl
That's the thing with Fenders… the parts are supposed to be interchangeable, but they never seem to put the screwholes in the same place twice.
I will say on some of the more esoteric guitars, people have sent their pickguard in and all of us are benefitting from it. No hassles for my Yamaha BB or my Fender Noventa Tele. Good luck with WD Music!
Idk ive had pretty good luckThat's the thing with Fenders… the parts are supposed to be interchangeable, but they never seem to put the screwholes in the same place twice.
I will say on some of the more esoteric guitars, people have sent their pickguard in and all of us are benefitting from it. No hassles for my Yamaha BB or my Fender Noventa Tele. Good luck with WD Music!
. WD offers pretty much anything you would ever need plus some. I do like how they offer free samples
