Craigslist Parts Bass Chronicles

[JesusMetalFunk]

So on Craigslist, I saw a project bass went up for sale for $25 bucks, and I got a body a neck and some pickups.

The neck only needs tuners, while the body is rough. It has a little rough pocket for the neck to go that looks pretty ugly right now.

The pickups are EMG P and J, not the best condition, but Might as well make it work.

This is a project, and I am writing about here on talkbass, I will get pictures up soon.

This is definitely a project. I have a few weeks before school starts.

Any help would be great! Here we go.

 

[Junk420]

awesome, good luck! I'm searching for a project bass right now as well. Keep everyone posted

 

[Markpotato]

Post pictures.

 

[JesusMetalFunk]

http://s1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg600/Ducttapeiskool/

 

[JehuJava]

This is exciting. I may do the same based on your experience. Good luck!

 

[JesusMetalFunk]

First initial problems

5 string neck

4 sting pickups

body= crap

Wondering if I should just sell it and regret the time wasted in the CL deal, and then do it all myself

EMG worn pickups

JBG artist neck

Any suggestions?

 

[Davidmh]

I think these projects are great fun. I have one on the go myself at the moment.

Do the pups work? If so keep them. How are the frets on that fretboard? If they need work read up on that and have a go. Fiddle around with the trussrod. It doesn't matter that you won't use the neck this time around. Maybe you'll use it on your next build. Salvage what you can, including the body which will need paint, but is a great piece to practice on.

Oh, and don't be in too much of a hurry.
Good luck with it all.

 

[JesusMetalFunk]

Thanks for the encouragement. I was nearly ready to stop before it even started

 

[Davidmh]

Thanks for the encouragement. I was nearly ready to stop before it even started

That's quite normal when you're buying used parts.

You didn't waste any time BTW. You gained experience!

Photos as you progress please.