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Custom Mustang Bass.....who has parts -or- who can build

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by g4string, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. Jul 28, 2009 #1
    g4string

    g4string Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2002
    Melissa, TX
    One of my very first basses was an old Mustang. And like an idiot, I sold it back in the day for an insanely low amount of money (probably for $100!!!). I have been pondering the idea of adding a short scale to my collection and was wondering who, if anybody, could-would build me a short scale Mustang bass. I would buy factory Fender, but I would probably want to modify it to the point that it might more economical for me look for a builder.......here are some things I think would be cool in Mustang;

    Active/Passive?
    Ultralight hardware??
    maybe a deluxe top???
    heck, maybe even a 5 string????

    What do you guys/girls think?
     
  2. Jul 28, 2009 #2
    Pilgrim

    Pilgrim Supporting Member

    Jul 8, 2004
    Fort Collins, Colorado
    I think a 5-string would properly be named "Death By Neck Dive". Too much neck for that light body.

    Hardware, colors, other creativity? Go for it. I've been considering painting a bass in one of the "Mystic" car colors that change color as your point of view moves.
     
  3. Jul 28, 2009 #3
    phillipmorephil

    phillipmorephil

    Apr 10, 2007
    I've been thinking about short-scales a lot. Subscribed!
     
  4. Jul 28, 2009 #4
    pmcd

    pmcd

    Feb 22, 2006
    Denver,CO
    I love the idea of a custom Mustang.

    If graphite is your thing, Moses has announced they will be making Mustang necks.
     
  5. Jul 28, 2009 #5
    mellowgerman

    mellowgerman Supporting Member

    Jan 23, 2008
    Orlando, FL
    I would say: passive, 4 string, with a rosewood fingerboard, lite hardware, no pickguard, dark star pickups, and a spalted flamed maple top :D
     
  6. Jul 28, 2009 #6
    g4string

    g4string Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2002
    Melissa, TX
    I know this is wrong, but how about a 6 string short scale:p How cool would that be?????
     
  7. Jul 28, 2009 #7
    phillipmorephil

    phillipmorephil

    Apr 10, 2007
    It would be a -fat- short scale. Very square. I think string tension could be an issue, but I'd love to see it!
     
  8. Jul 28, 2009 #8
    phillipmorephil

    phillipmorephil

    Apr 10, 2007
    I think Birdsong makes some fine shorts, you should talk at those folks.
     
  9. Jul 28, 2009 #9
    hypercarrots

    hypercarrots

    Jan 28, 2009
    california
  10. Jul 28, 2009 #10
    g4string

    g4string Supporting Member

    Sep 19, 2002
    Melissa, TX
  11. Jul 28, 2009 #11
    hypercarrots

    hypercarrots

    Jan 28, 2009
    california
    you mean wider string spacing? those were discussed either in that thread or in the short scale thread. i can't remember where the discussion was.