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Custom Road Worn Fender Precision Bass/ Jamerson Neck

GregBass1979

GregBass1979

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Should we call it a Pino Jamerdino? Or a James Pallerson? Just got this together tonight, still waiting on 62' Fender Pups and a good setup but this is a one of a kind "50's" MIM Road Worn body from Dec 2008 and a new James Jamerson 62' USA neck (Franklin Guitar Works Nashville) 100% perfect right out of the gate.. with the road worn hardware the bass came with, and the strings are the 1954 James Jamerson strings (0760M). As is with no set up, the thump is legendary. Sure is an expensive project so far but worth the price of admission! Hope you all like it, I haven't seen any projects yet with this neck.
 

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GregBass1979 said:
Should we call it a Pino Jamerdino? Or a James Pallerson? Just got this together tonight, still waiting on 62' Fender Pups and a good setup but this is a one of a kind "50's" MIM Road Worn body from Dec 2008 and a new James Jamerson 62' USA neck (Franklin Guitar Works Nashville) 100% perfect right out of the gate.. with the road worn hardware the bass came with, and the strings are the 1954 James Jamerson strings (0760M). As is with no set up, the thump is legendary. Sure is an expensive project so far but worth the price of admission! Hope you all like it, I haven't seen any projects yet with this neck.
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That's gorgeous. You need a nice relic Lavaguard for that thing. It would take it over the edge into the stratosphere.
 
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Snibborwocky said:
Not even out a month and stores are already parting out the Jamerson models? I kind of have to laugh at that one lol
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It's my understanding these are factory B stock necks with blemishes they sell ONLY to authorized distributors. They have a tiny "used" stamp on the back of the headstock since Franklin Guitar Works has the license to sell them apparently. This one had some Nitro not sprayed too evenly on the heel (which you can't see anyway).
 
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Definitely need a pickguard upgrade!

Spitfire is much better looking when it comes to authentic tort, lava is about 80% there.

Also, really check out that truss rod on those franklin guitar works necks, they can be maxed out and not mentioned. Hence, B stock... you be able tell with those heavy gauge JJ flatwounds, though!
 
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jbass65 said:
Definitely need a pickguard upgrade!

Spitfire is much better looking when it comes to authentic tort, lava is about 80% there.

Also, really check out that truss rod on those franklin guitar works necks, they can be maxed out and not mentioned. Hence, B stock... you be able tell with those heavy gauge JJ flatwounds, though!
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I disagree. I’ve had many Spifires and although they’re beautiful, they often read as much too flashy and overdone.

Early Lavas were whatever but some of the new ones look amazing. I got mine specifically because it’s very dark. I wasn’t necessarily concerned about true authenticity.
 
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MIJ Fender Guy said:
I disagree. I’ve had many Spifires and although they’re beautiful, they often read as much too flashy and overdone.

Early Lavas were whatever but some of the new ones look amazing. I got mine specifically because it’s very dark. I wasn’t necessarily concerned about true authenticity.
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Lava>spitfire for my tastes , I think lava looks more random/less deliberate , but both are awesome and lava is what 100 cheaper?

Are they still like 200 gbp or so shipped ?
 
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GregBass1979 said:
Should we call it a Pino Jamerdino? Or a James Pallerson? Just got this together tonight, still waiting on 62' Fender Pups and a good setup but this is a one of a kind "50's" MIM Road Worn body from Dec 2008 and a new James Jamerson 62' USA neck (Franklin Guitar Works Nashville) 100% perfect right out of the gate.. with the road worn hardware the bass came with, and the strings are the 1954 James Jamerson strings (0760M). As is with no set up, the thump is legendary. Sure is an expensive project so far but worth the price of admission! Hope you all like it, I haven't seen any projects yet with this neck.
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What does the neck feel like compared to the road worn profile?
 
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DTF said:
What does the neck feel like compared to the road worn profile?
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Truth be Told, the back of the JJ neck feels like any other squire classic vibe or Fenderish product, it's Nitro which will be easy to sand down with some steel wool easily but it's tacky like a new neck not a true "road worn" or relic would typically feel. It's nothing more than a FANTASTIC recreation of a true 62' neck just...new...if that makes sense. It has pretty awesome checking on the headstock and other qualities I love. I am NOT complaining at all..but, it doesn't FEEL like a road worn at all. Regardless, I am in love with this thing. My goal here is to keep it all Fender parts (not like I plan to resell it ever but..)
 
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GregBass1979 said:
It's my understanding these are factory B stock necks with blemishes they sell ONLY to authorized distributors. They have a tiny "used" stamp on the back of the headstock since Franklin Guitar Works has the license to sell them apparently. This one had some Nitro not sprayed too evenly on the heel (which you can't see anyway).
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How does a relic neck qualify as blemished?
Marks on the fretboard, messed up frets and nut?

Btw I mainly play a relic P bass so not throwing shade, I love them.
 
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GregBass1979 said:
Truth be Told, the back of the JJ neck feels like any other squire classic vibe or Fenderish product, it's Nitro which will be easy to sand down with some steel wool easily but it's tacky like a new neck not a true "road worn" or relic would typically feel. It's nothing more than a FANTASTIC recreation of a true 62' neck just...new...if that makes sense. It has pretty awesome checking on the headstock and other qualities I love. I am NOT complaining at all..but, it doesn't FEEL like a road worn at all. Regardless, I am in love with this thing. My goal here is to keep it all Fender parts (not like I plan to resell it ever but..)
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Gummy nitro will shine up in about a week from playing. No need to knock down the finish. But if you must please don't use steel wool. That crap doesn't belong on guitars. Use sandpaper or micro mesh
 
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andare said:
Gummy nitro will shine up in about a week from playing. No need to knock down the finish. But if you must please don't use steel wool. That crap doesn't belong on guitars. Use sandpaper or micro mesh
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Or the quick way to get there is to take the heel of your palm and rub up and down the neck like you're in the Karate Kid. The excess nitro rubs off pretty quickly leaving you with the ideal road worn neck.

I saw Danish Pete from Anderton's do this when talking about a non-bass, and I tried it on one I bought last year to find he was right. No sanding needed.
 
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