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Decided on building my own Road Worn Jazz bass...help?

ghostjs

ghostjs

Aug 14, 2008
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#1
Hey guys, I'm an absolute rookie at luthier work but i'm really intent on building my own road worn bass. I started looking at the options out there and i need some help from the pro builders. So here's my questions:

What would be a good bass to start relicing? I'm looking at Squier basses but i'm hoping not to spend too much on the bass itself.

What hardware would best fit a 60's era bass? I'm looking for the perfect 60's style tuners that could fit a Squier/MIM fender bass without needing surgery on the headstock.

What are good ways to make a worn out rosewood fretboard? I have no clue. at all.

How would i be able to achieve a good worn out neck? i read a few tips but how do people like Nash make their perfect worn looking necks?

thanks for all the help in advance! send me links, tips, etc!
 
#3
I'm still deciding. I decided i could not do any wood cutting so kits are out of my options. Im hoping to find a cheap squier or a used classic vibe jazz as a starter
 
#5
yeah i've looked at those and I would prefer to have my basses basically built (no clue how to really assemble one in total nor paint one) and ready to be relic'd
 
#6
I was quite disappointed to open this thread and find that nothing is going to actually be built. :(

Here is a link to the ibanezcollector Relicing Tutorial in PDF format. Its many, many pages long and has tons of detail. More than you'd ever need. Invalid Link Removed

After downloading the file, the password is " talkbass "...
 

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