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Here's my Blacktop Jazz that I got at the start of October 2011. Been really happy with it for the past couple years, and have no intention of parting ways.
Although upgrading might be something I'll think about!
Can I be a member?
Here's my Blacktop Jazz that I got at the start of October 2011. Been really happy with it for the past couple years, and have no intention of parting ways.
Although upgrading might be something I'll think about!
Just came across this thread, so I'll need to read through it later for some info and tips.
I made some mods to my new Blacktop Jazz and added an entry onto the NBD thread I started. Rather than linking all over the place, I'm just gonna copy/paste it below.
Ciao, y'all!
Modifications Round 1: Cosmetic
I said I'd do some mods, but I decided to start off with some small, cosmetic changes. Nothing too radical nor expensive. First up was changing the pickguard screws from chrome to black. I figured it'd better compliment the Step Two.
Step Two was to attack the pickguard with a Sharpie marker to make it look like a Warmoth black/red/black guard. That alone probably saved me $35+shipping minimum, not to mention time spent waiting for it to arrive AND hoping that the new one fits at all. So, I saved some bucks and got the same result. Easy peasy!
I'll post more pics if there's anything else worth documenting.
P.S.: Is it just me or does this little bit o' cosmetic work make it look a bit like the 1960's Batmobile? I think that's kinda cool, right?
Hmmm Danah Danah Danah Danah BASSMAN!
A few tips because "reasons".
Remove the guard from the body. Kind of a "duh!" step, but worth mentioning.
Once you've got it on, let it dry for a while; say, half an hour or maybe even a full hour. Y'know just to be sure.
Then take a paper towel, fold it a few times to create a burnishing surface. Rub off the excess dye that didn't adhere to the plastic with mild/moderate force not enough to warp or break the guard, but enough to take those few microscopic layers off.
Do at least two trips "around the world". By the third, you should get little-to-none off. Unless you plan on coating it with some kind of sealant (I have no idea what that would do), you'll probably have a little stray dye come off to the touch, especially if your fingers are wet.
The great thing about it is, if it starts to noticeably fade, you can go over it again!
Please show some pics when you're done, 'kay? Good luck!
I happen to have a really sexy abalone PG for the Blacktop Jazz - the problem is that I don't actually have a Blacktop. I ordered it for an Aerodyne without first checking that the PU placement is the same - which it's not
Interesting reading about the sounds and pickup arrangement. Reversing the P is the way I'd probably go based on comparing my Power Jazz to the Aeros.
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And don't forget the Blacktop Jazz guards they stock!
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I can't help but wonder how that Imperial Japan flag would look on my Jazz.
You're pretty good at Photoshopping, right?
What about a bunch of Photoshopped Blacktop P's & J's with different guards for all of us to see?
My new acquisition from TB-er MasterBass!
Can I haz a number?
I could imagine a Blacktop P or J would look really nice with a black Duff McKagan P-bass neck...
I hope he gave you a good deal on that one, cause it's missing some vital parts...
I could imagine a Blacktop P or J would look really nice with a black Duff McKagan P-bass neck...
