Help with Fender Custom Shop...

[PunkRockBass]

Hey,

I've always wanted a bright looking bass, and I was wondering around how much do you all think it would cost (roughly) for Fender Custom Shop to make me a Fender Standard Jazz Bass and paint it bright yellow?

Oh, and also. What kind of things can Fender Custom Shop do?

Cheers,

Will =]

 

[Jason Brown]

It would be a lot more cost effective to just buy the bass and have someone refinish it.

As a rough guess, and depending what the dealer's cut is, I would think it would be right around $3000. I think the custom shop would be using their own materials (quartersawn neck, etc.) rather than just painting an AmStd. So my guess is based on the price of an NOS Time Machine with about another $500 or $600 for the custom paint.

 

[ReBass]

And probably wait at least 6 months to get it.

 

[PunkRockBass]

I meant a MIM Standard.
SIMS Custom Shop spray paint bodies and do all kind of stuff, perhaps I should check them out..

 

[Jason Brown]

Oh, and also. What kind of things can Fender Custom Shop do?

Pretty much anything you want and have the money for as long as it still retains its Fenderosity. If you were to look for a truly custom instrument not resembling a Fender in any way it would be better to hire someone else.

 

[Jason Brown]

I meant a MIM Standard.
SIMS Custom Shop spray paint bodies and do all kind of stuff, perhaps I should check them out..

Definitely check them out.

 

[PunkRockBass]

Will do

 

[PunkRockBass]

Just sent an email to SIMS Custom about pricing etc.

 

[wvbass]

So I went and looked who SIMS was, because I've never heard of them. Looks like they do good work, but are these inlays what I think they are?

 

[kobass]

One other option...

You may want to PM TBer "SamJ".


He has extensive experience ordering custom builds from the Fender CS. Plus, he's a very cool dude.


Cheers,
Kevin

 

[RickBlair]

So I went and looked who SIMS was, because I've never heard of them. Looks like they do good work, but are these inlays what I think they are?

I can't think of anything else that they would be.

Rick B.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I can't think of anything else that they would be.

Rick B.

I just hope they are inlays and not the real thing!

If it were real, that would be way too much bass love!

 

[Pikal]

I know a car detailer who will paint guitars for people if they ask. If your ok with a MIM, I say get a hold of a detailer and see if they do that kind of work.

 

[PunkRockBass]

I can't think of anything else that they would be.

Rick B.

Thats a copy of a Dougie Poynter bass, he had the same inlays on his yellow EBMM Sterling.

 

[PunkRockBass]

I just got a reply from SIMS and they said they would paint it for £235, a MIM Jazz would cost me around £470 so altogether I would be paying, £705. I was going to put some Quarter Pounders in it too.

I don't know what to do now!

 

[Marlat]

I just got a reply from SIMS and they said they would paint it for £235, a MIM Jazz would cost me around £470 so altogether I would be paying, £705. I was going to put some Quarter Pounders in it too.

I don't know what to do now!

I doubt you would be able to get a custom jazz bass in all yellow for less than that amount. Its not a bad option if that's what you have you heart set on. I would try and pick up a used MIM jazz in the UK (try basschat.co.uk) as it may save you some money.

 

[PunkRockBass]

I would try and pick up a used MIM jazz in the UK (try basschat.co.uk) as it may save you some money.

I guess, I could get a Squier Jazz Bass, but than the quality of a Squier compared to a MIM Jazz Bass is a fairly big difference isn't it?

I want the bass to be good quality so I can gig it along side my American Standard Jazz Bass.

 

[Marlat]

I guess, I could get a Squier Jazz Bass, but than the quality of a Squier compared to a MIM Jazz Bass is a fairly big difference isn't it?

I want the bass to be good quality so I can gig it along side my American Standard Jazz Bass.

I would look for a used MIJ or MIA bass if quality is an issue. THey have the best quality and you may be able to find a beaten up one used (not a big deal if you are going to refinish it anyway).

 

[PunkRockBass]

I would look for a used MIJ or MIA bass if quality is an issue. THey have the best quality and you may be able to find a beaten up one used (not a big deal if you are going to refinish it anyway).

Yeah that's true, if I got a MIA I know I wouldn't need to replace the pick ups or bridge because I love mine already.

I wont get the money for this refinishing and painting till June, so I have 4 months to look at different Jazz Basses and that.

 

[PunkRockBass]

Here's an awesome Bass that SIMS customized.

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