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I butchered a US Pbass in the name of science

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by etaym, Jul 17, 2013.

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  1. Jul 17, 2013 #1
    etaym

    etaym Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 28, 2005
    Newton, MA
    Well, maybe in the name of insanity :)

    This is (used to be) an American Pbass 5. Out went the pickguard and pickup and I dont think it's hard to guess which pickup is going to come in at the sweet spot :)

    Also, a Pretro preamp is going in there. It will be the first time I use this preamp so I hope this experiment works.

    <Mad reactions for butchering a US pbass coming in 3...2..1..>

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  2. Jul 17, 2013 #2
    HolmeBass

    HolmeBass

    Jan 18, 2007
    Charlottesville, VA
    Couldn't you have butchered a cheaper P bass for this experiment? Actually, I don't really care. I hope it turns out great for you.
     
  3. Jul 17, 2013 #3
    Gorn

    Gorn Supporting Member

    Dec 15, 2011
    Queens, NY
    If you wanted to see how fast it burned in the name of science, I'd be cool with it. (it is your property, right?) Science is good.

    Also, I love that finish. Doesn't look super glossy.
     
  4. Jul 17, 2013 #4
    Nobody

    Nobody Inactive

    Jul 14, 2004
    gravel
    It's not like it's a Rickenbacker........ :bag:

    JK
    Looks good. I hope you like it.
     
  5. Jul 17, 2013 #5
    thisSNsucks

    thisSNsucks I build Grosbeak Guitars and Basses Supporting Member Commercial User

    Dec 19, 2004
    Yonkers, NY
    Grosbeak Guitars
    I approve.
     
  6. Jul 17, 2013 #6
    bluesblaster

    bluesblaster

    Jan 2, 2008
    Oh the Humanity !
     
  7. Jul 17, 2013 #7
    IPA

    IPA Supporting Member

    May 5, 2010
    Congratulations, you now own a $1200 soapdish
     
  8. Jul 17, 2013 #8
    Double E

    Double E I ain't got no time to play... Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 24, 2005
    Cleveland, OH
    You should put a Lakland bridge on there...might as well take heat for dumping the beloved Fender HMV bridge too!

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  9. Jul 17, 2013 #9
    king_biscuit

    king_biscuit

    May 21, 2006
    US
    I assume you are putting a musicman style pickup in there, so why is the hole oval shaped?
     
  10. Jul 17, 2013 #10
    Double E

    Double E I ain't got no time to play... Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 24, 2005
    Cleveland, OH
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    just a guess
     
  11. Jul 17, 2013 #11
    StyleOverShow

    StyleOverShow Still Playing After All These Years Supporting Member

    May 3, 2008
    Eugene
    Looks like it will be unique. Would consider swapping the bridge too.

    It will play like a P and sound like a ??
     
  12. Jul 17, 2013 #12
    Nobody

    Nobody Inactive

    Jul 14, 2004
    gravel
    That's kinda what I was assuming too.....
     
  13. Jul 17, 2013 #13
    Hopkins

    Hopkins Supporting Member Commercial User

    Nov 17, 2010
    Houston Tx
    Owner/Builder @Hopkins Guitars
    Honestly, I would have bought a black MightyMite body, and put the US body in the closet. That being said, you are gonna have a really cool bass when its finished. It's lost its value, but if you have no plans on selling it then that doesn't really matter.

    And +1 on the Lakland bridge.

    Its going to play like a P and sound like a very modern bass with that pickup.
     
  14. Jul 17, 2013 #14
    king_biscuit

    king_biscuit

    May 21, 2006
    US
    Ah, ok. Interesting.
     
  15. Jul 17, 2013 #15
    gregmon79

    gregmon79 Supporting Member

    Dec 20, 2012
    Chicago IL
    I say mod on! It's your bass and money, you do what you want with it. I think it'll be awesome when it's done. I'd really like to hear what the delano is going to sound like when you put it in there. I would think it'd sound awesome! That's the first pup I thought of when I saw the pic you posted. Good stuff.
     
  16. Jul 17, 2013 #16
    Stranger Danger

    Stranger Danger Feel Like A Stranger Supporting Member

    Jan 3, 2010
    Denver, CO
    Yeah I wanna see/hear this. Buenas Suerte.
     
  17. Jul 17, 2013 #17
    Stranger Danger

    Stranger Danger Feel Like A Stranger Supporting Member

    Jan 3, 2010
    Denver, CO
    Looks like a Hwy 1. Nitro for your love.
     
  18. Jul 17, 2013 #18
    etaym

    etaym Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 28, 2005
    Newton, MA
    Thanks :) Indeed a Delano Bass Xtender pup is going in there.

    With regards to modding such a bass - I have a couple of MMs and Laklands I play and a very cool custom Roscoe on the way. This Pbass was not getting any action and I decided to mod it to something cool. I am not the least worried about it losing it's value - I have more than one bass I moded and I am lucky to be in a financial position that allows me to play around with basses I don't use all that much. Hopefully I will start playing this one from now.

    WOHA!!!! A Lakland bridge! How didn't I think of that!!!!

    "Congratulations, you now own a $1200 soapdish" - naa man, here is a $1200 soap-dish :)
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/GARGOYLE-CE...816?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d0deebe08
     
  19. Jul 17, 2013 #19
    etaym

    etaym Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 28, 2005
    Newton, MA
    Will post sounds and video when it's done
     
  20. Jul 17, 2013 #20
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    Not that would be kind of trippy with the round pickup and round bridge on a P body.


    Either way, keep us posted!
     
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