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Jaco Tribute Bass Build

#442
The MIM neck is nice, perfect for the project IMO. If I were to undertake a project like this, I'd probably want to mimic the creation of the original neck as much as possible. That would mean yanking out the frets with a blunt instrument, filing with hardware store wood putty, brush coating with a two part epoxy from a boat shop, and ***then*** taking it to a luthier to shape and level to make as playable as possible!:D But that's just my kind of OCD.;)

Some sad history on Jaco's Doom Bass for some who might not know:

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#446
5string5fingers said:
Even then this is supposed to be a tribute....not a replica..
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What's the difference then?

A tribute can be made with words, photographs, recordings, even a parody video.

A replica can be produced to be as infinitely close to the original as possible, and never be the same. As in having KK epoxy the fingerboard, and seeking his signature in the same place as the Doom bass.

Maybe they are both the same thing in this case. I dunno. Very interesting build project here. Maybe even historical!:)
 
#452
bassgod76 said:
In two weeks, I will be ordering my electronics and pickups. Antiquity II, here we come!
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You will LOVE the Antiq IIs. I too built a "Jaco" bass and went through, Fralins, Fender 60s CUstom shop and believe it our not, the $80.00/pair Tone Riders were VERY close to the Antiq IIs. I think those Tone Riders are amazing. There is a guy on Ebay called Pickup Wizard who is making the closest to original early Fender pick ups I have seen or heard. A buddy just bought a set and they blew me away. They may replace my Duncans and they are only about $130/pair/ Good luk. Dan did great work too.:hyper:
 
#458
Marco A. Mayer said:
Care to explain why?
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Well, Its just MHO, but... If he didn't want the work because he pays the bills doing something else, He should have been up front about that. He could have said 'its just a PITA,I dont like doing it anymore because I cant make any money at it and if you want it, it'll cost ya'(or maybe, 'If you want it, it'll take forever.' But I remember something about December.)
He's even been paid at this point. For a job that in no way should take 6 months.
Again, just MHO but to accept the work, accept the payment and then not produce...I'd be a little torked myself.

But I understand he wants that neck epoxyed by this person, so I guess if he's happy to wait, thats on him.
 
#459
For those of you who've jumped in without reading the entire thread:

bassgod76 said:
I understand customer service, prompt turnaround, etc. For some people, instant gratification is the name of the game. However, my request is special and only one man on this planet can do it. Jaco had one main guy, and he is the only luthier for this project, IMO. I really have no choice. I'm so happy with his work that I don't mind waiting. Besides, I have 4 other basses to use, so its not a problem. Also, Kevin doesn't really do guitar repair/modification work anymore. It doesn't make the money that sound amplification does. He does it when he can so I hope he gets it done before he goes out on tour, in June. We'll see.
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S.P.
 
#460
I completely understand everyone's feeling of "***?" in regards to Kevin finishing this project. To some, this wait is silly, and you're totally correct in feeling that way. However, patience is one of my few virtues. Fortunately, it's about to pay off.

Chris, Kevin's office manager notified me that Kevin picked up the maple strips for the fret markers, last week. I think we may see progress soon.
 

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