My next project bass is this Ibanez GSR100EXL I bought on the cheap also from eBay. I’m thinking about dropping in a Nordstrand MM pickup and electronics then swapping out the hardware for Ibanez smoked chrome.
This one also arrived somewhat nasty.
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Let's See Your Hot-Rodded Cheapo Basses!
- Thread starter Riff Ranger
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My next project bass is this Ibanez GSR100EXL I bought on the cheap also from eBay. I’m thinking about dropping in a Nordstrand MM pickup and electronics then swapping out the hardware for Ibanez smoked chrome.
This one also arrived somewhat nasty.
Like a tuxedo.I played this thing out today, and I was pretty floored by how good it sounded
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Agreed. I'm wondering if a similar pickguard would dress up my newest addition...
Beautiful Bass Brother!I played this thing out today, and I was pretty floored by how good it sounded
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Purchased new in 2004 for $495 plus shipping. First pic is what it looked like to begin with (ebony thumb thingie was added right away). Over a period of several years I changed out the pots and input jack, changed the two knobs to ebony, added Straplok retainers, swapped out the bridge for the quick-change version, of course had to add the matching tuners, then finally had a new pickguard made with easy truss-rod access. Pickup is still stock. No plans to add a preamp or more knobs. It's been a fun bass to play and own. Still in near new condition.
M. M.
M. M.
I picked up this 1983 G&L SB-2 a couple of years ago for $250 (yes, a pretty good deal). My hot rodding of it is minor but very effective. I replaced the 3-way pickup selector switch with a 4-way blade switch, so now I can run both pickups in series with one another (in addition to the original modes of neck, both in parallel, or bridge). In series mode it sounds like a giant P bass is trying to smash your walls down. 
It's a keeper.
It's a keeper.
THAT’S ALL I EVER WANTED!
… although I suppose there are a few different ways to get there. Stay tuned for my path to that place, bwahaha.
As you’ll see, I also have a unique appreciation of that look (two works-in-progress here):
I think you’ve got a killer instrument there, but maybe I’m biased
Spent the afternoon working on my $80 Classic Vibe Jazz- freshly cleaned @ oiled fretboard (Music Nomad F-ONE Oil is amazing btw) and a newly installed set of Hipshot HB1’s were on today’s menu.
Looking forward to installing an Omega bridge on this thing.
Looking forward to installing an Omega bridge on this thing.
Black Hipshot HB1’s + black Kluson string retainer on my 70’s CV Jazz:
I have a black Hipshot Kickass bridge on order + a set of 3 black anodized aluminum knobs sourced direct from Sadowsky for this bass as well.
Will also finally install the Dimarzio Model J pickups I picked up a while back once the bridge arrives- can’t wait!!
I have a black Hipshot Kickass bridge on order + a set of 3 black anodized aluminum knobs sourced direct from Sadowsky for this bass as well.
Will also finally install the Dimarzio Model J pickups I picked up a while back once the bridge arrives- can’t wait!!
That will look slick. What finish on the body?
I used to have the same Beta bass combo! That was my first amp.
I have the exact 60's CV and I agree on the pickups. I usually tinker with mods on a cheaper bass but it sounds killer as is. I thought I got a steal when I got mine $120 but dang you paid half that!
