Meazzi Hollywood (referenced) project

[JIO]

As we are well derailed already This was the coolest matched set I've had:

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Derails are us! I remember seeing that pic My favorite J colours are Oly wht and BBM -

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

Burgundy Bist Metallic?

 

[Dynacord]

Burgundy Bist Metallic?

Yes! BBM

Burgundy Mist Metallic, however, was actually a '59 Oldsmobile color. I happened to do the Cadillac in it (the original 'Woodrose Metallic' has too much beige in it and just looks kind of muddy to me). I looked through the paint chip books and settled on that one as I thought it was a much nicer color (and still GM from the same year). This was the mid 80's. It was only later that I found out that it was also a Fender color. Perfect match even though that was not the plan.

 

[Dynacord]

For fav colors on a Jazz, I'm kind of partial to Foam Green (not "Seafoam Green" [sic]) myself:

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

For fav colors on a Jazz, I'm kind of partial to Foam Green (not "Seafoam Green" [sic]) myself:


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Booooiiing!

 

[JIO]

Burgundy Bist Metallic?

Either me or spellcheck ... BMM

 

[JIO]

I was considering a double P setup on this bass and after watching this vid I'm sold on the idea. Reversed position on the set and a 9v for each pu. (18v total) If it works for Lee Sklar, it'll work for me!

 

[Kenan]

The P pickups seem incongruous in my unsolicited opinion. What about a split coil in a soap bar form, such as TV Jones or Nordstrand?

 

[JIO]

The P pickups seem incongruous in my unsolicited opinion. What about a split coil in a soap bar form, such as TV Jones or Nordstrand?

Options are still under consideration at this point and a split-coil is a useful pu system. However, if you mean incongruous visually compared to the Meazzi, as stated I'm using the Meazzi as a reference with artistic license to wander where I choose. Visuals are a part of the mix, along with sound and ergonomics/playability. The end result will be its own gestalt based on the decided upon ingredients.

 

[Reedt2000]

Double P with each coil having a toaster, or gold foil cover could be cool

 

[JIO]

Double P with each coil having a toaster, or gold foil cover could be cool

Double P with each coil having a toaster, or gold foil cover could be cool

The new Guild Starfire I hollow-body has a chrome framed P-pu. I'll have to look into if they offer it as an aftermarket part like they do for the Darkstar. It appears each is separate and if so I'll reverse them.

 

[Kenan]

Options are still under consideration at this point and a split-coil is a useful pu system. However, if you mean incongruous visually compared to the Meazzi, as stated I'm using the Meazzi as a reference with artistic license to wander where I choose. Visuals are a part of the mix, along with sound and ergonomics/playability. The end result will be its own gestalt based on the decided upon ingredients.

Yes, I meant purely visually incongruous. I'm sure it would sound great. I consider that Guild to look equally as incongruous. That's all my own opinion and I champion you on in whatever direction you choose.

 

[Dynacord]

Yes, I meant purely visually incongruous. I'm sure it would sound great. I consider that Guild to look equally as incongruous. That's all my own opinion and I champion you on in whatever direction you choose.

I agree on the visual (though it may be a functional improvement) - and we can have different gestalts...
I find the visual aspect of double Ps unattractive personally and also wonder about the possibility of dressing them up somehow to fit the blinged out space age look of the Jupiter - lots of good ideas from Marc at Mojo Pickups IMO Mojo Pickups | Hand Wound Custom Guitar Pickups (his instagram page in particular but when I try to post that here it just goes to the login page).

Or if it would be possible to get covers like the "wide range" humbuckers on the later Telecaster basses...

 

[Dynacord]

I do like the rhombic shape on the originals. Very Jetsons and also accentuates the forward slant of the offset body design.

@JIO (those are the measurements from the edge of the zero fret)
The neck pickups have appeared randomly placed on all that I've seen - though both pickups sound quite good in the positions they're in.

 

[Dynacord]

Something along these lines might be worth considering (?)

 

[Dynacord]

Oooooo.... Not gonna fit a P pup in there but 'mid-century' looks alone:

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

Oooooo.... Not gonna fit a P pup in there but 'mid-century' looks alone:

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I can't find a "love" option so I hit like.

 

[God's Favorite Bass]

Lace Alumatone P pickups. Not vintage-y but interesting.

 

[Dynacord]

I can't find a "love" option so I hit like.

I can see how a wider version could be made to fit a reverse P.

Lace have an appropriately 'futuristic' vibe. I also like the look of the Q-tuner sidewinders:

 

[JIO]

Oooooo.... Not gonna fit a P pup in there but 'mid-century' looks alone:

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This one I like - Do they do a bass version?