My Fender Parts Build

[Donavan12]

This is my custom “parts bass” i built myself using a classic vibe neck with pearl inlays and binding, Fender Player Plus alder body, a white pearl pickguard from a USA bass that I had, dropping in some tom Brantley rewinds in it for some
More oomph!

I’m a sucker for inlays and binding and I’m disappointed/sad fender doesn’t make maple/white bound and blocked necks anymore(aside from the USA geddy lee model but that neck was chunkier closer to the heel than I liked), and finding them used they’re very expensive

I am a very big geddy fan myself!

I could have used an all parts neck or Warmoth neck but those also get pricey plus I’d have to pay a luthier to do all of the drilling/fitting/setting up

I’ve been playing this through a few different Sansamp pedals and it kicks booty!

It plays well, the action is low and I’m really enjoying the sustain(the neck is a super tight and solid fit to the body and pocket)

I may end up adding a high mass bridge down the line, but as-is I can’t complain! It’s kind of one of those “if it’s not broken, and it works , don’t fix it” scenarios


Pictures don’t do it justice!

Share your parts builds! I’d like to see them!

 

[Flaked Beans]

hi there! that's a nice blue bass, congrats!

 

[Donavan12]

hi there! that's a nice blue bass, congrats!

Thank you! The flame top really pops when you see it in person, it’s such a beautiful color and wood grain!

 

[Flaked Beans]

Thank you! The flame top really pops when you see it in person, it’s such a beautiful color and wood grain!

OOh yeah, that flamed maple is beautiful!

 

[CletusMarley]

Very cool! Nice build!

 

[InhumanResource]

This is my custom “parts bass” i built myself using a classic vibe neck with pearl inlays and binding, Fender Player Plus alder body, a white pearl pickguard from a USA bass that I had, dropping in some tom Brantley rewinds in it for some
More oomph!

I’m a sucker for inlays and binding and I’m disappointed/sad fender doesn’t make maple/white bound and blocked necks anymore(aside from the USA geddy lee model but that neck was chunkier closer to the heel than I liked), and finding them used they’re very expensive

I am a very big geddy fan myself!

I could have used an all parts neck or Warmoth neck but those also get pricey plus I’d have to pay a luthier to do all of the drilling/fitting/setting up

I’ve been playing this through a few different Sansamp pedals and it kicks booty!

It plays well, the action is low and I’m really enjoying the sustain(the neck is a super tight and solid fit to the body and pocket)

I may end up adding a high mass bridge down the line, but as-is I can’t complain! It’s kind of one of those “if it’s not broken, and it works , don’t fix it” scenarios


Pictures don’t do it justice!

Share your parts builds! I’d like to see them!

Looks great, bro! Rock it in good health!

 

[Pep]

This is my custom “parts bass” i built myself using a classic vibe neck with pearl inlays and binding, Fender Player Plus alder body, a white pearl pickguard from a USA bass that I had, dropping in some tom Brantley rewinds in it for some
More oomph!

I’m a sucker for inlays and binding and I’m disappointed/sad fender doesn’t make maple/white bound and blocked necks anymore(aside from the USA geddy lee model but that neck was chunkier closer to the heel than I liked), and finding them used they’re very expensive

I am a very big geddy fan myself!

I could have used an all parts neck or Warmoth neck but those also get pricey plus I’d have to pay a luthier to do all of the drilling/fitting/setting up

I’ve been playing this through a few different Sansamp pedals and it kicks booty!

It plays well, the action is low and I’m really enjoying the sustain(the neck is a super tight and solid fit to the body and pocket)

I may end up adding a high mass bridge down the line, but as-is I can’t complain! It’s kind of one of those “if it’s not broken, and it works , don’t fix it” scenarios


Pictures don’t do it justice!

Share your parts builds! I’d like to see them!

Gorgeous!

 

[Malak the Mad]

1. Absolutely beautiful parts-bass build!

2. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks they all-maple neck is a bit plain for such a beautiful top!

 

[Donavan12]

1. Absolutely beautiful parts-bass build!

2. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks they all-maple neck is a bit plain for such a beautiful top!

Yes! Definitely deserves some pizazz!(not to be confused with pizzas )

 

[SJan3]

I'd give this bass a 10, other than that thing on the pickguard.

 

[Donavan12]

I'd give this bass a 10, other than that thing on the pickguard.

Was going for a look similar to ged’s, I may end up removing it though
Here’s some pictures without it

 

[SJan3]

Was going for a look similar to ged’s, I may end up removing it though
Here’s some pictures without it

So much nicer! Lovely bass.

 

[Donavan12]

I’ve removed the symbol since it kind of clashed, looks good now though

 

[Lo-E]

I love me some pearl blocks and binding.

 

[Donavan12]

I love me some pearl blocks and binding.

Me too! It’s my favorite look!

 

[funkinbottom]

Yeah, I think it looks much better without the little symbol on the PG too. Nothing wrong with that, but I felt the PG was more of a focal point than the bass itself. A good looking bass with it, but a great looking bass without..

 

[Donavan12]

Yeah, I think it looks much better without the little symbol on the PG too. Nothing wrong with that, but I felt the PG was more of a focal point than the bass itself. A good looking bass with it, but a great looking bass without..

Yeah it’s such a looker in person, I really can’t capture the beauty in pictures, maybe I just need much better lighting, but still!

 

[Malak the Mad]

Me too! It’s my favorite look!

Did you consider an aged/vintage-y pearl guard to match up with the blocks and binding?

 

[Donavan12]

Did you consider an aged/vintage-y pearl guard to match up with the blocks and binding?

The white pearl that I have now, matches more imo than an aged pearl, I guess the inlays look more white pearl in person compared to an aged pearl
Could just be my eyes, but I guess it looks a little different in pictures compared to in person, maybe an aged pearl would look better, just purchased one, will report back with photos once it arrives and I fit it

 

[funkinbottom]

Yeah it’s such a looker in person, I really can’t capture the beauty in pictures, maybe I just need much better lighting, but still!

Tough to get photos to translate the depth of a good transparent finish. Nice flame.