NBD - Aluminati & MJT

[demogis]

Here's a build I put together recently (with the help of a local luthier). Aluminati aluminum neck. MJT ash relic body with translucent white nitro finish. Babicz bridge. DiMarzio relentless pickups with stack knob controls and serial switch. Mirrored pickguard with finger rest. Dunlop strap locks. Dunlop 45-105 steelies. Aluminati back plate.

The neck weighs next to nothing. Absolutely rips! Sounds huge. It's got the most aggressive attack I've ever heard. I credit the neck and pickups. I call it, 'the mirror master'.

 

[Reynoldbot]

That looks awesome! However, I am preemptively wincing at the thought of how many people you are going to blind in the audience at a show reflecting all the stage lighting into their eyes.

 

[demogis]

Sings, "Blinded by the light..."

Mirrored guard inspired by Phil Lynott

 

[JRA]

The neck weighs next to nothing.

wow, that's surprising --- then it's hollow? no matter: it's a very cool neck, cool look all around --- congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[demogis]

Thanks! Yes, Aluminati necks are hollow.

 

[TN WOODMAN]

Love my aluminum body Tele. Neck is one piece maple though . Rings like a bell. Your bass looks great.

 

[350125g0]

I'm not typically a j-bass guy, but that is an astounding bass. Enjoy!

 

[demogis]

I tend to gravitate toward P-basses myself. I got the neck first and was going to put it on a body I already have but this MJT body went to auction and I could really see the whole thing in my mind's eye.

 

[PrimitiveMan]

That's awesome looking. Can't imagine how a hollow aluminum neck would feel!

 

[2saddleslab]

Really cool build. But yeah, you're gonna blind somebody.

 

[songwriter21]

Here's a build I put together recently (with the help of a local luthier). Aluminati aluminum neck. MJT ash relic body with translucent white nitro finish. Babicz bridge. DiMarzio relentless pickups with stack knob controls and serial switch. Mirrored pickguard with finger rest. Dunlop strap locks. Dunlop 45-105 steelies. Aluminati back plate.

The neck weighs next to nothing. Absolutely rips! Sounds huge. It's got the most aggressive attack I've ever heard. I credit the neck and pickups. I call it, 'the mirror master'.



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I have a feeling that the neck would be a liiiiiiitle temperature-sensitive, touch-wise....

 

[Barticus]

that’s crazy!
we need to hear some sound samples

 

[2saddleslab]

I tend to gravitate toward P-basses myself. I got the neck first and was going to put it on a body I already have but this MJT body went to auction and I could really see the whole thing in my mind's eye.

The pickups & pickguard just complete the vibe. But ya' gotta replace that thumb rest w/ chrome. I think I have one if you want it.

 

[demogis]

I have a feeling that the neck would be a liiiiiiitle temperature-sensitive, touch-wise....

I live in FL, so i can't comment on that.

 

[demogis]

The pickups & pickguard just complete the vibe. But ya' gotta replace that thumb rest w/ chrome. I think I have one if you want it.

I chose black for the thumb rest because the tuning machines are black, and the rings for the tone controls on the stacked knobs are also black. They're just cool little accents across the bass.

 

[demogis]

that’s crazy!
we need to hear some sound samples

I agree. I need to figure out how to get that posted here.

 

[demogis]

That's awesome looking. Can't imagine how a hollow aluminum neck would feel!

Feels great. The board doesn't feel different under the hand but the back is a different experience. It's like a super high-gloss maple neck.

 

[creaturegods]

Looks cool!
I would spend more time wiping fingerprints off than playing the thing.

 

[Jimbowhit7]

Nice! I have an aluminum neck on a Jazz Bass, I went with a Baguley neck and used a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Jazz for the body. How do you like the polished neck? Mine is brushed and I love it, it feels like a satin finish neck, which is what I prefer.
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[mikewalker]

Schweeet!!