NBD: Turquoise and Tort

[60bass]

These are really nice basses. Here's mine. I've done a few mods on it. Changed PG to Vintage white which is what Fender always used on custom color basses. Look how much the body color changed with the white PG. Changed pup to an EMG Geezer Signature. Upgraded wiring harness from Kelling Sound. Fender by Kluson hi-mass bridge. Dunlop StrapLoks. Not shown are the GOTOH Res-O-Lite vintage reverse tuners I added to the bass. One of my nicest playing basses. Initial setup after I got it home consisted of setting the relief. That was it, after that the action was low and it played clean. One of the good ones made that day.

 

[micguy]

I did away with the tort on mine.

Never was a tort fan.

You say that isn't tort, but I'd bet to someone who's red-green color blind they wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

 

[butterfingers1]

Black pearl, not exactly on topic though.

Anything but tort. For the turquoise in this thread, as for most colours, any shade of white pickguard, or black.

 

[JPaulGeddy]

Nice looking bass, congrats! I ended up assembling the same color combo, really do like it. More teal than it looks in this pic.

 

[60bass]

Nice looking bass, congrats! I ended up assembling the same color combo, really do like it. More teal than it looks in this pic.
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That's a great looking build. Are those pickups the GM Jazz bass rail pickups sold on eBay? They look like it. If so, I've used those on a lot of builds and they always sound good.

 

[Raman]

Exceptionally gorgeous instrument!

 

[jd56hawk]

I did away with the tort on mine.

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Never was a tort fan.

Too cool!

 

[GreyBeard]

I did away with the tort on mine.

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Never was a tort fan.

Nice I like the black pearl too. I changed out the guard on my Jazz Bass ultra from tort to black pearl too.

 

[sonojono]

I did away with the tort on mine.

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Never was a tort fan.

 

[City]

Yes I got that combo...went to Geezers and white/silver flake pickguard. I love it, but alas, can't get a bass gig post covid. reverted to acoustic duo. These are the days I am glad I started on guitar. Hoping to land a bass gig soon and I will use my P bass.

 

[Energy]

My Torquoise Player went through some changes, too:

- Fender 2007 American Vintage Jazz Bass neck
- Gotoh Res-O-Lite Reverse tuners
- intense brown tort PG
- Fender PV 63 p'up

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Congrats! I was looking at these when GC had them on sale at Christmas for a ridiculous price. Something like $550. I like that color combo a lot, and in person, it looks even better. And the Player P really is a great bass for the price. I ended up getting a sunburst one and, like many hear, changed the bridge and tuners but kept the pickups. Enjoy!

 

[JPaulGeddy]

That's a great looking build. Are those pickups the GM Jazz bass rail pickups sold on eBay? They look like it. If so, I've used those on a lot of builds and they always sound good.

Believe so (bought them with the body). And yeah, they were surprisingly nice, nothing to complain about a'tall.

 

[B-Mac]

Picked this up yesterday.

Loving it so far, but have plans for it. At least the pickup and the bridge will be changed.View attachment 4572080 View attachment 4572081

 

[Raman]

Picked this up yesterday.

Loving it so far, but have plans for it. At least the pickup and the bridge will be changed.View attachment 4572080 View attachment 4572081

Hey, I just noticed your profile pic...
Greetings, fellow fencer!

 

[JeffJ2112]

My Torquoise Player went through some changes, too:

- Fender 2007 American Vintage Jazz Bass neck
- Gotoh Res-O-Lite Reverse tuners
- intense brown tort PG
- Fender PV 63 p'up

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What weapon?

 

[Energy]

What weapon?

Haha! How about a singing contest?

 

[JeffJ2112]

Haha! How about a singing contest?

Quoted the wrong post!!!!

 

[JeffJ2112]

Hey, I just noticed your profile pic...
Greetings, fellow fencer!

What weapon?

I'm foil and screw around with saber.

 

[Phil60]

Very nice. I have one too, but it was made when Fender started the cross-over from the MIM to the Player series. I have a mirror guard for it, but I've haven't got around to putting it on yet!