My Defretted Legator NB6FP. Glow in the dark lines, a Darkglass Tone Capsule, and a nut cut for strings to tune down to E0 (Drop E)
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@Lenny JG
Nice! Is this same instrument that's in your avatar?
Drop E0, does this mean it's tuned like a normal fiver, with an additional superlow E string?
And how thick is the lowest string?
Nice! Is this same instrument that's in your avatar?
Drop E0, does this mean it's tuned like a normal fiver, with an additional superlow E string?
And how thick is the lowest string?
Yes it is the same one. It's an octave below standard tuning yes. I tune it EAEADG or what I call Drop EA. My E is a .176
I need to go back and Iike all the pics.
Minimal mod: adding bridge cover to jetson jr (loves me ashtray look)
Massive mods: epi eb0 with reissue guild bisonic, 12 way varitone, supertone bridge, and swapping victory goldfoil for novak h22 goldfoil (novak wider so can scoot back as both sound great). Needs 3 way switch added back. And maybe tone knob.
[Mod brain wants to add victory goldfoil to neck on a new to me bass as it wouls fit perfect there (or jetson jr but don't want to mod it too much)]
Minimal mod: adding bridge cover to jetson jr (loves me ashtray look)
Massive mods: epi eb0 with reissue guild bisonic, 12 way varitone, supertone bridge, and swapping victory goldfoil for novak h22 goldfoil (novak wider so can scoot back as both sound great). Needs 3 way switch added back. And maybe tone knob.
[Mod brain wants to add victory goldfoil to neck on a new to me bass as it wouls fit perfect there (or jetson jr but don't want to mod it too much)]
This 68 was refinished and a little heavy, around 9.5 lbs, so...
Off came the paint and out came the router...
I always wanted a tuxedo 55...
But then I got tired of the black n white vibe, and this neck went elsewhere...
...and it now sits very happily in Daphne Blue with the most roadworn 68 neck ever lol...8.25 lbs.
2015 Squier Affinity P bass. The previous owner replaced the pickup with a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder and the bridge with a Fender high mass. They also put on flat top knobs.
I put the "inlay" stickers on. I don't think I'll do anything else to it, since it sounds and plays fantabulously.
I put the "inlay" stickers on. I don't think I'll do anything else to it, since it sounds and plays fantabulously.
I have modified every one of my basses, as little as an extra switch in my L2500 to a pair of MM pickups in a Jazz body (the one in my Avatar), which is probably my most-modified bass…so I’ll post that one and not waste anyones time with the others…
@eastcoasteddie I've pensively stared at your avatar before. Now I have "the full picture".
So thanks for posting.
So thanks for posting.
The FULL full picture includes a Duncan STC-2c-BO (2-band preamp) together with a VVT setup (stacked Vol-Tone and 2nd Vol). Each pickup also has individual Neck Coil/Parallel/Bridge Coil switching.@eastcoasteddie I've pensively stared at your avatar before. Now I have "the full picture".
So thanks for posting.
I might still do a side-jack mod and utilize a ObsidianWire VVT board with the 2-band concentric pot….if it will fit with my dual switches, that is…
Modified Squire 60's Jazz Bass (The Macca Clone)
1. Added the Ashtray set
2. Replaced Original Squier neck with a contraband neck with binding and rectangular square markers.
3. Replaced the Lucky Charms tuners with Gotoh Lollipop Tuners stamped Fender using a custom made stamp.
4. Added the Hootenanny Strap Button behind the headstock.
5. Period Correct Waterslide Headstock logo.
6. Period Correct F stamped neck plate with period correct serial number.
7. Fender Bridge with grooved saddles.
8. Added worthless thrust bar.
9. Updated the volume pots and input jack and volume knobs.
10. Updated pickguard and volume plate screws to period correct smaller head screws and added 11th hole.
1. Added the Ashtray set
2. Replaced Original Squier neck with a contraband neck with binding and rectangular square markers.
3. Replaced the Lucky Charms tuners with Gotoh Lollipop Tuners stamped Fender using a custom made stamp.
4. Added the Hootenanny Strap Button behind the headstock.
5. Period Correct Waterslide Headstock logo.
6. Period Correct F stamped neck plate with period correct serial number.
7. Fender Bridge with grooved saddles.
8. Added worthless thrust bar.
9. Updated the volume pots and input jack and volume knobs.
10. Updated pickguard and volume plate screws to period correct smaller head screws and added 11th hole.
Modified Squire 60's Jazz Bass (The Macca Clone)
1. Added the Ashtray set
2. Replaced Original Squier neck with a contraband neck with binding and rectangular square markers.
3. Replaced the Lucky Charms tuners with Gotoh Lollipop Tuners stamped Fender using a custom made stamp.
4. Added the Hootenanny Strap Button behind the headstock.
5. Period Correct Waterslide Headstock logo.
6. Period Correct F stamped neck plate with period correct serial number.
7. Fender Bridge with grooved saddles.
8. Added worthless thrust bar.
9. Updated the volume pots and input jack and volume knobs.
10. Updated pickguard and volume plate screws to period correct smaller head screws and added 11th hole.
Hey dumb question - what's the purpose of the ashtrays? Is it supposed to protect the pickups and bridge? Or is it more just aesthetic?
Also what's a "contraband" neck?
It's a good question......... The Ash Tray is definitely aesthetic and it's only purpose that I can see is to get in the way of palm muting when using a pick.... plus I'm going for the Macca 67-68 Jazz Bass Model.
As for the "contraband" comment I was just being sarcastic as it's not a Fender neck, and when putting a Fender waterslide decal on it, some of the cork sniffers get their jock straps in a bind.... It's my bass and I'm never gonna sell it, and when I die and if someone does try to sell it, that will be their problem to deal with, as I will be too dead to give a two-hoots.
As for what kind, I would prefer to take it off-line. But keep in mind there is some minor body pocket modification work that will need to be done to get a proper fit, and the nut slot will need to be filed. The neck is also is a dual action truss rod.
I just recently had my 2017 Fender Roadworn 50’s P bass routed for a Jazz pickup in the 70’s bridge position. This bass is the best playing bass I’ve ever owned, it resonates like no other and it’s only 8 lbs. I love this p bass’s look and feel, but prefer the growl of a proper PJ setup. I had a set of DiMarzio PJ’s (DP126) installed, and retained the two knob setup. I always play with both pickups on full, so I had my tech wire it for master volume/master tone. It’s an absolute monster of a bass now.
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GMW Custom Cadillac w/Dean bolt-on 24 fret neck Rio Grande Humbuckers Passive (2002?)
A Squier but with Nordstrand Big Blade single coils and an Audere classic 3 band preamp . Ash body and maple neck , kind of heavy but right about 10 pounds ,feels good to me . Sounds incredible , lots of punch and clarity . Plays great too .
