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[Malak the Mad]

so how do I get a body in that finish

You'd have to ask him yourself, but I believe @JIO does similar work on the West Coast.

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[JIO]

You'd have to ask him yourself, but I believe @JIO does similar work on the West Coast.

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Thanks, but if that's what the Italian currently charges for both making a body and gilding it - I can't compete ~

 

[DTF]

Man! There are some wonderful and amazing parts basses on this thread! Really enjoy seeing them!

Probably more so than playing bass, putting together parts basses is my "thing". A hobby. A love.

I have at least 6 too many parts basses. This one is probably my favorite because of the way it looks. Nothing special except for the mini cowhide guard.

A MIM Mike Dirnt road worn lacquer white body with an Allparts Tele Bass neck + aftermarket Fender decal. S. Duncan SPB-1 P pickup. Gotoh vintage reverse tuners. Fender vintage all thread saddle bridge. Made the guard myself with real cowhide Probably got $750 in this bass. I love it's conservative, modest and somewhat "natural" appearance.

you make some great guards

 

[DTF]

You'd have to ask him yourself, but I believe @JIO does similar work on the West Coast.

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thanks

 

[cratz2]

Two of my favorites are partscasters.

MJT body with a Mendel neck:

Fender body with a Classic Vibe neck:

 

[cratz2]

Pretty much a Classic Vibes 70s Jazzer with a Shell Pink Allen Eden body:

And an older Classic Vibe body with an older Fender neck:

 

[cratz2]

Cheapie Affinity with a Fender neck and a couple upgrades:

And an older 80s Squier II with a Fender neck:

 

[Backdrop]

2016 MIM body
Fralin stock wind pups
Fender Modern-style Tortoise Shell Pickguard
Fender American Vintage Bridge Cover
Fender Vintage-style Thumb-Rest
2026 Player II Modified Jazz neck w/ Player II tuners

 

[mapleglo]

My ultimate parts bass. 2002 Precision 5 string neck, Lace Aluma Stealth Bass Soap Bar pickups, Babicz Mono Rail bridges, Hipshot Ultra Lite tuners, passive volume/blend controls, Figured maple/walnut sandwich Ric inspired body.

 

[bassnyc1]

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My ultimate parts bass. 2002 Precision 5 string neck, Lace Aluma Stealth Bass Soap Bar pickups, Babicz Mono Rail bridges, Hipshot Ultra Lite tuners, passive volume/blend controls, Figured maple/walnut sandwich Ric inspired body.

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Looks great! I'm curious: where did you get the body? Was it made by a local Luthier or ???

 

[Pep]

Beautiful bass and lady.

 

[mapleglo]

Looks great! I'm curious: where did you get the body? Was it made by a local Luthier or ???

Thanks!. I made it. Build thread here.

 

[DTF]

Warmoth roasted alder body , flea neck , lollar pups , Fullerton tort pickguard

 

[SharpCat]

Warmoth roasted alder body , flea neck , lollar pups , Fullerton tort pickguard
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How did you finish the body? Looks great.

 

[Gervais Cote]

Warmoth roasted alder body , flea neck , lollar pups , Fullerton tort pickguard
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The color match is just perfect !

 

[DTF]

How did you finish the body? Looks great.

Just tru oil , I didn’t do much prep just sanding , no sealer , so there are spots that are a little blotchy next time I’ll use sealer or grain filler for sure , but alder is way different than ash , I’ve only done one of each alder is way flatter

 

[DTF]

Mjt body , av2 neck , lollar pups , spitfire tort

Not sure what color the body is looks like ocean turquoise

 

[SharpCat]

Mjt body , av2 neck , lollar pups , spitfire tort

Not sure what color the body is looks like ocean turquoise

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Would you play that? Sure would!

(Ocean turquoise not as funny)

 

[Dr McBalders]

My two MJT basses. White one hs a mim player neck, fiesta red is a us neck. Both with Fralin pickups. The red one is my main. 8 lbs even.

 

[Metal Sombreros]

My Partscasters.
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That black one WOW