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Squier Jazz or GFS Jazz Kit

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C Squared said:
Hi All-

I've been a lurker here for a while. This is my first post on this forum, (I'm over at MyLesPaul a bit as well)

Question for the evening (or the next 3 hrs anyway lol)

I'm torn between one of these GFS J Bass style kits

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Or a Basic Squier J Bass from local store for $150

I've crafted from scratch a few of my own guitars over the years as time and work load have allowed, so I'm not new to sanding, fitting, drilling, setting, finishing, and set up. It's something I really enjoy doing. When I saw these kits for around $120 it really seemed like a fun winter project.

But a brand new squier with a warranty, pretty good set up at the store, for a few dollars more....


I've had a few basses over the years, kept my Ibanez SR505 the longest (loved that damn thing!!) but I've never had a J bass. Found a Wenge control plate in my parts bin a while back (where did that come rom???) and I have a DiMarzio J Bass Bridge pup hanging out as well

What would you go for and why??
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Buy a GFS body and neck separately (then you can get a maple neck instead of Rosewood). I personally would just end up disassembling the Squier and replacing all the hardware anyway with stuff that doesn't always drop-in.
 

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