The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!

[JIO]

I have had some really nice MIM’s, some not so nice American’s, and even one time ok Squiers. Play your bass proudly! That is the most meaningful that it does well for you, plays and sounds well! Hey I have had few Fenders I liked the pickup and didn’t change the pickup. I can think of only one, an American Special Jazz I wish I still had but had to sell to pay a bill. It was an in between MIM and American Standard. Made me sick to sell it. I have a 2017 American Professional Jazz and hated the pickups. The neck is good but wasn’t quite as good as the American Special. I once went to Guitar Center and a guy was wanting to buy his son a good bass and I asked could I play the used 2000 MIM Jazz. I played and handed it back to him and told him not to let that bass go. It was incredibly good sounding. He walked out with it.

Good on you for intervening with an experienced ear. Many people haven't a clue about instruments and as consumers assume the more one spends, the better an instrument is. Even inexperienced players fall into this trap. Bottom line - trust your fingers and ears and not your brand/price preconceptions.

 

[DaveYoe]

You might find this cringe, but to me this is the best pickguard ive ever see (might be bias af) and im planning on swapping the scews to black ones

 

[LoveThatBass]

You might find this cringe, but to me this is the best pickguard ive ever see (might be bias af) and im planning on swapping the scews to black ones

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Absolutely love it!

 

[JIO]

You might find this cringe, but to me this is the best pickguard ive ever see (might be bias af) and im planning on swapping the scews to black ones

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Interesting - is it a thin stick-on image?

 

[gtirard]

You might find this cringe, but to me this is the best pickguard ive ever see (might be bias af) and im planning on swapping the scews to black ones

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How did you do this?

It's not too fragile?

 

[DaveYoe]

How did you do this?

It's not too fragile?

Its a doff laminated sticker i custom made

And this pic is when its new, after few years it will have scratches (or maybe in months depending on your playing style)

But its super cheap and can easily be replaced with new ones

 

[Rod Barchetta]

Just added a Fender Medeora Fireball B-pu to my Glam P/J... will need to update my hs decal.

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Absolutely stellar! Beautiful work!

 

[JIO]

Absolutely stellar! Beautiful work!

Thanks! Here's a pic of the chambered insides - top (left) is maple - bottom (right) is alder. All forstner-bit holes align and stop 1/4' from top & bottom. Brass bridge anchor-bar imbedded into the alder and the bridge is connected w/brass machine bolts. Side binding covers the seam.

 

[Rod Barchetta]

Thanks! Here's a pic of the chambered insides - top (left) is maple - bottom (right) is alder. All forstner-bit holes align and stop 1/4' from top & bottom. Brass bridge anchor-bar imbedded into the alder and the bridge is connected w/brass machine bolts. Side binding covers the seam.

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Double WOW!

 

[Deleted member 409896]

Whoa, that is pretty wild. What was the idea behind the numerous drill-outs? Lighter weight?

 

[JIO]

Whoa, that is pretty wild. What was the idea behind the numerous drill-outs? Lighter weight?

Yes, the late '80s alder body was heavy and maple is generally heavy. But it also gave it a focused sound/tone. And burying the brass bridge anchor within the body along with machine-bolts/mollies for the neck connection solidifies all the parts into a whole, creating a very resonant bass.

 

[Rod Barchetta]

Yes, the late '80s alder body was heavy and maple is generally heavy. But it also gave it a focused sound/tone. And burying the brass bridge anchor within the body along with machine-bolts/mollies for the neck connection solidifies all the parts into a whole, creating a very resonant bass.

How much does it weigh?

 

[JIO]

How much does it weigh?

9lbs/4oz - not as light as I like but I lost 1 pound in the process.

 

[Rod Barchetta]

9lbs/4oz - not as light as I like but I lost 1 pound in the process.

Then it was definitely worth it!

 

[JIO]

Then it was definitely worth it!

I took it to rehearsal tonight - it's one of those basses that makes you adapt to it, but once it's dialed (settings and approach) - it's perfect.., but it demands your attention! I'd say it's a mid/high end solo instrument. (sings well) Definitely has a unique voice.

 

[BenPlaysBass616]

New Bass Day (a couple days late)

Cue System of a Down...

I got a bass the other day from glarry, it's cute, it's small, fits right in the pocket, yeah right in the pocket. Sugar!
(Sorry, couldn't resist)

Yep, named this bass Sugar.

It lives behind the couch in the living room so I can grab it while watching TV. Nope, nothing special, got it for $78.

 

[Indiedog]

I took it to rehearsal tonight - it's one of those basses that makes you adapt to it, but once it's dialed (settings and approach) - it's perfect.., but it demands your attention! I'd say it's a mid/high end solo instrument. (sings well) Definitely has a unique voice.

That description sure makes me want to hear it!

 

[Rod Barchetta]

New Bass Day (a couple days late)

Cue System of a Down...

I got a bass the other day from glarry, it's cute, it's small, fits right in the pocket, yeah right in the pocket. Sugar!
(Sorry, couldn't resist)
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Yep, named this bass Sugar.

It lives behind the couch in the living room so I can grab it while watching TV. Nope, nothing special, got it for $78.

Every bass is beautiful. Looks like a sweetie!

 

[Indiedog]

Every bass is beautiful. Looks like a sweetie!

I see what you did there.

By the way, I love your Forum name! A Rush fan I presume??

 

[Rod Barchetta]

I see what you did there.

By the way, I love your Forum name! A Rush fan I presume??

Since 1980. Geddy is my idol. Here's my best effort at being him.