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Warmoth build?

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It’s worth it if you want something off the beaten path...and you aren’t an impulsive compulsive buyer/seller...
I did a Warmoth fretless Jazz V build only because a fretless Jazz V isn’t readily available. I only got the neck from Warmoth and used a Squier body, and after receiving the neck, I was blown away by the quality of construction. I definitely want to do a full Warmotg build one day when I don’t have a bunch of other BS to deal with...and it will be another Jazz V, but again, with specs not readily available.
 
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Magthegrate said:
That's a beaut! Glad to see the TV Jones pups. my next build will be a homemade body with some zebra wood that I have left over from a coffee table. The wife is on board, but only if I use all gold hardware. I've been eyeballing the TV Jones for the build.
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I absolutely will be using their thunderblade pickups in my next with their soap bar housing most likely. The thundertrons are awesome pickups.
 
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AboutSweetSue said:
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I used Varathane Vintage Aqua stain. It goes on thick, like paint. I sanded to about 320 (the fine sanding prevents absorption of stain), kept applying coats about ten minutes apart, wiped down with mineral spirits between coats. When all that was done, I let it sit for a couple days, applied Tru Oil. I was hoping the amber tint in Tru Oil would get me a greenish hue. It “kinda” worked.
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That there is very close to what I would like to do. :-)
 
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Mediocrity Man said:
That there is very close to what I would like to do. :)
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It’s a pretty easy finish to do. It really is difficult to mess up. The Tru Oiling process was a bigger pain, which just shows how easy it actually was. If I could go back, I’d have lacquered the bass instead or used a clear nitro. Patience isn’t my strongest character trait.....so I Tru Oiled.
 
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Mediocrity Man said:
I've been thinking about putting together a 51 Precision. The usual slab body, tele neck and single coil thing. My question for anyone who has done a Warmoth build. It is worth the money? I'm guessing about $800 or more when done. My other option was to eventually find a Sting bass which run around the same used. It seems with a parts bass I'll never recover my money if I'm not happy with the results. I have this glorious vision of a trans blue finish over alder with a roasted maple neck. :drool:
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Let’s say you can get it done on your budget. Let me ask, is this really a bass you want to play? Is it the voice you need for your musical projects? Or is it more of an object of art?

The reason I ask is I’ve played both the original issue, as well as the 70’s reissue, and frankly, I don’t get the attraction. IMO, they were both a pain to play, they were cheaply made with cheap components (I mean, look at the original bridge/tail piece. That’s some 3rd world craftsmanship if I’ve ever seen it), and the tone was dull and uninspiring, especially compared to the P-bass redesign, or the Jazz Bass.

JMO, I know, there are plenty here that love thing things, well, to each his own....
 
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TheOriginalName said:
Would you say that process is hard?
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Not for me. But I know some great players who can’t setup a bass to save their life. If nothing else it’s a great learning experience.
123321 said:
Man!! Those look absolutely amazing!! Hard to beat one of those flat logo crème tolex/oxblood Bassman cabs too!! Steve Swallow was still using a reloaded Bassman cab into the eighties...
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Thank you, sir!
 
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porterbass said:
@2saddleslab is the TBer I was trying to think of in my post above...and here he is! He's built some great looking slab style basses.

@2saddleslab ....where's the cool Red one with the pinstriping? Although that one may not be a Warmoth if I recall.
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Thanks for the kind words. The CAR started life as a stock Fender Cabronita that I modded.
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dbsfgyd1 said:
Let’s say you can get it done on your budget. Let me ask, is this really a bass you want to play? Is it the voice you need for your musical projects? Or is it more of an object of art?

The reason I ask is I’ve played both the original issue, as well as the 70’s reissue, and frankly, I don’t get the attraction. IMO, they were both a pain to play, they were cheaply made with cheap components (I mean, look at the original bridge/tail piece. That’s some 3rd world craftsmanship if I’ve ever seen it), and the tone was dull and uninspiring, especially compared to the P-bass redesign, or the Jazz Bass.

JMO, I know, there are plenty here that love thing things, well, to each his own....
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There's a certain vibe to these models that other just don't have. Frankly. I really like the tone. I have Stingray's, P basses and G&L but the single coil Tele style has it's own unique thing.
 
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123321 said:
Check out this little beauty (no affiliation with the seller...):

Grove Stairway Bass 2013 Blue | Jay's Gear Locker

This one here ain't no slouch either (again, no affiliation with the seller...):

Warmth '54 "P" style Custom Bass with Seymour Duncan and TV Jones Pickups

The Warmoth has a split coil pickup... they cost more...
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I've actually been checking out that Grove bass. I'm just worried the neck is going to be a bit much for me. I do play Stingray's but I think this is a bit wider. I guess I can always sell the neck and buy a roasted neck with Jazz width?
 

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