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That sounds ideal.
I hope I can dial in something close to that.
I noticed some string marks on the bridge pickup. I play a bit heavy handed. I will probably raise it a tad when I change strings
I used to over achieve and play hard. But that was because I always had junk basses and didn't know or pay attention to setup, pickup height, etc.
It wasn't until I was asked to play with a few buddies at around 30 yrs old that I went out and actually spent real money on a nice new bass. ESP LTD C305 I think it was. I didn't know if they came from the factory like that or if the store set it up, but I never played anything like that before. I almost had to relearn how to play because I no longer had to beat the crap out of my bass or fight off all the quirky noises.
I hope my builds turn out nice and easy to play. I have a feeling that if/when I start playing regularly again, I won't be able to ask too much of my hands. Being able to play with a light touch will be key. And a sign of a well made and well set up bass, too.
It wasn't until I was asked to play with a few buddies at around 30 yrs old that I went out and actually spent real money on a nice new bass. ESP LTD C305 I think it was. I didn't know if they came from the factory like that or if the store set it up, but I never played anything like that before. I almost had to relearn how to play because I no longer had to beat the crap out of my bass or fight off all the quirky noises.
I hope my builds turn out nice and easy to play. I have a feeling that if/when I start playing regularly again, I won't be able to ask too much of my hands. Being able to play with a light touch will be key. And a sign of a well made and well set up bass, too.
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Thanks!
I’ve found a few buzzes the more I play it. I will absolutely admit that there is a technique problem
We’ll see if I get to the strings soon. Have other things and another bass vying for some time
Oh baby! I'm far from a fender fanboy but this thing looks really sharp. 
This became a 2 part build, so this part of it starts here:
Winter Build off 2022 - ThunderJag
Specs:
Body: One piece Mahogany
Neck: Fender Aerodyne Jazz, no fret markers, black painted headstock
Neck/Body Join: bolt on with Fender neck plate
Scale Length: 34”
Fingerboard Radius: 7.5" radius,
Strings: Dunlop Marcus Miller Super Bright Stainless .045"-.105"
Pickups: EY Thunderbird replica, hand made trim rings (painted with lens tint black)
Electronics: Passive
Controls: Volume/Tone, Volume/Tone
Knobs: dome top knurled, black chrome
Cover: cheap plastic in black
Jack: Side mounted Tele
Bridge: Fender standard in black chrome
Tuners: Fender Aerodyne Jazz, black chrome
Finish: dark blue water soluble stain under hand wiped Polyurethane
Strap: Perri's cloth weave in dark blue
Strap mount: Shaller quick release strap locks in black
Final pics, showing a chameleon of colors
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I want to hold this bass, and turn it around and around in my hands, watching the colours change.
And then rock it like mad.
And then rock it like mad.
After thoughts
I like this bass. Really love the tighter neck radius, it’s plays fast. Balance is good, pickups are decent. Like my other build, neck pocket need to be a bit deeper to allow adjustments at the saddle without grinding the saddle
Has that solid Thunderbird rock tone
Only complaint is the strings. I was hoping the Marcus Miller Dunlops would compliment the humbuckers, and they’re ok. They are a bit scooped, so I’ll get some 45-100 slinkies on there soon
Thanks for reading everyone
I like this bass. Really love the tighter neck radius, it’s plays fast. Balance is good, pickups are decent. Like my other build, neck pocket need to be a bit deeper to allow adjustments at the saddle without grinding the saddle
Has that solid Thunderbird rock tone
Only complaint is the strings. I was hoping the Marcus Miller Dunlops would compliment the humbuckers, and they’re ok. They are a bit scooped, so I’ll get some 45-100 slinkies on there soon
Thanks for reading everyone
Been unnecessarily busy the last several weeks, which included selling 4 bass (or donating)
But not this bass. Had a chance to actually play bass today. I’m so happy with the way this thing plays. It’s just easy
But not this bass. Had a chance to actually play bass today. I’m so happy with the way this thing plays. It’s just easy
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Still plays easy, but it needs finished differently.
I wish it looked as good in person as the last batch of pictures.
In real life, it's more of a brown to cucumber green color.
The Blue finish definitely colored with some yellow (despite being a "CLEAR")
Still plays easy, but it needs finished differently.
I wish it looked as good in person as the last batch of pictures.
In real life, it's more of a brown to cucumber green color.
The Blue finish definitely colored with some yellow (despite being a "CLEAR")
