Working Man's Pino Palladino Precision Project

Beautiful bass.

How’d you swing a MIM neck with a vintage radius?

 

Nice. I love a vintage radius. Might have to keep my eyes peeled for a future build.

 

Sweet!

 

That looks really nice.

Is the pickguard a Pure Vintage '63?

 

Why not the TiJF344 ?

 

If it's a MIM Standard neck it's a 9.5" radius. The MIM's that are 7.25" are the Classic 50's, Road Worn, and probably some artist models. I'd also say that it's a MIM Standard neck because the truss rod adjusts at the headstock.

 

I wasn't sure what to expect, but it looks pretty darn good.

 

Check these specs on the 'real thing' . . . . .

Pino Palladino Signature Precision Bass® | Precision Bass Bass Guitars | Fender® Basses

. . . . . and you did a remarkably close clone, good for you !

And you can buy a 'real one' for

$4760 ( from Mus Friend)
less - (the cost of your build here)
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And you saved a ton of money !

This is why I always think if you KNOW what you're doing and carefully pick your parts and can assemble it properly, why on earth would I give Fender and Musician's Friend five grand in this case, when the only thing I'm missing is the 'Certificate of Authenticity' ???

Here it comes . . . . . But the resale on the Custom Shop piece is way better!

If I lose a hundred or two on a parts bass, it won't keep me up nights. I'd be FAR more worried about losing my shirt trying to resell a 5-grand P Bass !

 

Nicely done

 

Yeah, not to mention the constant worry that every time you touched it you were somehow detracting from that mythical resale value, not even to mention the concerns and anxiety caused by taking it out of your house to actually play.

 

Before you dump a ton o' cash on TI's check out the LaBella Low Tension Flats. I've had both on my P. The LTF's stayed the TI's didn't . . . YMMV but your wallet will definitely appreciate it.

 

Seeing the way the OP sourced his parts for this build , I'm sure he would get his TI flats the same way.....used and at a great discount.

If it's a Pino project , he should not deny that those TI flats are at least worth a shot .

 

Great job!!

 

Great results, congrats!

 

Well done!