Your opinions on my first bass project

I bought this bass online for my first project. I figured that it would be one of the easiest ways to break into building, especially since the guy I bought it from did everything except electronics, finish sand and finish.

I bought it with the idea of learning a little bit and then more than likely selling it online as money is kinda tight for me right now and my gf would kill me if she knew I bought it.

I would love to get opinions of the bass as it looks in the pic and suggestions for electronics, finish and even value once it's finished.

Also, I've included his description of the bass from the ad. (custom made Curly Walnut fretless bass project with Purple Heart neck thru, Goncalo Alves fingerboard, Rosewood bridge and Ebony nut. Its routed for two standard J style pickups )

Thanks

 

I guess I need opinions on the best type of pups for fretless and maybe a recommended brand.

Also, the body and neck still has dings in it so I wouldn't mind some input as to what grit paper I should start with and work down to.

I'd like to brush the finish. I think I have read enough threads on TB to get an idea of what to use there so I think with that I am set. But any input is much appreciated.

Also, I was thinking about keeping it fretless but adding fret markers (don't know if that's exactly what they are called). I'd love to know what most fretless players prefer.

I think that it's, for now

Thanks again,
Devin

 

Wow, I really like the look of the Ritters. I'm kinda new around here so I haven't really seen them before. I actually really like the sorta dull finish that I saw on a black one. I might have to do something like that in the future, though probably not with this one since the wood the builder chose would be kinda wasted under paint, IMO.

How do the Ritters play and sound?

 

RE: Sounds like you have some choices to make....more than just pickups

and

Surround yourself with people who support you!


Haha!
Actually, she does support me but rather than spending what little money I have right now on hobbies I should be putting it to more responsible things. That's all.

 

thanks guys for all the suggestions. i'll post pics when i get around to start working on it.