Recent content by dmorris29

After giving it some more thought, I don't need to start another project at this point, so the bound 32" neck is definitely for sale.  I put an ad on the Gear for Sale or Trade forum.

This neck was briefly installed on a Warmoth Mooncaster body, but I have switched to a 30" scale neck.  Like new. Paid $425, will sell for $300 shipped in the USA.  Specs from the order: Style: Short Scale Warmoth Construction: Short Scale Tiltback Orientation: Right Handed Neck Wood: Roasted...

Haha - yes, I have been eyeing that body, and imagining it with a big single pickup like a Rio Grande Muy Grande Superbucker or a Music Man style, and vintage tint.  Or just leave it unfinished and burnish it.

Yes, I have the truss rod cover that came with the neck.  I was going to try to find something matching or unique, then kind of forgot about it. 

I think a G4 body with the longer upper horn would bring first position closer to me with the bass strapped on.  Oh, and perpetual new builds too.  :toothy10:

After playing a few gigs with the Mahogany Mooncaster, I decided the 32" scale wasn't working for me ergonomically.  I'm short-armed and the reach to first position was a little too much.  So, I ordered up a roasted maple/roasted maple 30" neck that was on the Warmoth in-stock page.  It...

Needs a truss rod cover, but here it is finished:

The neck was delivered late this afternoon.  Should have it finished up in a day or two.

Thanks for your advice, Hans.  Your builds have been an inspiration to me!

Mahogany wasn't on my radar when I started thinking about putting together a Mooncaster bass, but the more I thought about it, and the more I looked at the available bodies on the Showcase, I got obsessed with the look of ivoroid binding.  So I ended up with this one.  Loaded it with TV Jones...