Dream Bass

[bassadelic]

A few years ago I bought MIJ Geddy Lee black body bass from a local music store during a 20% off sale.  For me it’s a wonderful feeling and playing bass.  I love the tone, but I've always wanted a sunburst body.  So for the past year, I've been on the Warmoth site looking at sunburst bodies.  When I found one I liked, I lacked the funds to purchase it.  When I had the money the body I liked had been sold.  A few weeks ago the stars were aligned and this body came up in the Showcase.  I immediately bought it. Attached are some photos of it just out of the box and the finished bass.  Thanks Warmoth for helping me achieve my Dream Bass.

 

[stratamania]

Congratulations, its cool when a dream comes together. After all we are only immortal for a limited an infinite time  :icon_thumright:






Edit, adapted reference to Neil Pearts lyric to reflect that immortality actually can not be limited.

 

[TConnelly]

Wow! That's a Stunner! Did you do that pick guard yourself? It really sets it off nicely. Congrats!

Cheers.........................Todd

 

[bassadelic]

Yes, I did do the design on the pickguard.  Thanks

 

[Logrinn]

Very nice. +1 on the pickguard as well :icon_thumright:

 

[rgand]

Beautiful. Very nice job. How did you do the design on the pickguard? It looks pretty cool.

 

[bassadelic]

I am an artist by profession and a musician for fun.  I sketched out a few ideas in a sketchbook I carry with me.  Once I had the design I liked I scanned it into Photoshop.  I also scanned in a jazz pick guard to use as a guide.  I read the scans in to Adobe Illustrator to use as a template for the final vector image.  I do a bunch of work for a friend who has a print shop.  He took my finish file and printed out a sticker.  I've attached a closer view of the body.

 

[Logrinn]

Even more beautiful up close!

 

[Cagey]

Super sharp! I like that one a lot.

 

[rgand]

Thanks, that really does look good.

 

[BigSteve22]

Definitely a cool looking bass. Congrats on a great job!  :icon_thumright:

 

[muns53]

Bassadelic - maybe you're onto something... I bet you could figure out a price point that works for you and for potential customers and offer a custom pickguard art service... maybe have a few designs as idea starters... I expect a builder community like this might have people who want to tap into your creativity/skillz???

 

[bassadelic]

Thanks for the idea muns53.  I may do that in the future.

 

[Tipperman]

Thanks for the idea muns53.  I may do that in the future.

Judging by this communities response to customized neck plates, it might be worthwhile. It certainly adds a nice personal flare to the instrument. Killer bass you have there. I love a sunburst body, and the maple neck with black block inlays, for me, is where it's at with a J Bass.