deejaysham
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I just placed the first major part of my order for the new build I'm starting. It will be my first parts instrument of any kind and I'm just a tad excited. arty07: :guitarplayer2: :headbang1: :hello2: :blob7: :blob7: :blob7:
It all started a few weeks ago when I decided to get a Jazz Bass and spent an evening playing around with Fender's American Design Experience website. I came up with the design concept of what I wanted but the Fender stuff fell short for me in a few key ways. For one, Fender doesn't let you order nitro finishes. Also I wanted a chambered body, having seen Roger Sadowsky speak about the advantages of that in both weight and resonance. I really liked what Bill Nash was doing but they are literally parts basses that he assembles, relics, and sets up well. I couldn't shake the feeling that I could completely customize my parts bass, get it finished professionally, set up professionally, and end up with something I love even more.
Then I played my friend's short scale 6 string bass and it was all over. As a guitarist, I loved the scale length. So tonight I've started my build. I'll update this thread as it comes together but so far here's the plan.
Body: SSB J-Bass, Alder core, swamp ash top, Top rout, J-Bass pickups with 70s position, Badass III string-thru body, contoured heel, plus side jack and battery box routing (for Sadowsky Preamp installation). Finished in Lake Placid Blue nitro with light reclic
Neck: 32" SSB Warhead, Maple/Maple with white binding and pearloid block inlays.
Electronics: Lollar J-Bass pickups, Sadowsky pre-wired onboard preamp
Bridge: Leo Quan Badass III bridge in aged chrome (to match relic finish). I also ordered an aged chrome control plate on Ebay for the same reason.
This weekend I picked up the bridge + pickups and now I've ordered the body. I've promised myself I'll wait on ordering the neck until my budget allows but I'll probably order it in 10 days when I get my next paycheck and eat Ramen all month instead. Once my parts arrive I'll send them off for finishing. I think I'm going to use MJT Finishing because their stuff looks really top notch.
Below is my starting inspiration image from the first night on the Fender website. I think the end result will be even prettier.
It all started a few weeks ago when I decided to get a Jazz Bass and spent an evening playing around with Fender's American Design Experience website. I came up with the design concept of what I wanted but the Fender stuff fell short for me in a few key ways. For one, Fender doesn't let you order nitro finishes. Also I wanted a chambered body, having seen Roger Sadowsky speak about the advantages of that in both weight and resonance. I really liked what Bill Nash was doing but they are literally parts basses that he assembles, relics, and sets up well. I couldn't shake the feeling that I could completely customize my parts bass, get it finished professionally, set up professionally, and end up with something I love even more.
Then I played my friend's short scale 6 string bass and it was all over. As a guitarist, I loved the scale length. So tonight I've started my build. I'll update this thread as it comes together but so far here's the plan.
Body: SSB J-Bass, Alder core, swamp ash top, Top rout, J-Bass pickups with 70s position, Badass III string-thru body, contoured heel, plus side jack and battery box routing (for Sadowsky Preamp installation). Finished in Lake Placid Blue nitro with light reclic
Neck: 32" SSB Warhead, Maple/Maple with white binding and pearloid block inlays.
Electronics: Lollar J-Bass pickups, Sadowsky pre-wired onboard preamp
Bridge: Leo Quan Badass III bridge in aged chrome (to match relic finish). I also ordered an aged chrome control plate on Ebay for the same reason.
This weekend I picked up the bridge + pickups and now I've ordered the body. I've promised myself I'll wait on ordering the neck until my budget allows but I'll probably order it in 10 days when I get my next paycheck and eat Ramen all month instead. Once my parts arrive I'll send them off for finishing. I think I'm going to use MJT Finishing because their stuff looks really top notch.
Below is my starting inspiration image from the first night on the Fender website. I think the end result will be even prettier.