Mahogany Mooncaster Bass

[Rick]

:yourock:

 

[dmorris29]

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 certainly doesn't have the dramatic visual that the bound ebony has, but I really like the way it plays - and sounds.  I'm trying to decide whether to keep the 32" neck or sell it.  If I keep it, I'll have to build another bass for it.  :laughing7:  If anyone is interested in buying, feel free to reach out to me.

   

 

[TBurst Std]

I like the new configuration as much. Curious, if the 32 didn’t work for you, why keep it for another build?

Oh wait, I see what you are doing, as long as you keep it, you’ll have to transition it to a new build.  Perpetual new builds.

Your secret is safe with me.  ccasion14:ccasion14:

 

[rgand]

I like the new configuration as much. Curious, if the 32 didn’t work for you, why keep it for another build?

Oh wait, I see what you are doing, as long as you keep it, you’ll have to transition it to a new build.  Perpetual new builds.

Your secret is safe with me.  ccasion14:ccasion14:

:toothy12:

 

[dmorris29]

I like the new configuration as much. Curious, if the 32 didn’t work for you, why keep it for another build?

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:

 

[pirate]

didn't you get a truss rod cover in a plastic pouch with your neck? I got one with mine, or are you looking for one to match?

 

[dmorris29]

didn't you get a truss rod cover in a plastic pouch with your neck? I got one with mine, or are you looking for one to match?

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. 

 

[ghotiphry]

Oooooohhhhhh.  You've got gas.  Ya, that happens sometimes.  I've got 30" necks on my mooncaster basses.  Yup, I get it.

It just so happens there's a short scale RSA that is just dying for a trans finish of some kind.  Trans red over RSA is amazing, although trans blue?  Or vintage tint?

 

[dmorris29]

Oooooohhhhhh.  You've got gas.  Ya, that happens sometimes.  I've got 30" necks on my mooncaster basses.  Yup, I get it.

It just so happens there's a short scale RSA that is just dying for a trans finish of some kind.  Trans red over RSA is amazing, although trans blue?  Or vintage tint?

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.

 

[ghotiphry]

I recently showed that body to my wife and said "I want this."

 

[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.

 

[dcbrown73]

Beautiful!

 

[Hendrix]

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 certainly doesn't have the dramatic visual that the bound ebony has, but I really like the way it plays - and sounds.  I'm trying to decide whether to keep the 32" neck or sell it.  If I keep it, I'll have to build another bass for it.  :laughing7:  If anyone is interested in buying, feel free to reach out to me.

 

look great , nice compliance knob  :bananaguitar: