Short Z bass

[Tweed]

This one was in build-purgatory for a while.
Last night I put on the bridge and connected neck to body, realized I didn't have a single bass string in house. Went to guitar store before work today, strung it up immediately when I got home, and I AM IN LOVE.
I recommend a push/pull switch for series/parallel with all my might. I've never recommended a tuner before, but these Schaller BMLs are solid. These adorable little knobs from Radio Shack.
Still needs string retainer, and I haven't even intonated or set pickup height, but gimme a break, it's 4am.

 

[AirCap]

Always did like that body profile.

 

[ghotiphry]

Well now... I've been doing mooncaster basses recently.  Love the shorter scale.  Never gave the Zs a second look.  Might have to change that.  Love the choices you made!

I've not been doing string trees recently, discovered I haven't needed them!

Where do you put the strap button on the upper horn?  It looks so thin.

Gotta say, I'm not a huge fan of the knobs.  Cute?  Maybe...  I've always gone in for something a little more, erm, substantial?

 

[Tweed]

I put the strap button on the back of the horn quite near the point.

These knobs are certainly not for everyone, but wow, I’ve never had one that’s easier to wrap my pinky around. They came in a pack of 4, and the other two will be on my Mustang.

 

[1960es]

I like!!!!

 

[bagman67]

That's a handsome implement of doom you got there.  I like the Warhead headstock paired with the Z body.  That seems like a pretty comfy design; care to share your thoughts on the ergonomics?


I'm going through a period of wanting to lay in another bass, having sold off the last one about 5 years back.  My heart says p-bass, but as I age and grow more, um, rugged of physique, comfort must take pride of place in my instrument decisions.  Hey, I never looked cool playing my instrument anyway.  Might as well prioritize playability, ne c'est pas?

 

[Tweed]

Yeah this is unquestionably the most ergo instrument I have. My hands lie just where they need to be. The upper horn juts out to the 10th fret for wicked balance. In this picture you can see the sculpting of the forearm contour: my right arm is very comfortable and my rib meat hugs the body just so.

Y'know, I just convinced myself to make a Z guitar next!

 

[Tweed]

I forgot one point.

The lower horn leg rest keeps the same position between standing and sitting.

They must have done some serious ergonomic studies when designing this body!

 

[fdesalvo]

That’s a cool looking bass. I’ve neverr done a warmoth bass build. Hmmm