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    Ive been looking at a Warwick bass currently for sale. Thing is, Im a lefty and would need to turn the nut round. It has a plastic nut not a brass one. Can these be unscrewed and switched around?
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    I meant for the Fender museum. They could also make an exact replica as the Jaco models currently offered are really just estimates from photographs. Jaco must be responsible for the jazz bass being the most popular bass out there. Almost everyone who is anyone in the bassworld cites him as an influence or inspiration. Trujillo did the right thing. A fan getting his hands on it and playing it. I doubt the Pastorius family will ever own it. There are several other Jaco basses out there that ordinary people seem to own with no legal objections yet we know most were probably stolen from Jaco in his latter fragile state. Cant wait for the documentary film being made to come out.
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    [quote name='Kongo' timestamp='1350172379' post='1835526'] I dunno man. I'm not a fan of Metallica but why is it bad he's playing the bass? Yeah he's a "less skilled" player I guess but other than that, how is it "inglorious" that he play it? I still don't understand this logic. It is a legendary bass and Metallica are still pretty big in terms of popularity. Just think, you could get a big buzz for the younger generation to check out the history of it and then they may get into Jaco's music too? [/quote] I agree. Anything that keeps the music of the 'greatest bass player in the world' alive is fine by me. Personally, Im amazed Fender didnt buy it considering what Jaco must have done for the sale of their basses.
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    [quote name='iiipopes' timestamp='1350309578' post='1837085'] Did you have to chamfer the screw holes when flipping it? [/quote] The workshop guy had to counter-sink the holes on the flip side and slightly file around the pickup area so it would fit. Also a couole of holes didnt match up but this wasnt a problem to fix. The finish is matte on the flip side as opposed to the brushed finish on proper side but colour is good. Work was done at a guitar place in Glasgow.
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    [quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1350324150' post='1837344'] I'd have it myself but the missus'll do her nut, i couldn't hide a red one [/quote] Haha!
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    Spotted it. Quite like the colour. I would have the Squier 'classic vibe' precision model if they had bothered to make a lefty. The fiesta red '62 precision they make really is fab.
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    Thanks LeftyJ, Hadge. What I did was just cosmetic but I suppose gives the bass a rarity value. Cant imagine many lefties around with that type of pickguard. The bass didnt need much setting up at all. I just tweaked the intonation and string height. The bass has a lovely even tone, not too bright. On a Precision style bass I tend to play using plectrum or thumb so flatwounds may be tried out at some point. Im pleased with the way it turned out.
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    Gorgeous Jazz. If it was a lefty I'd have it. Shouldnt have long to wait for a sale. Good luck.
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    [quote name='Ronnie' timestamp='1350248722' post='1836423'] It looks NICE. I'm thinkin about buying one of these MIJ 57 Pbasses (I can't decide between the 57 and the 62... I like maple fretboards, but my other bass is a Custom order 51 pbass with the maple fretboard). By the way, where did you get the picjguard?? Thanks! [/quote] I'd also like a '62 re-issue in sunburst with rosewood neck. The gold anodised pickguard is from Fender. As far as Im aware they dont do a lefty version so before I bought it I asked a guitar workshop if they could flip it and fit it. The finish on the flip side is matte as opposed to the normal side which is brushed but still looks good. The guard was flippable because of the single ply flat edge metal . However, the workshop guy had to counter-sink the holes on the other side and slightly file around the pickup area to help it fit. Only one or two holes didnt match up when flipped so a little tweaking there as well. Will hope to fit a bridge cover plate soon.
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    [quote name='Ronnie' timestamp='1348662068' post='1816572'] Hi! new bass player here. I see some of you have a Japan 57 pbas. I'm thinkin about getting one, but I would like to know what you guys think about the basswood + maple combination. Too bright sound? Thank you! [/quote] Hey Ronnie. Now my Japan '57 p bass is up and running I would have to say I think the sound is very old-school depending on the strings you fit. Some precisions are bright and I like that. Easy enough to boost the bass eq on the amp. Just put up some pics of mine. Cheers.
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    Its quite straightforward. Just take your time. Tools needed will be a tuner and guitar cable; suitable screwdrivers and allen keys. Depending on the type of bass you have will determine the exact type of screwdriver and size of allen keys. The string height should be adjusted first. Play all the notes on each string as you adjust and best result is no buzzing on any of the frets. To adjust intonation use the tuner and press and play the 12th note of a string, followed by the harmonic on same fret.They both should be as close as possible to each other on the readout. To make them match up you will need to move the bridge saddles that the strings rest on, backwards or forwards. If there is a problem with the neck relief then this will require a truss-rod adjustment. This is best left to a guitar tech who would set bass up at same time. Hope this helps.
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    [quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1350242077' post='1836293'] Yea you just beat me to it as well.. Ive got the chrome fender covers if you want them? They're off an old '78 jazz i used to have, pm me your address and ill stick em in the post and you can owe me a pint, Paul. [/quote] Thank you. Very nice offer. Pm'd.
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    [quote name='Subbeh' timestamp='1350239178' post='1836210'] congrats, looks bloody lovely! Would have been all over that myself if I'd been quick enough. Enjoy! . [/quote] Cheers, I will.
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    [quote name='sunfish' timestamp='1350086733' post='1834556'] Weight is 15kg. Not the lightest amp I've had but the best sounding. Postage would be £25 Message me your email address and I'll send you pictures Thanks for the interest [/quote] I see the amp is now on ebay.
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    Here's a few pics of my lefty '57 Fender Precision CIJ with gold anodised pickguard for comparison. [attachment=121026:Pbass02.jpg][attachment=121027:Pbass05.jpg][attachment=121028:Pbass04.jpg]
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    Here is the finished result and it looks pretty good. [attachment=121024:Pbass04.jpg][attachment=121025:Pbass05.jpg][attachment=121023:Pbass02.jpg]
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    Ok, here are some pics of the '57 Fender Precision CIJ I bought from LeftyJ recently. The first image is the bass as received and the others are after fitting a gold anodised pickguard with thumbrest. Now looking for a chrome bridge cover to add to the look. [attachment=121015:P9080136.jpeg][attachment=121016:Pbass02.jpg][attachment=121017:Pbass04.jpg][attachment=121018:Pbass05.jpg]
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    Im interested. What weight is the amp in the case? Im looking for a nice amp to hook up to a 12" cab but has to be portable. What would postage be to the Glasgow area? Any chance of re-taking pics at higher resolution? Cant make out any detail. Cheers.
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    That Ricky deal was amazing. For anyone interested, I'll be posting pics this weekend of my work on the 57 reissue Fender Precision CIJ I picked up from LeftyJ recently.
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    Plenty jazz bass pickguards available on fleabay.
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    If the control plate is not bevelled and is flat edged it might be possible to reverse it and have the screw holes on other side counter-sunk. Im also a lefty and was talking to a guitar tech who said he could make one in plastic, any colour for around 20 quid. Making it in metal would be a much bigger job given the tools required.
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    [quote name='tomflyer' timestamp='1349383330' post='1825696'] i just looked at my one and the finnish on the back is a bit ropey and i agree with your matey who said just countersink the other side. if you were down this way id let you try it out but Scotlands a bit of a trek from me. sorry if this isnt very useful Tom [/quote] Haha! Thanks Tom. All input is useful. Im going to look at a new one in a guitar store in Glasgow and Im taking the bass along to see what it could look like. The store has an in-house luthier and repair workshop so may get something done then and there. Im also considering making a metal control plate as bass currently has no pickguard but just a plastic control plate which is cracked.
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    [quote name='LeftyJ' timestamp='1349341608' post='1824840'] Looks like someone is receiving his new '57 P RI today [/quote] I certainly did! Cheers LeftyJ. Its as nice as I had hoped. Its going to Glasgow with me tomorrow to see if it can have a fender gold anodised pickguard converted and fitted. Ive spoken to Wolf of 'wolfsmusicweekly' who has a fine collection of lefty fender basses and he has done this on several basses so it might be a 'goer'. Failing this I hope to make a copy of the current plastic control plate in metal. I will post my progress and may try for both options as both seem feasible at the moment. Just a matter of cost.
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    UPDATE: Ive spoken to a collector of left-handed Fenders online. He has several instruments featuring gold pickguards. His method is to flip the righty pickguard over and counter-sink the screw holes on the other side. He says the finish on reverse side is not as good but is close,even more relic'd looking. It may be the way to go if I want this look for my bass.
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    On both my jazz basses, acquired 2nd hand, the stock p/u's had been replaced. One had Seymour Duncans fitted and the other Di Marzio. I'm guessing the originals just weren't up to the job. Both are excellent replacements.
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