The gaps would not be an issue because I would need to route it out to fit it so I can have it done properly. It will be pretty large lump of plastic, but I like the idea of a large ramp thing. It is a bass that has been messed with already so resale worries have long ago left the building. That is refreshing in itself
I think I managed to answer my own question
[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ABS-Project-Box-178x122x55mm-Project-Electronic-/170588630354?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item6d6f45608d"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ABS-Project-Box-...=item6d6f45608d[/url]
I reckon something like this could be pressed into service. Obv using a black one
I have a bass which I massively enjoy playing but the pick ups do not do it for me. They are a couple of Music Man-esque humbuckers. I have come to the conclusion that 2 x single coil pickups do it for me. If I take the two humbuckers out then I will be left with a huge gap which will never be filled by 2 smaller pick ups. How could I get a large pick up cover which I could fill with a couple of single coil pick ups and have the middle bit empty but providing a ramp type facility?
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=141186&hl=bill+fitzmaurice"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...ill+fitzmaurice[/url]
This guy might be happy to do the woodwork for you.
Plays for the song. Leaves space. Lays it down. When the time is right less is more. In U2 that is what works. Stellar gratuitous technique or a musician working in a band context? I know which one I prefer.
Having thought further, the body is some sort of Warmoth type of aftermarket jobbie. It is solid wood, not ply or made up of 6 pieces of wood. It has a rear control cavity entrance as well as front. If I could justify another jazz I would keep it.
RATS! Imagine having a selling point like a Baddass and not mentioning it. What and eejit! It is a baddass. The body is..................... covered in white paint. I honestly have no idea I'm afraid.
Here is one I put together using various bits. Japanese Fender Neck. Oly White body - with mojo Tort guard. Dimarzio DP123 J pick ups. It plays well, has the magic F on the headstock (because the neck is) and is yours for £325 to your door. I am selling this for a friend and it is him in the photo.
Need it you know you do.
[attachment=83259:Tim_J_Bass.jpg]
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=142185"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=142185[/url]
IIRC this will be black over most of it. There is the matter of cream binding which might or might not be a deal breaker for you. They look dead classy.
Here are a bunch of pics. I do not know the exact spec of the one on here
[url="http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&rlz=&=&q=fender+jazz+aerodyne&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=647"]http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&r...280&bih=647[/url]