malbass

Well, I'd been scouring the internet for the past couple of months looking for a cheapish Precision body to go with a defretted Jazz neck that I've had for a while. So when I saw this thread it was a pretty straight forward decision to place an order, sonic blue too - my first choice colour!! Ordered last Weds, the bass arrived on Friday - top service for a great price.

Had a bit of a play with it over the weekend and was suitably impressed, I won't harp on as it's pretty clear by now that these are seriously good basses for the money.

So, on with the mods! First up the neck swap.

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Old neck came off with no problems, neck pocket measured - 64mm wide, 100mm long, 20mm deep. New neck slotted straight in. Not a very tight fit but close enough for me - easily less than 1mm gap on each side. The neck screws weren't an exact match either but again, close enough.

A new set of strings and hey presto! Well, not quite - finished up with a very high action so further tweaking required, maybe even a shim or two. Buts thats for another time. Tortoiseshell pickguard also in the post, should arrive this week

Planning on trying out a squier jazz neck on mine, will hopefully get some time to do this tomorrow night so will let you know how it goes.

Some Pics

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[quote name='Stuee' post='1105058' date='Jan 27 2011, 01:51 PM']PM'ing now with a view to purchase Gator bass case [/quote]
and replied

[quote name='Metalmoore' post='1105055' date='Jan 27 2011, 01:49 PM']Too true, will be interesting to see what the mods will be.

I think in a weeks time the build diaries will be full of these. I know if i really like it, in a few months time its gonna get a Jazz pup stuck in there [/quote]

ooh, jazz pup - now there's an idea! Was just about to sell some spare pups but will keep them for this now.

[quote name='Stuee' post='1104867' date='Jan 27 2011, 11:29 AM']Hi Mal(?),

I'm interested in the Gator case for my Peavey Cirrus 5. How's the interior, any squashing of the foam? My only concern is if there would be any lateral movement as I do a fair amount of flying & don't want my bass rattling around, if you know what I mean.

EDIT: Also, are the Jazz pups standard or other?

Pics would be appreciated when you get the chance.

Cheers, Stuee [/quote]

Hi Stuee

The interior of the case is pretty much like new - I've never really used the case for gigging as I tend to stick with a soft case I have. The exterior is a little scratched from getting the case in and out of various cupboards that its been stored in over the past couple of years. All will hopefully become clear when I get some pics up tonight.

And yes, the jazz pups are standard Fender USA.

Cheers

Mal

Was also listening to the best of yesterday as well!! Definitely one of my favourite bands, seen them quite a few times and think its a real shame I won't be seeing them again. Saw them in Manchester on the farewll tour last year - best gig of 2010 by far!

[quote name='clauster' post='1104303' date='Jan 26 2011, 08:10 PM']Stuart Copleland, Reni, Stephen Morris, but top of the list Willie Hall[/quote]

You just beat me to it, would have to be Reni, fantastic drummer!

Also, Mitch Mitchell or Ginger Baker.

Up for sale are the following:

Gator Hard case like this:
[url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Gator-GC-Bass,-Bass-Case~ID~1192.asp"]http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~G...ase~ID~1192.asp[/url]
It has a few scruffs a scratches but is generally in good condition - would like £40 plus postage.

Fender USA Jazz Pickups - now withdrawn [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=120281&pid=1105109&st=20&#entry1105109"] this thread [/url]
Will get some pics up tomorrow, let me know if I'm barking up the wrong tree with these prices!!

**Now sold pending payment**

[quote name='malbass' post='1103853' date='Jan 26 2011, 03:29 PM']I have a defretted Squier Jazz neck that I've been looking around for a Precision body for - what would you rate the chances of my neck fitting this body without too much work required?[/quote]

I guess I'll have to find out the hard way - I just ordered one. At that price and with free P&P it would be rude not to!!

I have a defretted Squier Jazz neck that I've been looking around for a Precision body for - what would you rate the chances of my neck fitting this body without too much work required?

This is the coolest thing I've seen for a long time!

Fascinating thread that was, thanks for sharing. That guy really knows his stuff!

Good question, I was wondering that myself. The cynic in me thought that perhaps someone from Rickenbacker had noticed the thread and had a word? From what I hear they're a bit hot on counterfeits, would this count as such?

PM'd

PM'd

Hey, my old bass!! I was responsible for putting the Delano's in and can confirm that they vastly improved the sound over the stock pick ups, I bet it sounds even better with the J Retro.

Love it! That neck looks awesome. I've never been too sure about the hacked off lower horn on these farida bodies but I reckon it looks the biz in that light sunburst colour scheme. Will be very interested to hear how this turns out.

Bump for a great guitar. Matt is a top guy to deal with, buy with confidence.

Traded my Jazz for Matt's Precision.......

All went smoothly, was a real pleasure. Many thanks once again.

Mal

Now traded for a Precision from the hand of john curlee.

Many thanks Matt!

[quote name='SteveF72' post='870283' date='Jun 17 2010, 10:08 PM']Nice bass, had a very similar copy to this many years ago and should have hung on to it. Not really a sunburst man but this takes me back... Are the blocks inlaid on this / sensible offers considered?
Free bump anyway[/quote]

Yes, the blocks are inlaid.

Happy to listen to offers - though I'm off on holiday for a week in a couple of hours and not sure how much Internet access I'll have so there could be a delay in responding.

Thanks for the bump!

bump!

Weekend bumpage

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