UK source for J bass bodies

[Brother Jones]

I've had a 1978 Jazz for about ten years now. The original body, in black, is absolutely horrible - very heavy and with a completely knackered finish (totally crazed and flaking). A few years ago a local luthier put a pretty good swamp ash aftermarket body on it and it plays very well now.

But I'd like to source an alder sunburst body for it with a bit of relic'ing (not too much though - it's only a '78). I'm not sure Bravewood (if he's still going) would be willing to do a relatively small job like this - can anyone suggest an alternative UK source for such a thing?

Thanks.

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

You can get an unfinished or sunburst alder body comparable to a japanese Fender (ie probably made on the same production line) from Brandoni in Wembley - if they still have them. A '78 will not relic in a cool way like 60s one, it would be more normal for it to have just picked up dents & scratchs rather than bare patches & mojo.

[tino]

[quote name='Brother Jones' post='1030441' date='Nov 20 2010, 02:08 PM']I've had a 1978 Jazz for about ten years now. The original body, in black, is absolutely horrible - very heavy and with a completely knackered finish (totally crazed and flaking). A few years ago a local luthier put a pretty good swamp ash aftermarket body on it and it plays very well now.

But I'd like to source an alder sunburst body for it with a bit of relic'ing (not too much though - it's only a '78). I'm not sure Bravewood (if he's still going) would be willing to do a relatively small job like this - can anyone suggest an alternative UK source for such a thing?

Thanks.[/quote]
Dont suppose you fancy a 70's Matsumoko Jazz bass body controls scratchplate and pups???

I have no need of it ,its just sat in the loft doin nowt spectacular

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Edited November 20, 2010 by tino

[warwickhunt]

£70-£80 gets you a blank that you can have finished any way you like.

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[Cat Burrito]

I've always bought my bodies from the various sellers on EBay & done well out of it too

[dan670844]

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='1030501' date='Nov 20 2010, 03:17 PM']You can get an unfinished or sunburst alder body comparable to a japanese Fender (ie probably made on the same production line) from Brandoni in Wembley - if they still have them. A '78 will not relic in a cool way like 60s one, it would be more normal for it to have just picked up dents & scratchs rather than bare patches & mojo.[/quote]


There is a good luthier in Carlisle he made me a solid alder body (capped) for £110 he did a candy apple one for me for £210, it took him two weeks! i think he probably undercharges!!!

I This one was alder with alder cap front and back, i.e not block laminated like post 65 jazzers, I wanted a workaday copy my '63 jazz, the body ended up CAR, it weighs nothing and very resonant. It now has gotoh vintage tuners, 201 bridge, wizard pickups, warmouth neck.

Awesome guitar!

But you will end up sending serious mone

Obviously it wasnt labelled a Fender!

PM me and I will give you his details

[Brother Jones]

No thanks Tino .

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I think Brandoni might be a good option - assuming I can ask them to make sure it's a three-bolter.

[BassBod]

Second vote for Brandoni - they used to do unfinished or sunburst. Good quality, and a good "fender" fit, if there is such a thing. Give them a call?

I'd also suggest Wesley Steed...although I understand he's a busy boy these days, so it might be a higher budget/longer timescale than you'd like. But its going to be an improvement over the original.

[JTUK]

Depending on the quality you want, but I'd start with Sims as I know their work.

[Twigman]

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