umcoo Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Hi all, I received an SX jazz bass body yesterday for the princely sum of £17. So now thoughts turn to the other bits. I'm thinking of going with no pick-guard and just a control plate, perhaps some Rio Grande Muy Grande pickups, and definitely a maple neck. Trying to keep this as low cost as possible (apart from the pups), so that means painting it myself. I'm going to use Manchester Guitar Tech's nitro lacquer but need some help in deciding the colour. Remember it will be an all maple neck, and I love the 60's pastel colours, not looking for black, white or sunbursts and blue's don't do much for me. Let's do this! Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Seafoam Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acebassmusic Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 My current favorite if I was doing a jazz would be Woodyratm's jazz.... The build thread is here.... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/156540-finally-getting-my-bass-built-by-our-very-own-ou7shined/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/156540-finally-getting-my-bass-built-by-our-very-own-ou7shined/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 The purple does look great. I was following the that thread when it was going on...hopefully it'll be finished soon! Musicman - yeah, I would say seafoam is one of my favourite colours for a guitar. Excellent choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) I just vote for Orange. Maple and Orange fit A maple neck : non common choice for a 60's Jazz Bass look. it was an option in these days. EDIT : i found a beautiful example : [url="http://oliviasvintageguitars.com/bass/guitars/1898/"]http://oliviasvintag...s/guitars/1898/[/url] Edited September 22, 2012 by Emanew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Sea Foam Green but with a pickguard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 You left Black off the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 emanew: i've seen that bass before, that's what made me think that capri orange might be a sexy choice, haha. The pearloid pickguard really sets it off. I know maple necks weren't on 60's J basses, but this is just a bit of a mash up of parts and I love them 60's colours. Spike: already got a black jazz - looking for something a bit more colourful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emanew Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) Hi Umcoo ! No orthodoxy of 60's Fender religion for me ! For your future bass, choose what inspires you and you'll play better IMO : when i "love" the instrument i feel stronger. I found that : great Bobby Vega ! He also played in Tower of Power. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKJq72m_Y1E&feature=g-vrec[/media] Edited September 23, 2012 by Emanew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjybh Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Seafoam Green = Rosewood with red tort scratchplate Surf Green = Maple with white scratchplate. Hi, by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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