lefrash Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Anyone tried one of their Jazz bass kits? Right at the bottom of the page. [url="http://www.diyguitarshop.co.uk/kits.htm"]http://www.diyguitarshop.co.uk/kits.htm[/url] £130 at the moment. Seems quite an inexpensive way to getting a starter pack for a DIY jazz! The body seems quite nice, and at that price you could keep the bits that are fine, then sell on the bits you dont want and recoup some of the cost. After going through darkheart's Jazz on a budget, this has really got me hankering for a wee project! I was thinking about just picking up a cheap jazz copy of gumtree... but at the end of the day, I'd just end up with a cheap bass with nice pups! haha I know there are DIY kits on thomann for a good bit less but they come with a basswood body... I quite like the grain on these beasties! Any thoughts? Worth a punt you reckon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefrash Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 oops... didnt mean to put the full webpage as title. very untidy! Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) [size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][sub]I have also pondered on getting a kit. There are a few other suppliers that have some interesting kit projects as well.[/sub] [sub]The body, neck and hardware are pretty sound and obviously they use there bulk buying to get the price down. But, I would need to hear the pups as they are not a branded item and if they need updating could well bring the price of the kit way above £120! [/sub] [sub]Just my opinion, no harm intended![/sub][/font][/size] Edited October 3, 2012 by mentalextra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefrash Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Yeah, I'm assuming the pickups are nothing special, And I'm assuming the hardware is all pretty low-end too. I wouldnt mind plunking £120 on it, then just adding the extra bits as I find them cheap. An extra £100 could easily be spent, and thats taking it up to Squier Jazz region. BUT on the other hand, I'd have something that noone else will have and it will keep me occupied in the cold winter evenings! Edited October 15, 2012 by lefrash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) [quote name='lefrash' timestamp='1349288945' post='1824381'] Anyone tried one of their Jazz bass kits? Right at the bottom of the page. [url="http://www.diyguitarshop.co.uk/kits.htm"]http://www.diyguitar....co.uk/kits.htm[/url] £130 at the moment. Seems quite an inexpensive way to getting a starter pack for a DIY jazz! The body seems quite nice, and at that price you could keep the bits that are fine, then sell on the bits you dont want and recoup some of the cost. After going through darkheart's Jazz on a budget, this has really got me hankering for a wee project! I was thinking about just picking up a cheap jazz copy of gumtree... but at the end of the day, I'd just end up with a cheap bass with nice pups! haha I know there are DIY kits on thomann for a good bit less but they come with a basswood body... I quite like the grain on these beasties! Any thoughts? Worth a punt you reckon? [/quote] I was also inspired by Darkheart's Funder Jeff Bass project, but I've never done anything like that. OOh, this looks interesting AND actually £120 ( + £10 delivery), on offer! Need to reshape the old headstock though - unless you like it unshaped . Anyone any views/experience? Edited October 11, 2012 by Donnyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairleg Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 This is one of the Jazz kits from diyguitar I assembled and finished last year. The hardware is nothing to get excited about but it is funtional. I fitted Wikinson WBJ series pups because I had a set spare and they sounded better than the ones that came with the kit. The strings that came with the kit were just plain nasty, it's now wearing Fender flats. The body turned out to be 4 part construction with a confused (my best stab at a description) grain. I ended up using Danish Oil as a finish because aerosol paint hates me. The neck is fairly decent but it 'aint much like a Jazz. Mine is 40mm at the nut. The last (or probably first) thing to consider is; with the covers fitted, this dainty little beast weighs in at a full 11lb. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ykgZ_TekmoHxcTVmTFQCptMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink I really enjoyed putting this kit together, it's a good way to gain a little experience and there is a great deal of satisfaction from owning and playing an instrument that you assembled yourself. All the best Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefrash Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 That looks lovely! It might just be a good photo, but the body looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 They are based round the corner to my house. They're nice guys and always willing to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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