Twigman Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1383292412' post='2262580'] If this were made by me I'd want my own name on it. [/quote] If I did that with mine it would have Gibson written on it - I think that would be somewhat confusing, don't you? Ha Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 I installed the retro caps and resistors as per the original wiring [URL=http://s7.photobucket.com/user/kevin_lindsay/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140306_210248.jpg.html][IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/Mobile%20Uploads/20140306_210248.jpg[/IMG][/URL] I played the bass in this format for a week or so. You know how Jaco Pastorius always said he replaced his original stack knob layout with a three knib layout because the original "lacked punch"? Well, I now know what he meant. The original wiring with the linked resistors gives a lovely round tone, but the output is noticeably lower than on a "modern" wiring layout. Also, the original style wiring means that turning down the volume on either pickup retains the round bassy sound - you can't get the classic Jazz Bass "honk". So, I rewired the controls.Ii kept thepaper in oil caps, but used the wiring format used on the current Fender USA Reissue '62 Jazz Bass. I now have full pickup "throaty" output, and can get the "honk" when slightly rolling back the volume on either pickup. I'm a happy boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 So now it's better than the original. Totally stunning, breathtaking attention to detail and authenticity, like it a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Thanks matey - I'm really happy with the bass. Plays and siunds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk7 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Fantastic build diary. You, sir, are a craftsman! RK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks! The bass is getting another workout tonight at Bar Gumbo, Glasgow. It plays and sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Kevin where did you get the body from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I never tire of looking at this. First-class work. Today will be a good day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Thanks Discreet. I'm hatching the plan for my next build. Njr911 - I got the body from www.Guitarbuild.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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