therealting Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I know this will seem like a mad idea given that five string Fenders weren't around in the 60s/70s, but personally I'd love a lightly worn vintage-looking Jazz or Precision. Who makes them? I've seen Sandbergs, but the massive polepieces etc don't appeal to me. I suppose I could get a Fender 5 and get it refinished in thin-skin nitro, but am wondering if anyone already does these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Leave one in the back pocket of your jeans when you next put them in the washing machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I'd ask Limelight - not seen a 5 from them but since each bass is custom I don't see why they couldn't: http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/limelight-custom-builds/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) De Gier offer relicing on their 5 strings, although they are a twist on the Fender design so might not be exactly what you want. Cracking looking basses though! Edited January 15, 2016 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 They arent cheap and I have read some serious mixed reviews about them, but Nash do a relic 5 string Jazz. I think Chicago Music Exchange may still have some on their site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstjazz1967 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) I wouldn't want a lime light fiver, afaik they are just made from cheap generic parts so the five string neck wouldn't have the graphite rods of the newer fender fives making it like the old pre 2008 (?) Ones with a terrible B. Edited January 15, 2016 by sunburstjazz1967 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Sorry, I'll get my coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1452850595' post='2954013'] I suppose I could get a Fender 5 and get it refinished in thin-skin nitro, but am wondering if anyone already does these. [/quote] That's probably a good idea if you buy an unfinished one - and it need not be Fender. A Nitro finish will naturally relic/age much nicer than the Poly on most of the alternatives. 90% of companies that offer a Nitro finish these days are actually Nitro sprayed over a Poly base coat, so they will not age and check in the same way old finishes do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer of the Bass Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='Manton Customs' timestamp='1452860718' post='2954150'] That's probably a good idea if you buy an unfinished one - and it need not be Fender. A Nitro finish will naturally relic/age much nicer than the Poly on most of the alternatives. 90% of companies that offer a Nitro finish these days are actually Nitro sprayed over a Poly base coat, so they will not age and check in the same way old finishes do. [/quote] I'm not massively knowledgeable about old Fenders, but I'd read that they have been using a thick polyester sealer as a base coat since some time in the 60s at least, so finishing that way might be appropriate for a 60s style instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yep, late 60s is when they moved on to Poly, though they didn't bother with the Nitro on top though, that's more of a recent thing so they can advertise a Nitro finish without the issues that come with it. So, yes it would be accurate if you're going for a late 60s/70s to have a Poly finish. But usually what people want with a relic type finish is a thin Nitro finish . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 I think that if you ask Sandberg they'll fit the pickups of your choice on a custom build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 Just seen that there's actually a reliced Sandberg in the sale section... shame it's 35" scale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBass Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1452887318' post='2954530'] Just seen that there's actually a reliced Sandberg in the sale section... shame it's 35" scale! [/quote] I know they're flavour of the month on here, and I myself am in the middle of speccing one, but Maruszcyck offer custom builds at very competitive prices and are virtually totally customisable. I'm speccing an active PJ 5 with a hum bucker/dual jazz coils in the bridge splittable with the single coil sound coming from a 70s position J coil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 The thought had occurred to me, in fact I looked into getting a narrow-spacing Jazz 6 built... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstjazz1967 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1452887318' post='2954530'] Just seen that there's actually a reliced Sandberg in the sale section... shame it's 35" scale! [/quote] Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 15, 2016 Author Share Posted January 15, 2016 I've tried numerous times, but my smaller hands just aren't comfortable with 35" scale... I also don't like the feel of a 35" G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1452859248' post='2954127'] Sorry, I'll get my coat. [/quote] Genuine LOL at that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Think I want a dots and bound matching head 5 string jazz. Sort of "what a 5 string jazz would've looked like in 65" thing. I've been on the public peace site and they do a fair few, not sure - need to try one, or order blind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Here's one I prepared earlier http://basschat.co.uk/topic/192744-relic-j5/page__hl__relic%20j5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1452859248' post='2954127'] Sorry, I'll get my coat. [/quote] Beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 If I was to do it again I would pick a Lakland JO5 2nd hand. Their second hand value seems to have crashed. I would then strip it and get it sprayed by https://www.facebook.com/Retro169/?fref=ts . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1452949773' post='2954968'] Here's one I prepared earlier http://basschat.co.uk/topic/192744-relic-j5/page__hl__relic%20j5 [/quote] That is stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 [quote name='therealting' timestamp='1452951909' post='2954998'] That is stunning. [/quote] Thanks, I enjoyed the whole process, but ultimately sold it because I just have too many basses and wanted to move "bass money" into a different amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lakland-Skyline-Series-Joe-Osborn-5-String-Bass-with-Hard-Case-/151913609373?hash=item235ec1b89d%3Ag%3AQgwAAOSw7FRWXXpn&nma=true&si=0VqcDA%252Bx0U1U0KqQ8v1Zya0Jb7I%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1452859248' post='2954127'] Sorry, I'll get my coat. [/quote] [quote name='sunburstjazz1967' timestamp='1452856622' post='2954085'] I wouldn't want a lime light fiver, afaik they are just made from cheap generic parts so the five string neck wouldn't have the graphite rods of the newer fender fives making it like the old pre 2008 (?) Ones with a terrible B. [/quote] Fair enough - Necks are finicky things - well the wood ones are as wood is finicky stuff. Strength and density varies within the same plank let alone the same species, and while graphite rods are probably a good way to get consistent necks (from a mass production point of view), especially when they're transported all over the world (without climate control) . . . IMO Graphite rods does not a good low B make. IME it's mostly about the string (bad strings just sound garbage compared to high quality ones) and the setup. If the action is to be low - and the relief minimal - You'd better play light and have a near perfect fret job or it will not speak across it's length at all well. All this is assuming a stable neck. If the neck is not stable (e.g. less dense maple, inappropriate grain pattern, not quite dry enough when it was worked etc. etc. etc.) the moving mass of the strings (this is my pet theory anyway) will cause the neck to vibrate and slightly flex, sucking sustain from the string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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