walshy Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) This is my new baby, picked it up today and Oh my what a machine and what a dude Jon Is! I originally asked Jon to build me a neck for a potential build I had in mind which after a few emails between us turned into a full build, and it was the right decision. Its a beauty! Based-ish on the new Fender Flea is playing ( in a RHCP tribute see ) I asked Jon to build me something cool with some parts I had accumulated. Badass Bridge, '79 Stingray pup, Aguilar OBP-1 preamp and between my incessant emails and Jon's vision and patience we/he came up with this. Plays like a dream and sounds absolutely huge, lots of growl and clarity in spades. Maple board, painted alder body and based on a jazz-ish with a few tweaks here and there. [font=Helvetica][size=3] Spec for those asking..[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] 34” scale[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] 22 fret[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] 1.5” nut width[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] 22mm deep at 1st fret[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] 24mm deep at 12th[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] old C profile[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] 7.25 fretboard radius[/size][/font] [font=Helvetica][size=3] maple neck[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] maple fretboard[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] off white face dots, 6mm[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] 2mm white side dots[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] small fret wire[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] two way truss rod (body adjust)[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] carbon fibre reinforcement [/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] satin neck lacquer[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] drilled for fender size tuners (schaller)[/size][/font][font=Helvetica][size=3] bone nut[/size][/font] Pleased? Muchly. Put it down yet? Nope Can't recommend Jon enough, great to deal with and the finished article is superb. Now I see why he was highly recommended on here and so busy! Cheers all hope you like as much as I do, few pics attached. Now, I must press on, must keep noodling! Edited August 26, 2017 by walshy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) - Edited March 1, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes! This is what fender should be building instead of the one he hasn't used for a decade as his signature! Ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1503689162' post='3360367'] Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes! This is what fender should be building instead of the one he hasn't used for a decade as his signature! Ace [/quote] That was my exact thought, I did buy the pink one too but this would be the one I would've put up as his signature model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I dig that big time.! Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 [quote name='walshy' timestamp='1503689433' post='3360370'] That was my exact thought, I did buy the pink one too but this would be the one I would've put up as his signature model. [/quote] Jazz body, musicman pickup in the right place, job done! If they made a five string version with a sparkle finish I think I'd have to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Beautiful The sound of a Ray with the look and feel of a Jazz? I don't see how you can really go wrong. I've been toying with the idea of asking Maruscyk to do something similar for me. Edited August 25, 2017 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 WIN WIN WIN WIN!!!! There's so many reasons to like that. Jon's work is flawless, a real leader, craftsman and luthier with an incredible attention to detail. Walshy, that's a great idea and I can see lots of people drooling over it Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 Cheers all, yeah Jon is excellent and easy to deal with. I think it's a fairly simple idea but the tweaks and build quality make it. You should hear it, magnificent! Anyone in the North East welcome to have a shot too👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Wow, love it. Great colour. Jon is an amazing builder, still plotting how I can commission a second build from him one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstraker123 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Absolutely love it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Fantastic, great job all involved! Love the finish too! Makes me hanker to start a solid brown bass project lol Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 That is just awesome! Wee bit jealous, not gonna lie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 [quote name='Cato' timestamp='1503692700' post='3360418'] Beautiful The sound of a Ray with the look and feel of a Jazz? I don't see how you can really go wrong. I've been toying with the idea of asking Maruscyk to do something similar for me. [/quote] The only thing I would add would be a Musicman wheel of fortune truss rod adjuster, so much easier, oh and a B string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Wow! No ones asked the costings yet ? (I could quite fancy something like this myself one day ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Fantastic,handsome looking with elegant simplicity. Job well done. Enjoy your new baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Tasty! Love the colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Oh really love that. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1503689162' post='3360367'] Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes! This is what fender should be building instead of the one he hasn't used for a decade as his signature! Ace [/quote] If you're talking about the shell pink jazz, he recorded I'm With You with the jazz, so not quite a decade. Not taken at all by the sound of the current Fender, would love to hear this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Oh man, I've been considering something very similar since I saw Flea playing that. Very envious. You gigging anywhere near me any time soon? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 [quote name='Jack' timestamp='1503836690' post='3361115'] Oh man, I've been considering something very similar since I saw Flea playing that. Very envious. You gigging anywhere near me any time soon? :-) [/quote] Hey man, rehearsal last night and it was epic! Gig today so will let you know how it sounds through the GK head and Barefaced cab 😁. Gigging near Leeds next Sat mate, no problem with anyone wanting a shot anytime. It's an amazing bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) More pics on Jons Facebook page. This is so bloody good, I mean really really good! I've ordered a twin brother now too in shell pink 😉 Edited September 8, 2017 by walshy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 [quote name='walshy' timestamp='1504905948' post='3368287'] More pics on Jons Facebook page. This is so bloody good, I mean really really good![b] I've ordered a twin brother now too in she'll pink[/b] [/quote] Made my evening Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 [quote name='dood' timestamp='1504906341' post='3368291'] Made my evening Congratulations!! [/quote] Cheers mate, thoroughly chuffed with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I love this and am thinking about getting a Marusz... Jazzray version. Jon's work is second to none but I haven't got the readies for one of his builds at the minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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