honza992 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) Finally, my work here is done. It was the normal story for me, woodwork went more (or less) smoothly, finishing was a nightmare. Anyway, at third attempt I am very, very, very happy with how it's turned out. I really like the 33" scale - with careful positioning of the bridge the overall reach is probably 2 inches less than a standard Fender 34". The weight is just under 8 lbs, so very light for a jazz, but the balance is absolutely perfect - it sits naturally about 30 degrees above horizontal. The finish is like double cream, silky smooth, really incredibly smooth, but matte at the same time. It really makes you want to touch it....or even...no enough. Get on with the specs....... Scale: 33" Shape: Slightly undersized Jazz Body wood: Alder (no weight relief) Neck wood: Maple, flatsawn Fretboard: Rosewood Pickups: House of Tone '62 PJ set, installed with the P pickup reversed Electronics: Passive, 500k pots Tuners: Ultralites Bridge: Wilkinson Other: Mother of Pearl Blocks, white plastic binding Weight: 7lb 14oz (3.65kg) Balance: Absolutely spot on Colour: Vintage White (1:2 General Finshes Snow White & Antique White) Finish: General Finishes High Performance clear coat, sprayed with HVLP Strings: D'Addario XL Nickel wound 45-105 Other than for the purposes of set up, I haven't really had the chance to play it yet. I like to get proper photos does immediately (before I drop it), then I just haven't had the chance. First impressions though are very very positive, particularly of the P pickup, which sounds massive! More dets to follow. Anyway, here are some studio shots..... And a few I took at home.... Edited March 31, 2019 by honza992 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 That is stunning! A beautiful colour combination. You must be very pleased with finish on this. Cheers Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Jabba_the_gut said: That is stunning! A beautiful colour combination. You must be very pleased with finish on this. Cheers Jez Absolutely what he ^ said!!!! That is so top-drawer it hurts. It's also probably tipped my wavering on investing in a turbine spray set up too.... Oh - and your photo set up is really very professional, as well Top class - all of it! Edited March 31, 2019 by Andyjr1515 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 I agree with Andy and Jez!! That colour is gorgeous it complements the block and binding perfectly....... 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honza992 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Thanks everyone, really appreciate your positive comments! It really does make the heartache and frustration worthwhile..... @Andyjr1515 Andy give me a shout if you want to talk turbines....If I had my time again I wouldn't have what I have now..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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