Silky999 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 I’ve never changed a bridge or tuners before. A simple task? Would changing these affect the tone and playability? Anything to beware about when removing the neck? Excuse my ignorance but I’ve only done strings before and don’t want to f@@k it up. I’m assuming it’s the 4 screws on the plate at the heel of the neck? I’m also torn about putting the bridge cover and PU cover back. I don’t want to try and make it something it isn’t. I would like to get the holes on the body sorted if possible. Is that an expensive job as I don’t want to go nuts on the body on something that is what it is? I really appreciate everyone’s comments and I will post back when I get the bass in a few days and dissect it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 6 hours ago, Silky999 said: I’ve never changed a bridge or tuners before. A simple task? Would changing these affect the tone and playability? Anything to beware about when removing the neck? Excuse my ignorance but I’ve only done strings before and don’t want to f@@k it up. I’m assuming it’s the 4 screws on the plate at the heel of the neck? I’m also torn about putting the bridge cover and PU cover back. I don’t want to try and make it something it isn’t. I would like to get the holes on the body sorted if possible. Is that an expensive job as I don’t want to go nuts on the body on something that is what it is? I really appreciate everyone’s comments and I will post back when I get the bass in a few days and dissect it. First rule (which I never follow!) is: use the right sized screwdriver & spanner for the job! It is really difficult to mess up a bolt-on neck, TBH. There are also the general rules of how to do a setup (truss rod, neck angle, string height, intonation) - there are videos on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 On 24/10/2019 at 13:25, Machines said: I thought the holes were reflected off something. Eeeek. I'd have to fill them and repaint the hole thing. Nah, it looks good as it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 On 24/10/2019 at 22:34, Silky999 said: So worth £140?.......... If it plays decently, sure. £140 is nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 If you like it and it sounds good , and feels good, then just play it, any modifications you can do at your leisure ( it might not need any )🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I wouldn't spend any more money on this except to replace something that is truly disfunctional / unfit for purpose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky999 Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Setup I can do and a new set of strings. As I said, I will post back on here when I get it next week with what I find when I take it apart and clean it. thanks again for you help and advice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 16 hours ago, Silky999 said: Setup I can do and a new set of strings. As I said, I will post back on here when I get it next week with what I find when I take it apart and clean it. thanks again for you help and advice.... Good luck! Hope all goes as hoped for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky999 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 So update as I now have the bass in my hands. the neck is a mitey mite with a label stuck over it with “Chris June 2010” written on it. The body has a stamp and serial number on it which I cannot identify. Any ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el borracho Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just seen this thread. I was about to say that I thought it was a Mighty Mite neck as I have one that looks identical. Can't help with the body though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky999 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 So I’ve given it a clean, new set of nickel wound mediums and set it up. Plays like a dream and sounds superb. Best £140 I’ve spent for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silky999 Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 So after some extensive digging around through old Fender parts catalogues..... The “58291xxx” in the neck pocket refers to a Fender MIM standard jazz bass body. The last 3 digits are the paint code. I think the WW is a QC initials. I took out the neck pup and there was a barcode with “MOxxxxxxx” This also matches with a MIM Fender. Overall it’s an April 2010 MIM standard jazz bass body fitted with a maple Mighty Mite neck in June 2010. I don’t know what the pups are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Silky999 said: So after some extensive digging around through old Fender parts catalogues..... The “58291xxx” in the neck pocket refers to a Fender MIM standard jazz bass body. The last 3 digits are the paint code. I think the WW is a QC initials. I took out the neck pup and there was a barcode with “MOxxxxxxx” This also matches with a MIM Fender. Overall it’s an April 2010 MIM standard jazz bass body fitted with a maple Mighty Mite neck in June 2010. I don’t know what the pups are. That's a score, then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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