thegummy Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Anyone else find it a bit strange that there's a Squier single coil P (as in, not split coil) but not a Fender one available apart from extremely expensive custom shop models? When was the last time there was one as a normal Fender model? Anyone know of one from another brand in the 500-1500 range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Most folk build their own but a couple spring to mind. Mike Donner's Crackercaster. http://www.guitarrepairoftampabay.com/crackercaster-4.asp Bach Music. http://www.bachmusik.com/en/music-instruments/bass-guitars/model-bach-bpb-60 Retrovibe announced the Django earlier this year. Those were medium scale and I'm not sure how many Dave built. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegummy Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 Cheers man, very much appreciate the links. I did think of building from parts but the few bodies I could find didn't appeal to me and every time I think of painting my own I look up how to do it and remember what a massive pullava it seems. Not think it's strange that there's a Squier model but no Fender branded? Since I've been playing bass there hasn't been a Fender one either, I wonder how long ago there was one. I just find it surprising that there's a Squier model that is unique in the range without a more expensive equivalent. Would expect maybe a Vintera 50s bass with the single coil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Mind there were 2 Fender Japan single coil P-basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 5, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Back from about 93 til about 2003 there was the Japan 51 RI, came in blone and an incorrect 2-tone burst. And around 2002 MIJ did a limited run of blue flower and pink paisley finish on the contour 54/55 style body. And of course the Sting signature P released to the rest of the world, although only in Japan they also did it without the Sting inlay. Not many of those floating around. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 There's an MIJ '51 reissue on FB marketplace here (not mine, just came across it) - https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/225905075216407 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegummy Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 Nice one mate. Don't have the dough right now but I think possibly getting one of these second hand in the future will be the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) I am in the middle of a build, it’s actually not that much of a hassle, just patience is required. I sourced everything second hand and traded etc (aside from paint) very satisfying and I will get exactly what I want Edited June 24, 2020 by Cuzzie Sausage thumb typing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegummy Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Cuzzie said: I am in the middle of a build, it’s actually not that much of a hassle, just patience is required. I sourced everything second hand and traded etc (aside from paint) very satisfying and I will get exactly what I want Wish I had the patience for a paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 1 minute ago, thegummy said: Wish I had the patience for a paint job. Nitro spray cans - Dartford are the best I have used. make sure the body is well prepped, do max 3 coats in one sitting 15-20 mins apart, leave 24 hours, repeat as required. Its not too bad, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danuman Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I’ve had a hankering for a butterscotch ‘51 (preferably a ‘54, actually, with contouring) for quite some time, but they never seem to come up... I’ve driven myself mad researching custom parts, but after shipping/customs (am in the Netherlands) it tends to get a bit expensive for a parts build. Nice job on the sort-of ‘51 @Cuzzie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Danuman said: I’ve had a hankering for a butterscotch ‘51 (preferably a ‘54, actually, with contouring) for quite some time, but they never seem to come up... I’ve driven myself mad researching custom parts, but after shipping/customs (am in the Netherlands) it tends to get a bit expensive for a parts build. Nice job on the sort-of ‘51 @Cuzzie! Thanks for that - getting parts can be a pain and expensive so I tried making my own aside from a neck of course, if you have a friendly carpenter near you, you may be able to do one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegummy Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 Something that makes the lack of a Fender model even stranger, in a way, is that until recently they sold the old style neck (i.e. with the Tele shaped headstock) as a spare part but not a body with the old style pickup. The neck is still available in some shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 I built a '57 using Warmoth parts and a Lollar pickup when it was still feasible to do so. The exchange rate means that you're into brand new US Fender money for the cost of neck and body alone 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegummy Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 That looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danuman Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 That’s exactly how I would’ve specced it. Man, that’s cool. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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