The bitsa thread

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

I think I've probably posted about my 'Bass of Theseus' elsewhere, but I don't think it has graced this 'bitsa' thread.

 

This started out as a fretless that wasn't getting played, so last year I bought a bunch of bits & bobs and rebuilt it.

 

The parts used in this incarnation:

• Brandoni Japanese body (identical to the MIJ '62 reissue I used to own)
• AliExpress aged pearl pickguard
• Fender pickguard screws
• Fender thumbrest
• EMJ 'Geezer Butler' P bass pickup & loom
• Puretone output socket to replace the one that came with the EMG
• Amazon anti-slug tape
• Fender P to J conversion neck — The neck came fitted with a nut which was subsequently slotted & shaped to perfection by John at the Gallery
• Hipshot lollipop HB10 tuners & bushings
• Fender 'Badass style' HiMass bridge with brass saddles
• Gotoh nickel plated string tree & strap buttons
• Callaghan heavy knurled machined knobs
• Ernie Ball  40-95 Cobalt flatwounds

Its almost a shame that I love gigging with my JMJ mustangs so much as this really should be getting some action.