JB with 51 PB Pickup?

[Cuzzie]

Careful which shoreline you go for - look carefully on the can for the colour, they are not all the same

[krispn]

On 09/02/2021 at 14:01, LeftyJ said:

https://rs-guitarworks.myshopify.com/collections/basses/products/contour-bass-54 

Probably the inspiration behind the Squier Parallel Universe Jazz Bass '54 (which has J pickups instead of SCPB's).

You could nab the Squier mentioned in the above post and add the split j pick ups and you’d be pretty close but obviously not with a true 51 style look. 

[krispn]

A very nice man in Paisley is selling one such Squier bass. I’d personally vouch for @jezzaboy having had some dealings with him. I was tempted to take this from him as I have those split j pick ups in my go to jazz, also a Squier (CV) which is cracking value for money!

 

 

[Beedster]

39 minutes ago, krispn said:

A very nice man in Paisley is selling one such Squier bass. I’d personally vouch for @jezzaboy having had some dealings with him. I was tempted to take this from him as I have those split j pick ups in my go to jazz, also a Squier (CV) which is cracking value for money!

 

 

There is something very alluring about that design, and with a couple of Nordstrand Split '51s in there it would I imagine be something really special https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Nordstrand_Jazz_pickups.html

[krispn]

4 minutes ago, Beedster said:

There is something very alluring about that design, and with a couple of Nordstrand Split '51s in there it would I imagine be something really special https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Nordstrand_Jazz_pickups.html

It’s a great body shape, concentric controls and that pick up upgrade should look ‘period correct’ as well as deliver that more characteristic 51 sound. I feel like I’m talking myself into it😀

[Cuzzie]

4 minutes ago, krispn said:

It’s a great body shape, concentric controls and that pick up upgrade should look ‘period correct’ as well as deliver that more characteristic 51 sound. I feel like I’m talking myself into it😀

Do it

do it now

[Beedster]

8 minutes ago, Cuzzie said:

Do it

do it now

Can't disagree with that

[jezzaboy]

1 hour ago, Cuzzie said:

Do it

do it now

Guys thanks for the kind words but She`s gone baby! 

[Cuzzie]

12 minutes ago, jezzaboy said:

Guys thanks for the kind words but She`s gone baby! 

Booo - broke his heart on Valentine’s Day - meanie peanie 

[shine182]

It's a lovely looking bass! I've a strong preference for the standard jass pickguard and three hole control plate however. The driver is to achieve a bass with the look and feel of a Jazz Bass (minus bridge pickup) but the with sound of a 51 single coil. I'd contemplated a Mark Hoppus bass but prices seem to be climbing, then thought may aswell get an American P, but having previously owned a few and not quite finding the colour combo etc I think I'm going to try this custom build with the single coil as opposed to split etc. Fingers crossed! Just what neck to purchase... 

[krispn]

Fender B neck is a nice mid way between p and j width. The Nate Mendel sig I think is based on the B profile as is the neck on my p bass which was a Japanese PB70 neck. It’s lovely! 

[shine182]

I know the Hoppus bass had a p bass neck etc. Perhaps somwhere in between might be nice, tempted to go full jazz? 

[krispn]

Hoppus used a jazz body with a p pick up  (as I’m sure you know) The other option is nab a cheapie jazz fill the bridge route, refin and add a neck pick up to suit. 

[bloke_zero]

On 13/02/2021 at 10:49, kodiakblair said:

The folks in Spain buy the body you want from guitarbuild.co.uk, give it a nitro finish of your choice then send it on to you.

Nice - thanks that is awesome - I'm going to see if they do a candy tangerine!

Edited February 14, 2021 by bloke_zero

[shine182]

52 minutes ago, krispn said:

Hoppus used a jazz body with a p pick up  (as I’m sure you know) The other option is nab a cheapie jazz fill the bridge route, refin and add a neck pick up to suit. 

You know that just didn't occur to me?!! It's a tempting option that. Self build I'm probably looking at £5-600 min if going with a fender neck and half decent pickups 

[Beedster]

9 hours ago, Beedster said:

There is something very alluring about that design, and with a couple of Nordstrand Split '51s in there it would I imagine be something really special https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Nordstrand_Jazz_pickups.html

 

1 hour ago, krispn said:

Hoppus used a jazz body with a p pick up  (as I’m sure you know) The other option is nab a cheapie jazz fill the bridge route, refin and add a neck pick up to suit. 

I would buy a cheap Jazz body and install the Nordie Split 51's. Cant lose 

[krispn]

11 minutes ago, Beedster said:

 

I would buy a cheap Jazz body and install the Nordie Split 51's. Cant lose 

Or both pick ups -  it’s a different look but it delivers the neck p bass thing and a good jazz bass sound!

[PaulThePlug]

https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Mark-Hoppus-Bass/

Basic, but may be of some use...

Edited February 14, 2021 by PaulThePlug

[krispn]

44 minutes ago, shine182 said:

You know that just didn't occur to me?!! It's a tempting option that. Self build I'm probably looking at £5-600 min if going with a fender neck and half decent pickups 

I have a CV Squier I bought locally for £120. Already a good bass. Added the split 51 pick ups and it’s a great bass! Refin’d it myself with a can of £14 sherwood green paint. All in it was under £400 and it’s a solid go to bass for me. I look at ‘better on paper’ jazz basses but ultimately I know my limitations as a player and few folk would tell the difference in my jazz and a ‘real’ fender or other brand. 

Edited February 14, 2021 by krispn

[krispn]

You can see the original white coming through at that nick on the front. Nothing a spare can of paint and clear coat can’t fix. 

[shine182]

32 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said:

https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-Mark-Hoppus-Bass/

Basic, but may be of some use...

Cool tutorial! 

[shine182]

30 minutes ago, krispn said:

I have a CV Squier I bought locally for £120. Already a good bass. Added the split 51 pick ups and it’s a great bass! Refin’d it myself with a cab if £14 sherwood green paint. All in it was under £400 and it’s a solid go to bass for me. I look at ‘better on paper’ jazz basses but ultimately I know my limitations as a player and few folk would tell the difference in my jazz and a ‘real’ fender or other brand. 

Cool looking bass that! I've had many a squire. Great basses. Particularly loved an early year precision I had for my first bass. Late eighties or early nineties made. Kept going back to it over much more expensive fenders for gigs! 

[krispn]

This was an early run of the CV’s great value if you can find one at a good price. I’ve seen lots of the P’s selling above the original price. I guess they were that good? 

[Cuzzie]

 

USA fender Highway One body secondhand- 120

Seymout Duncan Rickenbacker pick ups - under 100 (cant remember exact price!)

Schaller 3D bridge - about 50

Hipshot tuners about 40

Stellartone tonestyler duo 6 plate - under 100

Thats a status P neck, but its off now and i may pop a Maple with black blocks or get a status Jazz - decent neck £1-300

Routing and body work - free coz i did it!

 

It’s the nuts and i really need to pop a neck on it again - you can do real quality very reasonable
 

[shine182]

7 minutes ago, krispn said:

This was an early run of the CV’s great value if you can find one at a good price. I’ve seen lots of the P’s selling above the original price. I guess they were that good? 

I think probably the one I particularly loved was considered not a great era for squire, being Korean made, I think. I thought it sounded great however. Got to say I've played a few of the recent squires and I've been seriously impressed!