Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Just rescued this from a second hand shop for a tenner, hopefully I can turn it into something nice, as a cheap option I was thinking of giving it a slight roadworn look as there are a few nasty chips in the paint. Reading round on here it seems they are pretty good basses for not much money, any point in upgrading pickups and pots etc? 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 For the cost of a pack of new strings and wipe down you'll likely have a very decent Jazz there, assuming the electronics are in a better state than the exterior. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 22 minutes ago, Cato said: For the cost of a pack of new strings and wipe down you'll likely have a very decent Jazz there, assuming the electronics are in a better state than the exterior. I'm hoping! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Bargain that, I used an STB J as my backup bass for years. Loved the neck profile and bridge pickup on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, lemmywinks said: Bargain that, I used an STB J as my backup bass for years. Loved the neck profile and bridge pickup on it. Did it get much use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Great bargain - these are actually pretty decent. As long as you don't catch something from it. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrasho Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Great wee project that! You'll not be losing money that's for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) @Steve1250... Good Darts! Mine... Think the Pickup(s) were Artec... Need a Tuner / Machine Head, or 2?.. Show a pic of the back and i'll match em up with the 2 that came off... Edited September 13, 2023 by PaulThePlug 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Steve1250 said: Did it get much use? Yeah definitely, I originally bought it so I had a backup bass that I could carry in a cheap gigbag and leave leaning against a wall, ended up doing entire sets with it at functons. Was just a sweet bass that nailed the Jazz sound, I picked up a tort plate for mine (it was the sunburst finish) but apart from that it was stock. I later had a few Integras and currently have a SInsonido, something about the necks I really like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Just in case you were half thinking of PJing... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003985410165 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Might be best to get a tetanus shot before touching it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno1981 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Looks like it’s been in a river! Going to be very satisfying to remove the dna that’s on it and bring it back to life. Got some rubber gloves? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, jonno1981 said: Looks like it’s been in a river! Going to be very satisfying to remove the dna that’s on it and bring it back to life. Got some rubber gloves? Might be a good investment 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, PaulThePlug said: Just in case you were half thinking of PJing... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003985410165 Funny you should say that, it had crossed my mind, also thought about a hum bucker in the bridge but have decided to keep the spend down and just clean it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, lemmywinks said: Yeah definitely, I originally bought it so I had a backup bass that I could carry in a cheap gigbag and leave leaning against a wall, ended up doing entire sets with it at functons. Was just a sweet bass that nailed the Jazz sound, I picked up a tort plate for mine (it was the sunburst finish) but apart from that it was stock. I later had a few Integras and currently have a SInsonido, something about the necks I really like. Cheers, I'll definitely gig it when it's up and running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1250 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, PaulThePlug said: @Steve1250... Good Darts! Mine... Think the Pickup(s) were Artec... Need a Tuner / Machine Head, or 2?.. Show a pic of the back and i'll match em up with the 2 that came off... Looks really nice, yes I could do with a machine head, will post a pic of the back tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 That looks brilliant, I'd use it just as it is 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1250 Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 8 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: That looks brilliant, I'd use it just as it is 😁 I'd need a shower afterwards ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 11 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: That looks brilliant, I'd use it just as it is 😁 Yep, for once a non fake steampunk bass, good catch. I was talking about the bass, not the tetanus, by the way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 We need to see it again once you’ve degrimed it. Looking forward to the result. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Great project, have you plugged it in to see if it works 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1250 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: Great project, have you plugged it in to see if it works No not yet, think I'll clean it up a bit first 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1250 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Grahambythesea said: We need to see it again once you’ve degrimed it. Looking forward to the result. Yeah, I'll put pics up as it progresses 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 I love a good bass renovation thread! Keep us updated! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1250 Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 49 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: I love a good bass renovation thread! Keep us updated! Will do! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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