hmmm i think it looks really cool.

[QUOTE=AcerbicCunnt77]it looks bad on a jazz just cos I think jazz basses are more classy IMO[/QUOTE]

that's funny, because when I think jazz bass, I think costumization and everyone has one. lol

[QUOTE]cool thanks ill go look for some tommarow does it come in a spraypaint like can or do you have to paint it on with a paintbrush or something?[/QUOTE]

Yes it comes in little spray paint cans aswell.

[QUOTE=neatobassman]that's funny, because when I think jazz bass, I think costumization and everyone has one. lol[/QUOTE]

yea im customizing mine cuz the standard fender electronics arent the best coming soon is an active 3 band onboard preamp and seymore duncan quarterpound j bass pickups

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/beav2k2/mmjblk.jpg[/IMG]

My (soon to be )customisation:

Seymour Duncan MM in bridge
Badass II
Black Pickguard
Hipshot Xtenders
J Retro Active Pre-amp

:D

[QUOTE=Protex Blue][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/beav2k2/mmjblk.jpg[/IMG]

My (soon to be )customisation:

Seymour Duncan MM in bridge
Badass II
Black Pickguard
Hipshot Xtenders
J Retro Active Pre-amp

:D[/QUOTE]
I'm longing for a Hipshot on my bass. Anyone got the price on one?

howdy guys, in a few days im getting a fender jazz copy which im plannignto defret,and im thinking i want to do more, like add an active pre-amp. what kind of work would this involve and is it something an amatuer should attempt?

Its not that hard i bet you could do it. Theres some instructions on here check those out i was thinking of doing that to my squire p bass. I havent gotten around to it yet though

[QUOTE=Protex Blue][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/beav2k2/mmjblk.jpg[/IMG]

My (soon to be )customisation:

Seymour Duncan MM in bridge
Badass II
Black Pickguard
Hipshot Xtenders
J Retro Active Pre-amp

:D[/QUOTE]
that is the hawtest jazz bass i have ever seen in my life.

ok, here's my dilema. I'm not 100% sure if this is possible, my band teacher mentioned something about it giving me "bleedback" (I'm not very experienced, I apologize) but I'm rewiring my bass. It's an Ibanez GSR200: came with precision pickup, jazz pickup, 2 volumes, and a tone. I'm trying to rewire it a certain way though. Keeping the two pickups, I'm trying to give each of them thier own volume, getting rid of the tone knob, and then trying to install a 3 way toggle. does anyone have anyclue on how to do this? if so, I would greatly appreciate

[QUOTE]I'm longing for a Hipshot on my bass. Anyone got the price on one?[/QUOTE]

$85 US minimum

[QUOTE=ibanez949]ok, here's my dilema. I'm not 100% sure if this is possible, my band teacher mentioned something about it giving me "bleedback" (I'm not very experienced, I apologize) but I'm rewiring my bass. It's an Ibanez GSR200: came with precision pickup, jazz pickup, 2 volumes, and a tone. I'm trying to rewire it a certain way though. Keeping the two pickups, I'm trying to give each of them thier own volume, getting rid of the tone knob, and then trying to install a 3 way toggle. does anyone have anyclue on how to do this? if so, I would greatly appreciate[/QUOTE]

Somewhere in this forum, there is an article about making parallel/series switches (what I think you are looking for) and for the tone knob, I think you can just by pass it, but you should keep it because it's very helpful.

im hotrodding my highway1 pbass with a custom shop '59 pbass pickup, a tortoise shell pickguard and if i have any money left over a badassIII bridge

the parts should be here by monday so ill post pics then:D

[QUOTE=xxxwookie]
I don't really like the P-bass shape so I actually reshaped the body using a coping saw. I cut the horns similar to the shape of an SG but the staggered look actually looks more interesting. I've also reduced the big ugly backside that P-basses have so it looks more slim.
I then used a file to shape the wood in a more detailed way. The coping saw leaves it bumpy.
[/QUOTE]

Weren't you worried about how the balance will become? And how did the balance turn out ?

Oh and something completely else... I recently broke the bit between the neck and the head, since it was already lost I put glew in and drilled 2 holes and put two screws in. It was one piece again but it lookes like crap, and I actually want to sell it as i've bought a new bass. But I might get rid of those drill holes, etc. first. Any idea's on how i can fix this?

fill with wood putty, sand smooth, paint

I found a guy selling a fender style hipshot detuner for $100 AU, I would have to drill out the hole in the headstock to have it fit wouldn't I?

I don't mean to move off the subject but I was just curious where you guys picked up all the technical skills of bass guitars? I mean nothing in school has anything to do with it except maybe electronics for cars???

[quote=DarkGothComy]I don't mean to move off the subject but I was just curious where you guys picked up all the technical skills of bass guitars? I mean nothing in school has anything to do with it except maybe electronics for cars???[/quote]

Some people just relate school knowledge and others find stuff on the interenet. This forum being a main source of information. lol

that jazz bass is sweet ! id love to have it

btw could i put a bridge pick up on my p-bass or would it invovle a lot of work

[quote=mikedirnt86]that jazz bass is sweet ! id love to have it

btw could i put a bridge pick up on my p-bass or would it invovle a lot of work[/quote]

youd have to:

a) route a cavity for it

b) make room for the controls for it

c) drill a path for the wiring from the pup cavity to the control cavity

d) wire it up


its a bit of work.

In other words.. Let a luthier drill the holes for you and fix the pickup. Or if you're handy with solder: do it yourself (isn't a hard job).

could i some how stencil something on my pickguard..that is possible to wash off? iam thinking sharpie, but will it wash off?

[quote=Zion Gates]could i some how stencil something on my pickguard..that is possible to wash off? iam thinking sharpie, but will it wash off?[/quote]


either actual pencil, grease pen, or dry erase would probably work best.

[QUOTE=LewsTherin]either actual pencil, grease pen, or dry erase would probably work best.[/QUOTE]

...what will stick to my pickguard?...i made an outline of what iam going to draw, everything looks good...i finished it with a fine liner pen, but thats not gonna stick..any ideas?

[quote=Zion Gates]...what will stick to my pickguard?...i made an outline of what iam going to draw, everything looks good...i finished it with a fine liner pen, but thats not gonna stick..any ideas?[/quote]


So you want something semi-permanent? Thats a toughie.



Personally, Id spend the $15 on a new pickguard, draw on one of em, and just change it if you decide you dont like it in the future.

i've had a horrible idea, and now i kinda wanna go ahead with it, and i sorta want some opinions

ive wanted to to put EMG35DCs in my thumb for a while now, but im having doubts about butchering the pickup cavity - obviously i'd get a proper luthier to route it and install it (i only want it a bridge p-up, the neck can go with a straight j replacement) along with the emg BTC (or summat like that) preamp

would this be feasable, or would it be just allot of work for nothing?

i bought a set of EMG p-bass pickups (active humbucking) and a black pickguard for my squier p-bass. is it hard to install? (ive never done this before..)

i think in the future im also gunna get a maple jazz neck for it but im not sure bout spending more money on it. should i buy one later on or is it not worth it?

[QUOTE=TheBassStylee]i bought a set of EMG p-bass pickups (active humbucking) and a black pickguard for my squier p-bass. is it hard to install? (ive never done this before..)

i think in the future im also gunna get a maple jazz neck for it but im not sure bout spending more money on it. should i buy one later on or is it not worth it?[/QUOTE]

i think you should just get an actual fender, much better quality and you could probably get the same colour (iam guessing its black) with a maple neck and install the black pickguard and the pickups on it

[quote=Killer Fridge]i've had a horrible idea, and now i kinda wanna go ahead with it, and i sorta want some opinions

ive wanted to to put EMG35DCs in my thumb for a while now, but im having doubts about butchering the pickup cavity - obviously i'd get a proper luthier to route it and install it (i only want it a bridge p-up, the neck can go with a straight j replacement) along with the emg BTC (or summat like that) preamp

would this be feasable, or would it be just allot of work for nothing?[/quote]

very feasable. I think it will sound awesome like that.

[QUOTE=Zion Gates]i think you should just get an actual fender, much better quality and you could probably get the same colour (iam guessing its black) with a maple neck and install the black pickguard and the pickups on it[/QUOTE]
nah i dont wanna spend the money on a fender and then mod that. i jus got a deluxe jazz so i dont need a new bass. i jus wanted sumthin i could play some nice reggae and funk on

[QUOTE=neatobassman]very feasable. I think it will sound awesome like that.[/QUOTE]

cheers for that, thats about all the encouragement i need to go and get it done :thumb:

right, now i just have to try and afford the p-ups and the preamp (got the money, but i also need a car, and to pay for the 4x10 i just bought :D )

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Hey all, Im new here.

Ive been playing for a about 2 years and am currently using a good old Ibanez GRS200 (while saving for something new as always).

I have recently decided, while taking a break form my revision, to do up my old Squire P-bass, going for a real jazz sound.
I Have de-fretted it and waiting for some wood-filler.
I am wanting a custom design on my scratch plate, so im working on that.

The thing I was wondeirng about were pickups...
I was looking at a few jazz pickups..but im not sure what would be best for me...(especially as all I looked at wouldnt fit in my plate)

So, could anyone reccomend some good pickups (not too expensive) and, do I need to kinda remodel my plate or buy a new one (but then the nobs wont be right,,,) if I want the fit something like a jazz?

Thanks in advance

i'd say get a new pickguard, one for j basses... but then the control cavity would show on the p.... hmmm... you could always get blank pickguard material and cut your own which would kinda be like a pbass pickguard with cavities for j pups instead of a p

also, i like dimarzio's J's, but if u wanna get something really special, and pay just a little bit more, i'd seriously look into some Lindy Fralin j's

Thanks, I was thinking of just getting a P-bass replcement (mines snapped anyway) and cutting space for some larger jazz pickups....

I'll look into those pickups..thanks