[QUOTE]I defretted a neck from an old P-bass copy I got (that's all, I just defretted it, haven't touched it other than that) and when I was done I noticed that there was a spot around the 7th fret where the wood is kind of trying come out. There are like four little chips that are trying to come out. I'm guessing it was just because the fret was still glued in a lil bit (Sorry about the horrible job describing this amazing phenomena). But anywho, is this going to be a big problem or not? I don't want to go in with the wood filler or anything if it'll just fudge it up worse. And also, how would I use roundwounds on the neck when I'm done? The epoxy idea sounds kinda risky. Please tell me if there is another way. Thanks all.[/QUOTE]

So when you were removing a fret it pulled up woodchips? If you have them still glue them back in with pva glue, clamp them on hard. If not fill them with filler, or sawdust mixed with pva and sand it down.

Epoxy on the fretboard will give reduce wear a lot. Go for it I say. I'm not sure how to apply it though. I believe Sade does.

epoxying is fairly easy, you just need patience. i think LEC did a lesson on it awhile back

i have a mim fender jazz and i want to custom paint the pickguard but im not sure what paint to use

[QUOTE=spaz21387]i have a mim fender jazz and i want to custom paint the pickguard but im not sure what paint to use[/QUOTE]

go to page 5 :rolleyes:

that doesnt mention paint its about fenders and squires but nothing to do with paint. what paint would stick to the pickguard of my bass?

sorry I meant 6, It's only one page back dude, look around next time

[QUOTE]that doesnt mention paint its about fenders and squires but nothing to do with paint. what paint would stick to the pickguard of my bass?[/QUOTE]

Enamel paint :thumb: it's used with modelling as well, you know when painting model cars and such.

Do not buy arcrillic paint as it is water-based and will not bond to the plastic.

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?

im done painting the pickguard what do you guys think?

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it looks bad on a jazz just cos I think jazz basses are more classy IMO

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