Members fretless Posted June 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 ok I just bought a crap ton of parts , now lets talk about pickups ! Fralins split are pushing 240 , kinda want a stacked or split. While the Nordstrands are about the same and Dimarzio and Duncan about 1/2 of that , hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted June 14, 2009 Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 I'd go with Duncan Antiquities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members willsellout Posted June 14, 2009 Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 I've had growing J bass GAS as well. I'm leaning toward a Fender Custom Shop. The other Fenders just don't do it for me. Sure, a CS is more $$$, but it's resale will be far better than any other model. Keep it long enough, and you'll make money on the purchase. Otherwise, a Valenti is the only other J I'd give consideration to. Fender CS would be awesome and I'd take it over a Sadowsky because...well, they sound like a Sadowsky:DI hear great things about Valenti and his prices are really reasonable. If it were me, and I was sure I would keep the bass I would go the Warmoth route. Exactly what you want at a cheaper price and fun to build. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 KSD's weigh a ton from what I hear, Sadowsky will cost you and I'm not particularly fond of their J bass tones, Warmoth will not hold value should you keep it, and Lull's are not worth the cash IMO. Probably the most uninspiring bass I've ever touched. Fender CS would be awesome and I'd take it over a Sadowsky because...well, they sound like a Sadowsky:D I hear great things about Valenti and his prices are really reasonable. If it were me, and I was sure I would keep the bass I would go the Warmoth route. Exactly what you want at a cheaper price and fun to build. Dan wow ! I hear ya , it will be a keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave Campbell Posted June 14, 2009 Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 Last year's project for me was a Warmoth Jazz body, mahogany, and Antigua finish (p/g done the same). SD 1/4 Pounder pickups, Allparts neck with pearloid blocks. She rocks! Came in around a grand $US, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 enter q-tuner hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bpocall Posted June 14, 2009 Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 I'd go Warmoth all the way. I still haven't found a bass I'd trade mine for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 Killer in Pink ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FloydianAnimal Posted June 14, 2009 Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 I went for a used MIA Fender then modded it: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted June 14, 2009 Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 Killer in Pink !It's a killer bass ...a back killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 check it outhttp://www.basgitaarforum.nl/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=15093&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=warmoth+satine&start=15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted June 14, 2009 Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 Q-tuners look cool. I think an all black Jazz with Q-tuners would be bitchin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 Q-tuners look cool. I think an all black Jazz with Q-tuners would be bitchin' They sound cool too , yeah the black ones are nice . oh wait all black jazz bass , hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 It's a killer bass ...a back killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted June 14, 2009 Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 They sound cool too , yeah the black ones are nice . oh wait all black jazz bass , hmm... Everything black.... pickguard... hardware.... even screws... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 Everything black.... pickguard... hardware.... even screws... too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted June 14, 2009 Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 Damn What's the spec so far? :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 Damn What's the spec so far? :poke: it went up a little $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members fretless Posted June 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 ok it stalled at 1k with case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted June 14, 2009 Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 That's not too bad, I thought you were gone closer to $2k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted June 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 14, 2009 That's not too bad, I thought you were gone closer to $2k.nah , I did almost pull the trigger on a Sadowsky though but then I was like wtf , smacked down the mouse finger turned off the Tal videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members fretless Posted June 15, 2009 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 all parts secured , specs so farFiesta red J body 5 lbs. with tort guardMacassar Ebony board on a Maple J neck with BML tunersq tuners wired V B T ss fretsstandard bridge with Ti saddles vintage size . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zachoff Posted June 15, 2009 Members Share Posted June 15, 2009 No love for Reverend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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