Members diapsalmata Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 I know, i know. It's "just a Squier". This was the first instrument I ever payed for myself, and it holds alot of sentimental value. I bought it when I was 14 and it's been with me for the last 9 years of playing crappy local punk shows. The only mods I had it in were the pickups for the last few years, but it honestly sounds really good and plays far better than any Mexican P-Bass i've played, it obviously doesn't stand up to many American made basses. So, here it is. Leo Quan BadAss II bridge. Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quater Pounder pickup. Fender 250K solid shaft pots, Switchcraft input jack, Angela premium wiring kit. Body has been completely stripped, primed, painted, clearcoated to mimic Fender "Antique white". Fender Standard 13 hole pickguard b/w/b. 1970's Fender Precision Bass wetslide. Neck has been completely dressed, filed, leveled, sanded, clearcoated. It took me roughly a month and a half to finish it, the most time consuming part is waiting between coats, and simply finding the time to sit down and get a good stretch of work done. Before: After: Just to be clear, by no means am I trying to make a "rip off" Fender bass. This is for my own personal satisfaction and use, and i'll play it until it's pried from my cold, dead hands. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mudbass Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 Awsome job! It may be "just a squier", but it's one of the best looking ones I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JacieFB Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 You did a nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 good job looks sweet! why put a fender badge on it tho? i thought you didn't mind it being a squier? andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diapsalmata Posted May 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 good job looks sweet! why put a fender badge on it tho? i thought you didn't mind it being a squier?andy The wetslide was relatively cheap, and looks really good. It's true i don't mind it being a Squier, but this way it looks completely different, makes me happy, and fools everyone. I would like to have a 1200$ US bass, but just can't afford it due to my unstable job. My drummer came over yesterday, and thought i had gone out an bought a Highway One P-Bass, hah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 The wetslide was relatively cheap, and looks really good. It's true i don't mind it being a Squier, but this way it looks completely different, makes me happy, and fools everyone. I would like to have a 1200$ US bass, but just can't afford it due to my unstable job. My drummer came over yesterday, and thought i had gone out an bought a Highway One P-Bass, hah. soz man didn't mean to be an ass, im weird with stuff like that would rather just keep it original on the maker everything else looks wicked. andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 Nice work dude. Definitely diggin it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 Rebadging a Squier as a Fender is lame. Other than that, nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 Rebadging a Squier as a Fender is lame.Other than that, nice work. I'm with the rabbitt on this one - good job on it, though... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC Bass Posted May 16, 2009 Members Share Posted May 16, 2009 Looks nice, looks like you did a fantastic job on the refinish...I know from experience how much of a pain in the rear that can be! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chris-dax Posted May 17, 2009 Members Share Posted May 17, 2009 Rebadging a Squier as a Fender is lame.Other than that, nice work. I'll take the other side on this one...I don't have a problem with it as long as it not misrepresented to a potential buyer... nice job, dia...you've got a really nice axe there. It's great to do work on your guitar, isn't it? I was surprised the first time I did a neck shim job on my tele and how cool it was that it all worked out and my guitar played so much better after I did it. It's a spiritual experience for me... also nice post with the good pics...thanks...c-d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BeeTL Posted May 17, 2009 Members Share Posted May 17, 2009 Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kingmaker Posted May 17, 2009 Members Share Posted May 17, 2009 Beautiful-looking bass you have there. Also, Squiers are good basses and guitars and are generally comfortable. They just need better hardware and can be rough around the edges finish-wise. I have played many a Telecaster that just needed a few mods but otherwise felt like a Fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted May 17, 2009 Members Share Posted May 17, 2009 Some of the mods like bridge and pup replacement are often done to american made fenders. So your mods are great choices and make it a great P bass. Good job and looks good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trauma_Luna Posted May 17, 2009 Members Share Posted May 17, 2009 that bass is freaking great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonjohn Posted May 17, 2009 Members Share Posted May 17, 2009 That looks sexy as. The fender logo is a bit controversial but you have explained your reasons . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted May 17, 2009 Members Share Posted May 17, 2009 Perfect...except it might need a thumb rest....except for that, PERFECT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted May 18, 2009 Members Share Posted May 18, 2009 awesome dude... i also have a Squier that sounds awesome... i hated every other model of those i have played, but that one just has something in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassthumpintwin Posted May 18, 2009 Members Share Posted May 18, 2009 Rebadging a Squier as a Fender is lame. Other than that, nice work. gonna have to agree. Other than that, I have VERY impressed with the end product. My suggestion would be to remove the "Fender" logo and replace it with a "Fenfer" logo.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hi.flyer Posted May 18, 2009 Members Share Posted May 18, 2009 Nice! Looks just like the VM P. Very cool! Squiers are damn good budget axes, IMO. How fancy does a P bass need to be, ya know what I mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 0175westwood29 Posted May 18, 2009 Members Share Posted May 18, 2009 gonna have to agree. Other than that, I have VERY impressed with the end product. My suggestion would be to remove the "Fender" logo and replace it with a "Fenfer" logo.... + 1 good idea, its a nice bass and to have to explain that its not a fender every time people ask would for me at least get a bit tiresome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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