Members Mytola Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Just arrived, from the USA: Fender MIM Jazz Fretless. It's going to see a lot of upgrades, almost everything except the neck and body is going to be replaced. Perhaps the neck as well, over time. But it is a really nice player for not a lot of money. Nice mwah and growl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Purrr-dee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vismund624 Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 i love that blue... and the lined fretless, yum:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted August 4, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 i love that blue... and the lined fretless, yum:thu: Yeah. I was sceptical to the blue finish when I saw it on eBay. It wasn't a really good picture. But in person, it's really very nice. Deep metallic blue, almost purple-ish. Now, I'm going to see if I can find some chrome plain knobs, a nut and a badass bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Yeah. I was sceptical to the blue finish when I saw it on eBay. It wasn't a really good picture. But in person, it's really very nice. Deep metallic blue, almost purple-ish. Now, I'm going to see if I can find some chrome plain knobs, a nut and a badass bridge. Yeah, that blue is, seemingly, a mexico-standard-only finish. I was looking for an active jazz in that, because it's MY color for jazz basses, and I had zero luck. It's a lovely color. I can only hope that your Jazz isn't fifteen pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted August 4, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Yeah, that blue is, seemingly, a mexico-standard-only finish. I was looking for an active jazz in that, because it's MY color for jazz basses, and I had zero luck. It's a lovely color. I can only hope that your Jazz isn't fifteen pounds. It's between thirteen and fourteen pounds. I really like the weight. Balances nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 I Dig the Color! what is that Cobalt Blue? the nickel Inlay Fret lines are a nice touch:thu: or is that Heringbone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 It's between thirteen and fourteen pounds. I really like the weight. Balances nicely. That's what I tend to think, but then I play something more similar to my Fury II, and I realize that you can do the same for a lot less. I DEMAND CLIPS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 It's between thirteen and fourteen pounds. I really like the weight. Balances nicely. *plays his 5.5lb fretless bass* Nice bass btw!! That'd look awesome with some EMG Soapbars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 mmmm fretless.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members squish_man24 Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 I have that exact same blue on my MIM, except mine isn't a lined fretless....damn you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 Love that color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted August 4, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 I just bought a Graphtech Tusq nut and a chrome Badass II for it off eBay. Those two upgrades are going to help a lot on the feel and quality of the thing. The stock fender bridges are flimsy and too light for my liking, and the nut was filed too much down, almost down all the way to the fretboard. Makes a bit of buzz on open D-string, which is annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted August 4, 2007 Members Share Posted August 4, 2007 very Nice...... whats the metal thing that has "finger" on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted August 5, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 very Nice......whats the metal thing that has "finger" on it? It is a Groove Tubes Fat Finger. Adds mass to the headstock, which results in better sustain and a bit fatter tone. It can also help move deadspots off the neck if you have any issues with deadspots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 Doesnt understand why in modern times with all the great basses stock available. One would buy one that one then intends to "replace everything but the body and neck and maybe replace the neck too". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted August 5, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 Doesnt understand why in modern times with all the great basses stock available. One would buy one that one then intends to "replace everything but the body and neck and maybe replace the neck too". It's a project. I've never done it before, and I want to try it out, doing all the stuff myself. Bits and bobs are going to be replaced over time, so it will be an ongoing project for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 It's between thirteen and fourteen pounds. I really like the weight. Balances nicely. you should hear the way guitar guys whine about the LP being 10 pounds lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Undead Sycip Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xOriginalNinjax Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 ...Bits and bobs are going to be replaced over time... I was browsing and not fully reading and SWORE that said "tits and boobs"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 Then you'll be needing that American Fender headstock decal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted August 5, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 Then you'll be needing that American Fender headstock decal... I actually have one lying around here, 70's style. But I'll wait with that until I get a warmoth neck to put it on. I'm thinking Flame maple neck with ziricote fingerboard. Lines and abalone dots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hawkhuff Posted August 5, 2007 Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 Yeah. I was sceptical to the blue finish when I saw it on eBay. It wasn't a really good picture. But in person, it's really very nice. Deep metallic blue, almost purple-ish. Now, I'm going to see if I can find some chrome plain knobs, a nut and a badass bridge.It's a really nice bass. You'll find the parts you need easily. I did the same to mine. New Badass, graphite nut, chrome knobs, new pickguard. I left the neck and the pups though they have a nice sound. I did change out the pots though. One was a bit scratchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted August 5, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 I bought 3x metal dome knobs just now for $10 incl. shipping to Norway, and some copper shielding tape for the pickguard and control cavity. Electronics are going to be purchased within a month, and tuners within two months. This is going to turn into an awesome bass! Well, it is good the way it is now, but I want it to be VERY good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mytola Posted August 5, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 5, 2007 I recorded a small piece for you to listen to if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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