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Post by LTB on Jun 20, 2020 5:32:24 GMT -5
This bass started off in 2013 as a new Fender MIM FSR Jazz bass from Musicians Friend . As years went by I changed a few things. The neck had some dead spots 5-7 frets on G string. So I bought a NOS 2011 Hwy one neck that Fender had left over when they switched from Hwy One to Fender American Special (that was a great bass I wish I hadn't have had to sell). Much better, real Rosewood, no skunk stripe, and has a bone nut. Fast fwd to 2017. I took the Hwy one neck off and cranked the Truss to approx. neutral position and stored in box it came in. I removed hardware control plate intention of putting back to original state and selling. Well “out of site out of mind”. Ok so I was considering having my P bass refinished to a color I liked but a week ago I remembered this bass and decided to put back together. I am glad I didn’t get rid of it. Always liked natural ash as it reminded me of my first bass I bought used in 1974 ( 64 Precision natural finish). I had gotten rid of much of what I needed for this project so I ordered all new hardware and electronics which came in yesterday. I used CTS solid shaft pots, Switchcraft Jack and SOZO Mustard cap ( due to stock it was either that or orange drop that is 1” long (600v) so I went with the SOZO. I put 27:1 Hipshot HB-7 tuners on it. I used a pickguard for a Fender American Jazz and notched out so I only have to loosen the neck screws and tilt up slightly so i could eliminate taking it off to adjust truss rod. I put a pair of Seymour Duncan SJB-3 Quarter Pounder pickups in that I removed from an alder body hoping the ash in this bass would help them to be a little less muddy. If they don’t work I have others. I put Aero JB4 Type 1 set that used to be in this bass into my Fender American Pro Jazz and they sound much better than the Quarter Pounders that were in it. One last item, all my other Jazz Basses I have had either had an S-1 (Series/Parallel switch) on it or I put one on it (including the American Pro Jazz I have) but on this the Quarter Pounders don't really need it as they are pretty much kicker to begin with so with this build I decided to go standard 3 pot Jazz. Here is what I have so far imgur.com/gallery/EbzyPOh |
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Post by Rick Knight on Jun 20, 2020 6:56:36 GMT -5
Very nice.
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Post by LTB on Jun 20, 2020 16:42:49 GMT -5
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jun 20, 2020 21:41:59 GMT -5
Looks good! Nice neat soldering too.
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Post by LTB on Jun 21, 2020 0:22:53 GMT -5
Thank you Geno! Coming from you says a lot  |
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Post by LTB on Jun 21, 2020 3:04:10 GMT -5
99% Finished, setup and played. Put a set of Labella Deep Talking bass strings on it. Very happy One minor thing left is to put on strap locks i.imgur.com/7WyR0YI.jpg |
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Post by MJB on Jun 21, 2020 5:31:10 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by LTB on Jun 21, 2020 10:11:14 GMT -5
Thank you MJB! I hope your doing better and feeling better One last thing to note. The Hipshot HB-7 tuners are great tuners but one thing puzzles me. Luckily I remembered this from past experience of the G String breaking near at the post. Where the string comes out of the hole in the center of the post and the edge of the post where it starts to wrap around the edges are almost "razor like" sharp and cuts the smaller strings so I took a file and put a bevel on that and the opposing (catty corner) edges of the post. I only did this on the G and D strings as the E, A and D really are thicker and don't seem to be affected. I will do all (OCD) later as the steel is pretty hard and takes time. I should probably mention this to them. The first bass this happened on a few years ago I thought it was the string until two sets in a row the G broke at the same place. |
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Post by zoikzz on Jun 21, 2020 12:05:12 GMT -5
As the “in house” toolmaker at Mo’s. I would smooth transition from slot to radius with a double cut carbide burr bit then finish with diamond (tapered) burr bit. 1/8 diameter bits easily held in Dremel electric tool. If tuner is chrome plated brass the underlying base metal is very soft. Be careful these bits are available thru McMaster-Carr and not too pricey. If item numbers are needed let me know. Lol only six string guitar bandits break strings. Rick
Typically tuners produced on CNC machines are not handworked by manufacturer. Even a 45 degree angle is better than sharp corner. Rock On
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Post by woody on Jun 21, 2020 13:16:50 GMT -5
Stunning! Well done, sir.
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Post by LTB on Jun 21, 2020 17:56:02 GMT -5
As the “in house” toolmaker at Mo’s. I would smooth transition from slot to radius with a double cut carbide burr bit then finish with diamond (tapered) burr bit. 1/8 diameter bits easily held in Dremel electric tool. If tuner is chrome plated brass the underlying base metal is very soft. Be careful these bits are available thru McMaster-Carr and not too pricey. If item numbers are needed let me know. Lol only six string guitar bandits break strings. Rick The Hipshot HB-7 is Stainless Steel with Nickel Finish. Pretty darn hard. Yes, Item number please Rick Stunning! Well done, sir. Thanks Woody |
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Post by zoikzz on Jun 22, 2020 17:32:56 GMT -5
McMaster-Carr 1/8" pointed tree double cut carbide burr bit #8175A37 $5.83. Will fit in Dremel. This will probably suffice for entire job run Dremel wide open. If you are a total perfectionist slight ridges can be leveled with tapered diamond needle file #4252A26 $22.49 has to be used in hand , it may be hard to reciprocate in tight corner. Good Luck, Rick
You can always remove more we won't get into having to add back on. Be careful
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Post by LTB on Jun 22, 2020 23:38:36 GMT -5
McMaster-Carr 1/8" pointed tree double cut carbide burr bit #8175A37 $5.83. Will fit in Dremel. This will probably suffice for entire job run Dremel wide open. If you are a total perfectionist slight ridges can be leveled with tapered diamond needle file #4252A26 $22.49 has to be used in hand , it may be hard to reciprocate in tight corner. Good Luck, Rick You can always remove more we won't get into having to add back on. Be careful Thank you! I will buy the 1/8" Pointed tree double cut carbide bur bit. I already have small tapered diamond needle files. |
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Post by Riff Twang on Jun 23, 2020 2:19:56 GMT -5
Nice work, nice bass.
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Post by LTB on Jun 23, 2020 5:52:09 GMT -5
Thanks Riff! |
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Post by zoikzz on Jun 23, 2020 9:00:16 GMT -5
And now, I would like to pick your brain. What variety of Deep Talking La Bella strings are you using. Mine currently has some rounds on it but also has string thru body. I have been thinking about a set-up with flats. Personally not a fan of tape wounds. No rush. Thanks Rick
I do love that Ash grain and assume that was the original FSR finish?
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Post by LTB on Jun 23, 2020 17:58:37 GMT -5
Jun 23, 2020 9:00:16 GMT -5 zoikzz said: I do love that Ash grain and assume that was the original FSR finish? Thanks, and yes the body is the original FSR Finish zoikzz Avatar Jun 23, 2020 9:00:16 GMT -5 zoikzz said: What variety of Deep Talking La Bella strings are you using. Mine currently has some rounds on it but also has string thru body. I have been thinking about a set-up with flats. Labella Deep Talking Flats 760 FS. Due to Labella's statement that most of their Strings are not recommended for String through the Body I do not use them on my Fender American Pro Jazz. For that one I use TI Jazz Flats. However in doing some research I ran into the following recommendation from another forum: "La Bella makes through-body versions of their flatwounds. For instance, the through-body version of their 760FL set is called 760FL-TB." You are aware that most newer bridges can accommodate String through the Top of Bridge aren't you? My Fender American Does |
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Post by zoikzz on Jun 24, 2020 11:35:07 GMT -5
Say LTB, thank you for info on strings. Have never seen the La Bella string guide before. You are correct that the newer style fender bridge has both styles of bridge mount or thru. I never seen or even looked before. Have used fender S.S. flats for years on my P basses. Really hard to believe that Hipshot doesn't break that sharp edge. Even the old Fender/Schallers have an obvious secondary operation that breaks that corner. No longer gig but never lost the lust of bass guitar physics. Rock On, Rick
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Post by LTB on Jul 4, 2020 14:29:35 GMT -5
Say LTB, thank you for info on strings. Have never seen the La Bella string guide before. You are correct that the newer style fender bridge has both styles of bridge mount or thru. Your welcome. You know Thomastik-Infield states their TI Jazz Flats are not for string through body basses, however I have used them on 2 string thru the body including the American Pro Jazz I have now and never experienced a problem. I think maybe they are just COA Update: I just changed the body of my P bass 2 nights ago and the QP pickups were high. I lowered them considerably and the P bass tone is that smoother old style 60's P sound without a lot of growl sweet!!!! |
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