The Last Bass Outpost

I've been gassing for one of theses for years and finally saw one I liked that wasn't teal green or beat to death.  It's trans red and in very good condition with minimal checking.  The bass plays and sounds great.  Nice short scale neck and fantastic pickups.  The 3-way switch gives it a great variable tone with a simple flip. 

I can't say enough about the pups.  They are so much better than I expected.  Nice deep low end and plenty of mid and high range output.  I've had numerous vintage basses disappointment with their electronics after owning them.  Mosrite is a good example.  Had two of them and the pups really underperformed in every aspect.  In fact, they sucked.

Anyway,  I love this little guy!  I highly recommend one.

I knew that would get your attention!     Actually, I always use CTS pots in my builds.  With my new semi-hollow design, I'm sliding the pots under a hole cut beneath the pup cavity ala the new Guilds rather than through an f-hole. 

I was thinking about tolerances and such and realized the mimi-CTS pots would make my life a lot easier during installation.  Anything inherently wrong or kinky with the minis from CTS?  I'm assuming the same high quality as their standard pots or is there something I should know about them?

Just wondering.........

Since I got the BillyBo out the door for finishing, I decided to finish the one other hanging project for myself before I build any more "db" basses.  I picked up an NR body cheap awhile back and had an idea for my own short scale TB.  So, here's the first steps toward that end.  It will be a solid color, not yet decided, and will probably have 1 Thunderbucker in it.  That's all I know thus far!

Finally,  I've had some time to get into the shop and finish something!  This is #3 (1 and 2) will be next up on the bench.  I am so happy with how this turned out.  The fit and finish are really good and the sound is well beyond my expectations.  The TV Jones pup is big and ballsy, it really does make me think of a p bass.  I was worried about the single pup option, but the sound is so full and rich, I'm thrilled with the outcome.   All I have left to do is install the strap buttons and control plate.

I'm working on pricing and how I'm going to sell it.  Either eBay or at the House of Guitars.  They want me to try and sell them at the HOG, but I know they can take a beating with people playing and messing with them.  So, I'm not so sure about that option.  Might try one just to see what happens.  I'm working on a way to capture some audio of the bass.  We'll see how that goes!
 

I had an H22 years ago, should have kept it.  So, I saw this reissue with one flaw, a very small dent in the side of the neck (an easy fix), I grabbed it for $295.  It will be fun to fix and try out.  A really funky bass and a very accurate reissue except for the tuners.  Nicely done but they were way overpriced when they came out.

Well, I've been gassing for another one and since they discontinued them, I thought now is the time.  Got me a Broadkaster, brand new with papers.  Never should have sold my first one, I missed it.  These are great basses, right up there with the ThunderJet.  Going to practice tomorrow with it.

So, I'm just thinking what to try next.  Suggestions welcome!  Note, you are allowed up to 2 votes if you like.   

Remember, the pup will go into something like this:

Got my Mesa M pulse 360 today and heard a rattle. Popped the case and sure enough a nut was missing from what looks like the power board.  Has two big alum heat sinks on each side.  Can't find the little bastard nut anywhere, gonna have to buy one tomorrow.  Is there any place magnetic in the amp where it could be lurking?  The last time I had this happen on another amp, the screw was just rolling around the bottom.