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Gear Discussion Forums => Other Bass Brands => Topic started by: ilan on March 16, 2023, 12:12:22 PM

Title: Parts bass
Post by: ilan on March 16, 2023, 12:12:22 PM
So out of boredom I took some parts that were laying around the house, made a relic J as a gift for my son and a P for myself. MJT alder body, Allparts neck, Tonerider pickup, and of course my favorite guard - 5-ply b/w/b/w/b. When Lavaguards resume production I might get a tort.
Title: Re: Parts bass
Post by: Alanko on March 16, 2023, 01:26:29 PM
Very nice! A good range of parts to have knocking around at home. I quite like the black 'guard on that.
Title: Re: Parts bass
Post by: Dave W on March 16, 2023, 10:45:40 PM
Nice, but please leave the guard as is.
Title: Re: Parts bass
Post by: gearHed289 on March 17, 2023, 07:09:35 AM
Quote from: Dave W on March 16, 2023, 10:45:40 PM
Nice, but please leave the guard as is.

Oh, heck yeah man! Looks fantastic as-is.
Title: Re: Parts bass
Post by: ilan on May 10, 2023, 04:06:30 AM
Update: the Allparts neck was really thick and I didn't like the satin finish, so I have replaced it with an $80 J neck from China complete with gloss finish and counterfeit logo. This is what it looks like now.

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Title: Re: Parts bass
Post by: Pilgrim on May 10, 2023, 11:22:45 AM
I highly approve of the pickup cover.  Looks fab.
Title: Re: Parts bass
Post by: Rob on May 10, 2023, 05:15:54 PM
Get tort
Title: Re: Parts bass
Post by: godofthunder on May 16, 2023, 07:54:21 AM
  That block neck looks killer! How's it play?
Title: Re: Parts bass
Post by: ilan on May 16, 2023, 09:18:59 AM
Quote from: godofthunder on May 16, 2023, 07:54:21 AM
  That block neck looks killer! How's it play?

It's thin, straight and can be set up for low action, but when compared to a real 70s Fender neck - not as comfortable. Maybe it's the sharper fretboard edges and flatter radius.

They drilled the string post holes a little north than Fender, so the G string tuner's base plate corner sticks out a bit. No biggie. The nut needed some work - it was waaaaay too high. again, no biggie.