NBD Vintage modified precision (Tele bass with Humbucker)

[Pilgrim]

Several months ago I picked up the Squier Jag  (the one with the stacked concentric controls) and was rather facinated that the body/neck were well balanced, simplicity of the controls and the sound as well and then shocked when I saw the $299. price tag!

Check this thread - especially the photos near the end of the thread - the VM Jag I picked up for under $150, and the modded Bronco.

http://bassoutpost.com/index.php?topic=5495.0

[jumbodbassman]

where did you find a second pup?

got 2 off ebay (not original but these reissue ones)  for about 75-80 a few months ago....

http://cgi.ebay.com/Real-Fender-Squier-Tele-Bass-Humbucker-Pickup-Brand-New-/310306938354?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item483fbc1df2

[Iome]

They go for 66.95 brand new: http://www.darrenriley.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=2034

[dadagoboi]

Hmm, I've got a JAEbird pickguard I screwed up, pup route in the wrong place for the last bass I built.  That pup would fill the hole just right!

[jumbodbassman]

they may be a little shorter

[dadagoboi]

probably right and I've definitely got enough to do!

[exiledarchangel]

All it really needs is a paintjob. I don't like sunburst so I had mine refinished in Vintage Guacamole.




Here it is together with Martin's modded modified and an original one.

Always wondered how those pups sound in bridge position soloed.

[godofthunder]

 I installed a F neck plate and have '70s RI Fender tuners on the way Still unsure about doing the logo, I most likely won't

[godofthunder]

I got the tuners today! Made in Germany (Schaller?) they must be good All installed pics to come. I did the Fender logo    I couldn't help myself I got some 800 grit and wet sanded the logo, it came off so easy. I left the made in Indonesia and the serial # on the back.

[godofthunder]

All F'd up.

[nofi]

looks really good. still don't know why folks disguise a perfectly good bass. i won't replace something unless it breaks, especially on a fender. to each his own i guess. i still want one.

[godofthunder]

 I wasn't going to do the decal but once I got the tuners off and I already had the decal left over from another project I couldn't resist. It took me longer to do the tuners than to wet sand off the logo, put the decal on and hit it with a couple of coats of flat clear. I know I am only fooling myself.

[hieronymous]

All F'd up.

 

Looks great!

[dadagoboi]

Looks great!

Definitely!