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Gear Discussion Forums => Fender Basses => Topic started by: ilan on May 11, 2025, 10:17:32 AM

Title: Latest build
Post by: ilan on May 11, 2025, 10:17:32 AM
Just finished assembly and setup.

1978 Fender A-width P maple neck
MJT lightweight alder body (4lbs. 5oz)
Tonerider "The Duke" overwound pickup
Total of $1,288 in parts
7lbs. 12oz

This is the third bass I'm building this way. I love 70s P's but hate the weight, so I'm pairing a nice 70s Fender neck with the lightest body I can get from Mark Jenny. Very happy with the results.
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: Chris P. on May 12, 2025, 02:29:31 AM
Tha one looks really cool and it matches the garden chairs well. The cat doesn't seem impressed, though.
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: ilan on May 12, 2025, 03:23:47 AM
Quote from: Chris P. on May 12, 2025, 02:29:31 AMThe cat doesn't seem impressed, though.

He's represented anyway.

P colors.jpg
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: morrow on May 12, 2025, 06:49:50 AM
Perfect match. Nice job!
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: BTL on May 12, 2025, 05:25:53 PM
That's a looker!
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: Pilgrim on May 13, 2025, 10:48:50 AM
Good looking bass, and lovely weight!!

I have a 1963 P and it's one of the lightest basses I own.
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: ilan on May 21, 2025, 05:04:09 AM
So 10 days the color hasn't grown on me. I saw this 4lbs. MJT body and pulled the trigger. This is how the bass looks now.

Paisley78.jpg
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: morrow on May 21, 2025, 06:25:08 AM
I'm not sure the paisley would grow with me.
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: ilan on May 21, 2025, 06:30:52 AM
I can always switch back to the surf green.
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: Alanko on May 22, 2025, 02:54:01 AM
Looks really good, but it needs a tug bar!
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: BTL on May 22, 2025, 10:16:56 AM
Both are equally lovely in my book. :)
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: ilan on May 22, 2025, 11:32:12 AM
Just ordered a clear pickguard, to be closer to the 1968 Paisley Tele bass aesthetics.
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: Dave W on May 23, 2025, 12:42:54 AM
JUst say no to paisley.  Go back to the surf green.
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: ilan on May 23, 2025, 02:47:04 AM
Quote from: Dave W on May 23, 2025, 12:42:54 AMJUst say no to paisley.  Go back to the surf green.

I can have both. The surf green body will get a 1978 Fender unlined fretess rosewood neck that I have.
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: gearHed289 on May 23, 2025, 08:12:47 AM
I like 'em both. I'm not a big fan of gold in general, but that looks good, and I like the paisley. Clear PG will be great!
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: ilan on June 05, 2025, 06:12:28 AM
White or clear guard?

2Paisley78.jpg

Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: gearHed289 on June 05, 2025, 08:40:24 AM
Clear
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: Rob on June 05, 2025, 09:57:23 AM
Clear
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: Ken on June 05, 2025, 03:51:10 PM
I like the clear, but I think the white could also look great if it were super aged.
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: 4stringer77 on June 05, 2025, 06:19:53 PM
The choice is clearly obvious.
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: hieronymous on June 05, 2025, 06:26:51 PM
I have to admit I am a fan of paisley - mainly because my dad liked it and had several paisley ties (only one of which I managed to find after he passed away) - so I think the clear looks great! I liked the original one you posted before too (sea foam green?)
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: BTL on June 05, 2025, 06:36:57 PM
Clear, with a little burst around the pickup.  :)
Title: Re: Latest build
Post by: Pilgrim on October 19, 2025, 02:29:41 PM
Quote from: ilan on May 22, 2025, 11:32:12 AMJust ordered a clear pickguard, to be closer to the 1968 Paisley Tele bass aesthetics.

Just found that photo - I kinda like the paisley as a shout-out to the 60s. Not sure that it's at its greatest advantage over clear, though.
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