A new hybrid: the JagBird

[Highlander]

I'd choose amber controls, to look as unobtrusive as you could...

That is a piece of art...

[PeterB]

Thanks!

Rob's suggestion is exactly my original plan for this bass: just V/V/T in T-Bird layout with that knobs.

What also crossed my mind is:
* no controls, just solder them straigt to the jack (I mostly play with both pups full open);
* two controls, but on the backside in the backplate, and then 2 "rollerknobs" for V and T, build in just as on a Jaguar bass, and one toggleswitch on the front:


Decisions, decisions, decisions........

[Highlander]

They will get knocked on the back...

[birdie]

How about vol/tone/blend? Classic 3 knob setup w/ a little extra..

[PeterB]

The JagBird is ready!! 

The sound: deep, dark midrange with a nice growl. Huge sustain, big powerfull tone. And the playability is perfect, I've set the string-spacing to a narrow 16 mm, which allows very fast playing. Balance of the bass is better that I expected: with a normal strap no neckdive, just perfect.

Pics:

[drbassman]

Stunning!  Nice job! 

[Daniel_J]

Just awesome. Really classy 

Any intension to get a pickguard?

[Freuds_Cat]

Any pics of the back Peter?

[Basvarken]

Very cool Pete!


Can't wait to see/hear/feel it in real life.
By the way: In these pics it looks more brown than orange

[PeterB]

Tnx! I'll experiment with a pickguard later, but I like this look also. Make it classy without.

And no, forgot the pics of the back. I'll take some later today.

@ Rob: you'll see him over a few hours, I'm taking it with me. 

[Barklessdog]

Stunning bass, turned out great.

[gearHed289]

Looks great man. Nice aesthetics and craftsmanship.

[shadowcastaz]

Flawless!! Congrats!

[Highlander]

Very nice work, to say the least...

[Dave W]

That sure came out nice.