Vox Hollow Body

Pilgrim · November 19, 2008, 04:59:27 PM

Now that there's a pickup sitting in there, I see that it's really close to the end of the neck. Interesting placement.

Brings up thoughts of discussions about pickup placement on the Telecaster bass - is it better at the end of the neck, or a few inches closer to the bridge? I'll bet it sounds great either way.

NICE lookin' pickup, too!

drbassman · November 19, 2008, 08:03:04 PM

Quote from: Dave W on November 19, 2008, 01:19:40 PM
I wasn't pointing out flaws (or even looking for them), it's just that the lighting or the camera makes it look somewhere in between matte and gloss.

I didn't take it as a criticism. I just thought you were curious! It is half way between matte & gloss! I filled all of the scratches and then while I was wet sanding I decided to not go nuts and polish the old poly to a minor like finish. I just wanted a relic look without it looking trashed. I think it turned nice, but worn looking.

drbassman · November 19, 2008, 08:05:09 PM

Quote from: Pilgrim on November 19, 2008, 04:59:27 PM
Now that there's a pickup sitting in there, I see that it's really close to the end of the neck. Interesting placement.

Brings up thoughts of discussions about pickup placement on the Telecaster bass - is it better at the end of the neck, or a few inches closer to the bridge? I'll bet it sounds great either way.

NICE lookin' pickup, too!

Yeah, ain't it cool!? It's perfect for this bass. I'm glad one of the guys suggested I contact phantom. It's working out really well!

drbassman · November 21, 2008, 08:39:11 AM

Here she is all wired up............

drbassman · December 01, 2008, 08:16:20 PM

Got the neck mounted temporarily, just waiting for some longer screws for it. Once I get the screws, she'll be strung up and ready to test drive!

Bass VI · December 01, 2008, 10:14:02 PM

Quite Cool!

And I see elsewhere that you've got the matching six-string for your Birthday.

Many Regards,

Scott ( BassVI )

drbassman · December 02, 2008, 08:58:07 PM

Quote from: Bass VI on December 01, 2008, 10:14:02 PM
Quite Cool!

And I see elsewhere that you've got the matching six-string for your Birthday.

Many Regards,

Scott ( BassVI )

Yeah, I can't wait to get it.

drbassman · December 26, 2008, 09:55:14 AM

OK, all finished except some final fret dressing. I had a sand thru on the headstock (rats!!!), so I'll reshoot some clear coat in the spring. Winter's here to stay! The Phantom Vox-clone humbucker is great! What a nice pup, I'd definitely use them again. She sounds so good, I can't believe the tone out of this little patch-together project. The Rotosound Jazz Flats are a perfect match for this hollow body with a humbucker.