NBD Vintage modified precision (Tele bass with Humbucker)

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Pilgrim

#30
June 07, 2011, 02:41:48 PM
Quote from: copacetic on June 07, 2011, 12:48:03 PM
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
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jumbodbassman

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June 08, 2011, 07:43:02 AM Last Edit: June 08, 2011, 07:59:44 AM by jumbodbassman
Quote from: SKATE RAT on June 05, 2011, 07:42:30 AM
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
Sitting in traffic somewhere between CT and NYC
JIM

Iome

#32
June 08, 2011, 08:27:13 AM

dadagoboi

#33
June 08, 2011, 09:13:38 AM
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

#34
June 08, 2011, 10:03:37 AM
they may be a little shorter
Sitting in traffic somewhere between CT and NYC
JIM

dadagoboi

#35
June 08, 2011, 11:36:37 AM
probably right and I've definitely got enough to do!

exiledarchangel

#36
June 09, 2011, 04:37:31 PM
Quote from: Sven on June 06, 2011, 10:11:41 AM


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.
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godofthunder

#37
June 10, 2011, 07:26:49 AM
 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
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godofthunder

#38
June 11, 2011, 02:01:10 PM
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.
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godofthunder

#39
June 12, 2011, 06:57:44 AM
All F'd up.
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nofi

#40
June 12, 2011, 07:08:16 AM
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. ;)
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godofthunder

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June 12, 2011, 07:17:50 AM Last Edit: June 12, 2011, 10:39:36 AM by 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.
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