RalphM Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 "Frankie" is not a new bass. It was the first "Frankenstein" bass I ever attempted. I've done a bunch since and with each one you learn a little something. I wanted to go back and revisit this one for a "facelift". Foremost among the new things is the neck with block inlays, "C" shape, antique finish and spankin' new headstock decal. I went the extra step on this one of taking it to a real luthier when I Was done and have him do some "finalizing" tweaks. It plays and sounds every bit as good as she looks. Body - Squier Vintage Modified Fretless ("Jaco" bass). Pickups - Lindy Fralin single coil vintage Tuners - Mighty Mite http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/8473451241_50ae2b1eb6.jpghttp://farm9.staticflickr.com/8107/8474538718_b103ea9fa8.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8111/8474538696_44d634bcde.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Looks nice! And pics = bass :grin: How does she sound? "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 ??? The body is fretless? Nice wood. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphM Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 @jcadmus: The body is originally from a Squier VM fretless. I chose the body not only for the color & wood but also because it has no pick guard and never did. I really like the way the Jazz Basses look without any pick guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Looks good! Still, I admit I'm not a big fan of the no pickguard look though. But that's just me. Also, a little concerned with the Fender logo on a not genuine Fender bass. No biggie though as long as you don't try to sell it as a Fender. I apologize for my bluntness. It's still a great looking bass and I bet it sounds killer with that Fender Rig behind it! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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