Parts for a self-assembled headless 5-string bass?

[Gruuve]

Hey folks:

 

This is just a musing...I doubt I'll ever attempt this, but who knows. If all the pieces fall in place (and it's do-able for under $1K), it's within the realm of possibility. I'm shooting for something similar to the Status Graphite headless basses, headless with a graphite neck.

 

1) Neck: Replacement Steinberger 5-string graphite neck from Moses Graphite. I don't know of another headless graphite replacement neck that's readily available...if you do, please post a link.

 

2) Body: Gecko body from Warmoth.com. I like it's small size and curviness.

 

3) Pickups: Two soapbar-type humbucking pickups. Possibly EMG-HZ's, although I did like the Bartolini's that were on a Moses Graphite Key Bass that I played recently.

 

4) Bridge: The only one that I know of here would be a Steinberger replacement 5-string bridge. If there are any others that you know of, please post some links!

 

5) Electronics: Active EQ/preamp, preferably one EQ per pickup. Haven't thought of a particular brand. Any suggestions?

 

If I actually decided to attempt this, it might be a VERY fun project ...not sure how good the finished bass would actually sound though...

 

Dave

[Craig_Boeker]

ABM makes a headless bridge and headpiece - I think Moses Graphite sells those. I've also seen the information on them at Allparts. It's a 2-piece bridge.

 

Status graphite sells their individual headless string bridges on their parts page.

 

I've thought of doing something similar (4-string for me) but will probably never get to the point of doing it.

[Gruuve]

Oh, cool...here's the link to the ABM bridge:

 

http://www.allparts.com/categories.php?cat_id=440&cat_name=5-STRING

 

BB_0343-003 is the black one, BB_0343-010 is the chrome one.