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New Bass Build

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So I have an extremely talented and generous brother who is currently building me a new bass out of recycled timber. Thought I would post some progress pictures! I can't wait to get my hands on it, absolutely digging the contour on the back.
Neck is from a Diplomat Jazz bass (body was plywood but neck was actually very comfortable) which Sam refinished.
Pickups are some old Reflex Reds into a Bartolini preamp. Current controls are volume, tone, series/parallel and a boost switch.

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Wow great job on the body, that looks sharp!

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That body looks great! Can't wait to see it finished. Keep us updated with progress pics
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Will do! Two weeks til I'm back home and finally get to try it, it's gonna be a tough wait

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Nice
Has a reall jazzmaster vibe going on there

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Frey wrote:that's cool as. Please tell me you're getting a better bridge though.
I haven't spoken to him about the bridge yet actually, pretty sure the one in the pic is from the Diplomat. Will see if it's screwed in yet...

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That looks lovely!
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Yes! Your brothers done a great job with the body shape.
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Love the idea of reuse, and this is a great example of that, looking good.
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good on you, reuse where you can. I made this from wood found in the firewood bin at a furniture maker:

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