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Author:  Matt R. [ March 2nd, 2012, 4:58 pm ]
Post subject:  MIM Jazz Project Complete

Well, almost. Some of you saw the cheap unfinished MIM Jazz I scored in this thread:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3411

Well, immediately after I bought that, this sage green MIM body popped up so I snagged it, so I threw the neck I had on that body, installed concentric controls, Fender 'Original" Jazz Pickups, a vintage style threaded bridge, and Hipshot tuners that are direct replacements for the MIM tuners. The guard is from WD and is mint green which looks bad ass on the sage green body. The neck plays so, so good. I also sprayed some gloss on the front of the headstock and sanded/polished. Not a fan of dead looking satin finishes. The nut needs to be replaced. The slots are a bit low. Otherwise, this thing plays great 8-)
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The unfinished body will end up with a shell pink finish when I get around to that, by the way.

Author:  bpa11 [ March 2nd, 2012, 5:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: MIM Jazz Project Complete

Really impressive, Matt. You're quite the do-it-yourselfer, aren't you? Just curious, how many basses are in your collection?

Author:  Matt R. [ March 2nd, 2012, 5:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: MIM Jazz Project Complete

I have 12 at the moment.

Author:  Stingray5 [ March 2nd, 2012, 7:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: MIM Jazz Project Complete

sweet! Love the washtub bass too btw ;)

Author:  Bassaria [ March 8th, 2012, 5:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: MIM Jazz Project Complete

Hey Matt. How do like that stargazer 5?

Author:  pjmuck [ March 8th, 2012, 6:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: MIM Jazz Project Complete

I love me some stacked knob goodness. Nice job!

Author:  Matt R. [ March 8th, 2012, 7:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: MIM Jazz Project Complete

Stargazer plays great and the build quality is off the hook. Highly recommended.

Author:  gravesbass [ March 13th, 2012, 6:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: MIM Jazz Project Complete

Matt R. wrote:
I have 12 at the moment.


Is that counting the stringed tin in the background? ;)

let me know when you want to move that jazz bass in your avatar.

Author:  Matt R. [ March 13th, 2012, 7:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: MIM Jazz Project Complete

That jazz will never leave my hands.

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