Love this bass. I'll post the specs later, I'm running late for an appointment.
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| Author: | Matt R. [ November 5th, 2012, 7:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
Love this bass. I'll post the specs later, I'm running late for an appointment.
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| Author: | funky42 [ November 5th, 2012, 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
THAT IS AWESOME!!!! GREAT JOB MATT!!!! |
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| Author: | AzWhoFan [ November 5th, 2012, 10:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
ya, good looking bass you got there, Matt. |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ November 5th, 2012, 11:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
Here are better images:   
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| Author: | Matt R. [ November 5th, 2012, 7:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
Here are the specs if you guys are interested. Alder body w/70s pickup spacing Slim taper maple/rosewood neck Fender String tree, bridge (70s RI), and strap buttons CTS Pots, switchcraft jack and orange drop caps. I wired this concentric setup without resistors, which were on the vintage Fender Jazz Basses. Lindy Fralin Pickups (not the over wound ones). I had a set of cream pickup covers, so I stashed the stock black ones. Custom "Warmoth" headstock logo, based on the 70s style Fender logo. I clearcoated the logo. Schaller tuners. Weight is about 9lbs. Great balance. Guys, if you've never tried the slim taper option on a Warmoth neck, it's worth the upcharge if you dig a slim Jazz style neck. Just a great playing neck and the bass over all sounds phenomenal. Can't wait to gig with it this week. |
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| Author: | Agent00Soul [ November 6th, 2012, 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
Wow! Did they build that for you or did you do it yourself from Warmoth parts? |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ November 6th, 2012, 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
I did all the assembly and setup. I'm not sure if Warmoth even does that. (?) It's really not difficult to do, it's just meticulous and time consuming. I enjoy it. |
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| Author: | Agent00Soul [ November 6th, 2012, 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
Good work then! 
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| Author: | Matt R. [ November 6th, 2012, 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
Thanks man. Didn't require much skill on my part. All I had to do that did require skill (minimally) was apply the decal and properly clear coat the peghead. 
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| Author: | Frenchy-Lefty [ November 6th, 2012, 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
You did not mention that but I assume it is a short-scale bass, right? |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ November 6th, 2012, 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
No it's 34" scale. |
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| Author: | Frenchy-Lefty [ November 6th, 2012, 7:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
Oh cool! That's a design usually associated with short scales. I guess it should pretty much sound like a 70's jazz. And all this without using the over-used JB design yet keeping a classic look. I personally think the 70's spacing has much more punch and clarity and I don't know why it has not remained the standard. You have a good taste for instruments sir! |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ November 6th, 2012, 8:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
Ha, thanks man! Basically I somewhat modeled this after my Fender Jaguar bass (those are long scale too), which was also candy apple red w/ matching headstock. That was a good solid bass but I couldn't connect with it, so I sold it. Needless to say I was excited to see Warmoth offering this body style, so I formulated my build pretty quickly. |
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| Author: | pjmuck [ November 7th, 2012, 6:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
That looks simply stunning!  Love the rosewood block neck. Nice deep dark chocolate rosewood. Where'd you find the pickguard?
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| Author: | Matt R. [ November 7th, 2012, 7:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
Pickguard is from Warmoth too. |
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| Author: | gravesbass [ November 7th, 2012, 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
Matt R. wrote: Guys, if you've never tried the slim taper option on a Warmoth neck, it's worth the upcharge if you dig a slim Jazz style neck. Just a great playing neck and the bass over all sounds phenomenal. Can't wait to gig with it this week. I second this. The Warmoth slim custom necks are worth the up charge. They feel great. Get the graphite rod and it will be a great light neck. |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ November 7th, 2012, 12:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV |
Yes I have the graphite as well. Not a dead spot to be had, and much lighter than their steel reinforced necks (which still rule). |
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