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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.

Wow great job on the body, that looks sharp!

That body looks great! Can't wait to see it finished. Keep us updated with progress pics

Will do! Two weeks til I'm back home and finally get to try it, it's gonna be a tough wait

Nice
Has a reall jazzmaster vibe going on there

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...

That looks lovely!

Yes! Your brothers done a great job with the body shape.

Love the idea of reuse, and this is a great example of that, looking good.

good on you, reuse where you can. I made this from wood found in the firewood bin at a furniture maker: