Probably the greatest into theme song I've ever heard.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kirtfulcher62883 жыл бұрын
Grammy material right here!
@zacharydesjardins81153 жыл бұрын
He is a legend amongst mere mortal men.
@abouc3 жыл бұрын
This song is in a league of it's own
@fistinair19793 жыл бұрын
🔥
@bizibetiko97783 жыл бұрын
It's always fun to build your own bass, and make it yours. I've done 4 so far, and am getting to the point where I'm ready to make my own body from a blank. Wish me luck on that one!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Wooo! Good luck dude, you better show us the result! :)
@johndelong92303 жыл бұрын
Making it real, working from the couch! This is where I do all my upgrades. That beautiful bass should be in Fenders lineup, a Lobster custom shop special..
@rhinovandriver3 жыл бұрын
Yes, .... I would definitely buy a Custom 🦞 special P
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Hopefully they'll see this ;P
@jacobtulak20903 жыл бұрын
to me, the roasted neck matchs the pickguard perfectly good job
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jacob!
@jdmarino3 жыл бұрын
Need a Fender bakeoff! DIY vs. MiA vs. MiM.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Definitely going to do this!
@SwainBjornstrandt3 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster Yeahhhhh!!!!
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
Good call!!!
@sergioleonardo88373 жыл бұрын
Yes, but throw in the upgraded Glarry for good measure... 😉
@dchauser43 жыл бұрын
@@sergioleonardo8837 If you're going to stick with the Fender bakeoff, a Squier would likely fit the mold better. :)
@abouc3 жыл бұрын
Pro-level intro sequence - check Pick guard grounding tip - check Taco t-shirt - check P Bass without neck dive - check Another great video from 🦞. Only thing missing is a close-up of the soldering process.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Abouc! I'll absolutely make a separate video specifically focusing on soldering and soldering tips.
@MuscleDad4203 жыл бұрын
FYI, you don't need to add shielding tape to an anodized pickguard. It's already conductive. You just need to adequately shield the body cavities with shielding tape or shielding paint, run ground wires to connect the shielded cavities to the metal pickguard via a potentiometer ground or alternatively, leave some shielding paint or tape up a bit up over the edges of the cavity, and mount the pickguard.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, but I wanted to demonstrate for those who would be using a regular one. Also.... Shiny! ;P
@AndreaAustoni2 жыл бұрын
The body was already shielded with paint BTW
@MuscleDad4202 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster Fair play! Missed your reply, dude. Love the content.
@LowEndLobster2 жыл бұрын
The paint doesn't do much imo
@LowEndLobster2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@samsmelser_3 жыл бұрын
Greatest intro ever It deserves a grammy
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you XD
@ricardobass48313 жыл бұрын
this pbass is sick. my pbass: Mex maple neck, mex sparkle blue body with white pickguard, delano Pickup, black gotoh tuners, black kickass bridge
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ricardo! Yours sounds sweet! Which delano did you get?
@ricardobass48313 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster PMVC 4AL/M2, sounds fat. specially with some labella flats, wanna get the roasted maple neck tho :3
@GozhouCS3 жыл бұрын
I can say that's one of the best looking and sounding PBasses I've ever seen, if not THE best itself. Great job!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I looooooooove it!
@richshields66923 жыл бұрын
The bass really sings. Nice job. Pickups are full and even sounding. Cool
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich!
@trevornorton35522 жыл бұрын
Best p bass tone I've ever heard. Love the color scheme. Great content lobster 🦞
@LowEndLobster2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Trevor!
@burningkarma3 жыл бұрын
I love the Fender replacement necks.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Indeed they're nice!
@zacharydesjardins81153 жыл бұрын
You are a legend amongst men Lobster!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zachary!
@user-pk1ql3ic6s3 жыл бұрын
You became easily my fav. Bass-KZbinr
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@SoCalGuitarist3 жыл бұрын
I see I’m not the only one who ignored playing with a pick for way too long 🤣😂 not laughing at ya brother, I’m right there with you, although I’m making an active effort to use picks more! New bass is a beauty, I may go this same route!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nathan! Indeed I'm trying to use it more! A new challenge indeed :)
@stacyfields7433 жыл бұрын
My name is Stacy and I am a late bass pick user. Welcome to pick users anonymous
@terrymiller1113 жыл бұрын
Nice, old-school grooves. Thanks for everything.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry :)
@johnnyhansen50913 жыл бұрын
Nice looking and great sounding P Bass you made here. I have made one myself some years ago. I have an old '68 genuine P Bass that I usually have strung with Thomastic Infeld flatwounds. In my younger days I often used round wound RotoSounds for the grittyer sound for hard and symphonic rock. I wanted a second bass, so I didn't have to change strings so often, so some years ago I bought a Harley Benton DIY P Bass kit and replaced everything little by little to genuine Fender parts, all except the body that I found very good looking and has kept in natural finish. The neck is a '70's maple neck, the tuners are '70's big "F" and the pickups are Fender Custom Shop '60's. I have mounted a Fender bridge with "String through body", which have given much more sustain, at least to my ears. I have mounted the "ashtray" over the bridge and the shield over the pickup. I have used CTS pots and old school wiring and made the cavity copper insulation as you. It is a fantastic bass that I mostly use when playing gigs and jam sessions. The quality of the Harley Benton parts are surprisingly good and precisely made and the body is a bit lighter in weight, which will be good for all the people that think the originals are too heavy. I have finished a Fender Telecaster as well with all Fender parts and Fender DeLuxe Tele pickups and I am in progress with finishing a Fender Jazz Bass. I just need the '70's American neck that is out of stock for the moment. Living in Denmark i buy my parts at Thomann in Germany and they deliver in a couple of days, their service is excellent in case of spoiled or missing parts in delivery and for good advice and service along the building process. I am also in the process of making a Stratocaster emerge from a HB kit. I have an original 1973 American Fender Stratocaster so I have a good comparison object.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Johnny! Your Parts/HB P-bass sounds killer!
@ChrisHopkinsBass3 жыл бұрын
No expense spared title card :) Love this!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
XD Thank you!
@ribaluigi3 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's a great custom build!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Luigi!
@next2lastmohican3 жыл бұрын
Awesome build! This is my favorite bass channel,..always have the best demos and information.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@paulmullen26202 жыл бұрын
A little late to the party here, but thank you for uploading this! I've been looking for a demo of that specific pickup for a few years now.
@ztol4_i1263 жыл бұрын
Hail Lobster!
@halfmaus2 жыл бұрын
this is the prettiest bass i have seen. when i'll have the money to build a custom one, i'll get this exact one
@fattylikesjazz68693 жыл бұрын
THAT INTRO IS FUCKING INCREDIBLE
@ChrisHopkinsBass3 жыл бұрын
I have the same HiMass bridge in a sunburst Johnson PBass copy - it added loads of sustain and it's now my "go to" (no pun) bridge for all my projects
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! It is quite a solid bridge
@ChrisBackster2 жыл бұрын
I want that music man pink champagne sparkle in the back so badly 🥴🤩🤩🤩
@mark_vs___2 жыл бұрын
Amazing project. That roasted maple neck is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen 😎
@LowEndLobster2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! Glad you liked it!
@lukeythemenace Жыл бұрын
Best sounding p bass I've ever heard. Well done lobster. 👍
@flanneljoe74733 жыл бұрын
There has been a gritty P bass sound playing in my head over the last couple months. Now I don't know how to get one without my wife finding out. Great video, but it's going to get me in trouble
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe! Best of luck staying out of trouble ;P
@dezthescentlessapprentice3 жыл бұрын
We need more builds, lobster!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dez! This was a lot of fun, and definitely not our last build :)
@glenndjubilee3 жыл бұрын
I put the roasted maple neck on my '75 P last summer! It also has a Kickass bridge on it with "80's vintage EMG PJ combo meaning they were installed in the '80s. The only original items are the body and the registration plate and grommet underneath ti! Gold tuners and string tensioner as well as the bridge. It plays better than the original neck. Nice job. Love the look and the sound! The Dimarzio's make perfect the look!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Great to hear :)
@_Anton_Marchenko_3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic result! And, oh, that neck
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jamessmith-zk4co3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Lobster. That bass is "Smackin"!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks James!
@SwainBjornstrandt3 жыл бұрын
This looks like something i would buy for myself. I love the pickguard color. Excellent choises in this build man.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Georgie! I'm super happy with how it came out as well!
@SwainBjornstrandt3 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster Actually the more i listen to it and look at it it seems like a dream bass in my book. So yeah! I am a total sucker for a classic p-bass.
@damirabdic2 жыл бұрын
Great job Lobster! Keep up the good work. Big fan talking here...
@Rick_Petrone3 жыл бұрын
Not bad, Mr. Lobster... Not bad ! 😎
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ricardo :)
@mccypr Жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome stuff!!! I’ve been thinking about doing this. I was leaning towards Warmonth (spelling?). Thanks! 😎
@LowEndLobster Жыл бұрын
Body wise, yeah warmoth is cool if you want custom. But for necks, it's hard to beat the fender roasted maple necks in terms of value especially if you can snag em on sale
@rickrolli70913 жыл бұрын
That tone is badass. That DiMarzio DP127 is really kicking it in your face. You could do some good Billy Idol songs with that. Like white wedding. Good job Lobster.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rick!
@PerpetuallyTiredMusician3 жыл бұрын
This is just great. I have been waiting for you to do this again. Thank you!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :)
@philipmcadam53393 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lobster, that gives me some excellent intel for my own P bass build. Looks Fab!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Philip! Best of luck with your build :)
@rhinovandriver3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful bass 🦞 love the aesthetics, colour scheme, neck, and it sounds real good 👍
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ryan!
@gabedirmeyer6923 жыл бұрын
Lobster strikes again with an amazing vid, and badass bass build.
@andreasmou65393 жыл бұрын
Epic Video! Amazing sound on that P BASS! WOW
@PropS5703 жыл бұрын
That thing sounds awesome. Excellent work on putting that beast together.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Skank!
@meespeeters8263 жыл бұрын
Yesss I love this serie
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mees :)
@DarrenSaw3 жыл бұрын
Lovely job, love that neck, looks like a quality workhorse you've created there.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Darren!
@grizelda45263 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! Very inspiring. I’m gathering courage and gear to refurbish/ refinish my old Washburn MB4. You’re giving me hope!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
The biggest hurdle is getting started! I believe :). Thank you my friend!
@jwandhistools3 жыл бұрын
A long straightedge is handy. Like a yardstick. After you initially bolt the neck on, run the stick from the 1st fret to the bridge saddle. Now you know if you need to shim the neck or not. I NEVER use micro tilt. Shim or sand the pocket.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff! Amen on the micro tilt, glad that stuff is in the past haha
@fattylikesjazz68693 жыл бұрын
The bass came out awesome as well!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Super pleased with the result!
@grantkoeller89112 жыл бұрын
When done, tone wise, it was your finest sounding bass to date. You could pretty much sell all the others and use this for gigging.
@LowEndLobster2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Grant! It really came out so solid. The best Fender P you can get for the money is the one that you assemble yourself! Seriously, a hair under $1000 and you get so much more than the $849 player plus precision. Better pickup, better neck, better bridge (though if I wasn't doing the 'all Fender' thing, I would have gone with a different one), better tuners, and a better pickup. I recently lent this out to a friend who makes youtube videos on basses as well (Kevin Johnson, check out his channel!), excited to see his vid on it :)
@MrSparks543 жыл бұрын
This is how I should have built my J bass clone, mine came with el-cheapo tuners, bridge, pickups and pots which I've changed out. Aguilar AG 4J-HC pickups, CTS 250kk pots, Fender high mass bridge, and Hipshot tuners. Thanks Lobster 🦞
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Thanks Sparks :)
@thesisters13493 жыл бұрын
Hey Lobster, I figured u were from New England, I didn't realize you were a fellow Masshole! Reverb page says Lawrence MA. Im from Quincy MA, born and baked...
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Ahoy fellow Masshole!
@StagnantExistance3 жыл бұрын
I have what used to be P-Bass by Vintage guitars. The neck was bent beyond repair and had to be replaced with a cheap Chinese version bough on e-bay. I had it re-wired with DiMarzio Split-P. I have it strung with DR DDT 55-115 (stainless steel) and tuned to D standard. The overall sound is quite similar - rather warm and dark. Quite usable for playing metal with a hard pick.
@chriswenkle26353 жыл бұрын
Nice work Lobster! I like to use shielding paint for my basses. You can get either carbon or nickel based paint, although the carbon based paint usually takes a couple of coats. The nickel paint doesn't usually. Still - been there, done that on building, although if I had a couch like you have in the background - it would probably take me twice as long to get the job done (naps!). Cheers
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I like shiny things :P
@CharlesWillisBonsai Жыл бұрын
The two pin tuner design is such a pain in the ass without a drilling template to use. It's so much easier to install tuners that use screws.
@LowEndLobster Жыл бұрын
Truth! I hated the install of em, way harder than hipshot. The tuners work well though.
@CharlesWillisBonsai Жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster the bass turned out great. I love out the white pickup pops compared to the gold and sunburst around it. Very cool!
@LowEndLobster Жыл бұрын
@@CharlesWillisBonsai Thank you!
@bassimprovjams37722 жыл бұрын
Had to watch this beauty come alive again!! I really enjoy watching you build and mod I want to learn to solder and mod so bad!!
@BassRacerx8 ай бұрын
this is my dream to do. I would love a Black P bass Black pickguard with maple jazz neck. Wish fender would offer that combination from the factory but I am not opposed to building my own!
@WinnieRoo1138Ай бұрын
Hey Lobster, very happy to see you back. ❤ Question on this bass project. I’m considering my own build, and I remember being impressed with the sound of this one. Curious, is there anything you would change or do differently with it?
@brentheathersimons70423 жыл бұрын
That's no space station... That's a P Bass! :) Fantastic video LEL! :) Very informative. Makes me wish I wasn't the least handy man. Best wishes-Brent
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brent! :)
@ivanorozco18093 жыл бұрын
Looks like a custom shop made All of it sounds sick 🤘🏽🤘🏽
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ivan!
@danschneider99212 жыл бұрын
I just built the same bass only with a tortoise shell guard, Fender '62 pickups and Labella flats. I wanted a "blues brothers" Duck Dunn-ish bass as I play in a 6 piece horn rock/r&b band. It turned out really well and for the money I am really happy.
@LowEndLobster2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! That's great!
@cunjoz3 жыл бұрын
the golden pickguard matches the sunburst body so nicely. the sunburst body white pickguard combo has been done to death and it's been done to death mostly by cheap clones and now it feels cheap seeing it even on an ultra deluxe special professional custom shop (whatever the big word fender is using for their top of the line products nowadays). but this, this is just so pretty. probably the fact that the pickup is white also plays a part.
@misterbreakit20063 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Lobster, for the most educational video. I'm waiting for my own Frankenbass, a jazz clone with dual "bumhuckers". Waiting on the pups to arrive.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! That sounds like a fun project, Martin!
@oscarsantos26083 жыл бұрын
Man that pbass looks and sounds sharp🤩 you have good taste!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Oscar!
@thomasoxley57852 жыл бұрын
Another useful tool is a multimeter to check the continuity of the shielding as well as troubleshooting any grounding issues you may have.
@LowEndLobster2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas! I have one around here somewhere that I use from time to time
@thomasoxley57852 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobsteryeah I figured you probably did 🙂. Just a handy tip for any potential viewers, keep up the great work!
@DogdaySunrise3 жыл бұрын
Those shorts surely were a bold choice.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Hey my eyes are up here! yeah upon editing I realized hahahahaha
@quincyberman56293 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see you are doing some more techie stuff. I have had the burning need to build a P bass, either a kit or preferably an old Japanese P bass like a Fresher, Greco or Fernandez that I can strip done and hot rod. However that project is on hold for a minute, while I was browsing the marketplace a stray Yamaha Super Bass 500S caught my eye and begged me to take it home with me. Anyway, good stuff to know and keep in mind when I get that project going. *edit* Oh yeah, try the black pick guard.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Quincy! Oooh, congrats on your Super Bass! Those things look cool, and I've always been curious about em! I think the black one might go on my regular MIM P as I need to fix the jack on that one before doing a comparo :)
@justinkline12943 жыл бұрын
Dude, I'd definitely go with a Greco or other vintage Japanese P replica. Those have good bones. And mad mojo. I have 3 Grecos from the 70's and early 80's. I like the original pickups so much that I had one rewound at the ESP factory custom shop. Can't recommend them enough. And here's a link to a modded Greco P: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4nVfoOIqbZqkJY. Pretty mean sounding. Good luck whatever you choose!
@papachung66393 жыл бұрын
Digging the Grade A vibes on the “intro”
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@seanflannery7773 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Great playing too! Just built one almost identical but a regular Fender maple board instead of roasted, Hipshot Kickass bridge and a 1996 Fender USA pickup - oh, cream colored pickguard.
@dchauser43 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I've been playing around with doing a DIY build for a bass, and it's good to see other examples.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Clint! Glad you found this helpful. What kind of bass were you thinking about building?
@dchauser43 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster Looking at doing a P-Bass (my collection is currently an Ibanez SR870, Ibanez EDB400, and a Fender Jaco Fretless J-Bass). I may end up buying a Tagima or a Harley-Benton and modding it (looking at throwing in a DiMarzio Relentless P-pickup). Part of me also wants to work with a friend at a local maker station and build out a custom body to do a BC Rich style double P-pickup set-up.
@hectorpina6823 жыл бұрын
Good old hot rails, they sound amazing!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hector! I agree, I'm very happy with the tone of this bass and the finished product overall :)
@gabehinman6917 Жыл бұрын
You are the man. Your reviews are great and this is exactly what I was trying to find! Thank you good sir!
@StudioBrock13373 жыл бұрын
Gonna finish this after dinner but I'm excited for you Lobster! I did this with my Fender PJ because I wanted to make my not a Fender more Fendery than some Fenders. Too bad they didn't do the roasted necks back then though. Good choices!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brock! Indeed, these new roasted maple necks definitely have me thinking 'what if' for some past builds hahaha
@StudioBrock13373 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster No problem! Sounds like we might see more projects in the future.
@viniciuscomacento Жыл бұрын
this is still one of the nicest basses in your channel for me, at least tone wise
@NebGP3 жыл бұрын
Great job man! That Pbass sounds amazing, perfect for the 70's vintage punk rock style! DeeDee Ramone's vibe!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neb!
@StephenBecker3 жыл бұрын
Wow, sounds really good, and looks *great*!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!
@marciosouza86563 жыл бұрын
Great video Lobster!! I learned a lot. 👍👍👍👍pls continue with this kind of video. You are a monster!👊👊 grande video Lobster, aprendi muito. Continue com esse tipo de video, por favor.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Gracias amigo! Yo appreciado mucho :)
@jeffjones11433 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool Low! I love your little " Building a bass with Lobster" tune! Hey, isn't split P soup!?!?
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff! I can't believe I missed a soup pun opportunity XD
@jeffjones11433 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster Must have been an "off day" for ya!
@themosaito3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great man. Thanks for sharing!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mo!
@justinkline12943 жыл бұрын
Those blade p'ups sound great. Only ever heard them before on the Wattplower by Reverend. But they are fantastic. Nice twist on the classic for a custom bass.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cskeise3 жыл бұрын
Lobster 🦞... That's a very cool and comfortable workshop 😉 great sound... 💙👊😎
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was a lot of fun and I LOVE the end result
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
That sounds amazing!! Great demo and playing!👌🤘
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ejjacinto50143 жыл бұрын
Wow! Good job! Awesome bass tone as well 😍
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ej!
@MXP2503 жыл бұрын
I can tell your very happy. I want to build one now.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Strat! Indeed I am :)
@AllbeeHivezChristianAllbee3 жыл бұрын
Funny that you should post this, because I just did a parts P-Bass build this week, down to the anodized pickguard and Fender High-Mass Bridge.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Suhweet! There was something in the air! How'd yours turn out?
@keithpasculli74653 жыл бұрын
Timely video and given that I am currently gathering parts to do a P bass build only exception being that a very talented friend is making the body and neck himself. Totally digging the tone that you got and want to go with that Dmarzio instead of the Seymour Duncan pickup I was leaning towards. Great sounding bass; I'd gig with that any day.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank Keith! I am also very happy with how it came out :)
@samuelkennedy53382 жыл бұрын
Phew! That was stanky on many levels! That's an easy subscribe from me!
@LowEndLobster2 жыл бұрын
Welcome! :)
@room34 Жыл бұрын
I'll admit I skipped around a bit in the video, but it looks to me like you didn't need to do anything with the nut, or did I just miss it? A couple years ago I made my own "Frankenstein" bass by putting a stock Fender fretless Jazz Bass neck onto a Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass. (I wanted a Daphne Blue fretless and this was the easiest/cheapest way to make it happen!) My biggest issue, with a lack of proper tools, was the fact that the nut just had little pilot grooves but needed to actually be filed down to properly hold the strings. Since it's kind of soft plastic, I managed to fake it by "filing" the grooves down with an old set of roundwound strings! (Don't try this at home.) I don't think I filed them quite deep enough, but it's playable. (The other big issue I had was that the Squier pickup routing wasn't deep enough for the set of DiMarzio's I wanted to install, and I don't own a router, so I just faked it with a drill and huge drill bit. It's a godawful mess and I haven't dealt with the shielding yet, but at least it's hidden by the pickguard.)
@LowEndLobster Жыл бұрын
I did have to file the nut, I did it after the fact lol. I bought nut files and ended up doing it. I initially thought the grooves would suffice but I was wrong
@telecasterbear3 жыл бұрын
Earlier this year I found a 1968 tele bass body on reverb. I gave that some love, then I completed my task with Fender parts. A short video of still shots is on my channel.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Came out great, well done
@telecasterbear3 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster Thanks all mighty Lobster.
@allenmitchell093 жыл бұрын
Hey lobster, another route worth mentioning is the fender mod shop where you spec out a bass or guitar on the website and they build it and ship it to you.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Allen! Indeed the mod shop is another route, but total price comes out to nearly $700 higher... but it's also made in USA as opposed to MIM parts. Definitely a viable option, thank you for sharing!
@allenmitchell093 жыл бұрын
@@LowEndLobster Wow I didn't realise it was $700 higher to go mod shop. I guess I assumed it was comparable. Thanks for clearing that up.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, though for made in USA and built for you (and it looks like it comes with a case), it seems like the price difference is definitely justified and not the worst value out that for someone who values customization but not necessarily tinkering or DIY.
@cliffords2315 Жыл бұрын
That takes away all the fun of building one
@michaelkeefer42933 жыл бұрын
Where's the kaboom? There was supposed to be an earth shattering kaboom! Great tone and looks good too! That's a really nice build!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Haha I knew I missed something. Thanks!
@billytai10963 жыл бұрын
Great job Lobster. That bass sounds amazing. I wonder if a creme pickup cover would look even nicer than the white one (if it’s an option). How about some pickup covers and a tug bar? It looks like the pickup cover has some of the holes already.
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Billy! I actually installed the tug bar yesterday in white. I wish they had cream for the covers but it is only white and black with these
@Steve-mp7by3 жыл бұрын
The thing about Precisions you have to roll off most of the tone to get rid of that nasally sound. Thats why I play Stingrays
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tall Guy!
@monahantp37673 жыл бұрын
Well done!! One point I would love you to film that would be VERY helpful for me, is how you addressed the frets. You mentioned it only took about 15 min... with tools from StewMac(?) This is something I need to learn how to do. Now off with me to price what a parts bass would cost me... Thanks again!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Monahan! I think that's a great idea! :)
@HamiltonArmory3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to get the tab on the lil riff you start at 16min
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I just made it up on the spot :), no tab for that sorry
@J--53 жыл бұрын
The shirt.... RIP Jim Steinman, 1947 - 2021
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
@FreeformRock3 жыл бұрын
0:07 High quality photoshop skills haha. Loving that claw with the hammer man!
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thank you!
@danadane25013 жыл бұрын
Great job . Love the neck and the sound of that pickup . I'm trying to learn how to swap pickups myself but I'm in trouble if I destroy something . Because I don't know how to repair shot out wires . Lol
@LowEndLobster3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dane! All it takes is baby steps. Just don't cut the wires too short and you're good ;P
@StudioBrock13373 жыл бұрын
There's a shortage of bass parts too, we're just not buying them up as fast! Beautiful bass. I thought it sounded surprisingly vintage. Maybe it's just the colour scheme getting me though. Looks like a great player!