Re: 1966 Mustang bass project. DONE!!!! (well, I need a thumb rest..)

Mute · Post by **Mute** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:38 am

Great job!

Jazzprod wrote: The finish is not perfect but I wanted it that way to better fit the other 1966 parts.

I like that too. Makes it look way more authentic and so much better than some crap relic job.

Regan · Post by **Regan** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:04 am

I agree. I think it looks really good that way.

I have been looking around a little for a project Mustang bass, but not much luck so far. I am wondering, does anyone make Mustang Bass bodies now? I checked USACG and they do not list a Mustang bass body on their site.

Post by **mezcalhead** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:33 am

Jazzprod wrote: As far as I've been able to see, 60's Mbasses have their thumb rest below the strings and 70's over.

I think that's generally true of most Fender basses .. the 60s guys would hold onto the rest with their fingers and pluck with their thumbs, but the 70s guys would perch their thumb on the rest and pick rest strokes with the first two fingers.

the older brother · Post by **the older brother** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:48 pm

mezcalhead wrote:
Jazzprod wrote: As far as I've been able to see, 60's Mbasses have their thumb rest below the strings and 70's over.
I think that's generally true of most Fender basses .. the 60s guys would hold onto the rest with their fingers and pluck with their thumbs, but the 70s guys would perch their thumb on the rest and pick rest strokes with the first two fingers.

The great bass playing revolution....... next step is called "the bootsy collins slap that bitch" revolution.

Jazzprod · Post by **Jazzprod** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:08 am

One for the road!

mcjt · Post by **mcjt** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:58 am

WOW!
Really sweet, man! congrats on the beautiful job! i might write to you for suggestions when i get down to the final steps on my daphne nitro finish-
congrats again
todd

Santiago! · Post by **Santiago!** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:20 pm

before i start my JM project i think i'll made a mustang bass (kind one... not with all original stuff) to practise my skills using the router

DB · Post by DB » Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:26 pm

I've followed this thread and thought I commented...old age I guess

This is one fine Mustang Bass! I love the color. Great job!

DB

Jazzprod · Post by **Jazzprod** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:41 am

Thanks guys!
You're too kind

Soiouz · Post by **Soiouz** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 9:12 am

Excellent project! Love the look of your bass.... It's exactly as mine!

As for the thumbrest, mine is a 1973 and the body has holes for both positions, but looking at the threads, the thumbrest has always been below the strings on it... so it's more a finger rest than a thumbrest.