Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by Braunzo » Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:00 am

Minor update. Knocked this out this morning.

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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by HNB » Sun Oct 10, 2021 11:12 am

Nice!
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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by Braunzo » Sun Oct 10, 2021 4:21 pm

I ordered a Warmoth neck today.

Roasted maple
Dark Indian rosewood w/ dots
Boatneck shape
6105 frets
9.5" radius

Also got some other random stuff like a string tree, strap buttons, and a neck plate with screws.

I'm going to need to grab some pickup screws. Now, I haven't had a traditional Jazzmaster before. I imagine I'm going to need to get some surgical tubing or springs as well? The screws I'm seeing look like wood screws almost. Do these mount into the wood themselves? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by kingmedicine » Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:27 am

Great looking project! The best custom color IMO. Where did you get the body from?

The pickup mounting screws should just go directly into the body wood, yes. There are strips of foam that go underneath the pickups that then adjust the pickup height as you adjust the screws. I think Fender sells the “actual” foam, or you can get similar stuff from other places (https://www.stewmac.com/electronics/pic ... gI59fD_BwE). Weatherstripping foam from the hardware store also works fine too (that’s what I’ve used on my builds).

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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by Braunzo » Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:50 am

kingmedicine wrote:
Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:27 am
Great looking project! The best custom color IMO. Where did you get the body from?

The pickup mounting screws should just go directly into the body wood, yes. There are strips of foam that go underneath the pickups that then adjust the pickup height as you adjust the screws. I think Fender sells the “actual” foam, or you can get similar stuff from other places (https://www.stewmac.com/electronics/pic ... gI59fD_BwE). Weatherstripping foam from the hardware store also works fine too (that’s what I’ve used on my builds).
Awesome! That's what I thought!

I got the body from eBay through a builder named Rosser. They're known for doing pine bodies. I think this was the last batch that they put up for auction, now they're "Buy It Now" for around $175, which is still a fantastic deal! He doesn't do custom orders but there's definitely stuff created in good taste. We will see how all the hardware and neck lines up before I give it a total thumbs up, but aesthetically speaking, it's awesome!

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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by Braunzo » Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:51 am

Braunzo wrote:
Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:50 am
kingmedicine wrote:
Mon Oct 11, 2021 5:27 am
Great looking project! The best custom color IMO. Where did you get the body from?

The pickup mounting screws should just go directly into the body wood, yes. There are strips of foam that go underneath the pickups that then adjust the pickup height as you adjust the screws. I think Fender sells the “actual” foam, or you can get similar stuff from other places (https://www.stewmac.com/electronics/pic ... gI59fD_BwE). Weatherstripping foam from the hardware store also works fine too (that’s what I’ve used on my builds).
Awesome! That's what I thought! Thank you!

I got the body from eBay through a builder named Rosser. They're known for doing pine bodies. I think this was the last batch that they put up for auction, now they're "Buy It Now" for around $175, which is still a fantastic deal! He doesn't do custom orders but there's definitely stuff created in good taste. We will see how all the hardware and neck lines up before I give it a total thumbs up, but aesthetically speaking, it's awesome!

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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by Braunzo » Mon Dec 27, 2021 6:22 pm

Got the neck and pickguard. Slow moving on this project.

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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by Braunzo » Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:02 am

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Finished up! Might swap for a tort guard later down the road but I do like the anodized gold. Also might drop down to a 10-52 set. 11s on the high strings is a bit rough because I’m wimpy.

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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by N0_Camping4U » Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:47 am

Who did the paint? I may have missed it in the topic.
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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by parry » Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:49 am

When you've had a bit to play it and live with it... would you mind sharing your opinions on the Pine body as compared to other body types you might have experience with (ash, poplar, basswood, etc)?
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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by parry » Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:52 am

N0_Camping4U wrote:
Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:47 am
Who did the paint? I may have missed it in the topic.
Rosser paints (or painted) them. Not sure if he does it in-house, or if he outsources it though...
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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by Braunzo » Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:07 am

parry wrote:
Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:52 am
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Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:47 am
Who did the paint? I may have missed it in the topic.
Rosser paints (or painted) them. Not sure if he does it in-house, or if he outsources it though...
Yep bought the body already painted from Rosser.

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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by Braunzo » Sun Feb 27, 2022 10:43 am

parry wrote:
Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:49 am
When you've had a bit to play it and live with it... would you mind sharing your opinions on the Pine body as compared to other body types you might have experience with (ash, poplar, basswood, etc)?
Thanks!
I like Pine. I have a Ron Kirn Tele that’s pine that I love. It’s more resonant and maybe has a bit less immediacy on the attack of notes? It’s really not all that discernible. Oh, and they’re light. That’s a big plus.

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Re: Burgundy Mist Jazzmaster Project

Post by Norrin Radd » Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:04 pm

It looks stunning! Although., I do think a red tort would push it right into amazing. :freako:

I've got a pine bodied Strat. FWIW, it doesn't seem any different to me than alder. YMMV

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