maple fingerboard

  1. petros90

    Oh NO! I'm a bass player! Or am I?

    I'm 72, been playing lead and rhythm guitar and singing, sometimes fronting, sometimes a sidesman, in local pop & rock covers and blues bands. I'm getting on. My back hurts, my feet hurt, my knees hurt, and I've developed arthritis in my left thumb. Still you gotta keep going otherwise you're...
  2. Nek07

    Maple fingerboard opinion poll

    I have a bass with Maple fingerboard, there is some wood...I do not even know if it is grain, but some people who have seen this bass said to me that if they had a bass like this one, they would not keep it. I am happy with it as I find that it is her "charm" and give her character, but as of...
  3. GustavoDias

    Help Me! I looking for Flea Jazz Bass Active, Maple Fingerboard, Satin Inca Silver.

    Hi there, I've been looking for the Flea Jazz Bass Active, Maple Fingerboard, Satin Inca Silver for a long time. Firstly, I'm sorry for my English. I'm Brazilian and I live here, however, I have relatives in the USA who can get the bass for me if I do a deal. I would really appreciate it if you...
  4. Smadella

    Lakland Skyline DJ4

    ** long shot but well worth trying ** Been hunting for a Lakland Skyline DJ-4 in Lake Placid Blue w/ Maple Fingerboard since 2006. If anyone is letting go of theirs, I'll be all over it. Did i mention, I've been looking for one since forever, and that this is by a long shot? THANK YOU, Samson
  5. 2022 Nash PB 57 (8 lbs!) Lower Price
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    For sale 2022 Nash PB 57 (8 lbs!) Lower Price

    For sale: a virtually brand new Nash PB-57 from 2022. The bass is super light at 8 lbs and has a great medium relic job, which really seems to allow the ash body to breathe. The body color is Mary Kay White with a gold anodized pickguard. There's a lovely 50s style neck. This is not quite...
    $1,800.00
  6. aringofbone

    SOLD 2022 Nash PB 57 (8 lbs!) Lower Price

    For sale: a virtually brand new Nash PB-57 from 2022. The bass is super light at 8 lbs and has a great medium relic job, which really seems to allow the ash body to breathe. The body color is Mary Kay White with a gold anodized pickguard. There's a lovely 50s style neck. This is not quite...
  7. SIRE MARCUS MILLER V7 VINTAGE SWAMP ASH FRETLESS BASS GUITAR
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    For sale SIRE MARCUS MILLER V7 VINTAGE SWAMP ASH FRETLESS BASS GUITAR

    SIRE VERSION 2 MARCUS MILLER V7 VINTAGE SWAMP ASH 4-STRING FRETLESS BASS GUITAR NEW IN THE BOX. Bought for a recording project, but never used. Sold AS IS. Buyer to pay actual shipping. BRAND NEW IN THE BOX. Lined fretless with maple fingerboard. Bought for a recording project in late...
    $400.00
  8. The Balance

    SOLD SIRE MARCUS MILLER V7 VINTAGE SWAMP ASH FRETLESS BASS GUITAR

    SIRE VERSION 2 MARCUS MILLER V7 VINTAGE SWAMP ASH 4-STRING FRETLESS BASS GUITAR NEW IN THE BOX. Bought for a recording project, but never used. Sold AS IS. Buyer to pay actual shipping. BRAND NEW IN THE BOX. Lined fretless with maple fingerboard. Bought for a recording project in late...
  9. R
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    For sale Music Man Stingray Classic 2 Sunburst

    Made in March of 2019, this bass is in absolutely mint condition. Other than some superficial fingernail scratches on the pick guard, it looks like it came off a music store wall. It has one of the most beautifully flamed neck and fingerboards that I've seen. I am the original owner. Weight is...
    $2,200.00
  10. R

    No longer available Music Man Stingray Classic 2 Sunburst

    Made in March of 2019, this bass is in absolutely mint condition. Other than some superficial fingernail scratches on the pick guard, it looks like it came off a music store wall. It has one of the most beautifully flamed neck and fingerboards that I've seen. I am the original owner. Weight is...
  11. P

    Maple P-Bass Neck Replacement w/o Lacquer

    Not a hugely important question here. Just something that's been on my mind for a while. I have a Mexican P-Bass with a Pau Ferro fingerboard. I've been thinking of switching to a Maple fingerboard simply because I prefer the look, but I don't like the feel of the lacquer finish that comes...
  12. B-Mac

    The Official "Red 'n' Maple FB" Club

    I've searched high and low if such a club exists. I know there's a club for Red 'n' Rosewood FB and there's a show me red basses for PG ideas thread, but I didn't see such a club for Red basses with Maple Finger Boards/ Fret Boards. Please post a pic of your Red and Maple FB bass and indicate...
  13. B-Mac

    NSGBD

    It's all @Eddie LeBlanc 's fault! (good thing) My Sawtooth Sea Green P style bass arrived today. My first 'Sea Green' pastel color bass and first bass from Sawtooth guitars who also make the Sawtooth Rudy Sarzo Signature ABG. Ordered from JC Penney of all places I'm impressed for $149 and...
  14. Mike Lull M5 - PRICE DROP
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    For sale Mike Lull M5 - PRICE DROP

    Ash body Maple neck Birdseye maple fingerboard Nordstrand 3B preamp Nordstrand Big singles pickups active/passive switch 35" scale 7.8lbs!! That’s all! 18mm string spacing Color is like a translucent black. No dents, no dings, no scratches. Only swirling from being played and loved. Asking...
    $2,200.00
  15. Basso Gruvitas

    SOLD Mike Lull M5 - PRICE DROP

    Ash body Maple neck Birdseye maple fingerboard Nordstrand 3B preamp Nordstrand Big singles pickups active/passive switch 35" scale 7.8lbs!! That’s all! 18mm string spacing Color is like a translucent black. No dents, no dings, no scratches. Only swirling from being played and loved. Asking...
  16. Price Drop Ken Smith Design Proto 5 J bass
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    For sale Price Drop Ken Smith Design Proto 5 J bass

    In great condition only some light wear from being played. Sinks on the HS and one in the front that’s barely noticeable from the front row. All electronics work as they should. The neck is set up just right and feels good to play. Weighs in at 10 lbs 0.8 oz. Recreating the magic from the 60's...
    $700.00
  17. Rapisme

    No longer available Price Drop Ken Smith Design Proto 5 J bass

    In great condition only some light wear from being played. Sinks on the HS and one in the front that’s barely noticeable from the front row. All electronics work as they should. The neck is set up just right and feels good to play. Weighs in at 10 lbs 0.8 oz. Recreating the magic from the 60's...
  18. bon viesta

    send your maple fingerboard jazz basses!!

    come on, i’m asking you to send pictures!!! :thumbsup: i have a maple fingerboard walnut jazz on the way so i’ll soon be able to show mine off in due time, but how many of you guys chose a maple fretboard on a nice jazz bass as opposed to the usual rosewood fretboard?
  19. FGN (FujiGen) MIJ Mighty Jazz J Standard Stealth
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    For sale FGN (FujiGen) MIJ Mighty Jazz J Standard Stealth

    Hello TB! Home / FGN Guitars Link above has all the tech specs, quick overview below. Recently purchased this bass from a fellow TB’er. We all know how fast plans change and I’m needing to go a different direction with a 5 string instead. I'm putting up my awesome FGN Mighty Jazz J-Standard...
    $700.00
  20. Spooge

    SOLD FGN (FujiGen) MIJ Mighty Jazz J Standard Stealth

    Hello TB! Home / FGN Guitars Link above has all the tech specs, quick overview below. Recently purchased this bass from a fellow TB’er. We all know how fast plans change and I’m needing to go a different direction with a 5 string instead. I'm putting up my awesome FGN Mighty Jazz J-Standard...
  21. Fender Player Precision Bass Ocean Turquoise Limited Edition
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    For sale Fender Player Precision Bass Ocean Turquoise Limited Edition

    I’ve bought this bass BRAND NEW since June and have only used it sparingly for home recordings (still has the tag and condoms on the tuners). Later on I had gathered more basses and since then has been put aside. According to bathroom scale, bass weighs at about 8.5 lbs. Currently has Rotosound...
    $475.00
  22. sonojono

    SOLD Fender Player Precision Bass Ocean Turquoise Limited Edition

    I’ve bought this bass BRAND NEW since June and have only used it sparingly for home recordings (still has the tag and condoms on the tuners). Later on I had gathered more basses and since then has been put aside. According to bathroom scale, bass weighs at about 8.5 lbs. Currently has Rotosound...
  23. callmejs

    Cleaning EBMM natural maple neck and fingerboard... from the horse's mouth.

    If this can be of use to any of you... Found a few diverging recommendations in regards to cleaning and maintaining a EBMM "natural" maple neck and fingerboard. You'll find the answer I got from EBMM Customer Support below! When writing to them, I have specified that I got my EBMM...
  24. Sandberg California VTM   Soft Aged Gold Burst Bass Guitar
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    For sale Sandberg California VTM Soft Aged Gold Burst Bass Guitar

    This bass has a V (P-bass) body, but the pickup configuration is TM (Music Man / Jazz Bass)... like the Ida Nielsen model. i have changed the push pull pot for active/passive mode to an additional mini toggle switch (i think easier to deal with and smarter because less wear & tear on the volume...
    $1,700.00
  25. J

    SOLD Sandberg California VTM Soft Aged Gold Burst Bass Guitar

    This bass has a V (P-bass) body, but the pickup configuration is TM (Music Man / Jazz Bass)... like the Ida Nielsen model. i have changed the push pull pot for active/passive mode to an additional mini toggle switch (i think easier to deal with and smarter because less wear & tear on the volume...
  26. 2011-12 Fender RW Precision for RW Fiesta Jazz
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    For sale 2011-12 Fender RW Precision for RW Fiesta Jazz

    Hey, I know that bass...
    $775.00
  27. noeinstein

    SOLD 2011-12 Fender RW Precision for RW Fiesta Jazz

    2011-12 Fender Road Worn Precision Bass. Completely stock; alder body with road worn sunburst lacquer finish, 1 piece maple neck, maple 7.25" board, 1.75" nut width with flats. Vintage reverse tuners, American vintage PB bridge, and so on. Weighs 8.0lbs on my bathroom digital scale, which I...
  28. Roscoe LG3005
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    For sale Roscoe LG3005

    90's Roscoe LG3005 35"scale Down-sized swamp ash body, flamed maple top maple/purpleheart neck, maple fretboard Roscoe spec Bartolini quad coil pickups, Bartolini 3-band EQ 2 dings as shown in pics Original hard shell case in great shape 10.2 lbs $1800 shipped CONUSA In good shape for it's age...
    $1,800.00
  29. bgartist

    SOLD Roscoe LG3005

    90's Roscoe LG3005 35"scale Down-sized swamp ash body, flamed maple top maple/purpleheart neck, maple fretboard Roscoe spec Bartolini quad coil pickups, Bartolini 3-band EQ 2 dings as shown in pics Original hard shell case in great shape 10.2 lbs $1800 shipped CONUSA In good shape for it's age...
  30. sheltjo6

    Wanted G&L USA JB-2 maple neck, maple fretboard

    Does anyone have a USA six bolt JB-2 maple neck with a maple fretboard, preferably with a vintage tint finish, you’re willing to sell or trade for USA six bolt JB-2 maple neck with a rosewood fretboard? No Tribute necks please. Send me a pm if you have a neck you’re willing to sell or trade...
  31. kaoskater08

    Best way to finish/fret maple fingerboard?

    I've got a project with a maple fingerboard and trying to figure out the best way to finish. In the past I've sprayed the FB before putting in frets, then completing the instrument and taping the FB while spraying the rest. This adds labor and weeks to the timeline for curing. I'm thinking...
  32. G&L JB5 in Purple
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    For sale G&L JB5 in Purple

    I have my 2018 G&L JB5 for sale. I bought it directly from G&L. It comes with a hard case. It was set up at Carey Nordstrand's shop recently.
    $1,400.00
  33. kph24

    SOLD G&L JB5 in Purple

    I have my 2018 G&L JB5 for sale. I bought it directly from G&L. It comes with a hard case. It was set up at Carey Nordstrand's shop recently.
  34. Riff Ranger

    NBD: After 26 Years of Playing, My First Proper Fender

    I started playing bass on a black-and-gold Samick P/J in the summer of 1993. I put together a couple of bands in high school and played a few shows. While I always admired my friend's dad's 1962 jazz bass, and (for reasons I'll never remember) happily babysat my other friend's dad's 1972...
  35. B-Mac

    Now this is a Jackson I wouldn’t mind having

    X Series Signature David Ellefson CBCM especially in black and maple Jackson Guitars Unveils X Series Signature David Ellefson CBXM IV and V Basses
  36. dBChad

    Too rare to mod?

    I have been wanting to get a 6 string for a while now, and found a decent deal on a Peavey TL-6 with a red/blue iridescent finish. I haven't pulled the trigger yet (I'm sure someone will talk me into doing so), but I've also been looking for a 6 string with a maple fretboard (purely because I...
  37. E

    Wanted G&L SB2 6-Bolt Maple Neck With Maple Fingerboard

    Hello TB'ers, If anyone out there has a G&L SB2 (the 6-bolt version) with a maple neck and maple fingerboard and would be interested in swapping the neck for a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, let me know. I have a preference for maple fingerboards. Thank you.
  38. Fodera NYC Empire 5 - Dual Coil
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    For sale Fodera NYC Empire 5 - Dual Coil

    I have had this bass for a few years. It has been played alot and shows a bit of wear here and there (see pics) but it plays great, little is any fret wear, original hard shell is near perfect, I use a gig bag to transport. This bass has the rare Duncan Dual Coils with the single coil switch...
    $2,500.00
  39. Montanamike

    SOLD Fodera NYC Empire 5 - Dual Coil

    I have had this bass for a few years. It has been played alot and shows a bit of wear here and there (see pics) but it plays great, little is any fret wear, original hard shell is near perfect, I use a gig bag to transport. This bass has the rare Duncan Dual Coils with the single coil switch...
  40. B-Mac

    NBD Retrovibe by Chowny Retrovibe

    It’s here.....and by golly it’s gorgeous plus a little something different.... Shipped from across the pond on Wednesday and at my door this morning in a double box...shipping was $64 Here’s some pics Bought the case on eBay brand new for $60 on Wednesday and it arrived yesterday...