Now that I am out of that confounded, good for nothing metal band, I am left with two basses that need to be de-band-ified, and one bass that just needs help.
From left to right:
The SR (SX) modified fretless 5 string jazz:
I completely rebuilt this SX to my liking, however, I made the huge mistake of putting my previous band's initials (SR) on the headstock, as if that band actually gave a crap. After all the work I put into it, I didn't get a single good comment on this bass when I brought it to practice. Is it that ugly? Maybe the band had already decided they hated everything about me by that point. Should I sand the letters off or just set the whole thing on fire? Black tape?
The Hondo:
My band played in so many different tunings below standard, that I had to modify my Hondo for BEAD tuning by filing the nut, drilling the bridge, restringing, and all that jazz. Now I have no reason to play in BEAD, and have a 5-string for the rare occasion of playing below E. I want to put it back to standard tuning, but also upgrade the hardware as it is replaced. It shall keep the QP/Royale pickups and the electronics, because they sound damn fine. I suppose it will need a new nut, bridge, and strings. Suggestions? It might be a plywood Hondo, but this is my first and forever bass. I would like to keep it classy.
The Dean:
My cheap Dean sounds good and is pretty simple, but the neck needs shimming. Should I just set it on fire, or get a new neck for it? I have no idea. Open to wild ideas here.
From left to right:
The SR (SX) modified fretless 5 string jazz:
I completely rebuilt this SX to my liking, however, I made the huge mistake of putting my previous band's initials (SR) on the headstock, as if that band actually gave a crap. After all the work I put into it, I didn't get a single good comment on this bass when I brought it to practice. Is it that ugly? Maybe the band had already decided they hated everything about me by that point. Should I sand the letters off or just set the whole thing on fire? Black tape?
The Hondo:
My band played in so many different tunings below standard, that I had to modify my Hondo for BEAD tuning by filing the nut, drilling the bridge, restringing, and all that jazz. Now I have no reason to play in BEAD, and have a 5-string for the rare occasion of playing below E. I want to put it back to standard tuning, but also upgrade the hardware as it is replaced. It shall keep the QP/Royale pickups and the electronics, because they sound damn fine. I suppose it will need a new nut, bridge, and strings. Suggestions? It might be a plywood Hondo, but this is my first and forever bass. I would like to keep it classy.
The Dean:
My cheap Dean sounds good and is pretty simple, but the neck needs shimming. Should I just set it on fire, or get a new neck for it? I have no idea. Open to wild ideas here.
