[NBD] Barncaster Jazz Bass made of reclaimed Pine wood and great stuff!

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Hello, coming with a small update: :woot:

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Got this pickguard shipped from Amazon for... 7 € only. It fits perfectly and is held into place without any screws. I thought it would be nice to showcase the wood and underneath while still getting some height bump for my fingers. What do you guys think of it, visually speaking? :thumbsup:
 
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What a fantastic piece of wood! The fact that it's blue makes it even better to my eyes! :drool:

Don't forget to share it with those who will love it to pieces!
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/lets-see-those-blue-basses.1264549/

InstantEctobass said:
Hello, coming with a small update: :woot:

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Got this pickguard shipped from Amazon for... 7 € only. It fits perfectly and is held into place without any screws. I thought it would be nice to showcase the wood and underneath while still getting some height bump for my fingers. What do you guys think of it, visually speaking? :thumbsup:
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If a pickguard had to be installed, I'd say it was the only choice! Much preferable to covering up that grain & stain or punching a bunch of holes in it! ;)
 
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@InstantEctobass meant to ask you- how does the neck joint feel on yours? With a donor neck on for fitting sake, my tele joint is kinda painful where it meets the neck heel. Big 90° edge with wood ripples. I'm thinking about getting the sander out and smoothing out the edge enough to decrease the palm shock but not to disrupt the structural integrity.
 
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This thread has me questioning why pine isn't more frequently used in bass/guitar construction - specifically for bodies (being that it's technically considered soft wood, I wouldn't want a neck made of pine...) - I'd have to think that any concerns about damage to the body could be largely alleviated with the right finish and/or simply being careful with the instrument. :bassist:
 
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HubbardsFate said:
This thread has me questioning why pine isn't more frequently used in bass/guitar construction - specifically for bodies (being that it's technically considered soft wood, I wouldn't want a neck made of pine...) - I'd have to think that any concerns about damage to the body could be largely alleviated with the right finish and/or simply being careful with the instrument. :bassist:
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The 1st Squier Classic Vibe 50s Precision Bass bodies were made out of pine to "emulate" the Ash bodies of the 50s at a low cost. It came in butterscotch blonde, vintage blonde (aged white blonde) and I think even the Lake Placid Blue bodies were still made of Pine wood.

Currently speaking, FMIC is selling American models with (roasted) Pine (I kid you not):

American Professional II Jazz Bass® | Basses électriques

Honestly that body of mine doesn't seem fragile to me, at all. Less than Swamp Ash, honestly.

Nightsprinter said:
@InstantEctobass meant to ask you- how does the neck joint feel on yours? With a donor neck on for fitting sake, my tele joint is kinda painful where it meets the neck heel. Big 90° edge with wood ripples. I'm thinking about getting the sander out and smoothing out the edge enough to decrease the palm shock but not to disrupt the structural integrity.
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I asked Pling Ploing to not drill the neck pocket holes for the neck/body screws. But yes, the joint is a little raw with 90° edges. I won't touch it because sadly there will be loss of finish on top. I meant to tell this to the creator as a feedback so he could enhance this side of things in his future work, but it seems like my previous messages weren't very welcome because so far I didn't get any answer from him. I hope that he is just busy with life and that I am misinterpreting because it seems nowadays you can't say anything without risking to "offend" or just simply "annoy" someone. I hope I'm wrong.
 
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