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 Post subject: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 5th, 2012, 7:24 am 
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Love this bass. I'll post the specs later, I'm running late for an appointment.

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 Post subject: Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 5th, 2012, 7:36 am 
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THAT IS AWESOME!!!! GREAT JOB MATT!!!!


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 Post subject: Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 5th, 2012, 10:30 am 
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ya, good looking bass you got there, Matt.


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 Post subject: Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 5th, 2012, 11:35 am 
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 Post subject: Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 5th, 2012, 7:20 pm 
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Here are the specs if you guys are interested.

Alder body w/70s pickup spacing
Slim taper maple/rosewood neck
Fender String tree, bridge (70s RI), and strap buttons
CTS Pots, switchcraft jack and orange drop caps. I wired this concentric setup without resistors, which were on the vintage Fender Jazz Basses.
Lindy Fralin Pickups (not the over wound ones). I had a set of cream pickup covers, so I stashed the stock black ones.
Custom "Warmoth" headstock logo, based on the 70s style Fender logo. I clearcoated the logo.
Schaller tuners.

Weight is about 9lbs. Great balance.

Guys, if you've never tried the slim taper option on a Warmoth neck, it's worth the upcharge if you dig a slim Jazz style neck. Just a great playing neck and the bass over all sounds phenomenal. Can't wait to gig with it this week.

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 Post subject: Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 6th, 2012, 3:24 pm 
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Wow! Did they build that for you or did you do it yourself from Warmoth parts?


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 Post subject: Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 6th, 2012, 3:49 pm 
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I did all the assembly and setup. I'm not sure if Warmoth even does that. (?) It's really not difficult to do, it's just meticulous and time consuming. I enjoy it.

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 Post subject: Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 6th, 2012, 3:52 pm 
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Good work then! :idea:


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 Post subject: Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 6th, 2012, 4:08 pm 
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Thanks man. Didn't require much skill on my part. All I had to do that did require skill (minimally) was apply the decal and properly clear coat the peghead. :mrgreen:

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 Post subject: Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 6th, 2012, 6:48 pm 
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You did not mention that but I assume it is a short-scale bass, right?


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PostPosted: November 6th, 2012, 6:52 pm 
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No it's 34" scale.

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PostPosted: November 6th, 2012, 7:57 pm 
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Oh cool! That's a design usually associated with short scales. I guess it should pretty much sound like a 70's jazz. And all this without using the over-used JB design yet keeping a classic look. I personally think the 70's spacing has much more punch and clarity and I don't know why it has not remained the standard. You have a good taste for instruments sir!


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 Post subject: Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 6th, 2012, 8:17 pm 
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Ha, thanks man! Basically I somewhat modeled this after my Fender Jaguar bass (those are long scale too), which was also candy apple red w/ matching headstock. That was a good solid bass but I couldn't connect with it, so I sold it.
Needless to say I was excited to see Warmoth offering this body style, so I formulated my build pretty quickly.

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PostPosted: November 7th, 2012, 6:24 am 
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That looks simply stunning! :D Love the rosewood block neck. Nice deep dark chocolate rosewood. Where'd you find the pickguard?


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PostPosted: November 7th, 2012, 7:21 am 
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Pickguard is from Warmoth too.

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PostPosted: November 7th, 2012, 12:07 pm 
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Matt R. wrote:
Guys, if you've never tried the slim taper option on a Warmoth neck, it's worth the upcharge if you dig a slim Jazz style neck. Just a great playing neck and the bass over all sounds phenomenal. Can't wait to gig with it this week.


I second this. The Warmoth slim custom necks are worth the up charge. They feel great. Get the graphite rod and it will be a great light neck.


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 Post subject: Re: Warmoth Jazzmaster IV
PostPosted: November 7th, 2012, 12:11 pm 
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Yes I have the graphite as well. Not a dead spot to be had, and much lighter than their steel reinforced necks (which still rule).

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