Warmoth Jazzmaster IV

[Matt R.]

Love this bass. I'll post the specs later, I'm running late for an appointment.

[funky42]

THAT IS AWESOME!!!! GREAT JOB MATT!!!!

[AzWhoFan]

ya, good looking bass you got there, Matt.

[Matt R.]

Here are better images:

[Matt R.]

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.

[Agent00Soul]

Wow! Did they build that for you or did you do it yourself from Warmoth parts?

[Matt R.]

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.

[Agent00Soul]

Good work then!

[Matt R.]

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.

[Frenchy-Lefty]

You did not mention that but I assume it is a short-scale bass, right?

[Matt R.]

No it's 34" scale.

[Frenchy-Lefty]

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!

[Matt R.]

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.

[pjmuck]

That looks simply stunning! Love the rosewood block neck. Nice deep dark chocolate rosewood. Where'd you find the pickguard?

[Matt R.]

Pickguard is from Warmoth too.

[gravesbass]

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.

[Matt R.]

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).