Something told us people would like a short scale bass. And by something, I mean all the emails we get telling us you'd like a short scale bass. So, we have two. Here is the first one.
Based on classic P-bass design and configuration, this bass has a 30" scale. Compact and ready to thump.
This kit contains everything you need to build your guitar. Just add your finish materials to the body and neck. These kits aren’t just a collection of random parts- each neck has been custom fitted to the body to ensure a good, snug fit. Includes an unfinished, predrilled body, fretted neck, all electronics and hardware. Wood is raw and unfinished, may require sanding and patching or other preparation prior to applying a finish.
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| SKU: "TFWB001SP" |
| Body: Paulownia |
| Bridge: Standard |
| Controls: 1 Tone|1 Volume |
| Fretboard Material: Maple |
| Fretboard Radius: 12 Inch |
| Fret Count: 20 |
| Fret Style: Bass|Standard |
| Hand Orientation: Right Hand |
| Hardware: Chrome |
| Pickups: PB |
| Neck Material: Maple |
| Neck Joint: Bolt On |
| Nut Width: 1 5/8 Inch |
| Pickguard: Red |
| Scale: 30 |
| Top: N/A |
| Truss Rod: Yes - Preinstalled |
Customer Reviews
This was my second kit from The Fret Wire and both have turned out great. This kit had a loose neck joint so I had to shim that a little. The frets required a good level, crown and polish but it now plays great! I’m really happy with how the body turned out. I stained it red with Rit dye and finished the neck and body with True Oil. Overall I’m very happy with this sweet little bass!
I enjoyed putting this together and it plays and sounds great! Not getting any buzzing and the action was easy to set to a comfortable height. The kit included everything needed, the body holes are all pre drilled so no guesswork. It's nice to be able to cut your own headstock and apply a finish of your choice. The wood used for the body is pretty lightweight, so this guitar won't weigh you down. I upgraded the pots to push pulls to give it a bright switch on the volume, and two tone cap options for the tone pot. Overall had a great experience putting this together!
Customer Reviews
This was my second kit from The Fret Wire and both have turned out great. This kit had a loose neck joint so I had to shim that a little. The frets required a good level, crown and polish but it now plays great! I’m really happy with how the body turned out. I stained it red with Rit dye and finished the neck and body with True Oil. Overall I’m very happy with this sweet little bass!
I enjoyed putting this together and it plays and sounds great! Not getting any buzzing and the action was easy to set to a comfortable height. The kit included everything needed, the body holes are all pre drilled so no guesswork. It's nice to be able to cut your own headstock and apply a finish of your choice. The wood used for the body is pretty lightweight, so this guitar won't weigh you down. I upgraded the pots to push pulls to give it a bright switch on the volume, and two tone cap options for the tone pot. Overall had a great experience putting this together!