User:Timr11

A Frankenbass is simply a bass guitar that has been modified from the original by the owner in a D.I.Y. style. Often this is done only to change the sound, look or feel of the guitar, but can also be used as a method to learn more about the construction and set up of Bass Guitars in general and how different modifications affect the feel and sound.

Usual modifications include, but are not limited to:

Neck
The neck will either be replaced entirely or if fretted the frets are removed and the slots filled with hardwood, or filling compound.

Pickups
The pickups can be changed. Common modifications include adding Active Pickups in place of Passive Pickups

Bridge
Several aftermarket bridges are available.

Tuners
Several makes of aftermarket tuners are available.

Body
The body is often stripped of paint and varnished or repainted.

Electronics
The controls and switches of the bass can be replaced. Commonly in two pickup basses the combination of controls will often be swapped around. EG if the bass has two volume controls these could be swapped to a volume and a blend control.