The kid wants to build a bass

My oldest wants to build a bass. He wants to fashion his own body, and modify a headstock on a neck for a certain look. I figure places like Warmoth will be fine for finding necks. But suggestions, and for finding a blank for a body?

Also, he will need hardware and pickups. He likes playing my basic squire Jaguar bass, so doesn't have to be expensive. Suggestions? He wanted me to do some research for him.

Thanks!

Steve
 
I would start with a kit before moving on to building with a blank.
Well yes. But that is what the kid wants to try. And why she was suggesting the option of cutting down an existing body off a cheap bass, and adding the shape desired. (which essentially is the head of an axe.) I will present options. Maybe as Chad says, Warmoth has a blank with a neck pocket and pickups routed. That would be better.
 
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