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    Bass sound, what effects if any ?

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    [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1403254567' post='2481127']
    But I would be betting that is a P-bass on the track...
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    Its a great sound whatever he's playing...

    Here's some of Corrado Rustici recent stuff....very Mark Knopfler esq...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHzKdpePTGE

    Bass sound, what effects if any ?

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    [quote name='Sonic_Groove' timestamp='1403196736' post='2480752']
    Did you find these?

    [url="http://www.discogs.com/artist/201463-Barry-Johnson"]http://www.discogs.c...3-Barry-Johnson[/url]

    [url="http://www.talkbass.com/threads/barry-johnsons-bass.365268/"]http://www.talkbass....ns-bass.365268/[/url]

    B
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    Looks like he's added a bit of timber from the guy I remember........

    Bass sound, what effects if any ?

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    [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1403168334' post='2480342'] I'd say that is a P-bass...... compressed with a drivey sound. All of which would have been about par at the time. Probably what was en vogue at the time would have been a mutron box... [/quote]


    He definately played a Wal bass, live at least , I remember as it was the first Wal bass I'd ever seen, complete with Leather scratchplate, you can just about see him on the far right,

    Bass sound, what effects if any ?

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    [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1403170161' post='2480370']
    No idea, sounds great though. Any tips for where to start with Nova's back catalog?
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    Saw them live twice in the late 70's early 80's , Italian jazz rock band from what I can remember and the main man was Corrado Rustici,He's still going .you can find some of his stuff on Youtube.

    Bass sound, what effects if any ?

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    Been listening to the fabulous Barry Johnson on an old Nova album Ive had since the late 70's....just wondered if the bass sound has any effects on it or not.... I know he's playing an early Wal bass as I saw them live touring this album when they supported Caravan at the Free trade hall.......love the bass sound around 50 secs in just wondered what effects, if any, are on it


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2pNd_l3-Sk

    oh my god......The bass of my dreams

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

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    [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1402918423' post='2477810']
    So if it's not Fender, it's weird?

    The point you're missing here is that one Fender Jazz looks much the same as another Fender Jazz, barring the colour. The ebay forum is going to get pretty bloody boring (not to mention unreadable, and full) if every time a different Jazz bass is put on That Ebay, it gets posted up as a dream bass.
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    I never said it was a dream bass for everyone, I said it was my dream Bass....you want to disagree, no problem.....each to his own

    Red Sparkly jumpsuit and a fur hat.......

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    [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1402746782' post='2476484']
    I had to look up the OP bass player as not familiar with him, does a cracking job on that tune. Randy Jo Hobbs, apparently died aged only 45 :(
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    Must admit, I'd not seen him before but what a great ,great song........Johnny Winter...king of the slide

    oh my god......The bass of my dreams

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

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    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1402568905' post='2474814']
    It's not a "why do you like them?" question. For me it was more a "what makes this bass more special than any other Fender Jazz?" question. I could understand it if the OP had actually had a go on the bass in question and it was an awesome sounding and playing instrument, but it's just some photos in an eBay listing. So what is it?
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    ive posted this reply once already on this thread, but just for you I'll post it again......


    Horses for courses mate......I started playing bass in 1974 at the age of 11, all I ever wanted in them days was a real Fender jazz..it took me the best part of 10 years before I could afford one, Ive loved them ever since.

    The older jazzers evoke a feeling for me that I cant really explain other than to say, that every time I pick one up, or see an old vintage jazz ,that feeling of the first time I owned one comes flooding back.

    For me its not about money or making money on old vintage guitars, it's the way they make me feel.....but hey...each to his own

    top of the pops 1979

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    [quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1402418482' post='2473306']
    I've been watching since the '76 re runs as well, and really like it.

    There's great stuff, as well as the tosh. But it all makes it what it is. I was far too young to see it first time around, so it's quite a treat.

    TBH the '79 shows so far aren't as good for me as '77/'78. Maybe as it's the time I start to remember some of what was on....I was only 5, but it was always on in the house, so I suppose it's my first musical memory.

    ....and you can't top Legs & Co., can you? Tina Charles......maybe!
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    Debbie Harry..?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxpe1oSp_sg

    oh my god......The bass of my dreams

    in eBay - Weird and Wonderful

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    [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1402421450' post='2473356']
    I'm at a complete loss too...

    In many people's opinion older Fenders may sound or even play better (differently) than new ones, but how can you get that from that listing? When I have more money than sense, I am going to buy a load of old Fenders, a load of new Fenders and a load of cheap eastern copies and see what I can pass off as what in a blind test :D
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    Horses for courses mate......I started playing bass in 1974 at the age of 11, all I ever wanted in them days was a real Fender jazz..it took me the best part of 10 years before I could afford one, Ive loved them ever since.

    The older jazzers evoke a feeling for me that I cant really explain other than to say, that every time I pick one up, or see an old vintage jazz ,that feeling of the first time I owned one comes flooding back.

    For me its not about money or making money on old vintage guitars, it's the way they make me feel.....but hey...each to his own

    1978 Antigua, cant decide...

    in Repairs and Technical

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    [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1402416440' post='2473266']
    That's a rare thing indeed.... treasure it.
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    [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1402417410' post='2473283']
    Awesome, really happy you've found a bass you like so much. And glad to hear it's going to stay the way it is :)

    I really like it by the way.
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    Thanks Guys.......I'll post some photos once its done....

    1978 Antigua, cant decide...

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    [quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1402402061' post='2473022']
    I think you should do your best to keep it Antigua. Maybe with a black or cream scratchplate if you can't find a match.

    Thing is, marmite though they are, there's not many around. If you refinish it - it's just going to be another refinished 70s Jazz bass. As the owner of such a thing I really wish mine did not look so spanking brand new. It's white, and it should be a nice shade of yellow by now.

    You could always get a white/cream scratchplate and have it sprayed with nitro to match the colour. There are a few guys around who could do that. It won't be cheap but it'll pretty much restore the bass back to original.
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    Ive been playing this bass none stop since I got it over the weekend, I cant put it down......it's a fabulous bass, great neck, great weight and funnily enough it looks better on than off.

    Im getting a quote tomorrow for the repair work and Im going to keep it as original as possible.

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