GeeCee Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='1230352' date='May 13 2011, 02:50 PM']Could anyone who has a GA24 give me the body width? I have a vague recollection its something like 15"?[/quote] I will check and get back to you, but I think it's narrower than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 DUDE YOU HAVE ONE OF THE LEGENDARY JACO FRETLESSES!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='GeeCee' post='1230357' date='May 13 2011, 08:56 PM']Here are mine: [attachment=79827:IMG_3064.JPG][/quote] I just fell of my chair!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='1230363' date='May 13 2011, 08:03 PM']DUDE YOU HAVE ONE OF THE LEGENDARY JACO FRETLESSES!!![/quote] And two 6 string Calibas basses too ! I particularly like the left hand 6 string Calibas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeCee Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='1230363' date='May 13 2011, 03:03 PM']DUDE YOU HAVE ONE OF THE LEGENDARY JACO FRETLESSES!!![/quote] Supposedly, one of up to three identical fretless basses (with up to three more fretted basses) that were in production in John's workshop when he learned that Jaco had died. I write "up to" since John told me that not all of them were finished. It's a nice bass, unlined ebony fingerboard, EMG pick-ups, patterned after a (his?) '62 jazz bass. Would Jaco have liked it, who knows? Could he have got on with an unlined board? Would he have wanted to change batteries? Edited May 17, 2011 by GeeCee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 John said he'd agreed an endorsement so perhaps it was a done deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Some fresh pics of my S1. MK kindly signed the backplate last July in NYC. [attachment=80945:IMG_1312.JPG] [attachment=80946:IMG_1319.jpg] [attachment=80947:IMG_1321.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc42 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 My old bass!!!! One word........beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hallo! The GA 24 is around 14 inches wide I think Steve....! There's a new bass shop opening here in Peterborough (cough cough!) and the guy has a pink GA for sale and a 6 string Calibas, plus a replica of the famous red Live At Wembley Classic bass in red which is not for sale but you can have a go on it, if you like - the guy there is a really nice fella, name sounds a bit like Rick Stiff! cheers!!! Nick O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='pnefc42' post='1245147' date='May 26 2011, 01:38 AM']My old bass!!!! One word........beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheers Dave[/quote] Cheers Dave Indeed! Still minding to sell her but haven't decided yet, it's one of those tough decisions, I'm sure you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc42 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='Enzo' post='1246557' date='May 27 2011, 05:04 AM']Cheers Dave Indeed! Still minding to sell her but haven't decided yet, it's one of those tough decisions, I'm sure you know what I mean.[/quote] Indeed Indeed!!! Well I can assure anyone that maybe reading this thread and is interested in aqquiring this bass (re Enzo's comment above) that; 1. You'll not find a better example of John's craftsmanship anywhere - a truely stunning bass 2. You'll not find a better guy to deal with than Enzo - 100% trustful & honest seller Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='pnefc42' post='1246576' date='May 27 2011, 01:21 AM']1. You'll not find a better example of John's craftsmanship anywhere - a truely stunning bass[/quote] There you go, now I don't want to sell it anymore LOL Thanks Dave! Always a pleasure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='Soliloquy' post='1249812' date='May 29 2011, 05:59 PM']I'm after another Jaydee bass, if anyone is thinking of selling. I'd particularly like a Mark King Series 3 in cherry red. There is a Roadie that I've taken a fancy to, but I'm going to give it a couple of days to see if I get offered anything else.[/quote] Interested in my S1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='GeeCee' post='1230357' date='May 13 2011, 07:56 PM']Here are mine: [attachment=79827:IMG_3064.JPG] L-R: GA24 5-string, Series I ("Classic") Mark King, Calibas 6-string fretted, Jaco Pastorius (basically a '62 jazz copy) and Calibas 6-string fretless[/quote] That is quite a remarkable collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='Enzo' post='1252315' date='Jun 1 2011, 06:41 AM']Interested in my S1? [/quote] I would love you Series 1. I think it may be a bit out of my price range though. And I'd be so worried that it'd get broken on it's way over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='Soliloquy' post='1252972' date='Jun 1 2011, 12:24 PM']I would love you Series 1. I think it may be a bit out of my price range though. And I'd be so worried that it'd get broken on it's way over here.[/quote] It arrived here in one piece, it'll get there the same. With fears like these there would be no business for anybody. Insurances are paid to sleep well As for the price, well that's up to you. This JD is something special, said the sales man LOL. Now seriously this is REALLY special because it mounts pick ups coming straight from MK own JD from the '80s and its shape is also the original one, slightly narrower wings and body thickness. It's almost in the same conditions it would come out when new from John's shop and its delivery time is 5 business days . The price is not cheap but is less than a new one and this not taking in consideration the personal value of the p/ups and rosewood knobs. If you think your budget is definitely far, then no problem. If you're thinking about it I'll send you a PM with details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeCee Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='1245217' date='May 26 2011, 04:12 AM']The GA 24 is around 14 inches wide I think Steve....![/quote] It is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) My new beautiful new Calibas 6 string. The serial number suggests that it's a 1988 model. It off to John tomorrow for a set up and service. Edited June 14, 2011 by Soliloquy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Wow. Ruddy Nora!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeCee Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 [quote name='Soliloquy' post='1269011' date='Jun 14 2011, 01:38 PM']My new beautiful new Calibas 6 string. The serial number suggests that it's a 1988 model. It off to John tomorrow for a set up and service.[/quote] Let me guess about a stone, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Now that's a 6-string I like - wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Good find! But the bunny has taken a chunk out.....that might cost a bit to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 [quote name='GeeCee' post='1269530' date='Jun 15 2011, 01:07 AM']Let me guess about a stone, right?[/quote] It's heavy yes, especially compared to my Overwater. That was an unusually light 6 string. Every Jaydee I've owned has been on the heavy side, it's a lot to do with the hardware. The string saddles, bridge and sustain block are all made of brass. Then there's all of the wood. I've had three Wal's, an all maple Stingray and an Alembic and they were equally as heavy as this. My mate's Fender Marcus Miller bass weighs loads too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Soliloquy - that is the first Jaydee i've seen and liked ! Nice rabbit/chicken too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I suspect that John's time is mostly spent making Mark King-alike basses so the 6 strings/Calibbas models are accordingly rare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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