the hand of john curley Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Hello People , My first post.....and its to try and get dosh off you!!! Right , Have tried three times to list this on Evil Bay, but they keep pulling it off so thought I'd try here after a recommendation. I have a custom made, REPLICA, of a 62 Custom Shop Jazz Bass for grabs, I had it made for me 2 years ago by a guy in Manchester of some 20+ years experience and as I use a Geddy Lee & a Jaco signature basses I wasn't just going to settle for any piece of rubbish. The body is Alder and finished in Daphne Blue, the scratchplate is a very light mint green to look more aged, the bass has custom wound PUPS that give it a really good spectrum of sounds and it has the PUP cover and F Ashtray bridge cover. The neck is a gem, in rosewood and finished with a nitro cellulose lacquer so again it looks aged. Has skunk stripe and a fat C shape. Back of the headstock has the Custom Shop decal applied. Good Machine heads, low ratio, never let me down from a tuning point of viewand headstock has Fender decal applied to look the part. There is a slight dent to the fretboard at top edge of 2nd fret where I caught it on the side of the door frame at our rehearsal room, but this in no way affects playability. You can here the bass itself by going to www.myspace.com/shortwavefade All songs were recorded in March of this year using this bass. I am selling it purely as I have decided to quit the band following the birth of our Twin Boys. Together with a 4 year old they mean I simply cannot give the band the necessary support it needs...gutted but there you go, As a result I am reducing my "stock".... I paid a fair old bit for this.....a lot more than a Squire...however I understand that it is really only worth what ever someone is willing to pay....so If anyone is willing to part with £275. they can have a truly lovely bass. I am based in Leicester and you are welcome to try it out first, if your not happy then no problem. Ok folks thanks very much if you 've taken the time to read this. Cheers Matt Ps if the pics don't load please email me for photos on [email protected][attachment=1207:2007_062...ssey0146.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 this guy is totally safe, as recommended by moi! Welcome to basschat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odub Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 It's a stunning looking bass, can't get my head around replica though - would be better with no logos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Agreed Good luck with the sale though, it looks great! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Nice looking bass, but it might be an idea to give more detail about who made the instrument? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I gotta ask... what's the point of a 'replica' Fender? Surely it's either a genuine Fender or it shouldn't have a Fender decal on it. Or have I missed the point ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) Slash's Gibson isn't a genuine Gibson but it has the Gibson badge on the headstock. Gibson don't mind at all and have given him a signature Gibson which he doesn't use. There isn't a point to this post - I just wanted to see how many times I could get Gibson into one post. Edited July 17, 2007 by The Funk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 [quote name='The Funk' post='33086' date='Jul 17 2007, 03:15 PM']Slash's Gibson isn't a genuine Gibson but it has the Gibson badge on the headstock. Gibson don't mind at all and have given him a signature Gibson which he doesn't use. There isn't a point to this post - I just wanted to see how many times I could get Gibson into one post.[/quote] Lol! you're right about Slash, but I think there's more at stake there ;-) Each to their own I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odub Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 [quote name='The Funk' post='33086' date='Jul 17 2007, 03:15 PM']Slash's Gibson isn't a genuine Gibson but it has the Gibson badge on the headstock. Gibson don't mind at all and have given him a signature Gibson which he doesn't use. There isn't a point to this post - I just wanted to see how many times I could get Gibson into one post.[/quote] I never knew that! You'd have thought by now he could afford a proper one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyC Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 [quote name='odub' post='33099' date='Jul 17 2007, 03:35 PM']I never knew that! You'd have thought by now he could afford a proper one [/quote] Just because something has got a brand logo on it doesn't mean its a better instrument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odub Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 [quote name='TimmyC' post='33239' date='Jul 17 2007, 07:52 PM']Just because something has got a brand logo on it doesn't mean its a better instrument[/quote] Yeah I agree completly, That was a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hand of john curley Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 Thanks for the welcomes and cheers to Gaf for the recommendation... Ok - I had this made as I wanted the 62 vibe and feel but there was no way I could justify that amount of money. The bass was never intended to be my main instrument. I used it far more than I planned but as I no longer use it for the band I was in, I thought someone else may want it.....Plus i need to fund purchase of Gafs 6 String!!!!!! LOL. The Fender decals were merely to finish off the look......In terms of the maker, He is a Luthier of some 20-25 years and has made me an acoustic bass previously , so I asked him to do this project. Thanks for looking anyway and if anyone wants to try it , please drop me a line. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Who was the luthier? Where/who does he work for? Cheers Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hand of john curley Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 [quote name='Sibob' post='33334' date='Jul 17 2007, 09:52 PM']Who was the luthier? Where/who does he work for? Cheers Si[/quote] HI Si, Guys name is David, hes' based in Manchester, but has a "job" with a gigging band . He makes basses and guitars as a sideline . Cheers Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 [quote name='the hand of john curley' post='33339' date='Jul 17 2007, 10:57 PM']HI Si, Guys name is David, hes' based in Manchester, but has a "job" with a gigging band . He makes basses and guitars as a sideline . Cheers Matt[/quote] Is that David Kelly - known as 'benton_music' on eBay...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Is he the guy that does those Jaco 'tribute' basses that he says are so good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hand of john curley Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 [quote name='David Nimrod' post='33413' date='Jul 18 2007, 06:38 AM']Is he the guy that does those Jaco 'tribute' basses that he says are so good?[/quote] Thats him. Not sure about his other stuff, but spent about 6 months discussing this bass with him, as I didn't want ot end up with a pile of sh1te. A guitarist Iknow had bought one of his PRS and was really impressed, so suggested I contact him. Really very pleased with the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 [quote name='the hand of john curley' post='33420' date='Jul 18 2007, 08:06 AM']Thats him. Not sure about his other stuff, but spent about 6 months discussing this bass with him, as I didn't want ot end up with a pile of sh1te. A guitarist Iknow had bought one of his PRS and was really impressed, so suggested I contact him. Really very pleased with the result.[/quote] A friend of mine bought a Tele from him (copy of the Albert Lee model) - he absolutely loves, as does everyone who plays it. David is definitely a cool guy...probably doesn't charge enough for the work he puts in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 [quote name='David Nimrod' post='33413' date='Jul 18 2007, 07:38 AM']Is he the guy that does those Jaco 'tribute' basses that he says are so good?[/quote] I have had a go on one of his Jaco basses - it was very good value for money & played lovely. It wasn't in the 'fantastic' class -but then he only charges less than £2-250 for them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 He isn't a luthier though is he? He just puts parts together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbloke Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='34159' date='Jul 19 2007, 03:13 PM']He isn't a luthier though is he? He just puts parts together?[/quote] No one said he was. The original post said 'I had it made for me...' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I didn't say you said he was either, no need to get defensive and go crying about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hand of john curley Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Bump....anyone!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hand of john curley Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 [quote name='the hand of john curley' post='35802' date='Jul 23 2007, 08:52 AM']Bump....anyone!?!?[/quote] Bumped again.....would accept £225 for this if anyone is interested???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 (edited) So where are the parts from?? Si Edited July 24, 2007 by Sibob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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