Born 2B Mild Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 For no particularly good reason, I tried to scribble down all the makers I could think of, that make basses that [u]closely [/u]follow Leo's iconic Jazz Bass design. These are they... BACCHUS BLADE CELINDER FODERA KEN SMITH LAKLAND MIKE LULL MODULUS NORDSTRAND SADOWSKY SANDBERG SHUKER SEI I'm sure I've left out a few outside of the original Fender stable. So, please post up any I've not listed. A Boy needs lists NB: Please [b]exlude [/b][i]Squire[/i], [i]Fender[/i], plus all entry-level cheapies that sell new at below [i]Squire [/i]retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Status T-bass? BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Alleva Coppolo (sp?). edit- How close we talking? [url="http://www.fbass.com/images/MODELS/VF5-lg.jpg"]F-Bass[/url] do a rather nice take on it which I'd say is pretty faithful. Edited July 7, 2009 by velvetkevorkian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Overwater J-series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Lowend STR (bit of an odd headstock thing going here though!) Dingwall Elrick NJS Xotic (have you seen the 'half-burst' finish, really quite funky?) Edited July 7, 2009 by molan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 G&L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 How do you mean 'closely'...do you mean looks, shape, electronics? Heres a few that do the J thing.. Atelier Z Elrick Zon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) how close do you mean? I dont think too many would be mistaken for a Fender J ( logo not seen ) for a reasonably experienced eye. BB Edited July 7, 2009 by BarnacleBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 [quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='535157' date='Jul 7 2009, 09:40 PM']Alleva Coppolo (sp?). edit- How close we talking? [url="http://www.fbass.com/images/MODELS/VF5-lg.jpg"]F-Bass[/url] do a rather nice take on it which I'd say is pretty faithful.[/quote] Thanks. I can't trace the Alleva Coppolo (website down?) but regarding the F-Bass; it's a nice bass [i]really[/i], but not close enough for describing as a Jazz in my humble opinion. The headstock just isn't faintly resembling a Jazz. [i]NB: I'm not trying to find dead ringers, but close enough for mistaken identity will do![/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Marleaux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarnacleBob Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Bolleaux! BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born 2B Mild Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='535220' date='Jul 7 2009, 10:21 PM']Bolleaux! BB[/quote] Is that a maker or an exclamation? Boy, I've got some research ahead of me. (Balances that "wish I hadn't asked" thought with "wow, I'm gonna learn so much googling these weird names") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='535209' date='Jul 7 2009, 10:15 PM']I can't trace Alleva Coppolo[/quote] Working fine for me Phil - try this link to the 5 string pages: [url="http://allevacoppolo.com/basses/5string"]http://allevacoppolo.com/basses/5string[/url] Maybe it's because they don't have the www? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) [quote name='molan' post='535236' date='Jul 7 2009, 10:35 PM']Working fine for me Phil - try this link to the 5 string pages: [url="http://allevacoppolo.com/basses/5string"]http://allevacoppolo.com/basses/5string[/url] Maybe it's because they don't have the www?[/quote] Wow...they look brilliant, havn't seen them before. Where can I get one? edit: Actually, have just seen the prices......think I'll pass! Edited July 7, 2009 by Waldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Warmoth Wood&Tronics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Levinson Blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Berdin Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 (edited) Windmill Callowhill Pavel Hotwire Edited July 8, 2009 by Manu Berdin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Lodestone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboytoo Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 How's about Moon? The one I tried was a lovely alternative to the Big F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Berdin Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yes Mooon , i forgot i had a Moon few months ago ( shame ! it was better than the original , but only four strings ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Berdin Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Oops i forgot ... FbassClef Bottom Wave Dame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 (edited) Schecter did a jazz bass for a while, not sure if it is still in production though. [url="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=47221207"]http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...ideoID=47221207[/url] Edited July 8, 2009 by KevB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 SX FTW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 ESP Tokai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithless Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='535736' date='Jul 8 2009, 05:07 PM']SX FTW!!! [/quote] It was asked not to list cheapo copies, below-Squier ones.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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