Clarky Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) As a number of you know, I am after an early 70s Jazz to match my 72P (see avatar pic) - here's the Items Wanted thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=71156"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=71156[/url] I recently acquired a Bill Nash '63 Jazz bass relic in candy apple red (nitro finish over white) as a relatively 'cheap' substitute for a Fender vintage Jazz (also I was born in '63). Lovely though it looks and sounds (has DiMarzio UltraJazz p/u's), I need to move this on to free up funds for my 'Jazz war-chest' as it doesn't look like anyone on the forum has an early 70s Jazz to trade. There are a bunch of pics on the link in my signature below. The bass (which was made in July 2007) comes with a really nice fitted, black Sadowsky-alike semi-hard case. Weight-wise it is a medium, I guess coming in between 9-10lbs (my bathroom scales are rubbish and say less than 9lbs but then they also tell me I am slim!). For those that have not heard of Nash Guitars (http://www.nashguitars.com/jb_basses.html ), it is a small workshop in the US that turns out vintage-alike guitars and basses of a very high quality using mainly original processes (eg, nitrocellulose lacquer finishes) and aged parts. Some even swear they are better than real vintage Fenders if you believe web reviews. The latest high-profile user is Rob Trujillo of Metallica who plays a couple of Nash aged '63 P basses live (you can see a nice black/tort one in the latest 'So What' magazine for 'tallica-heads!) Price? Well, new these cost around £1,600 from the only UK distributor (to my knowledge), Vintage & Rare Guitars in Denmark St (link: [url="http://www.vintageandrareguitars.com/web/Our-Catalogue/Other-Makers/Bill-Nash)"]http://www.vintageandrareguitars.com/web/O...kers/Bill-Nash)[/url]. I paid £950 for this only a month ago and would like to get that back and will throw in 24 hour delivery in the price. It is strung with medium/heavy gauge LaBella flats. No trade offers thanks as I am only selling to help pay for that elusive 70s Jazz. To save you clicking on the link below, here is one pic to whet your appetite (minus ashtrays) plus you can see the bass with the ashtrays on in my avatar: [attachment=38875:nash.jpg] Edited February 6, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 26, 2009 Author Share Posted December 26, 2009 A couple more pics for convenience (they are the same as in my sig link below): [attachment=38889:Summer_2...tuff_231.JPG][attachment=38890:Summer_2...tuff_232.JPG][attachment=3889 1:Summer_2...tuff_228.JPG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Christ,I thought I did the quick turnover Mark.good luck with the sale .a great Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) I'll take that off your hands, mate, if I can punt my Rick 4001CS. I'll create a listing but I guess there won't be any takers given the coin I'd want and the time of year. I might reduce my asking price. Edited December 27, 2009 by Stacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinJazzBass Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Oh my god! What a bass! Good Luck with the sale. Im putting on the lottery and I will let you know if i have any luck Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fede162162 Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 I tought "Nash" was a brand, but I read "Fender " on the headstock. What's the story of these basses? are they special models by Fender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 Nash is a brand, for the most part, I believe that the headstocks are plain..........who knows what decals others might add to the headstock . There were a few plain-headstock Nash's at V&R, and the Gallery had a Fender badged Nash, which was lovely I might add! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 [quote name='Stacker' post='694681' date='Dec 28 2009, 08:44 AM']PM sent.[/quote] Just back from the slopes, some great snow and the perfect excuse to stuff your face and drink loads! PM replied to Stacker (and thanks SiBob for filling in on Nash in my absence!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Why on earth hasn't this sold? Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 [quote name='Rayman' post='701256' date='Jan 5 2010, 08:36 AM']Why on earth hasn't this sold? Bump.[/quote] Probably cos my CS hasnt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Roll up, roll up and get yourself a relic'd lookalike of the new 50th Anniversary Fender Jazz in Candy Apple Red for a c.£600 (40%) discount! Only 950 of your hard earned British pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Nice Pitch Clarky How was the snow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Hi Rich, the snow in the Alps was fabulous and beautiful to look at - I don't quite feel the same way about the snow in London! I have serious doubts that my sales pitch ^^^ will be successful though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 As I have dropped my search for a 70s Jazz this beautiful Nash is now withdrawn from sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Thank goodness for that. That saves me falling out with the new wife after spending 950 quid unnecessarily!!! It's bound to be up there with any Fender of any era going on everything I've ever heard about Nash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) If the video the previous owner did of this bass is anything to go by, this is about the best Jazz bass out there, anyway. Good move, Clarky. Edited January 8, 2010 by OutToPlayJazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='705108' date='Jan 8 2010, 08:37 AM']If the video the previous owner did of this bass is anything to go by, this is about the best Jazz bass out there, anyway. Good move, Clarky.[/quote] Thanks Rich/OTPJ It is a thing of beauty and certainly sounds great. TBH, its not quite as slick to play as my old MIA 2009 (which was super-fast) as the neck has a considerably chunkier profile (I presume its true to an original '63 template and that this is the way they were 'back in the day'). However, I have swapped the strings to LaBella medium/heavy flats (from TI Flats; also tried DR SUnbeams) and the greater string tension means its much easier to get around quickly now. Had a really nice session on it last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Stay with it Mark You will grow to love it,All the Best Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 It probably is true to '63 neck size, even my '73 has a considerably slinkier neck (more width-wise than anything) than my '03 MIA. But then I had my Shuker neck modeled on the '03's dimensions....so what does that tell you lol Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 It's a stunning bass Clarky, definately worth hanging on to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 And here's a bit of the bass pure DI'd in the clip I put up when I sold it to Richardd. It has super thick tone, that's for sure - the neck isn't a slim one, maybe that's why it sounds better? Interesting... Cairo www.youtube.com/sharkpuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 Isn't it amazing how differently a bass will play with different strings? My standard string on all my (mainly P) basses for the past 2-3 years has been the TI flat (with D'Addario Chromes on certain basses). With TI Flats I could not get low action on this Nash bass, also with DR Sunbeam rounds, and to be frank it did p*ss me off more than a bit. Having swapped to an old set of LaBella standard gauge flats (I think; which would make them 45-105), it is completely transformed. I can get the action 1-2mm lower at the 12th fret, making it slick and fast, and I am at last as happy with how it plays as how it looks and sounds. PS, Cairobill, just watched your clip again. Superb playing! Must work on finger-style harder, which is one of my NY resolutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 You could always take it round to the Gallery and Martin will stone the frets, tweak it and get your action super low on that bass for rounds. I liked the action medium on the bass as I play upright too. I've learnt to play lighter recently (I had a ramp installed on the Zon I sold for exactly that purpose) but have semi-abandoned the ultra light touch school of bass playing as the tone you get is simply not as good as a proper bit of fingerstyle. It's probably a point of contention with some but as Jaco said "you gotta cut the string" to get a full tone. He wasn't wrong in my opinion... C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 22, 2010 Author Share Posted January 22, 2010 (edited) Looks like I have tracked down an early 70s Jazz, so I am putting this lovely Nash Jazz back up FS. As before, £950 posted for a great sounding, beautiful looking boutique-made '63 Jazz replica. Strung now with La Bella standard flats (see a couple of posts above) and plays like a breeze (it didn't seem to get on with light gauge strings). Cairobill also added a great soundclip, a post or two earlier. Edited January 22, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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