Clarky Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) Just bought this off BassDirect. Very dull overcast day so not the greatest pics. Its a 2007 JB-63, fairly heavily relic'd with a nitro 3TS finish. Its the perfect Jazz for a Precision lover with a P-width (1.625") chunky neck - in fact I defy any Precision + flats fan not to enjoy playing this one! The neck is what makes these such a joy to play, very worn-in and smooth feeling. It is strung with Pyramid flats for retro goodness and I have taken the action down so its very slick playing. Also I have removed the chrome covers as I find them too constricting for pick style playing. [attachment=51047:clarky_basses_037.JPG] [attachment=51045:clarky_basses_040.JPG] [attachment=51046:clarky_basses_042.JPG] I used to own a CAR Nash JB-63 which is now owned by BC'er Stacker and I shouldn't have sold (it paved the way for a brief flirtation with a vintage '73 Jazz that I just couldn't get on with, neck too thin for my liking). Very lovely bass and a great pairing with my '72 Precision. Now I just need to raise some money from selling something (my '76 fretless preferably) to cover the expenditure! Edited May 31, 2010 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Heh! I had a feeling from your mentioning the Nash a few times in the last week that another may be winging it's way towards Clarky Towers Congrats mate & I hope this one is as good as the CAR one was. Did you go to Bass Direct in person, btw? Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='852772' date='May 31 2010, 05:21 PM']Congrats mate & I hope this one is as good as the CAR one was. Did you go to Bass Direct in person, btw?[/quote] Well after ascertaining from Stacker that he didn't want to sell me back his lovely CAR one, it was just a couple of emails and phone calls with Mark at BassDirect. I took a bit of a punt as Warwick is too far for me to drive but am very pleased I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Excellent - Well I'm glad it worked out well for you & the 3TS model is really nice looking, too. I keep thinking of popping in there, but I know I'll spend a lot of money on something! I keep eyeing up the used KingBass he has & also the top of range Nordstrand 5-string! I think it's best I keep away from there, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Wow Clarky, your recent acquisitions are giving me some serious GAS (and not a bit of envy!) I've not had the pleasure of trying a Nash but the '63 looks absolutely lovely - just begging to be played. I'm going to have to sort myself out with a chance to play a couple of Nashs - yours has the appearance of a much gigged but cared for classic. Tremendous work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Wow Clarky, your recent acquisitions are giving me some serious GAS (and not a bit of envy!) I've not had the pleasure of trying a Nash but the '63 looks absolutely lovely - just begging to be played. I'm going to have to sort myself out with a chance to play a couple of Nashs - yours has the appearance of a much gigged but cared for classic. Tremendous work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) [quote name='lozbass' post='852803' date='May 31 2010, 06:20 PM']Wow Clarky, your recent acquisitions are giving me some serious GAS (and not a bit of envy!) I've not had the pleasure of trying a Nash but the '63 looks absolutely lovely - just begging to be played. I'm going to have to sort myself out with a chance to play a couple of Nashs - yours has the appearance of a much gigged but cared for classic. Tremendous work![/quote] BassDirect are going to start stocking Nash basses - I believe 4 are on order (there is a page on the BassDirect website now [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/NASH.html)"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp...ists/NASH.html)[/url] so these should start getting a little easier to try out (previously I believe only V&R imported Nash basses and even then fairly infrequently) Edited May 31, 2010 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Don't know if Mark mentioned it to you, but shortly after you bought it he had someone else on the phone trying to take it off his hands! Didn't play it but it looked lovely mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 31, 2010 Author Share Posted May 31, 2010 [quote name='Kev' post='852946' date='May 31 2010, 08:51 PM']Don't know if Mark mentioned it to you, but shortly after you bought it he had someone else on the phone trying to take it off his hands! Didn't play it but it looked lovely mate.[/quote] He didn't mention it but two BCers have already contacted me about this bass and I suspect one of them was the person you are referring to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I wonder what Nashs are on order?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesfinn Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 nice new addition clarky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Outstanding sir. Wish I could've had your CAR one, it would've sat nicely next to my Precision........with flats on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Looks very nice. Whats the deal with the Fender logo though? I've never seen a Nash guitar without one and I'm assuming they don't put them on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 [quote name='Stu-khag' post='855906' date='Jun 3 2010, 11:39 AM']Looks very nice. Whats the deal with the Fender logo though? I've never seen a Nash guitar without one and I'm assuming they don't put them on?[/quote] New Nashes - as far as I am aware - now carry a NashGuitars decal. I presume this is because Nash is now well-known and respected enough to carry its own logo. Prior to that, somehow F*nder decals mysteriously appeared on all their basses (draw your own conclusion!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BassKS Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='855912' date='Jun 3 2010, 11:42 AM']New Nashes - as far as I am aware - now carry a NashGuitars decal. I presume this is because Nash is now well-known and respected enough to carry its own logo. Prior to that, somehow F*nder decals mysteriously appeared on all their basses (draw your own conclusion!)[/quote] DOes your Nash have Ultra Jazzes, Clarky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 [quote name='BassKS' post='886656' date='Jul 5 2010, 07:47 PM']DOes your Nash have Ultra Jazzes, Clarky?[/quote] yep, it does although I should add that, wonderful that this bass is, it will soon have a new owner (as part of a trade for a genuinely unique and stunning bass I have coveted; details later this week) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BassKS Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='886667' date='Jul 5 2010, 09:04 PM']yep, it does although I should add that, wonderful that this bass is, it will soon have a new owner (as part of a trade for a genuinely unique and stunning bass I have coveted; details later this week)[/quote] ANd you obviously rate them? Im just thinking of putting them into my warmoth which is currently housing a set of Wizard trad's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 [quote name='BassKS' post='886670' date='Jul 5 2010, 09:08 PM']ANd you obviously rate them? Im just thinking of putting them into my warmoth which is currently housing a set of Wizard trad's[/quote]they have more oomph than trad J pups but I am guessing that they are fairly similar in tone and output to Wizard 84s. As a mainly Precision man I am not too au fait with the different J pups. Incidentally I am sure I read somewhere that Ultrajazzes have some kind of humbucking property compared with plain J pups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='886667' date='Jul 5 2010, 09:04 PM']yep, it does although I should add that, wonderful that this bass is, it will soon have a new owner (as part of a trade for a genuinely unique and stunning bass I have coveted; details later this week)[/quote] Bloody hell, Clarky - I thought it was true love this time.... That Nash is lovely - I played it in BassDirect, so the incoming must be something a bit special. Look forward to hearing about the new addition... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 [quote name='tredders' post='887194' date='Jul 6 2010, 12:35 PM']Bloody hell, Clarky - I thought it was true love this time.... That Nash is lovely - I played it in BassDirect, so the incoming must be something a bit special. Look forward to hearing about the new addition...[/quote] The Nash is wonderful but the incoming bass really is something special. Won't get it until later this week when all will be revealed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BassKS Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='887257' date='Jul 6 2010, 01:29 PM']The Nash is wonderful but the incoming bass really is something special. Won't get it until later this week when all will be revealed![/quote] heheheh, I cant wait. At the moment though, all i can think is the 51P on Nash guitars website, with an added J pup at the bridge and concentric vol/tone for each. vintage white, Flatwounds, Badass II and a nice chunky aged rosewood neck.... drooool. Warmoth jazz will do for the mo. Thanks for the info on pups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Yes Ultrajazzes are Humbucking Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BassKS Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 [quote name='Sibob' post='887475' date='Jul 6 2010, 04:21 PM']Yes Ultrajazzes are Humbucking Si[/quote] Thats what it says on their website... probably due to RW/RP of Bridge with respect to Neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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