Cairobill
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As a teenager, cairobill owned and enjoyed both 'Jaco Pastorius' and 'Quirk Out' and generously offers to arbitrate if fireworks ensue...
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Just bought Phil's amazing 75RI. This bass feels as together and punchy as a Celinder. He certainly knows how to choose a bass! Thanks for a smooth transaction and good vibes. Cheers, Nick
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This is sad. It's a shame that Karn could have been core to the sound of a successful group and still come out the other end with no real financial benefit. It's highly likely that Sylvian being the main financial beneficiary in the band contributed to Japan's split up and the band's difficult internal relationships. It's funny how the bands that have the greatest success and longevity e.g. REM, U2, Radiohead and Coldplay have a more egalitarian financial set-up and more often than not split songwriting royalties. I think that songwriters in bands that become successful should be very mindful that it is often the chemistry of the band that creates the success. Once money rolls in and the songwriters start coining it as the other musicians stay on 200 quid a week, things sour VERY quickly! Then the band splits and it's all over for everyone. I have seen it happen many, many times and I would not be surprised if it is the cause behind the collapse of creative verve and ultimate implosion of most bands that suddenly split when they seem to be at the top of their game. I sincerely hope Karn recovers, his work in Japan elevates him to the rare group of bassists who can be identified by their sound and note choice. Nick
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This bass is now sold! Cheers nick -
Here is a sabre being played by a very talented musician, Tom Jenkinson. He describes it as the perfect bass. I would like one if I could find one. I used to have a stingray but hated the neck. Apparently the sabre has a more 'jazz bass' profile. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLcxve603-4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLcxve603-4[/url] It gets going about 3 minutes in... N
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Hi Is this with a maple fretboard? What's the weight? Cheers nick
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Or, of course, make me an offer! Comes with hardcase and the white pickguard. I'm in South London. Cheers N
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This lovely 1998 J Bass has gone to a new owner...enjoy! N
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Hear hear, My old Nash (which is the one that stacker now has?) is a beautiful sounding j bass. I also had a T63 which I had to sell, the teles are exceptional guitars, especially with lollars on them! Price wise that's not too bad esp. as the euro is going down hill. Almost equivalent to buying it from the states given the guff you have to deal with getting it into the uk. N
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And a bump... Trade for a maple boarded jazz type bass or pbass (rosewood board) of equivalent quality. E.g. CIJ, lakland, fender etc Cheers Nick
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Morning All, if anyone wants to buy this bass, it's on the block for £550 Will post some more pics this weekend... Cheers Nick
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and bump for a new demo...more light...
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going for a trade really...best, N
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Allo I have a 1998 sunburst USA Fender J with a rosewood board (advertised for trade on this board). Condition is good but the back of the neck has been sanded so not perfect. I'm in South London so not too far from you if you'd like a look. I can send pics if you like. I've been after a maple boarded jazz but I've also got a Jamerson fixation so a trade could work well. Cheers Nick -
Can I ask what the scale length and the weight is on this bass? It's very, very close to one of the best basses I have ever played, the baby blue Me'Shell Celinder at the gallery.... Hmmmm CB
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I have a bravewood bass (fretless 62 jbass) which is the most amazing thing. Someone was asking about growly jazz basses on BC the other day. I never knew what growl was on a j bass until I played the bravewood. I think the vintage wound bareknuckles have a lot to do with it...this bass really growls...
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Nice bass! And now for another little bump for my j bass. Anyone looking for less snap, more warmth etc? I'm after a seventies vibe, myself...maybe I should just sell it? Alternatively I could put some top up cash in for a daryl jones or 75 reissue, etc etc... Cheers all N Just a tease!!! [/quote]
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NOW SOLD: Fender MIA 75 Re-Issue Jazz: NOW SOLD
Cairobill replied to Linus27's topic in Basses For Sale
This is exactly the bass I am after... N -
Just a bump This is a lovely bass - I just need a bit more maple in my life! Cheers Nick
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Reposted with new sale info etc
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Zon Sonus 6 String - For Sale or Trade for a Jazz bass.
Cairobill replied to Soliloquy's topic in Basses For Sale
I think it's one of those basses that it is a real precision tool, it will take you all the way if you want to do the jazz/chordal thing ...I miss it... N [quote name='Soliloquy' post='798182' date='Apr 6 2010, 11:10 PM']I studied with Todd very briefly a couple of years ago, that's kind of why I decided to get a Zon bass. I loved the sound and playability of his bass when I played it. I'm just not sure that it's 100% right for me though, hence the trade/sale advert.[/quote] -
Zon Sonus 6 String - For Sale or Trade for a Jazz bass.
Cairobill replied to Soliloquy's topic in Basses For Sale
Hi, I can chime in on this as it's my old bass that I brought over from the States. The Zon boys remember this one as a 'good one' FYI... I had Martin Petersen install an ebony ramp which is very nice if you like that sort of thing. String spacing is 16.5mm and very good for fingerstyle wailing a la Gwizdala etc and chordal stuff. Slap tone is huge and the B is deep and taut. It is a bass that you will have to adapt your style for if you are used to 19mm spacing but it is WORTH IT. You also don't have to hit it so hard to make a good noise if you get what I mean. This is a great bass and I only sold it because I decided to play more db (and I bought a Bravewood ) - that it is for sale surprises me as these things are really prized. They are light, well balanced, have low (buzz free) action and can produce a very wide number of tones. If Barts aren't your thing, change them out as the bass plays itself and is really, really well designed. These basses are what I would describe as 'nervy' - they can underperform if you tweak them badly, but get it right and they are f**king immense. The area where this shines is if you want infinite sustain on chords in the upper register and big punchy lo mids...Todd Johnson had a Sonus tweaked for his stuff but this was the template so if you like that sort of stuff, go for it. Ed Friedland, by the way, just picked a TJ6 up for his jazz stuff. He reviews basses for a living and is very picky... I would have this back like a shot, really...durrr, must check bank account... N Todd Johnson demo here, this is what the bass sounds like... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjjq-p2_qRM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjjq-p2_qRM[/url] -
I miss my XL2! Have another bump from me, these basses are amazing... -
In my experience the only bass I've had that took on a seriously overamped bunch of guitarists and a heavy drummer was a stingray. Bass dominance. If I was playing rock I would use a 'Ray. For now I'm in jazzland and my J Bass is sounding amazing... Although loads of rock players use J basses don't they? CB
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Scott Colley is a fantastic bassist...love his stuff...
