My new Bravewood Bass (photos)

[bh2]

Tis a thing of beauty - I'm as green as a green thing.

I admire John's attention to detail, notice the single screw tugbar.

Edited November 25, 2012 by bh2

[rodney72a]

So why is there a Fender decal on the headstock?

Edited November 26, 2012 by rodney72a

[bh2]

[quote name='rodney72a' timestamp='1353888942' post='1879522']
So why is there a Fender decal on the headstock?
[/quote]

It's a replica....

[rodney72a]

Or you could say, it's a fake, depending on your perspective.

The guy is obviously very skilled, and I don't think he's out to fool anyone but it doesn't seem to stop with the external features. IIRC, I've seen one of his creations, a 'replica' of a 60s Jazz, which had an authentic looking neck stamp.

There's potential for deception, whether intended or not, once an instrument has changed hands a few times over the years.

It's a Bravewood, not a Fender, and should be clearly labelled as such.

Edited November 28, 2012 by rodney72a

[mckendrick]

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1352539553' post='1864312']
Very nice. Interesting relicing too, and I'm trying to work out what it says about Sting's technique.
[/quote]
Tantric, apparently.

[police squad]

[quote name='rodney72a' timestamp='1353888942' post='1879522']
So why is there a Fender decal on the headstock?
[/quote]


because I put it there.

[police squad]

[quote name='rodney72a' timestamp='1354065700' post='1881757']
Or you could say, it's a fake, depending on your perspective.

The guy is obviously very skilled, and I don't think he's out to fool anyone but it doesn't seem to stop with the external features. IIRC, I've seen one of his creations, a 'replica' of a 60s Jazz, which had an authentic looking neck stamp.

There's potential for deception, whether intended or not, once an instrument has changed hands a few times over the years.

It's a Bravewood, not a Fender, and should be clearly labelled as such.
[/quote]


is it soapbox time!!

if you knew anything about vintage fenders you would know it's not an original.
The date in the pickup cavity is the biggest giveaway.

[rodney72a]

If he puts a date of manufacture in the pickup cavity, I do apologize.

[rodney72a]

[quote name='police squad' timestamp='1354084632' post='1881793']
if you knew anything about vintage fenders you would know it's not an original.
[/quote]

I thought I did but it's not enough obviously. Must buy more of them.

[police squad]

get yourself a '57 and we'll compare notes ) (make sure it hasn't got a modern date written in the pick up cavity!!)

Edited November 29, 2012 by police squad

[Benplaysbass]

That's another of Johns lovely creations. I have his P bass that he made for himself and I must say I will never sell it. Also I feel your pain I did Dover to Cornwall to collect mine, only difference being I had just done 500miles up through France before hand.
Enjoy the Bass!

[thumbo]

This bass is awesome, it really oozes character with that relic job. I bet you're chuffed to bits with it!

[White Cloud]

I hadnt even heard of Bravewood basses until a few days ago on this site. His website is very cool and his work is outstanding!

Your bass is stunning, congratulations.

Btw do you do the full Sting thing, i.e. sing as well as play the bass?? Its one thing replicating Stings bass parts - but a whole different story trying to emulate his vocals! I speak from bitter experience of playing Police covers lol.

[EddieG]

[quote name='rodney72a' timestamp='1354065700' post='1881757']
Or you could say, it's a fake, depending on your perspective.

The guy is obviously very skilled, and I don't think he's out to fool anyone but it doesn't seem to stop with the external features. IIRC, I've seen one of his creations, a 'replica' of a 60s Jazz, which had an authentic looking neck stamp.

There's potential for deception, whether intended or not, once an instrument has changed hands a few times over the years.

It's a Bravewood, not a Fender, and should be clearly labelled as such.
[/quote]

*yawn*

There's always one....

[police squad]

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1356269365' post='1908556']
I hadnt even heard of Bravewood basses until a few days ago on this site. His website is very cool and his work is outstanding!

Your bass is stunning, congratulations.

Btw do you do the full Sting thing, i.e. sing as well as play the bass?? Its one thing replicating Stings bass parts - but a whole different story trying to emulate his vocals! I speak from bitter experience of playing Police covers lol.
[/quote]

yes, I try and go the whole hog.
I even try to match outfits with the different basses.
[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WynWzIiixYM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WynWzIiixYM[/url]

I haven't got any pictures of the new bass in action as it's only done one gig. Pics have been taken but I've not seen them yet.
It's a great bass, it almost plays itself and the neck feels perfect

[police squad]

[quote name='thumbo' timestamp='1356266904' post='1908512']
This bass is awesome, it really oozes character with that relic job. I bet you're chuffed to bits with it!
[/quote]
yes, absolutely loving it

[White Cloud]

[quote name='police squad' timestamp='1356332338' post='1909203']
yes, I try and go the whole hog.
I even try to match outfits with the different basses.
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WynWzIiixYM[/media]

I haven't got any pictures of the new bass in action as it's only done one gig. Pics have been taken but I've not seen them yet.
It's a great bass, it almost plays itself and the neck feels perfect
[/quote]

Good job...great vocals and a really nice band you have there. Nice and tight!

Enjoy the beautiful new bass and play it healthy!

[police squad]

thanks for the kind words. It's a fun band to do because The police always were and still are my favourite band

[bh2]

Yes ditto... tidy playing. Super.

[White Cloud]

[quote name='police squad' timestamp='1356348427' post='1909338']
thanks for the kind words. It's a fun band to do because The police always were and still are my favourite band
[/quote]

Yes totally agree. Great band and you do them justice...not an easy gig in my experience!

[jaydentaku]

Looks second hand.

[police squad]

Here's a few pictures of the Bravewood in action





I think it really looks the part

[Owen]

Nice, but the drummer needs to up his game. No octobans, no gong drum. Shocking

[police squad]

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1356515816' post='1910594']
Nice, but the drummer needs to up his game. No octobans, no gong drum. Shocking
[/quote]
actually the octobans are to the side, on his left. They are clear acrylic and not so easy to see (and belong to the guitarist)
But the gong drum would be fab.

Poor bloke can't afford to do it. Even the Andy Summers tele (that's on it stand and not being played) belongs to me.

If only Stewart and Andy would join!! (I tweeted Stewart about us and he replied, so at least he knows about us)

[Benplaysbass]

My Bravewood is as new, I sort of like the relicing on Johns Guitars but I wanted to wear mine out on my own. Yours looks pretty good and being used in the way you are using it just looks the part. I would love to get another Bravewood but think the Mrs would soon stop that idea in its tracks.