antnee Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Introducing my Kimberley Teisco Jazz (possibley Jazzmaster) Bass Rip Off! [attachment=139557:DSC01782.JPG] [attachment=139558:DSC01784.JPG][attachment=139559:DSC01780.JPG] I came about owning this Bass from my father, who used to be in a local Jazz band, I got it when I was about 13 but could never really jel with it and never really comitted to playing enough hours! A fair few years have passed and suprisingly I still can't jel with it, even after teaching myself to play on my SBMM SUB Ray. It isnt in the greatest of conditions because it has spent the last year in a cupboard and before making its' way to me (8 years ago) it was in storage. It still plays, but the pickups hum quite alot. I would like to learn about it! Do we have any Japanese specialists in the forum? Also, on the neck plate, it simply says Japan, I cannot source a serial number on it. Cheers, Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) I think that you answered your own question. It's a Kimberly Jazz Bass copy although they did also market a bass with a Jazzmaster style body. I'm not sure what you mean that you can't jel (gel) with it and although it won't be anywhere near as good as your SUB Ray if it's reasonable condition and set up correctly it should be a playable bass. The Vintage Japanese Guitar Fanclub on Facebook are the best resource i've found for info on this sort of thing. They are very knowledgable and helpful. Edited July 22, 2013 by BetaFunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antnee Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Thank you for your honest answer Beta. Technically, it didn't work (needed rewiring) when I got hold of it, the pick ups still hum and it drops sound quite a bit, which I think is the output jack... I will contact the guys at the fan club. May consider selling it as a project (not a plug, just stating!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 [quote name='antnee' timestamp='1374523734' post='2149748'] Thank you for your honest answer Beta. Technically, it didn't work (needed rewiring) when I got hold of it, the pick ups still hum and it drops sound quite a bit, which I think is the output jack... I will contact the guys at the fan club. May consider selling it as a project (not a plug, just stating!). [/quote] I have a good few Japanese basses of this era and quality varies a lot. Many are short scale and light and once the neck and pickups are sorted can be fun. Good luck with whatever you choose to do with yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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