Burns-bass Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) Here for sale is my 1962 Bravewood Jaco Bass clone. It's a roadwork replica of one of the world's most famous basses, and Bravewood have done a fantastic job. I took this in trade against my genuine pre-CBS jazz and the neck is a really similar feel. The nitro finish feel genuinely like an old one, and the wear actually seems pretty accurate too. The bass has an ebony fingerboard, period-style reverse tuners and custom wound Pre-Cbs Bare knuckles pickups. The bass, and the hardware, and the next are purposefully distressed. Back of the neck finish is worn too, as you'd expect. Sound is 100% pure Jaco tone if you like that sort of thing, and if not, it's just a brilliant fretless. Like all Bravewood guitars it's a handmade instrument, built to the highest standards and feels (to me at least) as equivalent to, and in some respects superior than, the Fender reissues. Like all Bravewoods this has the period correct Fender logo, and nothing else. I know some people don't like this, but I respect Bravewood for what they're doing, and class this as a tribute rather than a fake. Price is £1350 collected from sunny (today, at least) Bristol. Trades are anything with a Fender logo on it. I don't want or need anything else. There is no case, although I do have a professional flight case I would consider selling with the bass. It's too heavy for me to send in the flight case. It was purchased by its previous owner here (I believe the correct listing is below...) ) Edited May 19, 2018 by Burns-bass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenezer Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 without doubt, the best relic's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB280 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 John has restored a couple of early sixties Fenders for me and I really can't fault his workmanship and attention to detail. Theses Bravewood basses are such good value imo 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowpainter Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Second that ! Very good work 👍🏻 Had two. Regret selling them (had to)😐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 They are wonderful instruments. I’d say everything is built to higher standards than the Fender reissues I’ve seen, with a higher attention to detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Lovely, if only it was fretted rosewood, i’d Snap your hand off! GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I had one of these (although mine had an epoxied rosewood board). FABULOUS bass. I miss it! Hmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 Just weighed it at a request of an interested party and she’s a very reasonable 4.3kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnPaulJones Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I've played a few of John's instruments and had one of his Strats. The closest replicas of old instruments. Fantastic buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 Some interest, but it’s still here taunting me (it’s saying: don’t sell me, refuse to pay you’re mortgage instead...!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehandclapping Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 One of the nices finishes I have seen,inc the neck.Better than my cs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 Some interest, but still here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
police squad Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) It looks stunning. Bravewoods are absolutely amazing. I have one (Sting Replica), my wife has one ('63 replica) and my bro has a '68 strat replica GLWTS Edited May 16, 2018 by police squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Bravewoods are the best out there. I have tried Nash, Fender Custom Shop, Limelight etc and these may as well be genuine, they’re so good. I have two Bravewoods, and he also did restorations in my 61 and 64Ps. They’re incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 ...couldn't you find a new one??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 I have now got a case for this which I will make available if the buyer wants me to send it. I've had some interest, but it's still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 5 hours ago, therealting said: Bravewoods are the best out there. I have tried Nash, Fender Custom Shop, Limelight etc and these may as well be genuine, they’re so good. I have two Bravewoods, and he also did restorations in my 61 and 64Ps. They’re incredible. You're a man who knows fine instruments, Jay! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Burns-bass said: You're a man who knows fine instruments, Jay! I’d be tempted to have this off you if it were fretted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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