busccini Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Hi, Im looking for a nice jazz bass, im interested on a nash because they look great and are not so expensiv, some opinions would be nice. Thanks. Alexis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Having used both, I'd personally highly recommend going with Limelight basses... cheaper, UK built and outstanding! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handwired Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 21 minutes ago, knicknack said: Having used both, I'd personally highly recommend going with Limelight basses... cheaper, UK built and outstanding! I second that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busccini Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 3 hours ago, knicknack said: Having used both, I'd personally highly recommend going with Limelight basses... cheaper, UK built and outstanding! thanks for you advice, are the nitro finishes good quality on those limelight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I'd strongly recommend a US Lakland (Joe Osborne) - beautifully constructed with the best J necks I've ever played - modelled perfectly on early 60s Fender Js Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busccini Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 minute ago, three said: I'd strongly recommend a US Lakland (Joe Osborne) - beautifully constructed with the best J necks I've ever played - modelled perfectly on early 60s Fender Js nice basses as well , but i kind of preffer no quaerter sawn necks , i think to old style necks like old fenders are better more punch, but maybe is only me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) Very comparable I'd say...although personally I preferred Limelight relic'ing but it's a matter of taste! Do you have a era/colour in mind? I can see if if he's ever sent me any photos similar (I've been looking after his instagram!) The three I've had so far... another on the way so I may be biased! Edited January 23, 2019 by knicknack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I would certainly recommend Limelight. They made me a great copy of Geddy's famous J bass down to the minor blemishes. I would recommend looking for 'real' old basses and ask them to copy it. Andy Baxter basses is a good resource for pics and ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Anyone else apart from knicknack used a Nash? People across the water use them and rave, Glenn Hughes uses Nash and he makes them sound great, but he is a little bit talented.... Personally I used to think they were a very expensive bitsa bass company - but that may have changed. I say buck the trend and get one, probably not many in the Uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Limelight are marvellous. Nash always seemed overpriced to me..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) Another vote for limelight. He made me a 62 jazz modelled on one of Guy Pratts. Dual concentric pots, nice relic Edited January 31, 2019 by bumnote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 If you are happy to pay Nash prices, I would strongly consider a Bravewood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opticaleye Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I tried a couple of Nash's in a shop a few years back. They were about on par with my Tokai and Aria Jazz and P copies from the '81 and 78 respectively but not quite as good to play IMO. For that money I'd get a passive Sandberg or you could save money and get an older Japanese copy that's seen some use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busccini Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) I gona try some nash basses here in Germany and tell you People Thanks Edited January 24, 2019 by busccini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busccini Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 I got to play some nash basses in a shop Call Station music ,nice finish and all but i could Not decide. every bass nearly 2300 Euro with that money could buy some really Top used gear. So i both a limelight today ,74 jazz From cool and Classic guitars , lets see i keep in Touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busccini Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 By the way Station music is Kind of Paradise did i mencion that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 13 hours ago, busccini said: By the way Station music is Kind of Paradise did i mencion that? They have a great range of stock - I nearly bought a Le Fay bass from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I've owned Nash and Bravewood relics. There was a time (2006/7) when a Nash was a good deal in that it was an assembly of good quality parts put together by someone who knew what they were doing with a vibey nitro job and tarnishing etc But they are very much parts instruments (I had a J bass and a Telecaster). I would never consider paying the prices being asked for them new (or second hand nowadays) based on my past experience. They're fine for what they are but nothing special. Bravewoods are in another class altogether. Stunning instruments in my experience. Totally different from the Nash instruments. Would like to try a Limelight someday as they look like excellent value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busccini Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 27 minutes ago, Cairobill said: I've owned Nash and Bravewood relics. There was a time (2006/7) when a Nash was a good deal in that it was an assembly of good quality parts put together by someone who knew what they were doing with a vibey nitro job and tarnishing etc But they are very much parts instruments (I had a J bass and a Telecaster). I would never consider paying the prices being asked for them new (or second hand nowadays) based on my past experience. They're fine for what they are but nothing special. Bravewoods are in another class altogether. Stunning instruments in my experience. Totally different from the Nash instruments. Would like to try a Limelight someday as they look like excellent value. I play last week i few nash basses ,nice Instruments, nice finish but for sure Not for his value , i would buy used custom shop .I both a limelight i Hey to do a Video or some Sound Clips i gona be in the Studio in 2 week. Cherry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busccini Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 I got Today my limelight 74 jazz bass, plays Great, defintly Vintage like , The Price is ok for his Quality, i Really Think in this parts basses you Need some luck as well. I do have to Say the nash basses are nicer Finish you Really See the high gloss and only in the paint job goes a lot of money. Thanks for advice folks Cheers alexis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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