Reggaebass Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I’ve seen them a few times before but what’s the story, are they made by Nash or by fender, this one looks pretty cool https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-USA-Nash-Jazz-Bass-Racing-Stripe-OHSC-RRP-2000-JB-Fender-customshop-beater-/224392713773?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 By Nash - high spec fender copy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 Cheers geek, they’ve got a similar look to limelight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Yes but much, much more expensive I cannot myself afford or even justify the expense of either (sadly) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 12 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Cheers geek, they’ve got a similar look to limelight I believe Limelight created their business model on providing a cheaper alternative to Nash from reading their website 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Nash (US), Limelight and Bravewood (UK) make relic basses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 At least it hasn't got a counterfeit Fender logo on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Does anyone here own one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I’m endeavouring to own this one 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, tayste_2000 said: I’m endeavouring to own this one 😂 Same 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 8 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Does anyone here own one of these I did have a 63 version a few years ago. Certainly had the feel and sound of the real thing. My one was possibly a bit over-relic'd, but looked authentic from a distance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danpb Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 9 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Does anyone here own one of these I have a Nash PB-57. Best bass I've owned. Mine is to my taste but as others have said the relic can be a bit OTT sometimes. That being g said every Nash I've tried either guitar or bass has felt wonderful to play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 On 19/03/2021 at 22:00, Reggaebass said: Cheers geek, they’ve got a similar look to limelight I have to say that I preferred my old Nash to the Limelight that I played once at a rehearsal studio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, danpb said: I have a Nash PB-57. Best bass I've owned. Mine is to my taste but as others have said the relic can be a bit OTT sometimes. That being g said every Nash I've tried either guitar or bass has felt wonderful to play. Thanks dan, most of the reading I’ve done seems to say , that they are quality instruments and play really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 You’re worth it, mister. Buy it, buy it right now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Geek99 said: You’re worth it, mister. Buy it, buy it right now Thanks Geek 🙂 I do keep going back for another look , I’ve got my eye on a few things at the moment and can’t make my mind up 😁 Edited March 28, 2021 by Reggaebass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 But this is awesome and you’ll be saving me the trouble of thinking of reasons not to buy it by just buying it yourself and thus making it unavailable to me. You’ll get karma for that thoughtful deed alone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Well I’ve got a counter offer from the seller currently that I’m nursing 😬 feel like I’m stepping on your toes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Not at all, it’s a nice bass, good luck tayste ☝️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Will someone please buy the damned bass and stop me feeling bad about not buying it ? 😥. Gas by proxy is just so much worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 With basses I’m unfamiliar with I like to play them before I buy them, but unfortunately this one is too far from me to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazan Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I've owned way too many genuine vintage Fenders and think the Bravewoods get much closer to the 'vibe' of the real ones than the Nashs and the aging looks far more authentic. Also Bravewood scratch builds his necks and bodies where, so far as I'm aware, Nash has been off the shelf parts - like Allparts, etc - and then finishes and assembles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Don't know if this is poor form, but I've declined the offer of £1399 on this, I think there is an agreement to be had between 1300 and 1399. But at the moment I'm just holding off (my initial offer was a bit rash). So if anyone wants to go for it feel free. If not I'll likely have lost my senses again in a few days to a fortnight and snag it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 On 29/03/2021 at 14:39, Kazan said: I've owned way too many genuine vintage Fenders and think the Bravewoods get much closer to the 'vibe' of the real ones than the Nashs and the aging looks far more authentic. Also Bravewood scratch builds his necks and bodies where, so far as I'm aware, Nash has been off the shelf parts - like Allparts, etc - and then finishes and assembles. Yup - I've had a couple of Nash instruments (a JB and a tele) and Bravewoods (again, JB and a tele). I don't want to be mean about Nash guitars, but Bravewoods are in a different league. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazan Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 17 hours ago, Cairobill said: Yup - I've had a couple of Nash instruments (a JB and a tele) and Bravewoods (again, JB and a tele). I don't want to be mean about Nash guitars, but Bravewoods are in a different league. Yeah, trying to be diplomatic. I find Nash's 'aging' over obvious - particularly on the necks. I've sprayed nitro myself and see the Nash guitars and basses as kit instruments just put together by someone else. I could do the same - I could not, however, approach what Bravewood (or Clive Brown) does. Whole other level of skill and done with an artist's eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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