Nash Fender

[Reggaebass]

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

[Geek99]

By Nash - high spec fender copy 

[Reggaebass]

Cheers geek, they’ve got a similar look to limelight 

[Geek99]

Yes but much, much more expensive 

I cannot myself afford or even justify the expense of either (sadly)

[Nibody]

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

[hooky_lowdown]

Nash (US), Limelight and Bravewood (UK) make relic basses.

[prowla]

At least it hasn't got a counterfeit Fender logo on it.

[Reggaebass]

Does anyone here own one of these 

[tayste_2000]

I’m endeavouring to own this one 😂

[Reggaebass]

4 minutes ago, tayste_2000 said:

I’m endeavouring to own this one 😂

Same 😁

[peteb]

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. 

[danpb]

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.

[peteb]

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. 

[Reggaebass]

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 

[Geek99]

You’re worth it, mister.  Buy it, buy it right now 

[Reggaebass]

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

[Geek99]

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 

[tayste_2000]

Well I’ve got a counter offer from the seller currently that I’m nursing 😬 feel like I’m stepping on your toes

[Reggaebass]

Not at all, it’s a nice bass, good luck tayste ☝️

[Geek99]

Will someone please buy the damned bass and stop me feeling bad about not buying it ? 😥.   
 

Gas by proxy is just so much worse 

[Reggaebass]

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

[Kazan]

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.

[tayste_2000]

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.

[Cairobill]

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. 

[Kazan]

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.