Nash Basses

[danweb22]

Anyone on here own a Nash bass? How do they compare against the Fender Road Worn? Do they justify the price? General thoughts?

Sorry for all the questions! Just being nosey! lol

Thanks!

[tredders]

[quote name='danweb22' post='914309' date='Aug 3 2010, 09:26 PM']Anyone on here own a Nash bass? How do they compare against the Fender Road Worn? Do they justify the price? General thoughts?

Sorry for all the questions! Just being nosey! lol

Thanks! [/quote]

Clarky's got a beautiful Nash Jazz that I played in Bass Direct. Personally, I love them - I love the look, I love the way they play, and I love the way they sound. I think you'll find divided opinions on the whole 'relic' topic though!

For info, the last time I spoke to Mark @ Bass Direct, he was getting 4 Nash P basses into stock...

[Davo-London]

The ones I have played have been excellent.

Only tried one road-worn and that was good too.

I would go for a Nash if I was buying one. Gotta keep Fender on their toes.

Davo

[nash]

[quote name='danweb22' post='914309' date='Aug 3 2010, 09:26 PM']Anyone on here own a Nash bass? How do they compare against the Fender Road Worn? Do they justify the price? General thoughts?

Sorry for all the questions! Just being nosey! lol

Thanks! [/quote]


the nash stuff is old Fender stock and all parts AFAIK

[Stacker]

I think Bill Nash source parts from various companies.

I have Clarky/Cairobill's red JB63 with DiMarzio Ultrajazz in it and it's one of the best basses I've ever played. The necks, beware, are medium C and certainly not vinatge Jazz so be prepared for that. As to the P/T-basses, I can't comment. And although I've just bought a Fender Jazz CS, I'd certainly give the RW a go, but ethey seem to be creeping up in price. Try one then try the NAsh and take it from there.

And Clarky, if your reading this - let me know if you ever want to move that other JB63 of yours!

Edited August 5, 2010 by Stacker

[bh2]

They are nice but they are pricey for parts basses.

[Cairobill]

I think Stacker has it on the nose. The Nash bass has an enormous sound. Very thick and meaty, loads of sustain, harmonic colour etc It is one of the best sounding jazzes I have ever owned. The neck was a bit chunky for me though. However, that probably contributes to the almighty tone. They are a serious alternative if you are thinking of going the Custom Shop route.

[CHRISDABASS]

[quote name='bh2' post='915803' date='Aug 5 2010, 12:10 PM']They are nice but they are pricey for parts basses.[/quote]


Aren't fender the mother of all parts basses ?? lol

[Cairobill]

Interestingly enough I had a prog evening last night, watching the 'Beyond the Lighted Stage' doc. Geddy Lee appears to be playing a Nash early on in a dressing room scene. The top of the headstock has the nash sharpie date on it and no decal.

[JTUK]

I have heard they are good..but for £1100 or so, they are up against some decent competition.

My thinking would be would it retain that sort of value, but that applies to so many things musical, anyway.

IMV, there is no way round this but to try it and see how it fits..

[davidak]

Just bought Nash P bass and have to say it is just great. Most "lively" bass I've ever had, don't know if that's because of nitro or some special wood treatment, but it works perfectly. Playability is is superb.. It is worth every penny.

[cocco]

I think I'm in love.

[LukeFRC]

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the nash stuff is old Fender stock and all parts AFAIK
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USACG woodwork I think

[CBbass]

[url="http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=47291"]http://www.offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=47291[/url]

[cocco]

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Well after reading that I'd never buy a new one.

[Emanew]

There is a beautiful 3 tone sunburst PB on todobajos

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[cameltoe]

Woah.

Serious gas.

[wateroftyne]

[quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1281347661' post='919380']
Interestingly enough I had a prog evening last night, watching the 'Beyond the Lighted Stage' doc. Geddy Lee appears to be playing a Nash early on in a dressing room scene. The top of the headstock has the nash sharpie date on it and no decal.
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Is it not a Fender CS logo on the back of the headstock?

[cameltoe]

[quote name='davidak' timestamp='1337182115' post='1656805']
Just bought Nash P bass and have to say it is just great. Most "lively" bass I've ever had, don't know if that's because of nitro or some special wood treatment, but it works perfectly. Playability is is superb.. It is worth every penny.












[/quote]

Where did you manage to pick this up from? Can't find many suppliers over here.

[davidak]

I live in Czech Republic and bought it used internationally from Israel It is nearly impossible to try those toys here..

http://www.nashguitars.com/IMHO.htm
here you can read interesting Nash's article about how he works, what wood he uses and what he generally thinks about his instruments.

[dudi8]

i had a nash jbass and a fender road worn, both are beautiful, but if you change the pickups on the road worn to lindy fralin pickups, it will cheaper still than the nash, better sounding (my opinion), and easier to sell in the future of GAS

[LukeFRC]

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well that was worth reading....

[Clarky]

Crikey that reads really badly. Have to say the Nash 63J's I owned both played and sounded very nice. My only gripes were a cheap-ish tort-substitute s/p and the fact the 'clay dots' were shiny white plastic rather than aged

[LukeFRC]

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1338031954' post='1668840']
Crikey that reads really badly. Have to say the Nash 63J's I owned both played and sounded very nice. My only gripes were a cheap-ish tort-substitute s/p and the fact the 'clay dots' were shiny white plastic rather than aged
[/quote]

does make me more likely to make a bitsa and finish it myself though

[Stacker]

The two Nashes I owned had the best sustain of any Jazz I've had, bar the Blade. Guess it's a combo of a good neck/body contact and the slightly fuller neck; the DiMarzios will simply amplify all that.