Talkbass should join forces with these folks to find the Funk Machine

**Mark Wilson** · #1 08-31-2006, 01:16 PM

http://philbrodieband.com/muso_james...nk-machine.htm

Guys. i think Talkbass should join with these guys, and Fender to help find a piece of History.

-Mark

britrit · #2 08-31-2006, 01:24 PM

I agree. That needs to be found.

**Mark Wilson** · #3 08-31-2006, 02:38 PM

I think it's a great idea.

I'll e-mail them right now and tell them that the idea is floating around Talkbass. I think we might need to get permission from Paul for something like this too.
So i'll PM him.

-Mark

**Mark Wilson** · #4 08-31-2006, 02:44 PM

PM sent to Paul.

Also, forget the Country. There are TBers from all over the world!

-Mark

**Mark Wilson** · #5 08-31-2006, 02:55 PM

I realize the chances are very small, but could you imagine if we succeeded?

The people on the website say that will give them person who owns it a Brand New '62 P-bass from the Fender Vintage Closet.

I think that who ever does actually own it, will want more than that. I know I would.

To bass players, the owner of the Funk Machine now could ask for ANYTHING he wants. This bass is sacred!

-Mark

JacoLesFlea · #6 08-31-2006, 02:59 PM

regarding Jamersons Funk Machine here is a thread that surfaced yeterday...I honestly believe that the bass is no longer with us....if a musician stole it I am sure it would have turned up by now...if a theif stole it for some money and had no idea what to do with it it was more than likely made into fire wood or trashed...very negative thinking but....I also think the same way with the BOD I heard it was stolen when jaco was in central park and never seen again.....for these basses to be missing that long I am guessing they are either destroyed or a big part of a landfill.

I Know Who Has Jamerson's Funk Machine

spudmaster34 · #7 08-31-2006, 03:03 PM

what if tb took a collection, If 200 tbers donated 10$ to give to whoever turn it in, that 2000 bucks, which is a much beter deal than a 1-1 trade. Not what the bass is worth, but a lot closer

vinny · #8 08-31-2006, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Wilson

I realize the chances are very small, but could you imagine if we succeeded?

The people on the website say that will give them person who owns it a Brand New '62 P-bass from the Fender Vintage Closet.

I think that who ever does actually own it, will want more than that. I know I would.

To bass players, the owner of the Funk Machine now could ask for ANYTHING he wants. This bass is sacred!

-Mark

+1 I'm thinking they'd (rnrhof) have to come up with seven figures to get it from me.

Rick_no7 · #9 08-31-2006, 03:04 PM

Anyone called that line to see if they could at least put that old post to rest?

The dude names off so many people, I'm sure Bassplayer could put an end to it.

**Mark Wilson** · #10 08-31-2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick_no7

Anyone called that line to see if they could at least put that old post to rest?

The dude names off so many people, I'm sure Bassplayer could put an end to it.

I'm not following what you mean. Sorry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass Player

Bass Player would like to see "The Funk Machine" where it belongs: in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. With the co-operation of Fender Musical Instruments, we are offering a simple swap. Return Jamerson’s bass to us and you will receive a brand-new ’62 Precision from Fender’s Vintage series. No questions asked.

Rick_no7 · #11 08-31-2006, 03:27 PM

In that post, Funkyfretless claims he knows who has it, and names several people. Someone should call the magazine and tell them the names, they'd prolly contact and see what's up, or just downright refute the claim.

**Mark Wilson** · #12 09-01-2006, 10:44 AM

Alright Guys.

I got permission from Paul to use TB.

mb1 could you start on a poster?

-Mark

**Mark Wilson** · #13 09-01-2006, 11:01 AM

I can get my girlfriend to Translate into spanish if you want. Or if there is a TBer.

Don't_Fret · #14 09-01-2006, 04:39 PM

My bet is that it's either in a private collection or somebody's basement.

Introvox · #15 09-01-2006, 09:58 PM

Great Idea,

I was telling Greg earlier how much I love these mysteries, but also how disappointed when they get found, cause the mysteries over...

I'll help translate the poster into Canadian...hehehe

Wanted Eh!
Dis Bass Eh!

Chase_The_Bass · #16 09-01-2006, 11:13 PM

I'll do whatever I can down here in San Antonio. Maybe I'll find it in a shop somewhere, hassle the guy about the carving in the neck, buy it, take it home and play it, wash my hands b/c the strings have to be disgusting, then turn it in and get a nice new fender.

JAUQO III-X · #17 09-01-2006, 11:16 PM

If I came across it I sure wouldn't be trading it for a Fender RI,to be honest I think it's an insult.

Chase_The_Bass · #18 09-01-2006, 11:24 PM

lol, i never said I would get a RI, i might get a couple of basses for turning this in. Maybe a Victor Bailey, a jaco fretless, and 3 free custom creations.

JAUQO III-X · #19 09-01-2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb1

Jauqo: Please expand. I'm very interested in your opinion here. what would you suggest? Thx

I just think to offer a Bass that really cost nothing to make in exchange for something like Jamerson's Bass(an instrument that could pretty much write its own ticket)is just an out right insult.If I happen to be on the road and stumbled upon a garage sell and came across Jamerson's Bass and of course I purchased it,I would have nothing to say to anybody other than the Jamerson family in regards to this missing Bass.Technically,logically and spiritually that's where it belongs and once it's back in the family then they have the right to do with it what ever they please But I wouldn't be surprised if some slick ass come along with some red tape BS about Jamerson's Bass is now property of the public domain, finding a way to keep it from the families possession but they themselves now owning it and having the right to do with it as they please basically outright taking what is not theirs to begin with.

in cases like this I'm not to trusting.

plus I have a Fender endorsement anyway

**Mark Wilson** · #20 09-01-2006, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAUQO III-X

If I came across it I sure wouldn't be trading it for a Fender RI,to be honest I think it's an insult.

It's not a RI. They're offering a Brand New '62 precision from the Fender Vaults.

I guess Fender keeps a few basses from each year?

-Mark