Recent content by TheBassilisk

I tried the roast beef and it was delicious!

Very nice! I’m about to do my first build and paint job and I’m not a fan of high gloss either. As you say, I like to feel the wood. Thanks for the inspiration!

I have both an ampeg and a rumble; I prefer the rumble as brighter and more crisp. But what the holy heck is going on in that first picture?? That is some bass nightmare happening. Get a stand or put it away in the case!

Update: Project is complete! It sounds AMAZING, I’m totally blissed out. I also discovered I freakin love working on my instruments as much as playing them; changing pups and pots was more fun than an erector set! I’m looking forward to DIY bass and guitar builds for future instruments!

I usually love MXR bass pedals but their deluxe octave was underwhelming. Can’t speak to other bass octavers.

The pickguard is a standard Fender.

Thanks for the response! As to the price of upgrades, there’s no comparison. The cost of the gear is less than a similar play-quality instrument, no question. I’m comfortable with electronics so I’m not worried too much about swapping stuff, and I won’t be refinishing it or changing the neck...

Yep! Not doing anything permanent. Many thanks!

Hey, thanks a lot. I’m really happy to hear from another Nash owner. Yes, I’m keeping the parts just in case. So funny... usually I’m the first to say, “It’s your guitar, do what you want to it to make you happy”, but the higher price point and boutique nature of the instrument made me...

I decided a couple of years ago to buy an intermediate-level bass and stumbled upon my used JB-63. Nash of course is known for not only the playability and tone of his guitars, but also the relic-ing. When I bought it, the sound and feel are what drove me to the purchase. The relic stuff was...