I really want one of those as well, I just wish it was available in butterscotch or agent orange.
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I really want one of those as well, I just wish it was available in butterscotch or agent orange.
I don't mean to derail here, but I gotta say that Mr. Thomas is a bassist who really doesn't get the recognition he deserves. His playing with Elvis Costello was always so melodic, inventive, and in a lot of cases, made the song (Watch Your Step, Every Day I Write The Book, Etc.).
Thomas was using a Jerry Jones, which if you're unfamiliar with them, is essentially a "boutique" Longhorn. I have one and it's one of the best sounding, best made instruments I have ever owned. Sees tons of studio time. It's a huge fat sound--can go from dubby to clicky thunk, and with rounds can rock out just fine (but it really speaks with flats). Excellent pickups, electronics, hardware, finish--JJ has it dialed in!
I bet the new Danos are quite nice and the price is sure right. But if you have the chance to try out a Jerry Jones, you won't regret it (or, you might as they're more than twice as expensive
. Mine has the adjustable saddles as opposed to the classic wooden saddle(I had a 60's Dano with the old school saddle). At the expense of authenticity, I prefer having the adjustable bridge personally. If you could find a used JJ, jump on it!
http://www.jerryjonesguitars.com/JJO_LHbass4.htm
I bet the new Danos are quite nice and the price is sure right. But if you have the chance to try out a Jerry Jones, you won't regret it (or, you might as they're more than twice as expensive
. Mine has the adjustable saddles as opposed to the classic wooden saddle(I had a 60's Dano with the old school saddle). At the expense of authenticity, I prefer having the adjustable bridge personally. If you could find a used JJ, jump on it!http://www.jerryjonesguitars.com/JJO_LHbass4.htm
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I've been playing Jerry Jones Longhorns since I got my first one 1990, it was great to see Bruce Thomas playing one when I saw them in Austin several years ago.
Just picked up a new Dano about an hour ago. One thing I did not know from the advertising is it's kinda "reliced", in that the finish and metal parts are dull, you may be able to tell from my photos. Here 'tis:
Just picked up a new Dano about an hour ago. One thing I did not know from the advertising is it's kinda "reliced", in that the finish and metal parts are dull, you may be able to tell from my photos. Here 'tis:
