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EBAY JACO bass only $45K PLUS shipping

#127
Roy Vogt said:
He did do one. Jeff Berlin took the excerpt and used it in his Starlicks instructional video.

Jaco had a lot of basses pass through his hands later in life. I'm not going to discount the possibility that this may have been one. Without any signed letters, documentation (pictures of Jaco with the bass, etc.) it's just another early 80s parts bass. I certainly wouldn't pay 45K for it.
At least the Rockefeller's venue in Houston is based in fact. I played there on tour with Dickey Betts in 1985. It was a nightclub in an old bank building.
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Wow.
At 0:11 someone stands in front of the camera, must be the guy selling the bass.
 
#130
96tbird said:
Ok I'm inspired. A page or two back Red J said he's waiting for the funk machine. I said if never sell it but his eloquent plight made me realize its time to pass it on. It was given to me by Charlie Christian's bass player in 1936. Pm me. I'll let you have it for $125. A million for shipping. Pm me Red J.

Behold the Funk Machine. View attachment 332542
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LOL!!!
 
#132
a TRUE artist would NOT respond this way:

"Q: You know everyone is going to keep reporting this until you have to take it down, right? Anybody who plays bass knows that this is a scam. Apr-21-13
A: You misinform know-it-alls will always look for things to do, because you haven't and are not doing positive things with your lives. Therefore you seek to bring others into your misery. "Many are called, but few are chosen." Also for you and those doubting-Thomas' wanting to sabotage our efforts to supply a bit history to some desirous individual or organization, you should know this... I am a bass player of many years who has recorded and worked with many major artists. You probably listen to my playing each day. I have been by Ken Burns as a part of a compilation of several jazz and blues artist. I am currently endorsed for several major companies, I sit on committees for the Arts and contribute annually. Not only do I know many Fender personnel, but I live minutes away from the factory. In fact, I am preparing to develop a bass. I have probably influenced more people to become good musicians than 'all of you' combined. I have a great life! Maybe that's why I do have the time to look for something negative with people who are doing positive things. Blog this to all your unfortunate souls out there. By the way, "milk creates mucus". "

nor would they believe Leo was building basses in 1973/75.....or whatever.

this guy has a serious mental issue and an alternative universe going on!
 
#134
Listening to this guy's music on his home page I think I understand why he is selling his couch. That stuff sounds like a 13 year old suddenly got on a jazz kick. He probably needs to eat.
 
#135
I *maaaaaaaaaaay* have sent the seller a message with a few tongue-in-cheek and BS details:smug::

"Would you have a picture of the heel of the neck? Pat Metheny told me that Jaco inscribed all of his bass necks with a knife. That alone would be worth $45k. And that would also show the neck manufacture date along with the manufacturer. Jaco could get that high 'E' note to just scream on the fretboard over-the-body extension!"

And they may have replied:

"We brought Pat to Houston during the early 80's too. Mark Egan was with him. Oh yes, Pat, Jaco and my friend whom introduced me to Jaco all when to U of F together. Pat can contact Melton or Mike to verify my story. Tell Pat hello. As for the other request, when you show me that 45k is in your bank account then we can about showing the bass. Let me know how that goes. Okay?"

I'm genuinely interested...
 

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