That was exactly my point .
The Fender is nice but the DJ5 is even nicer and it’s you.
What was that you were saying about blocks?
I cannot argue with your logic.
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Fender 1966 Jazz Bass
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I cannot argue with your logic.
trey le parc
Someday...
SOOOOOOOOO Freakin' Cool!
Thank you, sorry about the poor photo quality. The lacquer checking looks like a street map.
Victor Bailey’s bass playing is like a breath of fresh air! His tone is indeed glorious on that Fernandes! He was acknowledged to be a great one and underrated at the same time.
He's just so casual standing up there, then you realize what's coming out of his hands while he looks so relaxed and casual.
My 66 is a keeper. Best sounding Jazz I have ever owned....not sure why.
trey le parc
Someday...
My 66 is a keeper. Best sounding Jazz I have ever owned....not sure why.
That is a glorious old bass!
trey le parc
Someday...
66 tribute bass Jimmy Coppolo built for me. Sorry about that!
I played one at GC. Unfortunately there was way too much relief and the action might have been 3x factory spec. So it didn’t play well or sound good. I have no doubt that a setup would make a big difference but I didnt get a good impression of it.
The slightly greater than medium C neck profile, smooth non reverse tuners, and binding were highlights. The shade of green was awful. I wanted to like it.
The slightly greater than medium C neck profile, smooth non reverse tuners, and binding were highlights. The shade of green was awful. I wanted to like it.
Fender does good work on their relics, but they just cant match the real thing. awesome!
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Had to sell my 66 J. Miss it, dearly so. Take one for a test drive, guitar center has a great return policy where you can get a full refund within 30 days (I think) no questions asked.
Check them out. Ed Friedland has been touring with them recently which is a pretty good endorsement. Vintage spec'd basses with some modern touches like roasted necks. The design is nice too with the bound necks and matching headstocks. Apparently they are very high quality but I have not yet tried them. I'm not sure how available they are where you are but they do have a shop here in Canada that I have been meaning to get to.
I think Fender is on to something with the American Vintage II Series. I picked up a '54P that is really amazing to play. The Bass Shop here in Seattle had the '66J around when I bought my P, but I never tried it out. Didn't last very long. If the playability of the '66J is as anywhere near my '54P, I bet it's a fabulous bass. Doc, I doubt you'd go wrong with it.
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Wow that’s beautiful! Please post
More pics of that bad boy. Thanks!
Yet he did it, and did it well.
Yes, an amazing player. I particularly love what he did during his tenure with Weather ReportVictor Bailey’s bass playing is like a breath of fresh air! His tone is indeed glorious on that Fernandes! He was acknowledged to be a great one and underrated at the same time.
