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Love the 55, been one I come back to over and over. Light weight (8.5 lbs with covers), nice round "airy" tone, easy to play, 7 year old thick flatwound strings.
Here's some bass face to give you the idea:
The single coil tone is unique, not like a Jazz bass single coil, it has more mids. Sits really well in the mix, very punchy single poles under the strings. Good percussive bump (with flats) and quick note decay. Works great in my band, finds the right sonic real estate between the kick drum, two guitars and a pedal steel.
Thanks! You're a local OC guy, would be great to see you at a Firemelon show! We're playing this Friday at Malone's in Santa Ana and next Friday at Hogue Barmichael's in Newport. (Kiefer Sutherland's band ZZ Lightfoot is headlining that one).
Actually, I live in Herndon, Virginia. I was born in Vacaville, CA, but moved to the East coast for work back in 1999. I do go back usually once a year. I have an Uncle in Culver City that I'm due to visit. Not sure how far away that is from your gigs, but I would come see a show if I was in the area.
Cool, yeah we play in LA too. For some reason I thought you were in OC. Hit me up when you're out this way!
Get some oval tuners, and you've got a 1966 Jazz. DROOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!my lefty Dennis Galuszka Master Built JB !
I modified a 64 to my needs which include an Ash body and MOP Block Inlays+ Binding
This Bass is a MONSTER !!! One of the best basses that I've ever owned.
this piece is the '59 Heavy Relic P. plays amazing @8.6lb w/extreme low action, zero fret buzz. i got it from a friend (shop owner) at dealer cost just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! lovin' the Tort PG much better than the stock look.
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64 Daphne blue relic Jazz Bass, love it!!!
Had since new, around 4yrs now. Have not wanted another bass since.
@dmn808,...
thanks man,... that bass was hanging on the wall at my friends guitar shop since 2008. he offered me a great deal (dealer cost plus tax) on any remaining Fender CS stock. so i was laying out the cash for a Trans White 59 Relic P when something said, "try me before you buy"!
i turn around, see the Shell Pink Heavy Relic. while my receipt is being drawn up i plug that baby in and OMGGGG!!! the TW one was better looking, but the SP pretty much plays itself and is noticeably lighter in weight!
off to update my profile
thanks man,... that bass was hanging on the wall at my friends guitar shop since 2008. he offered me a great deal (dealer cost plus tax) on any remaining Fender CS stock. so i was laying out the cash for a Trans White 59 Relic P when something said, "try me before you buy"!
i turn around, see the Shell Pink Heavy Relic. while my receipt is being drawn up i plug that baby in and OMGGGG!!! the TW one was better looking, but the SP pretty much plays itself and is noticeably lighter in weight!
off to update my profile
Very nice! I am waiting an exact same Jazz (NOS, though).
I saw it here a couple of days ago, magnificent Jazz! Did it come with the headstock strap-button on, or did you install it?
