GASing for a Nash... PB or Mustang?

[dwagner]

My state just recently got the first Nash dealer. This has re-ignited my desire to sell my MIM Fender and get something American... I'm having a bit of a dilemma though.

Pros (for Mustang):
- I love the playability of a short scale. I like being able to carry it around in a guitar gig bag, and it weighing less.
- Left handed Mustangs are impossible to come by. This would probably be the only way for me to get my hands on one now that Nash is making the MB63.
- Mustangs are really cool looking. And you can get them even with the competition stripes when ordering from Nash.

Cons:
- I'm afraid that ~2k is a lot to spend on a Mustang. Part of me feels like I should get something more versatile if I'm going to spend that much (like a P).
- I feel like a P might serve me better in the long run.

What do you guys think? Is the difference between a P and a Mustang so negligible that I'd be better off just buying what I like?

Let me know.

 

[mdogs]

Nash’s are awesome basses, personally Mustangs do nothing for me, but you you shouldn’t be hesitant to get any Nash.

 

[nonohmic]

I feel like the Mustangs should be priced more like 1700. Rather than 2k like the Ps and Js. But that's just my gut feeling, I have no idea what goes into making them.

Is a Nash Mustang worth twice a JMJ one?

I can see the $500 odd between a Nash P and a American P. But I struggle to see the worth of double the price for the mustang.

 

[buldog5151bass]

Let's put it this way, you going from a MIM to a custom - it's going to be your number one. Would you be more comfortable on 30" or 34"?

Hint, don't base a 2k decision on looks or "coolness".

 

[redstrand]

I feel like the Mustangs should be priced more like 1700. Rather than 2k like the Ps and Js. But that's just my gut feeling, I have no idea what goes into making them.

Is a Nash Mustang worth twice a JMJ one?

I can see the $500 odd between a Nash P and a American P. But I struggle to see the worth of double the price for the mustang.

If it plays like my Nash, it'll be worth every penny. As someone who is amassing shortscales, I could get after one of these

 

[Jorgebassguy]

Which would you consider your sound and feel cus IMO that matters most

 

[dwagner]

I feel like the Mustangs should be priced more like 1700. Rather than 2k like the Ps and Js. But that's just my gut feeling, I have no idea what goes into making them.

Is a Nash Mustang worth twice a JMJ one?

I can see the $500 odd between a Nash P and a American P. But I struggle to see the worth of double the price for the mustang.

I would get a JMJ but I’m a lefty.

 

[SLPimp]

I've owned several Mustangs, but always go back to a P. If I only had one bass, it'd be a P.

Maybe you can find a light weight P from Nash?

My state just recently got the first Nash dealer. This has re-ignited my desire to sell my MIM Fender and get something American... I'm having a bit of a dilemma though.

Pros (for Mustang):
- I love the playability of a short scale. I like being able to carry it around in a guitar gig bag, and it weighing less.
- Left handed Mustangs are impossible to come by. This would probably be the only way for me to get my hands on one now that Nash is making the MB63.
- Mustangs are really cool looking. And you can get them even with the competition stripes when ordering from Nash.

Cons:
- I'm afraid that ~2k is a lot to spend on a Mustang. Part of me feels like I should get something more versatile if I'm going to spend that much (like a P).
- I feel like a P might serve me better in the long run.

What do you guys think? Is the difference between a P and a Mustang so negligible that I'd be better off just buying what I like?

Let me know.

 

[mikewalker]

Stang for the win! Lefty!! Stang!!!

 

[Heavy Blue]

My state just recently got the first Nash dealer. This has re-ignited my desire to sell my MIM Fender and get something American... I'm having a bit of a dilemma though.

Pros (for Mustang):
- I love the playability of a short scale. I like being able to carry it around in a guitar gig bag, and it weighing less.
- Left handed Mustangs are impossible to come by. This would probably be the only way for me to get my hands on one now that Nash is making the MB63.
- Mustangs are really cool looking. And you can get them even with the competition stripes when ordering from Nash.

Cons:
- I'm afraid that ~2k is a lot to spend on a Mustang. Part of me feels like I should get something more versatile if I'm going to spend that much (like a P).
- I feel like a P might serve me better in the long run.

What do you guys think? Is the difference between a P and a Mustang so negligible that I'd be better off just buying what I like?

Let me know.

Hard decision. Also being lefty, I haven’t played the stang pickup so I have no idea what it feels and sounds like. I’d love to try one but $2K is definitely not in my budget.

But either way I’d go with whatever feels better to you and then if necessary charge the pup if needed. It can sound great out of the box but if the feel isn’t right than it’ll never be right as a whole.

I would get a JMJ but I’m a lefty.

I also know your pain. Finding an affordable decent lefty short scale seems to be mission impossible, a 32” scale is even worse!

To give credit where it it’s due. Things are slowly improving over at Fender. That new Pro2 Jazz in Miami Blue is killer. Still no shorter scales, fretlesses, Jaguars, or 5-strings though.

 

[57pbass]

I have a 2007 Nash 57 P Bass. I’ve used this bass probably more than any of my other basses (Fenders,Sadowsky,Lakland) since I purchased it.
It has DiMarzio pickups installed.
It’s a really nice relic job and the maple neck and fingerboard are excellent.
Some of his relic work is hit or miss though.

 

[thepapercut]

My vote is Nash P, otherwise if I was looking at a Mustang I would get the JMJ.

Im looking at a Nash P as well, lowest level or relic possible.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

You want a Nash, want a Mustang and need a lefty. You're concerned that it's priced ~ $300 too much. That is up to you to decide.

 

[Killing Floor]

I can empathize. This is on my "more important than my mortgage" list. Get one. Post pics. Make me jelly.

 

[mattj1stc]

Nash makes good basses. If you like them, Bluesman Vintage is also a good option. I think that they're having a sale right now as well.

 

[RTL]

Nash all the way.

My JB5 has stayed while (literally) dozens of boutique basses have come and gone. Currently, I own two Devons, a Muckelroy, a handful of Fenders, and a TV Jones custom 5 string Precision.

If my house was on fire, it would be a toss-up between the Nash and the TVJ.

 

[Holdsg]

I've liked every Nash P that I've played. Mostly because I love the Lollar P pickup.
I'd vote P. There is a very nice used on here in the classifieds that I would buy in a heartbeat (sorry, not LH) if I were in the market.

 

[Snibborwocky]

I've had a high interest in Nash basses since noticing Glenn Hughes using them years and years ago. Great basses.

 

[Jason Stock]

I recently received a special order PB52 Nash with the Lollar P.
Wonderful sound, plays super, fret work is spot on and do not worry about the weight, it is very light.
(mine is a heavy relic, so won't share a pic as you want an extra light relic)
No regrets on buying one

 

[Not yet]

Quite like my PB63, Precision w Jazz neck. Haven't liked everyone of them I played, but the good ones are great