I made a James Jameson style precision bass

[bassliner50]

That bass looks great!!!!! Gowan, elevate that Squier!

 

[Jeff Hughes]

Ain’t no Mountain came through the tiny speaker in my alexa this morning and I was really blown away by how prominent the bass still was in the “mix”.
Its really amazing that so many of those songs were mixed live to two tracks... albeit they did record many many takes.
Awesome tribute build, btw.

The early stuff was mixed live, but in many cases the rhythm section (piano, drums, direct guitars and bass, and perc) would be cut live and bounced down with the vocals, strings, and horns overdubbed later. There is a film of everyone in the snakepit playing (vocals, strings, rhythm section) but this was just a promo film.

 

[Paulabass]

The filth and grime will come naturally if you truly follow JJ's schedule of sessions from 9 til 9, regular night gig, afterhours gig. Sleep in car.

 

[jmattbassplaya]

How are these new CVs?

I always praise the brand from previous experiences but haven’t played this specific model yet.

 

[Pirate Captain]

Flats and ridiculously high action, or it's not a Jamerson.

and a mute in the ashtray

 

[wmhill]

Don't lie. Carol Kaye made that bass.

better tape some foam on it to complete the looks

 

[Pdaddy1978]

Now....to complete the whole Jamersons funk machine mystique...
It needs to mysteriously disappear without a trace!

 

[wraub]

"A stark contrast to the music it created, the Funk Machine was as straightforward as they come: a production model with a double-cutaway alder body, three-tone sunburst finish, tortoiseshell pickguard, and chrome hardware and pickup covers. This could explain why Fender never created a signature model, as the instrument was left largely unchanged (though Fender does offer ‘62 Reissue Precision Basses that get impeccably close, along with some ‘60s-style Squier Vintage Modified models).

Reportedly, Jamerson did make one minor modification: He carved the word “funk” into the neck heel and colored it with blue pen ink."

A Tribute to James Jamerson and His Lost Funk Machine

Didn't Jamerson also carve something into his bass? "Funk Machine" or something?

 

[dbsfgyd1]

I got a Squier Classic Vibe 60s precision bass, 3 color burst with the tortoiseshell guard. Then all I did was add the chrome fender pickup and bridge covers along with a finger rest. I really like the stock pickup, fender redesigned all of the pickups for the new squier cv line. I might string it up with some flats. Here it is:

You will need flats to do a Jamerson, and this is from a guy who wouldn’t put flats on his bass if his life depended on it.

Nice job on the bass. It looks great!

 

[Dragan]

I got a Squier Classic Vibe 60s precision bass, 3 color burst with the tortoiseshell guard. Then all I did was add the chrome fender pickup and bridge covers along with a finger rest. I really like the stock pickup, fender redesigned all of the pickups for the new squier cv line. I might string it up with some flats. Here it is:

Just put la bella 1954s and watch that neck bow in front of your eyes for the ultimate jamerson' vibe

 

[Vintagefiend]

James Jameson?

He related to Jenna Jameson?

 

[micguy]

So....., you ave an instrument that6 looks like Jamerson's. Next step: Practice your butt off for a couple decades.

Jamerson's magic had little to do with the instrument - the bass was nothing special. What he could do with it was.

 

[wraub]

I thought he might be related to that guy from The Daily Bugle.

James Jameson?

He related to Jenna Jameson?

 

[LeFunk Machine]

James Jameson?

He related to Jenna Jameson?

I don't know if this sarcasm or not but its JameRson not Jameson; he made a typo.

 

[DirkP]

Like all the others in the know said and I say it again: Labella flatwounds - the Jamerson set with a 108 or 110 E-string - or it doesn't happen. Roundwounds are heretical.

 

[Vintagefiend]

I don't know if this sarcasm or not but its JameRson not Jameson; he made a typo.

Ya think?

 

[LeFunk Machine]

Ya think?

Yeahh

 

[Donnix82]

Gotta throw a set of La Bella flats on it and only play with your index finger close to the neck.

He called it “the hook.”

 

[Donnix82]

Did you put some foam under the bridge cover?

I cut a sponge up for the foam mutes, yes.

 

[Donnix82]

Ya think?

Yeah, that was on purpose but apparently know one gets it.........