Low End Jazz Megathread, post pics and soundbites!!

[Beav]

I've tried stringing through the body, but I change tunings so much it's a nightmare. I'm not sure I'd have any paint left around the bridge if I only did through body.

Once I finally get this kidney sold, I'll be able to pickup another one to ease the process.

 

[pedulla-2007]

I really wanted the black LEJ that caesarbass just bought. It was around for a while, and I was going to trade my Sadowsky UV70 for it. But if you snooze you loose with Brian's basses. The red one he has had for a while is greatness, but I already have a red 5ver. Both of my LEJ's came with the strings thru the bridge, and they "spanked" so well that I left them as is. There will be another to come along if I am patient. I am really pleased that both my basses are showcased on Brian's website gallery. The ash/maple, and the blueburst/rosewood. Everywhere I go, all I have to do to show off my basses is go to his website gallery.

 

[Beav]

I just got an older LEJ, total 70's vibe. 20 frets, black on black with block inlays and black binding, 70's pickup placement. It definitely sounds different than my other LEJ. Both basses are complete homerun basses, I can't get them to sound bad...the black one has a little more natural growl but still has the bottom end and clear top end.
here are some pics of my LEJ's:

That looks like my first LEJ. By chance is there a small hair under the finish on the 1st/3rd fret block inlay?

 

[Brian Barrett]

That looks like my first LEJ. By chance is there a small hair under the finish on the 1st/3rd fret block inlay?

that was beav's hair, he wants it there so his DNA would always be sealed on the bass... it was a pain to do.....

 

[Brian Barrett]

redleg

Thanks for coming by the shop, sorry if I was a little displaced when you where there. I've been sleep deprived with the wife out of town for the week taking care of the house (cleaning) with house showings (its FS), the dogs which you heard winning in the back of the shop and running them back and forth as well as taking care of business. I look forward to getting the Blocks and SC's dropped into the Inca Silver and back to you. Hope you had a Great 4th of July.


* And to all our armed Forces around the world I want to Thank you for our Freedom here in the USA that you fight for everyday. Many of us here take it for granted to often and don't recognize the Service you give! Happy 4th of July

 

[Beav]

that was beav's hair, he wants it there so his DNA would always be sealed on the bass... it was a pain to do.....

Just wait to see what I want sealed in my next bass

 

[Brian Barrett]

Just wait to see what I want sealed in my next bass

Actually thats not your DNA bass, that was Tony DelGado's, He replaced it with a Quilt top 5.
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[caesarbass]

I have been playing the #$%@ out of the Black LEJ and it definitely has some magical Bass-DNA!!! Its amazing!!!! I think I put some hair, sweat, blood, beer, skin on it this past weekend...played in Lake Havasu for an incredible 4th of July house/block party!!!

 

[Brian Barrett]

I thought this was funny. I posted it in humor but people only look in basses and amps, so I will post it here as well.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7645986#post7645986

 

[diglo]

OK fam, going with this one instead of buckeye burl 24F. I introduce the Koa 21F:

 

[caesarbass]

OK fam, going with this one instead of buckeye burl 24F. I introduce the Koa 21F:

I am consumed by jealousy and envy and I know I shouldn't be!!! I was seriously drooling over those koa lej's!!
CONGRATS!!! That is seriously beautiful and I'm sure it's going to SING!!! Post sound bites, pics, more soundbites, pics, and then repeat!!

 

[Tendollarcat]

OK fam, going with this one instead of buckeye burl 24F. I introduce the Koa 21F:

I saw those too. Beautiful bass! What tonal properties does koa bring to the table? Just curious. It's such a nice looking body wood.

 

[diglo]

I saw those too. Beautiful bass! What tonal properties does koa bring to the table? Just curious. It's such a nice looking body wood.

My good friend Brian says Koa is like Mahogany, "punchy and smoothness in tone."

 

[Tendollarcat]

My good friend Brian says Koa is like Mahogany, "punchy and smoothness in tone."

Nice! Congratulations on grabbing it.

 

[Brian Barrett]

My good friend Brian says Koa is like Mahogany, "punchy and smoothness in tone."

with a slight bit more Clarity....... Hopefully tonight I will have all the NAMM LEJ's listed finished with updated Pictures. the Two relic'd Nitro LEJ's are just Awesome!!!

 

[LowBSix]

with a slight bit more Clarity....... Hopefully tonight I will have all the NAMM LEJ's listed finished with updated Pictures. the Two relic'd Nitro LEJ's are just Awesome!!!

At some point, I'm gonna have to break down and get a fretless 5 relic!!!! Take care!!! Rich

 

[diglo]

Go checkout the Summer NAMM 09 basses Brian has posted. They're smoking!

 

[Tendollarcat]

As the proud owner of the first LEJ Hollowbody, I fully expect this bass to blow peoples minds at Namm

It will completely change the perception that hollowbodies are shortscale, thuddy sounding antiques with baseball bat necks. Theres so much to like about this design. Lightweight, easy to play and it sounds incredible. This is a bass that plays like a lightweight jazz and still pumps out the best of HB tones.

 

[Moving Pictures]

As the proud owner of the first LEJ Hollowbody, I fully expect this bass to blow peoples minds at Namm

It will completely change the perception that hollowbodies are shortscale, thuddy sounding antiques with baseball bat necks. Theres so much to like about this design. Lightweight, easy to play and it sounds incredible. This is a bass that plays like a lightweight jazz and still pumps out the best of HB tones.

That bass just looks so sweet! Is there sound clips available online somewhere for it? Congrats on such a great looking bass...

 

[Sterling_Bass]

That looks awesome.