Low End Jazz Megathread, post pics and soundbites!!

[LiF]

@caesarbass:
Hi Steve, just been listening to your clips again. I know you also have an Ash/Maple LEJ. In what situations do you use that in preference to the Alder/Rosewood?

BTW, what is the name of that purple colour?

 

[west*coast*bass]

Hey WCB, do the LEP's have a traditional P vibe soundwise or something different going on?
Thx J

To be honest, it's really hard to get an accurate gauge of an instruments tone at NAMM...it's so freakin' loud in there. The bass sounded great but I can't really answer your question.

 

[LowBSix]

Hey WCB, do the LEP's have a traditional P vibe soundwise or something different going on?
Thx J

They have the 'P' thing with the LE thing = LEP....

I've been playing my LEJ in the passive mode a lot lately =

 

[caesarbass]

@caesarbass:
Hi Steve, just been listening to your clips again. I know you also have an Ash/Maple LEJ. In what situations do you use that in preference to the Alder/Rosewood?

BTW, what is the name of that purple colour?

The color on the purple bass is called "burgandy mist," I do believe.
I actually think my purple bass is one of the most amazing, warmest, fattest, sounding basses I've ever played!! It definitely has some mojo. It also plays like butter!! The Black LEJ is actually alder/maple, and it has alot more sizzle, definitely more 70's-ish. The purple bass is more 60's-ish. Again, this is all very subjective, but at least that's how I hear my basses.
Hope this helps!!
Steve

 

[LiF]

The color on the purple bass is called "burgandy mist," I do believe.
I actually think my purple bass is one of the most amazing, warmest, fattest, sounding basses I've ever played!! It definitely has some mojo. It also plays like butter!! The Black LEJ is actually alder/maple, and it has alot more sizzle, definitely more 70's-ish. The purple bass is more 60's-ish. Again, this is all very subjective, but at least that's how I hear my basses.
Hope this helps!!
Steve

Thanks.

 

[bassclef04]

Any pics of Brian's basses at Namm??

 

[LowBSix]

Any pics of Brian's basses at Namm??

Check the NEW BASSES on his shop website in my signature.... most of the ones that were there have NAMM in the title...

The P5 and PJ4 are very nice.
The 33" LEJ is amazing. Pure genius!

 

[bassclef04]

Thanks! Tell me more about the 33" scale LEJ?

 

[LowBSix]

Thanks! Tell me more about the 33" scale LEJ?

Click on The Low End bass shop link in my signature; click on NEW; BASSES and scroll down to:
LEJ 5/21 33" scale Classic - NAMM bass

 

[Ely Lyonblum]

STUNNING! if they make that in a 6er i'm all over it

 

[LowBSix]

STUNNING! if they make that in a 6er i'm all over it

I need to get some new pictures up of mine....
Same finish, 34", MOP Blocks, no binding, wider pickups....
LOVE IT!

 

[bassclef04]

I would love to play a LEJ 33" scale

 

[jzbass6]

To be honest, it's really hard to get an accurate gauge of an instruments tone at NAMM...it's so freakin' loud in there. The bass sounded great but I can't really answer your question.

Thx WCB, I appreciate the reply.

 

[caesarbass]

My Burgundy Mist LEJ got a facelift...from mint green to tort pickguard!! Thanks for the pickguard Brian!!!

 

[LiF]

My Burgundy Mist LEJ got a facelift...from mint green to tort pickguard!! Thanks for the pickguard Brian!!!

Is it really burgundy mist, though? I thought that colour was a bit lighter and more pink. Yours looks different to Dan Lutz's Burgundy Mist on youtube.

BTW, looks great with Tort.

 

[caesarbass]

Is it really burgundy mist, though? I thought that colour was a bit lighter and more pink. Yours looks different to Dan Lutz's Burgundy Mist on youtube.

BTW, looks great with Tort.

Thanks Lif! The color is so hard to photograph. I think my bass had a lighter shade to it than Dans. I should just call it purple! Haha!! It also deponds on lighting and whether I use a flash or not. Check out the pics on the sold section of brians site. It's on the second page.
I am pretty stoked with the new pickguard!!
Thanks!!

 

[caesarbass]

Here are a couple of pics. Dan is actually holding my LEJ. My LEJ defintiely looks lighter in color. I think these pics are the closest to capture the real color. My bass has the white pickguard and his has the black pickguard.

 

[LiF]

Ah, okay! I see it now. Striking how different the colour is in different lights. Does it look more purple to you in real life or does it change?

BTW my LEJ5 (Dakota red/Ash/Maple) will be ready mid-Feb. I'm excited.

 

[LiF]

Those basses are the same colour(Burgundy Mist) but are different! Your fretboard is also darker. I prefer the look of yours(sorry, Dan!).

 

[caesarbass]

Ah, okay! I see it now. Striking how different the colour is in different lights. Does it look more purple to you in real life or does it change?

BTW my LEJ5 (Dakota red/Ash/Maple) will be ready mid-Feb. I'm excited.

You are going to LOVE your LEJ!! I really couldn't live without either one!! HAHA!! The color really does seem to change depending on the lighting...but it's definitely a "lighter"shade of purple...possibly a burgundy "haze!" Haha!! I googled some vintage burgundy mist Fenders and, to me, it's closest to the vintage "burgundy mist." Then again...I'm getting older and my color id may be waning...
You will have to post pics and soundclips when you get your bass!! Congrats!!
P.S. I like mine better too!!! Haha!!