Nash JB 63

[80jazz]

I had a 4-string Nash PB57 that I totally regret selling. They are, by far, the best bang for your buck.

This is what I would want. 2TSB and gold anodized guard for me (along with a maple board).

Thanks for the positive review. I am curious how they stack up against the Fender version in that color combo (especially concerning the Lollar pickup).

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Nash always reminds me of Don Johnson. It doesn't help that his character's last name is Bridges

 

[BBQisgood]

I am officially a Nash fan after playing my second Nash Jazz. I am not a fan of reliced basses, but Nashes truly play like broken in basses. This one has Lollar pickups, and I played it through a Genzler 800 head and a Genzler 1x12 cabinet with five tiny high end speakers. I know I say this a lot, but I am seriously considering ordering a Nash since the one I played is only about $2,100 new. This is a killer playing and sounding bass for that money. If I get one, should I get a four or five very light relic with stacked knobs?

I liked that video. POW! I gotcha.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I liked that video. POW! I gotcha.

Yeah, POW at 75% speed.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Nash JB-5 videos.

Bass Buddha says the JB-5 has a C shaped neck. That will work.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

One more cool thing that my local Nash dealer mentioned is that Nash pays Fender for the right to use the Fender headstock shape. This really allows someone to get a truly vintage looking bass. The sunburst JB-5 in this video looks great.

 

[ElMon]

The idea of a more period-correct pre-CBS 60’s J, with a B, has this P guy subscribed to ANOTHER Doc Cheddar thread.

My all-passive Olinto P5 (killer, pitch-filled B, with Chromes/Mutes) seems to be something my non-bass-playing brethren prefer, over my active basses.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

The idea of a more period-correct pre-CBS 60’s J, with a B, has this P guy subscribed to ANOTHER Doc Cheddar thread.

My all-passive Olinto P5 (killer, pitch-filled B, with Chromes/Mutes) seems to be something my non-bass-playing brethren prefer, over my active basses.

It IS the classic tone with a few extra notes.

 

[tb-player]

This is what I would want. 2TSB and gold anodized guard for me (along with a maple board).

Thanks for the positive review. I am curious how they stack up against the Fender version in that color combo (especially concerning the Lollar pickup).

The Lollar is wonderful. I never got more compliments on my tone than with that bass. What was I thinking?

The only other bass that is comparable, in my opinion, is the Modern Vintage MVP4-62.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Of all the basses I've let go, a Nash J is the one that still bugs me. It was back when some of the necks were telephone poles; mine was one. Otherwise, it was the best bass I've ever played. It was Oly White with a DiMarzio, I think. I think I bought and sold it for ~$1,200. Ugh.

 

[ElMon]

It IS the classic tone with a few extra notes.

The ash maple is, IMO, ‘the’ sound most builders go for. I can see why even though for my own tonal goals, it’s not enough.

Everytime, and I mean every single time, I hear someone on an alder/rw J and it sounds PERFECT.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

The ash maple is, IMO, ‘the’ sound most builders go for. I can see why even though for my own tonal goals, it’s not enough.

Everytime, and I mean every single time, I hear someone on an alder/rw J and it sounds PERFECT.

IT IS PERFECT!

It just is not your thing, I guess. Heck, I can never get the Jaco tone to my satisfaction. I guess that tone is not in my hands.

 

[MikeBass]

I’ve played a number of them.
All nice.
Just have a hard time getting past that they are made from All Parts necks and bodies for that price.

 

[SLPimp]

I’ve played a number of them.
All nice.
Just have a hard time getting past that they are made from All Parts necks and bodies for that price.

Oh man, is that true? Different story if it's USACG type parts. And I've never seen an All Parts Mustang neck

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I’ve played a number of them.
All nice.
Just have a hard time getting past that they are made from All Parts necks and bodies for that price.

Ignorance is bliss. I’ll buy one and be happy with it.

 

[Pocket4]

Oh man, is that true? Different story if it's USACG type parts. And I've never seen an All Parts Mustang neck

Not much playing time on this '78 tribute from Nash. Moving it up to the band jams this week. Common sense would have me go with purchasing the JMJ Mustang but I wanted this.

 

[EatS1stBassist]

I am officially a Nash fan after playing my second Nash Jazz. I am not a fan of reliced basses, but Nashes truly play like broken in basses. This one has Lollar pickups, and I played it through a Genzler 800 head and a Genzler 1x12 cabinet with five tiny high end speakers. I know I say this a lot, but I am seriously considering ordering a Nash since the one I played is only about $2,100 new. This is a killer playing and sounding bass for that money. If I get one, should I get a four or five very light relic with stacked knobs?

A Number 4 please!

 

[SLPimp]

Not much playing time on this '78 tribute from Nash. Moving it up to the band jams this week. Common sense would have me go with purchasing the JMJ Mustang but I wanted this.

Had that debate before, I think the Nash has a much better chance of being pure quality. Great looking bass.

 

[monsterthompson]

Had a JB 63. Sold it, like a fool. Been thinking about getting another. They really can play like a dream.

 

[stuntbass77]

I could go either way when it comes to a four or five. To be honest, my Carvin does the five string Jazz thing perfectly for my taste. It gets that ash body, Seventies tone as good as any Fender in passive mode, and it is a cracking good active Jazz to boot. The Nash would be killer Sixties style bass. Maybe a four would be better if Nash uses the U profile for a five like they do for fours. That U profile is chunkier. It is cool on a four, but it might like a Warwick on a five. I can play Warwick’s just fine, but it would seem odd on a Jazz.

My thing about relicing is that often it just looks fake to me. I would just as soon buy a new bass that looks new. Finishing the neck to give it used feel, however, is a great idea since it makes the bass more playable.

I also agree about the feel of a broke in neck. The less finish the better and if it’s glossy I have to rough it up with some really high sandpaper. I make sure to use thick aluminum foil tape at the top of the neck so I can stop the sanding right where I want to and make it looks nice and straight.