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Nash JB-63

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SLO Surfer said:
Ok, I couldn't let it go and decided to email Nash directly out of curiosity (and the fact I've seen hundreds of pics of Nash instruments but have NEVER seen one without some level of relic). :angel:

My question to them was, "Can I request this option when ordering from a dealer; To order a Nash built with absolutely no aging/relic to the neck/body/hardware?"

This is what Taylor from Nash guitars wrote back to me; "Hi Brian, we do not offer any options for “absolutely no aging”, my apologies. The closest thing we offer is “un-aged” which is no aging to the plastic and metal parts, and minimal cosmetic wear application to the bodies. -Taylor"


Edit to add I also put this question out to them because I've been quite interested in a Nash bass for a while. I'm into vintage sounding instruments. All accounts say Nash are fabulous instruments. A longtime friend and guitarist/band leader of one of my bands has and loves a Nash strat, and so does his brother. The Nash basses I've heard performed live by other bassists sounded killer. I've still never played one myself and hope to get the chance. Thanks for sharing the review Dr. Cheese. That J sounds great!
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Thanks for that clarification!👍🏿
 
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SLO Surfer said:
Ok, I couldn't let it go and decided to email Nash directly out of curiosity (and the fact I've seen hundreds of pics of Nash instruments but have NEVER seen one without some level of relic). :angel:

My question to them was, "Can I request this option when ordering from a dealer; To order a Nash built with absolutely no aging/relic to the neck/body/hardware?"

This is what Taylor from Nash guitars wrote back to me; "Hi Brian, we do not offer any options for “absolutely no aging”, my apologies. The closest thing we offer is “un-aged” which is no aging to the plastic and metal parts, and minimal cosmetic wear application to the bodies. -Taylor"


Edit to add I also put this question out to them because I've been quite interested in a Nash bass for a while. I'm into vintage sounding instruments. All accounts say Nash are fabulous instruments. A longtime friend and guitarist/band leader of one of my bands has and loves a Nash strat, and so does his brother. The Nash basses I've heard performed live by other bassists sounded killer. I've still never played one myself and hope to get the chance. Thanks for sharing the review Dr. Cheese. That J sounds great!
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Thanks for doing that leg work.
 
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I've seen older Nash basses with relic finishes that are way over the top, imo. My J-63 has a very comfortable (and very girthy) relic'd neck and a reasonable amount of distressing on the body finish. It looks like an old and road worn instrument but not like it was immersed in a vat of acid. I got a PB-57 a few months ago that's also tasteful and realistic in terms of the faux aging.
 
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Quick question for yall. Does the JB63 have the truss rod adjustment at the neck heel, like the old school Fenders? Does Nash include carbon fiber or graphite reinforcement in their necks? I couldn’t find this info on their website.
 

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