And you have a lot of context with the real thing for comparison.
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Nash vs Vintage P
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And you have a lot of context with the real thing for comparison.
I've dipped my toes into the deep vintage well a few times.
That's good to know. And I'm a decent framing carpenter so I'm comfortable working with power tools. But I also have a propensity to nick, bang, over tighten, over sand etc that doesn't lend itself to more delicate projects. So rational or not, it gives me pause.
The ONLY way you will know which bass to buy is to PLAY it. I've ordered basses made by top makers that ate poop and barked at the moon. The least expensive bass I own is better than almost all of my others. A good friend of mine used to be with Nash. He came from James Tyler's shop. They can do good work. Just make sure you can get a return policy from whoever you buy from if you can't play it before you buy it. jmho
Use the clutch and maybe less caffeine.
3 is all those screws need, more then 4 is overkill.
Thank you for the tip, I'm on my way to improved mental health!Use the clutch and maybe less caffeine.
3 is all those screws need, more then 4 is overkill.
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I had a 1972 - so not pre CBS and it was Meh. I sold it and made bank. I know you want pre-cbs or something vintage looking. However an American Standard P from 2008-2016 with the CS 62 pickup are usually awesome, sound wise and is a great bargain (locally there was one for 800 and sounded really great, I am not a P guy but this one makes me like to play a P). Not nitro but everything else is awesome IMO. Just a thought.
Here’s my $0.02. I’ve owned basically everything and as much as there are some universal rules, you still have to get your hands on whatever you’re thinking about. The fact that my two favorite P-basses are my old 1972 dinosaur and my relatively new CS Precision bears little relation to whether Nash, Moollon or Olinto make great basses. They do, totally. But you need to sit with them and see if they harmonize with you. We have all had expensive dogs. I have!!! Not all versions are equal. Good luck whatever path you choose!
It's evident that a lot of players who talk about this stuff either do not set up or maintain adjustments to their instruments at all or barely do and don't feel confident about doing so. I know I can make any bass I've owned--Fender (MIA, MIJ, and pre-CBS Fender), Nash, and my DIY builds--play and sound like dog crap or amazing with a few turns of a few screws.
Considering that, I wonder to what extent people's impressions or perceptions are a function of the setup on whatever given instrument in question.
Considering that, I wonder to what extent people's impressions or perceptions are a function of the setup on whatever given instrument in question.
I have a 90's Pbass special that has an amazing maple neck. The pots were trash and had to be replaced, but the neck/build punches way above it's weight.
As person who owns exactly two basses, I admit I don't setup much. No need to.
I also admit to never setting up my PB63 since I got it, as I never felt there was a need.
That's my very limited experience as a player and not a collector/connoisseur.
I did setup my Sire M7 to my own liking, but that's not really what this thread is about so not gonna Segway any further.
I’m pretty sure Dave does relic his instruments on request.
Dave (Reimer Guitars on Facebook) has been a passionate aficionado of vintage instruments since I met him in the 80s or 90s. His basses today play like a dream and are almost entirely handmade from headstock to tail button but they are startlingly underpriced. I won’t give the game away but those who know his work are often shocked that they’re still less expensive than some parts basses. Can’t recommend them highly enough.
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Probably so. I have seen him do it on refins. Great guy who makes great stuff.
That’s surprising on a modern bass. It’s an unnecessary pain in the ass. I’m not afraid of unscrewing necks but I’ll be damned if I have to just to adjust the truss rod.
Its not hard to distinct... Sure, many companies make bolt-on gutars/basses. However, companies like Fender, and Yamaha make their own bodies and neck and have their own hardware too.
Nash, merely assembles "parts" all made by other commercial companies...all of which you can buy on your own and assemble just as well. Only difference being the paintwork/reclicing...which doesn't look authentic anyway.
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I guess we found out Nash instruments are polarizing.
Luckily it doesnt matter.
You play what you like
Luckily it doesnt matter.
You play what you like
Same here. Tons of guitars from the 50s and 60s … mostly Fender and Gibson, but also Gretsch and some oddballs (Dan Armstrong, etc)I've dipped my toes into the deep vintage well a few times.
MJT is as close to a vintage guitar finish as I have ever come across. And they’re great folks to deal with!
One more thing, get yourself a celluloid pick guard from Spitfire. I have one of their red tort guards on my 48th Street Custom PBass. They also offer light relicing treatment, and you’d swear it was from 1962.
ah yes. The mythical Oakland I’ve heard about. I live minutes from Oaklyn way south. If you ever find your way down in the cherry hill area, there’s a 63P among many other basses waiting for you to try out.
