newmexstrings
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I've been gone for a while and hadn't seen the conversation that had developed. Indeed, that is the question----what is "inspired by" vs. "replica of"? If I wanted a replica, Fender makes one. As someone who has also studied Jaco and his basses, I might argue that if Mr. Pastorius was alive today, with access to sweet custom-made basses by Warmoth among other custom builders, he would be playing an instrument exactly like this one.
He only used epoxy to cover the wood filler in the fret slots and to give the fingerboard a uniform response. Why not a solid piece of ebony?
Active electronics---come on, Jaco put his last bass together in the early 80's at the latest. When were active bass pickup systems developed? Everybody knows that active provides so many more tonal options....Jaco P. would definitely be on the active bus.
5-string---Also no brainer. Bass amps of today are way better at replicating low notes. Jaco would be playing a 5-string.
String thru---Well, I just thought it would be interesting to try, see if it affects the "woodiness" of the tone.
No, bro, you don't sound condescending, but you do sound a little anal and closed-minded, as alot of us gear heads can be!
I haven't played the Fender, but I think my Jaco bass has way more vibe!
He only used epoxy to cover the wood filler in the fret slots and to give the fingerboard a uniform response. Why not a solid piece of ebony?
Active electronics---come on, Jaco put his last bass together in the early 80's at the latest. When were active bass pickup systems developed? Everybody knows that active provides so many more tonal options....Jaco P. would definitely be on the active bus.
5-string---Also no brainer. Bass amps of today are way better at replicating low notes. Jaco would be playing a 5-string.
String thru---Well, I just thought it would be interesting to try, see if it affects the "woodiness" of the tone.
No, bro, you don't sound condescending, but you do sound a little anal and closed-minded, as alot of us gear heads can be!
I haven't played the Fender, but I think my Jaco bass has way more vibe!