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Since the bass of doom was in pieces after Jaco destroyed it, it was actually repaired/restored at Jaco's request before it ever disappeared... the story is that Jaco gave it up to someone for cash, but his family maintains it was stolen from him.

Personally, I believe Jaco sold it for extra cash soon after he got it back... especially when you consider where he was at in his life at that time.

Anyway, when it finally resurfaced, Trujillo fronted the cash for it and promised to give it back to the Pastorius family after he was paid back in full, with no interest. I think he paid a cool million for it.

While he's waiting to be paid back, he's apparently getting his money's worth:

Here he is playing it live, at a Metallica gig:

More info:

http://www.fender.com/news/index.php?di ... rticle=533

Author:	fivebass52 [ March 29th, 2012, 3:09 am ]
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Not sure how recently this article was written, but still a good read... http://www.devilsadvocate.tv/soifer/fenderwanted.htm

Author:	mcarp555 [ March 29th, 2012, 4:26 am ]
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I seem to recall reading somewhere that Jaco's bass eventually did turn up again. The Beatles of course also had that Fender VI that John & George played before they got the Jazz. As far as I know, its whereabouts are also unknown.

Author:	iome [ March 29th, 2012, 5:35 am ]
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I'm pretty sure that Trujillo got his hands on Jaco's bass and had it restored. Can't remember if he kept it or donated it to Jaco's family, though.

Author:	Addison [ March 29th, 2012, 9:26 am ]
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Since the bass of doom was in pieces after Jaco destroyed it, it was actually repaired/restored at Jaco's request before it ever disappeared... the story is that Jaco gave it up to someone for cash, but his family maintains it was stolen from him. Personally, I believe Jaco sold it for extra cash soon after he got it back... especially when you consider where he was at in his life at that time. Anyway, when it finally resurfaced, Trujillo fronted the cash for it and promised to give it back to the Pastorius family after he was paid back in full, with no interest. I think he paid a cool million for it. While he's waiting to be paid back, he's apparently getting his money's worth: Here he is playing it live, at a Metallica gig: More info: http://www.fender.com/news/index.php?di ... rticle=533

Author:	amimbari [ March 29th, 2012, 10:03 am ]
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how about the 10 most UN-wanted basses.....? I probably have 8 of them...

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Author:	fivebass52 [ March 29th, 2012, 1:45 pm ]
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amimbari wrote: how about the 10 most UN-wanted basses.....? I probably have 8 of them... I have the other two!

Author:	fivebass52 [ April 6th, 2012, 5:35 am ]
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Addison wrote: Since the bass of doom was in pieces after Jaco destroyed it, it was actually repaired/restored at Jaco's request before it ever disappeared... the story is that Jaco gave it up to someone for cash, but his family maintains it was stolen from him. Personally, I believe Jaco sold it for extra cash soon after he got it back... especially when you consider where he was at in his life at that time. Anyway, when it finally resurfaced, Trujillo fronted the cash for it and promised to give it back to the Pastorius family after he was paid back in full, with no interest. I think he paid a cool million for it. While he's waiting to be paid back, he's apparently getting his money's worth: Here he is playing it live, at a Metallica gig: More info: http://www.fender.com/news/index.php?di ... rticle=533 Surfing youtube for the sound of a Mustang bass, and this popped up.... Jaco's Bass of Doom video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp1L-Vw0 ... re=related

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