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Smo
 Post subject: Kataja Guitars Custom -66 Jazz Bass
PostPosted: May 12th, 2013, 7:09 am 
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I just wanted to post some pics of my new Kataja Guitars -66 stylish Jazz Bass. The bass turned out very nice and I'm superhappy with it. It plays great in the studio and on stage. Looks killer too! :D

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Body: Alder

Scale: 34''

Neck: Maple & Brazilian Rosewood with bindings and celluloide blocks

Finish: Sherwood Green matching headstock, Nitro celluloide laquer
Back of the neck is sanded down and tung-oil added

Tuners: Schaller

Pickups: Ari Kataja Split Jazz

Pickguard: 3-ply parchment white


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Smo
 Post subject: Re: Kataja Guitars Custom -66 Jazz Bass
PostPosted: May 12th, 2013, 7:12 am 
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More pics. :)


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 Post subject: Re: Kataja Guitars Custom -66 Jazz Bass
PostPosted: May 12th, 2013, 7:56 am 
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Absolutely gorgeous. Sherwood green is a cool finish. Congrats!

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 Post subject: Re: Kataja Guitars Custom -66 Jazz Bass
PostPosted: May 12th, 2013, 11:28 am 
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That's a very nice Jazz clone.
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belinmad
 Post subject: Re: Kataja Guitars Custom -66 Jazz Bass
PostPosted: May 12th, 2013, 12:29 pm 
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That's a beauty!
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 Post subject: Re: Kataja Guitars Custom -66 Jazz Bass
PostPosted: May 12th, 2013, 1:35 pm 
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The matching headstock is killer.

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 Post subject: Re: Kataja Guitars Custom -66 Jazz Bass
PostPosted: May 12th, 2013, 3:48 pm 
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Absolutely Beautiful!

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Basshappi
 Post subject: Re: Kataja Guitars Custom -66 Jazz Bass
PostPosted: May 13th, 2013, 8:58 am 
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That looks fantastic, Congrats!
Sherwood Green is one of my favorite Fender colors. The rosewood B&B and matching headstock make that baby an "E ticket ride"! 8-)

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Smo
 Post subject: Re: Kataja Guitars Custom -66 Jazz Bass
PostPosted: May 22nd, 2013, 11:03 am 
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Thanks all!

I've been gigging with this baby like crazy. Can't wait till friday to get on stage. :)
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