This is a very prestigious bass. The bass was owned and played by New Orleans session musician Jack Cruz. Jack is a well known figure in the New Orleans music scene and has played with many New Orleans legends
Below is an expert from an interview with Jack.
JC: Ah, let me tell you about it. My mother bought it for me when I was 15 years old. It’s a 1966 Fender Precision. It’s my favourite bass. It’s the one I use to record all the albums I’ve ever done. It’s got the best tone of all the (even new) basses I’ve ever had and played—and I’ve tried them. When it comes to recording, that is the best tone of all of them.
I replaced the bridge. It’s a Steinberger that has a [detune lever] so you can lower the [‘E’] string to any pre-tuned note. I pre-tune it to ‘D.’
The pickups are EMG’s. That may have been a mistake. I did it about 35 years ago and I don’t know what I did with the originals. I can’t find them. It may have been a mistake, but it still sounds good.
The bass has a new bridge and saddles (the old bridge is not included nor is the Steinberger bridge)
emg pickups
Replaced tuner screws
The sale includes an original 1960s Bass gig bag and Jacks personal gig bag.
