Saturday, July 31, 2010

Fender News:Metallica's Trujillo Rescues Jaco Pastorius' Bass of Doom

It's amazing that Jaco's bass was found. The rest of the story is equally amazing. Jaco bought it in a pawn shop, pulled the frets off with a butter knife, filled the gaps with wood putty, and loaded up the neck with boat epoxy.



Jaco's sound was so distinctive. It is just sad that he passed away so young.





Fender News:Metallica's Trujillo Rescues Jaco Pastorius' Bass of Doom