Jolana Kolor Bass

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Introducing the Jolana Kolor Bass, a versatile electric bass guitar designed for musicians seeking both style and functionality. Known for its distinctive tonal clarity, this bass is crafted for those who demand precision and consistency in their sound. The Jolana Kolor Bass is engineered with a solid body that enhances sustain and resonance, making it a reliable choice for live performances and studio recordings alike.

Equipped with high-quality pickups, the Kolor Bass delivers a smooth, dynamic range that can handle anything from subtle jazz to punchy rock. The neck is expertly designed for comfortable playability, featuring a smooth finish and ergonomic profile that suits both beginners and experienced players. The fretboard allows for fast and fluid motion, empowering you to explore complex riffs with ease.

The Jolana Kolor Bass also boasts a high-quality bridge and reliable tuning pegs, ensuring your instrument stays in tune even during the most demanding sessions. Whether you're laying down the backbone of a track or taking the spotlight with a solo, this bass is a versatile companion in any musical endeavor.

Key Features:

Solid body construction for enhanced sustain and resonance
High-quality pickups for a dynamic tonal range
Ergonomic neck design for comfortable playability
Reliable tuning pegs and high-quality bridge
Suitable for various music genres from jazz to rock

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The Jolana Kolor Bass can switch from stereo to mono, with split coil pickups wired to provide unique phase configurations.
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The original DIN jack was typically replaced with a standard 1/4" jack, affecting the balance control functionality.
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Original electronics are often replaced due to complex and confusing wiring, despite the pickups being valued as the main asset.
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Prices have increased from around $200 to nearly $400 on platforms like Reverb.
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Electronics, while operational, often produce scratchy sounds when adjusting settings, indicating potential maintenance needs.
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thcraymer

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over 3 years ago

Amazing bass, with the right setup!

A real relic from the '60s, retains its amazing vintage sound and is one of my favourites to play! Though it did require a fair amount of setup. The original paint had come off when I bought mine second hand, though the previous owner had kept all the basic functions such as the wiring, hardware, and tuners in good condition. I had mine re-finished, painted in gloss black for more of a rock aesthetic, and fitted it with flatwound strings. Also, it was fairly quiet, even with my amp at a high volume, as the pickups are quite low output. This was easily fixed by bringing the pickups closer to the strings.

After setting it up, I ended up with an amazing, versatile monster of a bass! Its 8 way selector switch allows a variety of different tones, and it can growl just as well as any modern J or P bass, while keeping its vintage tone. It's also pretty lightweight, being semi-hollow, but still has no neck dive. Although it looks long scale (in length, it's as long as any long scale bass, probably due to the large headstock), it's actually short scale, making it easier to play, while having quite a chunky neck. As well as everything else, it is a real looker, and definitely one I'd be proud to show off at any gig (especially after the new paint job). Definitely among my favourite basses, if not my favourite. Though I will say: for those buying one, be prepared that you need to be fairly competent in doing setups, and may need to take it to a luthier, to get it to a well playable level.

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Pickups should be set up high, close to the strings, as the vintage single coil pickups are very low output. I currently have Höfner contemporary flatwound strings on it, might also consider trying tapewounds somewhere in the future. You almost certainly need a noise-reducer pedal to reduce the pickup hum cycle

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Yegor Letov

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Grazhdanskaya Oborona

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Yegor Letov used the Jolana Kolor Bass from approximately 1980 to 1998, performing at numerous concerts and recording several albums with it. The image provided serves as evidence of this usage.