Originally posted by thechicken[..]
Pretty much simply jazz copies...the curves don't affect the timbre. The pick ups affect a lot, so there may be a difference there.
I don't know that the slight difference in curves or wood wouldn't have some effect. How big of a difference, it would be worth an A/B comparison.
The shape and density of wood can not be under-estimated in it's effect on tone.
But yes, the Osborne and Jones Lakland's are essentially Jazz style basses but with modern touches, I suppose.