gazza19 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) [attachment=153225:DSCF0764.jpg][attachment=153225:DSCF0764.jpg][attachment=153226:DSCF0765.jpg][attachment=153227:DSCF0767.jpg][attachment=153228:DSCF0768.jpg][attachment=153229:DSCF0769.jpg][attachment=153230:DSCF0770.jpg][attachment=153231:DSCF0771.jpg][attachment=153225:DSCF0764.jpg][attachment=153226:DSCF0765.jpg][attachment=153227:DSCF0767.jpg][attachment=153228:DSCF0768.jpg][attachment=153229:DSCF0769.jpg][attachment=153230:DSCF0770.jpg][attachment=153231:DSCF0771.jpg A lovely looking and sounding Jazz, very punchy. The photo's are from my phone and don't do it justice, the fretboard, neck and headstock have taken on that great aged mellow yellow look if you know what I mean. A few dings and scratches comensurate with a bass that is 30 years old but generally excellent condition, this baby has been well looked after. I've changed the pots as the pots it had on when I got it weren't original. At some point they had been changed to accept the black plastic Jazz knobs that are used nowadays. I changed the pots back to split shaft type to be able to revert to the Stat style knobs that were used on '83 Jazz's. I also changed the pups to Fender Custom Shop Custom 60's. I have the pups and pots that I replaced. It's strung with D'Addario Chromes and these flats sound superb and very punchy on this bass, very old school, but you may want to change to rounds. Viewing and a try out recommended, I'm based in Northampton. Edited February 2, 2014 by gazza19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Did the original pups have white covers? Nice bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Yes, the previous pups had while covers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) I have one of these '83 Jazz basses in Ivory. They date from a time when Fender introduced several important changes such as the biflex truss rod, heavier bridge, new style tuners, one-piece pickguard,four bolt micro-tilt neck plate and straplocks. The pickups are still in the 70's position so give that characteristic tone. These are very under-rated basses. Good luck with the sale. Someone will get a real bargain here. Edited January 1, 2014 by petergales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks petergales. It sure is a nice bass, but however much I'd like a nice collection of basses like you her indoors only allows me one bass at a time and I've just acquired a Sandberg California so unfortunately the Jazz has to go. If only I could have kept all my previous Jazz babies, ahhh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Hi Gazza. I really ought to thin out my collection but the problem is "which ones do I choose to go?" I've sold basses in the past and regretted it afterwards (including a Sandberg California PM) so my '83 Jazz has to be a keeper as well as an investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Friday night bump for a really sweet bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 mid week bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Better photos added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Can't understand why this bass is still here at this price. It will only increase in value. Grab it while it's still here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 *REDUCED* now £900 for a great investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Out of curiosity do you know what the date is on the neck stamp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 i did check that the neck dated 83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Week end bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Final reduction £850 for a 31 year old bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montarbo Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Weight please ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 9lb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza19 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Free new Warwick Rockbass gig bag with the bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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