clarkpegasus4001

PM replied to, this beauty is still for sale.

Thank you very much, it's just a shame that it's not getting used anymore.

After a rethink on the price, a huge price drop to £2750, now £2350! (sorry I couldn't change the main add price after I had posted it originally). After some considerable consideration, I have decided to sell my original 1974 Fender Jazz bass. The bass has the original black factory finish (custom colour for the time), with a black pick guard and complete with a maple neck with pearl blocks. All the parts are original to my knowledge. The bass is also lightweight at just over 8lbs. I am the 3rd owner, the guy I bought it from had it from 1980 and he bought it from the original owner. The bass is dated from the neck plate 502248 (source - Fender Vintage 50,000 to 58,000 = 1974, and the pick ups which are stamped 74 (one clear to read one not really readable but it is the original one). The original pots are dated from 1973, and the neck is actually dated from 1972 (02033923) meaning Jazz bass, Maple neck, Wednesday 27th September 1972). There is nothing "funny" about this, it was common place for Fender employees to just grab parts off the shelf. All the parts are original to this bass except the pick guard. Somebody had tried to relocate the thumb rest but the holes have been refilled. I managed to source an original 1974 pick guard from the USA so it's back to original! The bass came to me with a generic 70's case, however I bought a period correct Fender case from Tony Williams (bass player of Stealers Wheel fame and who toured with Jethro Tull in the late 1970's). He very kindly sent me a certification of authenticity with the case and a Jethro Tull touring tag (see pics). The bass was set up to perfection by Xperience Guitars in Nottingham, (low action, currently with Rotosound 105-45 Swing Bass strings). All the electrics work fine, the bridge pick up has been repaired but it is the original one, and rest assured everything functions exactly as it should. There are a couple of marks on the neck, non of which effects playability. The bass has marks, light scratches, dents etc... and crazing as you would expect, but overall i'd say it is in excellent condition for it's age. It sounds sweet as a nut too! So, the bass comes with the period correct case with certificate from Tony Williams, the original pick guard (pick guard replaced with an original 1974 part), original thumb rest with screws, and the original covers too! I am also including an original long screw and saddle that I bought as a spare from the USA. The only parts not original that i'm aware of are the covers screws which are 1970's period correct replacements. I have never used the covers or thumb rest and they are in excellent condition. I have placed them on the bass for photographic purposes. This bass has been used for gigs in Judas Priest tribute band Hell Bent For Priest, Ronnie James Dio tribute band DIIO (D2O), and classic rock and metal covers band Synner. I am only selling this bass because I rarely use it anymore as I am using my Musicman Sabre all the time these days. I think I have priced it fairly at £2750 (new price - £2,350) which includes UK postage (elsewhere at cost,) given I have seen these go for way more than this and that's with missing/changed parts, refinishes, missing case, etc..... I will post but i'd far sooner you came to my place to see and try this beauty for yourself. I live about 5 minutes from junction 26 M1 Nottingham. This is a proper classic, and sorted vintage bit of kit that will only keep on increasing in desirability and value. It plays and sounds wonderful and is in great condition for it''s age, and lightweight too. In fact I have not seen a better one for sale for ages. I will only accept cash on collection, bank transfer or (PayPal if you are willing to pay any additional costs). Please be aware that buyers from abroad not in the EU will incur import duty and tax, paid for by the buyer. In all cases this bass does not leave my possession until I have the money in my hands. I may possibly take a P/X or possible exchange (a Pre-Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray in Sunburst ideally) but a cash sale is much preferred please. Check out the pics. Tony.

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I have to say, that is a beauty, as is the Vigier Excess bass you are selling sir.

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Stunning! This bass makes me want to take up playing 5 strings! Best of luck with the sale.

That's correct. My own bass is early to mid 1974, and it has a 4 bolt neck, and they bought out the 3 bolt neck, bullet truss rod jobbie from mid to late 1974. It's also very common for Fender to use old parts off the shelf. This particular bass for sale has a 1973 neck plate, long G screw (like mine has). So assuming the parts are original I would say this bass was put together in late 1974 IMO. GLWTS

Yes I know! This bass used to have chrome hardware on it. I wouldn't at all be surprised if this wasn't the same bass.

I was considering one of these some time ago. It was the exact same colour as this one and belonged to Mervyn "Spam" Spence who used to play in Trapeze/Wishbone Ash for a time. He bought it off a fella desperate for the cash and sold it back to him later for way more. He had already sold it by the time I messaged him so i missed out. It's the only one i've seen until now in this colour. His was original, the same colour as this one but it had chrome tuners and chrome bridge.

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This bass is now SOLD. Thank you Basschat and many thanks to Phil for buying it. I hope you enjoy the bass as much as I have. Tony.

And I probably wouldn't have bought it.....

See, I told you it might still be here! It seems a lot of folk are skint, broke after Xmas, wanna trade or P/X, or worried about Brexit or something. I'm really surprised it is still here though TBH.

Different sound though, horses for courses.

It's still here at the moment and you are welcome to come and try it if you like.

I could do with shifting this bass on now so here's £100 off from £1500 to £1400 plus i'll throw in free UK delivery (elsewhere at cost). I've also added a video of me playing this bass to the listing. It's not perfect but it gives you some idea (excuse the shorts ha ha).

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All PM's replied to, and still up for sale at the moment.

I'm shocked that this bass has not yet been sold kinda bump! Actually i've had a couple of P/X offers (not on Basschat) but I don't really need another bass.

Still for sale at the moment bump.

Awesome vintage Gibson bass bumperooony