GuyR

I have recently acquired a CS stack knob which I am really enjoying. I haven't played a better modern jazz bass. I have 7 other vvt jazz basses, from 80s tokai to 4 pre cbs examples. In my opinion, there is much more variation in the basic tone of a random sample of similar instruments than there would be by swapping from stack to vvt. Stack is great. As is vvt.

How can you not like the lived-in look? Thanks for posting these, nice start to the day

Most of my basses are old and battered, some with large areas of finish missing. I much prefer the comfort to play and freedom from concern over damage. And they look great in my opinion.

Another A5 vote here. More than once, mine has been described as " the best sounding bass I have ever heard". Coincidentally, that has never happened when I have been playing it. Rick turner Renaissance basses also sound great, but rare in UK

Used Godin A5. Mine is strung with a low B, but I don't see why it wouldn't work E-C. Lovely tone and very easy to play.

I have a 62 jazz bass which has been drilled through just above the nut, probably for just this purpose.

I wasn't aware I had a nephew in Birmingham

Is that a euphemism? (Sorry, just read later posts)

It's surprising that only the 100% unmodified original-finish ones seem to come up for sale.

+1 for this. It's first-class. My wife bought m one for Christmas a couple of years ago. I subsequently came to regret pointing out that she had created abundant spare capacity with all the empty individual stands. Apparently, that wasn't the point.

Speaking as a past, present and future buyer of pre cbs fender basses, I have no issue with refrets whatsoever. Same for defective pots. The idea of buying a bass I couldn't use, in order to preserve originality, does not appeal. There are, I'm sure, buyers who will reject a refretted bass, but not a sufficient proportion to seriously affect the value

Not on here

That is very appealing indeed. The solid rosewood neck gives a completely different look, irrespective of the scratchplate ( I like the white ) is there a separate fingerboard or is it a 1-piece neck? very nice score- I'm quite envious.......

As the Tokai is missing out so far, it certainly gets my vote. Is the neck quite chunky for a Jazz? Mine of a similar vintage is - interested to know if yours is the same. 3 very good buys!!

Thanks for explaining that so clearly. I'm such a tool! I'm probably a bit touchy due to my inferiority complex.

I was thinking the same thing. I'd put the cases in the loft

Like all of us, you are entitled to your view, but I’m not quite with you on the inferiority complex bit?

Another HT-1 user here. Very nice range of cleanish into breakup sounds available. Not super versatile but a great little amp for not much money. If you are not gigging, there is more than enough volume for home use and more driven sounds are available at low enough volume to not have to worry about annoying family/neighbours. It does my 66 Tele justice.

Looking on eBay sold items just now, there was a 70s bullet truss rod maple neck with tuners removed, worn looking, sold for £275. That would be problem solved, with ready-made wear & tear.

I have had that done to a jazz bass neck. It was great for a while, then bowed again, less than before but still not able to get my preferred action. It was a 1 piece neck. Understand that a separate fingerboard neck can give a better long term result. having said that if it has worked for others it’s worth a punt as you have nothing to lose. if that doesn’t work, you do see 70s neck for sale occasionally. I would keep the finish as is. A neck solution can be found, even if it takes time. Best of luck.

I have 3 JVs. One is good, the other two are fabulous. One is around 9.5 lb, the others both a good bit lighter. Owned since 82,84 and 88. I have never played a bad one. They seem to typically change hands for £5-700, which seems ok value to me, so I’m not sure where the hype is.

Marvin Gaye - Inner city blues

It should be no problem for a good luthier to add frets. Speak to the bass gallery in Camden, or get Overwater to do it for you.

He's not even the greatest kagoul-wearing frontman ever