GuyR

I’ve tried the 61 at Bass Gallery. It’s as good as vintage Jazz as you will find. It came from the same very long-term ownership as the 70 fretless Jazz and the Jazz-neck Precision. I have no doubt it is original apart from the bridge, the original one was retained and will be supplied with the bass. I’m not sure why BG don’t put a little more information in the description, but the turnover of stock suggests they manage ok as they are. I have bought 3 basses from them, ex-Pino 79 fretless stingray, oly 62 Jazz and the aforementioned 70 fretless. They get some absolutely stellar stock and they are solid to deal with.

Thanks Gents, My wife is 100% excused from buying me a present this Christmas. Thanks to Kazan for his valued second opinion & expertise.

It’s definitely LPB, if you are referring to the one recently for sale. I was unexpectedly having to visit Camden so thought I would take the opportunity to drop off an 80s fretless Tokai I don’t use on consignment. I always browse and was a little surprised to see this amongst the stock. Original bridge, to be refitted. Temporary BBOT in place. Dot markers in the correct fretless positions, shown next to a fretted 66 Minimal damage to finish from the removed Badass bridge. The neck pocket is in the correct vivid LPB, with the conventional paint stick mark. The neck stamp is present, but too faint to read. Apart from the missing case, covers and finger rest, and the original bridge, included later and to be reinstated, it’s a very clean unmolested example. I understand it has had one owner. Apart from the two in the Geddy Lee book, I’m not aware of any others, although there must be some. Most importantly, it’s an absolutely wicked bass.

The Yardbirds on SkyArts currently

4 strings, 34” scale, 1.5” at the nut, 2 pickups, passive and preferably 9lb or less, cellulose finish. If I’m trying a bass, I don’t plug in for a good while. A lively, zingy response unamplified will invariably give me the tone I want plugged in. I want ringing harmonics, a straight neck and the option to get a low action. A flat ish fingerboard radius would be ideal but rarely found in conjunction with the criteria above. Having done it once, I wouldn’t order a bass to be built to my specification. There are enough existing already to choose from and, buying used, much lower risk of serious financial loss if you do your homework. My preferences of course are no more or less relevant or valid than anyone else’s.

Your Bravewood p bass would do fine….

Fortunately BC is a more enlightened forum. The pearl-clutching pile in seen elsewhere at the mention of Bravewood is rather sad. Anyone buying a Bravewood knows what it is. Bearing in mind anyone spending vintage Fender prices would insist on neck heel, pots and pickup photos, a neck date of 2013 might give the game away. I note John has recently revised his prices upwards to £2300 ish. Still excellent value considering the level of true craftsmanship on offer.

William Hill are giving 10-1 on it’s a 7, like everyone else’s, including mine.

All Jazz basses. Youngest is 58 years old dots/bound/lollipops which I am quite enjoying. Acquired via these hallowed pages from the long term ownership of the lovely McKendrick, very sadly no longer with us.

Stones at the marquee 1971 just started, if of interest. On sky arts

Neck has been sprayed the same colour as Donald Gump, or whatever he’s called

was it for sale?

Is this the one that was for sale in the UK a few years ago for £15k? that one had been routed for a battery compartment on the back of the body as it had been converted to active. if it’s the same one it has recu une repair invisible….

Go to the auction and bid in person. Commission is cheaper and it’s thoroughly enjoyable day out. You will come home with multiple instruments though, and not the ones you went to buy, so understanding spouse is essential.

I bought this bass from @carlism a very few years ago - August 2020, I just checked. Sold it maybe 2 years ago via Martin Petersen. Lovely bass. The neck is very easy to play, it weighs sub-9lb, sounds great and looks a million dollars. It doesn’t deserve to be in the classifieds again anytime soon. Enjoy it @tauzero.

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Can’t beat a well-worn Strat.

Yes. I’ve bought everything I have ever purchased in my life from other suppliers. Our govt ought to have the will to protect our own tax paying businesses by charging Amazon and similar non tax contributors a percentage on UK turnover.

I haven’t had that experience, but have similar instruments and would never describe my kit as a collection. They are just my basses. If the responsibility for stewardship of the financial value and liability for loss or deterioration are an ongoing concern which outweighs the pleasure received from the utility or ownership, then you are sensible to sell. The possessions own you. I could part with a few, although they all get used, but there are a couple that are the best of their type I have played, so effectively irreplaceable. What is the point of selling the best bass or guitar you have played while still breathing? In the past I have sold very good vintage kit without regret, but only to buy better with the proceeds. You must have kept at least one?

Do I win a prize for guessing what “W” might stand for if not wrecker?

Not my usual taste, but Jessie Ware was fabulous.

Agreed, it is an unavoidably poignant process. I don’t see any particularly desirable bits of kit listed - perhaps the better instruments are retained by the family and the remainder sold. Auction is a good way of dealing with it. Some relatively affordable and useable keepsakes for interested parties.

Afternoon all, if of interest, a number of Del Palmer’s basses, guitars and other items are going to auction on 30th June. Some quite appealing lots. https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/thimbleby-and-shorland/catalogue-id-ibts10328

Any keys player can be “remodeled” if they stray too far left.