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I've had some great sounding basses that have been boat anchors (70s jazz bass was the main culprit...probably about 12-13 pounds). It was such a nightmare to be charging around with that bass on it always remained on the guitar stand. I also sing so it was a claustrophobic pain in the neck. So as a rule, I always check weight. Under 10lbs is my preference.
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Yes - I realised as I was posting that I never buy new so I deleted my comment [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1442831977' post='2869738'] Re: resale - I think any bass you buy used - provided you pay the going rate - will hold its value. That's not specific to Fender. Of course when it becomes vintage, the game changes entirely. [/quote]
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***...NEW PART EX ALERT Would part ex for a good condition Orange Bass Terror or Tonehammer head plus cash my way. *** This is a great bass that took a long time to track down but I will be sticking with my stingray live so it's on the block. This is a Factory Special Run of about 300 made by Fender USA in 2013. It is the 1975 model with PEARL blocks instead of black and a 'Aged Natural Finish'. Also, unlike the new 1974 Reissue, it has the brilliant micro tilt which enables a featherlight action on this bass. Weight is good at 8,8 pounds (4kilos on the nose) and the neck profile is narrow but with enough heft to sit happily in the hand. Tone is thick, deep and thuddy for a jazz. Comes with case candy and v nice G&G case. Balance is perfect. It's a lovely 70s style jazz bass but I have to man up and move it on! Would rather viewing and pick up in Kent or meet in London but will ship if necessary. Condition is very good with some light pick guard swirling and the odd superficial mark here and there. The bass is in good nick, never gigged. I have installed my usual Schaller strap locks but have the originals. [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/cairobill/media/photo%201-1_zpsrtqryod3.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/cairobill/media/photo%203-1_zpsxjfloyhd.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/cairobill/media/photo%202-1_zpswubuc4n6.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/cairobill/media/photo%204-1_zpsfsagr4ka.jpg.html"][/url]
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This is a great bass that took a long time to track down but I will be sticking with my stingray live so it's on the block. This is a Factory Special Run of about 300 made by Fender USA for the Yamano distributor in Japan. It is the 1975 model with PEARL blocks instead of black and a 'Aged Natural Finish'. Also, unlike the new 1974 Reissue, it has the brilliant micro tilt which enables a featherlight action on this bass. Weight is good at about 9 lbs and the neck profile is narrow but with enough heft to sit happily in the hand. Tone is thick, deep and thuddy for a jazz. Comes with case candy and v nice G&G case. Balance is perfect. It's a perfect 70s jazz bass but I have to man up and move it on! Would rather viewing and pick up in Kent or meet in London but will ship if necessary. Condition is very good with some light pick guard swirling. The bass is pretty much as new. Never gigged. [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/cairobill/media/photo%201-1_zpsrtqryod3.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/cairobill/media/photo%203-1_zpsxjfloyhd.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/cairobill/media/photo%202-1_zpswubuc4n6.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1359.photobucket.com/user/cairobill/media/photo%204-1_zpsfsagr4ka.jpg.html"][/url]
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Fender 3-bolt neck and micro-tilt adjustment. Evil or genius?
Cairobill replied to mcnach's topic in Bass Guitars
The three bolt system is brilliant. in my experience. I have a 75RI that plays ridiculously well with the neck angle tweaked *just so*. It's also the biggest sounding/thumpy jazz I've ever owned so I'm not sure about the criticisms re: neck to pocket contact and tone etc Sounds great and plays great. -
Charvel San Dimas Reissue MIJ
Cairobill replied to Cairobill's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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NBD: XXX Rated R*ck*nb*ck*r content PLUS a family shot!!
Cairobill replied to Old Horse Murphy's topic in Gear Gallery
Very interesting - I'm looking seriously at the 4003s - what's the neck profile like? Weight? -
I played one of these years ago. Very cool instruments. I could do with one right now actually!
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Charvel San Dimas Reissue MIJ
Cairobill replied to Cairobill's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Learn this tune. It will become a feather in your cap and soon you'll be able to crow about it.
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Here's the chord chart...best place to start http://overdrive.music.free.fr/audio/Tab/TabBasse/Chicken.jpg