Clarky

Thanks for clarifying Gareth. In response to a PM, sorry no trade offers please. I am looking to recoup spent funds here. Edit: will try to get some fresh photos up over the weekend

I bought this American Vintage '62 Reissue Precision from BC'er Gareth only two months ago but have decided that I want a plain Jazz - rather than a P/J - in addition to my Fender Pino. I now have a gorgeous seafoam green Bacchus Jazz, hence I am moving this on to recoup spent funds. The black nitro finish has lots of fine surface scratches but is in excellent condition (no dings) for a 1994 bass (serial V071910). Weight-wise it comes in at 9.8 lbs. Prior to my ownership (not sure if it was done prior to Gareth) the bass had an American Vintage Reissue '62 Jazz pickup fitted, together with the copper grounding strip (painted black). The control layout is V/V/T, so you can blend the P and J tones or have only one pickup engaged. There is no case unfortunately. The pic is from Gareth's original FS post (hope that's OK Gareth?) I am asking £800 collected or meeting in London. Not keen on delivery right now as Mrs C's patience has worn this with waiting in for Interparcel for me! Note this is not for those who like skinny necks. Has the 1.75" width at the nut and is quite a handful. Wearing flatwound strings, so very retro! [attachment=68037:DSC00133.JPG]

WHY HAS'T THIS SOLD YET YOU ARE ALL A BUNCH OF TIM WASTERS

Hey Lenny, it would indeed look great next to Sid but is now sold pending. HNY to you too

and here's the same dude playing his Spoiler in close up, so you can see the bass in detail Shame I do not have the dosh right now

[quote name='JCB' post='1077513' date='Jan 4 2011, 04:56 PM']Do you know what a 'spiral' bridge is.[/quote] I just took off the bridge cover and the bridge saddles are the same spiral, vintage design as on my Fender Pino (ie, they are not standard Jazz saddles). Taken together with cardinaljay's FS thread and the model specs I have seen on the web (including the fact this has the reverse tuners and spiral bridge saddles), I am as convinced as I can be that this is the premium, alder bodied, US pickup version of the 62J fretless. There is no obvious model number to corroborate this, merely the Fender decals, serial number, and Crafted in Japan stamp. It's a cracking fretless in beautiful condition and will make someone very happy, if they are comfortable with a Jazz neck. My feedback thread hopefully gives confidence that I am no BS merchant when it comes to straight honest sales

Hey Loz, that's a stunner. If my numbers come up on Saturday I shall be on to you quicker than a whippet! For an essentially as new Series 1 that has to be, despite the hefty price tag, one of the bargains on BC. I wish, I wish etc etc

[quote name='JCB' post='1077513' date='Jan 4 2011, 04:56 PM']Looked around a bit myself too. Found this: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9072526"]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?p=9072526[/url] Seems the CIJs have both Alder and Basswood versions - and there are other differences (p/ups, bridge) - at least for the model year the guy on this thread is talking about. Don't suppose you can tell from the other spec differences mentioned on this thread? Is the model number evident anywhere? Do you know what a 'spiral' bridge is - and can you tell if p/ups are US?[/quote] The first FS thread for this bass is shown below (showing the old s/p I replaced). Cardinaljay sold the bass to bythesea who sold it to me. In cardinaljay's FS post he stated that its alder, US vintage pickups etc. Short of me pulling the bass apart, which I will not do after a bad recent experience (I did this for a sale of a 51P and damaged the bass, leading to me having to take a cut on the price ), I don't think I can do more than suggest contacting the previous owners. To be honest, even if I looked in the neck cavity I'm not smart enough to tell the difference between alder and basswood. Apologies [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=57767&hl=cardinaljay"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...;hl=cardinaljay[/url] Edit: having looked at the (now sadly defunct) Guitar Emporium website [url="http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/index.php?f=data_fender_japan_new_guitars&a=3"]http://www.guitaremporium.co.uk/index.php?...guitars&a=3[/url] the standard basswood-bodied 62J fretted bass has standard J tuners while only the alder bodied 62J fretted has reverse tuners. The 62J fretless they list has alder body and reverse tuners. My bass also has reverse tuners and so this supports cardinaljay's statement that it too is alder, US pickups etc. Thats the best bit of detective work I can do, although I realise it doesn't amount to 100% proof. Incidentally Guitar Emporium was selling this model fretless for £949 at the time it ceased trading.

[quote name='JCB' post='1077463' date='Jan 4 2011, 04:17 PM']Is the body Alder on these - or something more nondescript? Also, do you know the weight? cheers, JC[/quote] After scanning the internet, a couple of sources including this one say the 62 fretless has an alder body: [url="http://www.gear-review.co.uk/reviews/jb62_77/index.html"]http://www.gear-review.co.uk/reviews/jb62_77/index.html[/url] Weight on digital scales comes in at 9.7 lbs with covers on