bassatnight

Welcome aboard, I have a good friend who emigrated to Sterling Heights in Michigan many years ago.

Just bought a lovely Fretless Fender Jazz from Woodyratm, a super smooth transaction and the bass was as described. Top seller! and would do again.

Derek Forbes Mick Karn Michael Dempsey

Best you don't bid on it then[quote name='sprocketflup' post='1014699' date='Nov 6 2010, 07:55 PM']Sorry but that blue is hideous :b[/quote]

I have often thought about having a refinsh job done, I personally would pay for it to get done by a pro.

Cheers guys, seems strange to leave the grounding plate 'on display' takes away from the finish?

Never seen the strip on display before, is this standard for Japanese models?

Folks, I have been inquiring regarding a Japanese Jazz on the bay, the seller seemed legite until I questioned the strange material running from the bridge to the bridge pup I asked him what it was and got the reply below: [b]Hi! This is copper wire for the Solder(ground). It is well used for a jazz base. Of course, this is original. Thank you so much![/b] Ignoring the broken English, I have never seen any kind of grounding on display, his add mentions him doing some refurb work himself I think I shall steer clear but such a shame as its a dream finish in a lovely shade of blue. Thoughts?

Folks, I am considering purchasing a lovely Japanese Jazz from a guy in Japan, the bass is currently £500 with a buy it now about the same price, but I am worried about being ripped off or possible extra charges by way of Import Tax etc. I have mailed the guy as the price he quoted for shipping was just £20 to the UK and when I questioned it he said the actual price for shipping is £89 but he will only charge me £20 of that? Seems to good to be true? I took the liberty of mailing a person from the UK who had previously bought from him and he said the guy is kosher but also questioned the shipping cost to me as it seems very low. Anyone on here bought from Japan before and has an idea of possible pitfalls in terms of extra costs?

Derek Forbes and Mick Karn, loved early eighties late 70's Synth based pop and they always seemed to have LEAD instruments that were the Bass as opposed to the 6 string instruments.

I did think about using 75's but as you say the spacing would be an issue although probably negligible. I am not sure which pups to go for I might just chance my arm with the Di Marzio's.[quote name='LawrenceH' post='1008558' date='Nov 1 2010, 02:21 PM']Regarding pickups, I had a pair of US Fender Vintage 75s via ebay sent from this guy [url="http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/joshmsr/"]http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/joshmsr/[/url] Even with postage (he will combine this for multiple items) it came in pretty cheap and they are the same pups as in the US 75RI. Just in case you're not aware though, part of the sound is the 70s pup spacing which the VM Jazz doesn't have. You'd have to get the body routed and then work out what to do with the hole! (Maybe something a little bit unusual like the Wizard Combo?)[/quote]

The problem is the guy did not put a reserve and is now going to put it back up at more money, E-Bay make it clear you enter into a binding contract, the guy should have pulled it before the end rather than waste the buyers time and money in calling and chasing him.

E-Bay may suspend his ID, particularly if he puts the same item up again!

He clearly won't sell it for what you offered, surely he is bound legally to sell as you won the item, wonder what E-Bay can do about it for you?