bakerster135

I've, technically, bought one bass off Reverb, but only because I spotted a bass I wanted that was being sold by a dealer dealing through it. I then went to the dealer's own website and the bass was £800 less than advertised on Reverb, I expect due to their selling fees...Deal done and, although not needed, I expect the aftercare would have been much better if I'd dealt with the dealer directly rather than through Reverb. I'm not deluded in thinking I'm the only person who's done this.

7.5lbs is pretty crazy in the other direction...I feel like it'd be hard to keep hold of that! 😆

Yeah they are, but 11lbs is generally middling and, though too heavy for some, not too bad imo. I've got two 70s JBs, one's 9ish lbs and the other's 12lb+! Plays and sounds amazing though and perfectly comfortable on a wide, padded strap. I think I've played every mid-late 70s JB that's gone through the Bass Gallery and there have been a LOT of boat anchors.

As you probably know, that's pretty good going for this period...Seems a bit too clean for my liking though. Always a bit suspicious of 70s Fenders that are too clean as it makes me think no-one wants to play it! Also, the G string nut slot looks like it's been cut with a dinner knife.

Oh man, yeah, that's the dream for me 🤤 Had an opportunity to buy a 65 with the same colour configuration for significantly less money about seven years ago, but couldn't quite stretch to it as our son was on the way...Barring a windfall, I don't think there's any chance I'll ever be able to get hold of one now with the prices the custom colour ones go for 😭

Is it bahama blue? It's got desert island vibes! Maybe call it Wilson? 😉

I see this image on the website which gives a bit of a better view of the decal, and this looks more convincing to me. You can see the decal edges better and the grain in the gold of the "Fender". Also, no offence to the photographer, but the blacklight photo isn't the best. I think if they did it face on and in a much darker room then you'd see something closer to the strat photo you posted. I'd bet money on it having been refinished from sunburst.

It looks pretty legit to me for an early-mid 65. I know what you mean about it somehow looking a bit off, but I think the "Fender" has just faded a bit and everything else about it looks right. The PAT numbers are correct and in the right place, which is something 99.9% of the repro decals seem to get wrong. Also, yes, it should be a waterslide decal sitting on top of the finish, which it looks like it is as I can see the edges. As far as I know, they didn't start spraying over the decal until late 60s when they brought the poly finishes in.

😆 Oh dear...Please, do elaborate

I've always used Gibson polish and 100% cotton cloth on my old nitro Fenders. It's always done a good job and never had any issues.

This is great, @SumOne, thanks very much for posting!

Pleeeeeeeeease could one of you be kind and post a recording!? I'm meant to be on super saving mode for impending house purchase, but if this sounds like I hope it's going to sound then I must have one!

You may be joking, but I think he's talking about the serial number

Arnold bought my 66 Jazz Bass, and the transaction couldn't have been smoother. We were able to meet just down the road from me in Finsbury Park to complete the deal. He's a lovely guy, and it was great to chat and share our love of all things bass. Enjoy the bass, Arnold, I already miss it immensely!