Iris and I had 2 hours to kill between an injection and a kidney scan yesterday. The RMCH is a 10 minute walk to Johnny roadhouse and I’ve not been in years so...
In the window... some basses.
What I thought was an earlier 70’s Jazz in need of TLC and on the wall, lots of cheapies and nasties, but a LPB 1980 P Bass Special...also not in the best shape.
So.
The Jazz is interesting, I think “spend about £500 on that and it could be a decent bass” - I didn’t have huge amounts of time as Iris was in the Wheelchair and she gets bored.
Messaged the shop later in the day - “I saw the red Jazz in the window - have you got any more information on it?”
reply came
”it’s a 1975, here’s the link to it on reverb with more pics/information”
the link states
”1975 fender jazz bass” and “please see pictures for condition”
No weight, no “refinished/replaced parts” or “with case/covers” just nothing.
So that’s my interest gone.
the pics also show what a mess it actually is.
https://reverb.com/uk/item/33345033-fender-jazz-bass-1975
Here’s the thing, it’s on at £1600 ish. I’d want it for less to allow for a decent refinish.
And while it’s not vintage collectible grade, there’s seemingly been no effort put into making it better or more saleable. And then when somebody (me) has shown some interest, there’s been no effort in “selling” it.
Anyhow - For about 5 minutes I got excited.
Weird how little effort they’re putting into selling stuff though, particularly at what must be a horrible time for music retailers, 3 staff - only one said hello.
Also...hilarious acoustic guitar turned into a bass.