Fender Jazz bass 1966 - SOLD

[wombatboter]

As with so many basses I thought I would never sell this one but I've noticed that I rarely get really attached anymore to basses (except for my Wal).
Bought this less than a year ago in a bass-shop in Antwerp and it's supposed to be one of the best Fenders which ever passed through their hands (the shop-owner claimed that this is one of the rare basses which comes close to his own vintage Fender Jazz).
It dates from january 1966, binding dots, brazilian rosewood, refinish nat cellulose...
Used to be a custom colour, number 145335, apart from the fact that it has been refinished everything is original.
Really fast neck, nice growl and suitable for a lot of styles (also has a great slap tone)
Price is what I paid for it : 3500 euros. Local pick-up is possible or it can be send.
I prefer no trades except for a 4-string Roscoe Beck Fender (+ cash) or some buckeye burl Fodera Monarch 4 (you never know :-))
We'll see where we'll end..
Thanks for looking and feel free to email me if there are anymore questions.
Geert

[Kiwi]

what was the original colour?

[Chris2112]

Geert, you seem to get some interesting items in your collection! I still dream of that Jonas Hellborg bass I had to back out on!

[lozbass]

Wow! One of my dream basses - love the dots and bound (and lollipops!)

[AndyTravis]

Not sure on the natural, if i had the funds, this would have an LPB nitro finish as quick as a flash...or black, hmmm.

very nice.

[wombatboter]

Thanks for the feedback so far... To be honest I don't have a clue about the original colour, I bought it like this.
I've noticed that "new" basses make me play more and that I rarely miss those which I've sold (apart from one Ken Smith which Mr Bassman has :-))

[wombatboter]

Have received some very tempting trade-offers which I might consider but I give it just a couple of days since a trade was not my first priority (but who knows ..)

[neilb]

That decal looks familiar!




(JOKE!!!!!!!)

[wombatboter]

I can take it :-) (our beer beats yours since the beginning of mankind)

[Randy_Marsh]

[quote]our beer beats yours since the beginning of mankind[/quote]

[johnnylager]

[quote name='wombatboter' post='956272' date='Sep 14 2010, 05:34 PM']I can take it :-) (our beer beats yours since the beginning of mankind)[/quote]
Hoe k, you win.

[wombatboter]

Some very tempting trade offers which I'm considering...Some intrest in this bass as a straight sale too (I actually prefer cash (to buy something else) but I'm not excluding anything)
I recorded a quick Youtube-thing this afternoon to give an impression of the possible sounds... (I noticed for the first time that my mouth moves when I try to play something which is a bit more demanding)


[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBPln1afUOU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBPln1afUOU[/url]

[SpinalTap]

Great clip!
Love the creativity in the basslines and licks. (as always...)
It shows that this is a very good bass, and fits your style.....

Just keep it!

[BoomBass]

PM sent

[Schnozzalee]

awesome colour, just needs some fag burns lol

[wombatboter]

Someone came around this weekend to buy an Avalon U5 I didn't use anymore and saw the '66 hanging on my wall..
I hadn't played it for a while since I have been using my Wal mainly.
He asked me how it sounded and I plugged it in again and was surprised how great it sounded.. my visitor was also enthusiastic about its clear and natural sound.
I could keep it but have heard that I have to move within one or two years so some extra cash would be useful when looking for another home...

[harvey1-8]

[quote name='wombatboter' post='960636' date='Sep 18 2010, 06:22 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBPln1afUOU"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBPln1afUOU[/url][/quote]

I really enjoyed that video, great playing and a lovely bass.

Best of luck with the sale, Geert.

[wombatboter]

Thanks ! I appreciate the compliment :-)

[wombatboter]

Back up after a possible sale which didn't go through..

[wombatboter]

bump

[blamelouis]

[quote name='wombatboter' post='982332' date='Oct 9 2010, 08:52 AM']bump[/quote]
Great sound , lovely bass.
I have to say you are a VERY good player, one of the best i've seen on here , loved the fretless clip as well thats the sound i want
Good luck with the sale i'd say you'd get your asking price but may have to go down the Fleabay route.

[wombatboter]

Pfew... you make me blush but thanks for the comment !
I'm never really satisfied with my playing since I have too many heroes who are many levels higher but in the end it's about the fun one finds in playing bass whether it's something fast or something really slow and groovy.
Not too fond of evilbay but maybe I should think about it again..

[patrickp]

...bump for a great bass (yes, I've had the honour to play it a few times) and good luck with the sale Geert....

[JamieBenzies]

Now that is a Jazz.

[wombatboter]

Thanks !
If all goes well it is as good as sold, sale pending..