Steve A Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) Hi, Thanks for the offers guys but I've decided this one might be worth hanging onto. Steve Edited January 4, 2008 by funkmunky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 If only I were rich!!! That is one of the most beautiful Jazz basses I have ever seen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve A Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 Comments like that are only going to make me keep the bass!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Beautiful bass! If the original owner needs the correct covers, I have a pair (albeit ones from 1973), would look great on this :-) I'm trying to convince myself I don't want it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 You know I'd never seen why so much fuss was made about these, then about 2 years ago I played one, I think it was a '74, It was worth about £3000. It was an amazing instrument, it just had a certain something about it, both in feel and sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='6stringbassist' post='112378' date='Jan 2 2008, 04:19 PM']You know I'd never seen why so much fuss was made about these, then about 2 years ago I played one, I think it was a '74, It was worth about £3000. It was an amazing instrument, it just had a certain something about it, both in feel and sound.[/quote] They're not worth £3,000 (about £1300 - £1500 retail depending on how they play I'd say) but some are wonderful instruments. This one looks really nice, and I'm sure it plays like it too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve A Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 This bass is in excellent condition. I'm not sure what they're worth right now so I'm getting a feel for it by asking for offers. If I am tempted by a good price I might go for it. However, I don't know whether it would be best to keep it and watch for an increase in value over time. I'm a player, not a collector, so not really sure what to do just yet. But make me an offaaah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Oerr if only i wasnt giving all my dosh to Mr Goodfellow!, perhaps i could justify both? me thinks not, Shes a beauty.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 That's just what I was told it was worth, it may have been older I can't remember. There is this one though, not quite the same year or anything [url="http://www.denmarkstreetonline.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=258&category_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1"]http://www.denmarkstreetonline.co.uk/index...rt&Itemid=1[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I notice you didn't prefix offers with the word 'sensible' so how's about £200 + some Christmas Cake (it's a very good one, steeped in my Dad's finest malt -although he doesn't know this apparently!) + a couple of unpulled crackers? I'll even come and collect to save you packing it up! I won't hold my breath All joking aside, it's a totally gorgeous bass and if I could afford it I'd be making you a very serious offer. All the best with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve A Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='Rumble' post='112470' date='Jan 2 2008, 07:20 PM']I notice you didn't prefix offers with the word 'sensible' so how's about £200 + some Christmas Cake (it's a very good one, steeped in my Dad's finest malt -although he doesn't know this apparently!) + a couple of unpulled crackers? I'll even come and collect to save you packing it up! I won't hold my breath All joking aside, it's a totally gorgeous bass and if I could afford it I'd be making you a very serious offer. All the best with the sale.[/quote] Look again... 'Sensible offers' is in the text. Don't worry about the cash though, just send that cake down!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Damn it, I knew I should've asked for some new glasses for Christmas! How much of the cake do you fancy? Be warned however, the P&P won't be cheap, this ain't no 'light and fluffy' sponge cake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve A Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='Rumble' post='112513' date='Jan 2 2008, 08:17 PM']Damn it, I knew I should've asked for some new glasses for Christmas! How much of the cake do you fancy? Be warned however, the P&P won't be cheap, this ain't no 'light and fluffy' sponge cake [/quote] How much of the cake? It is a 1975 Jazz in excellent condition so I would suggest all of it? And maybe a generous measure of whiskey too (why not throw in the bottle??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 So you'll accept £200, a complete Christmas cake and a bottle of whisky, eh? I could afford that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve A Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 Ah, it would be lovely to live in a world in which I'd be able to accept an offer like that! ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='funkmunky' post='112523' date='Jan 2 2008, 07:23 PM']Ah, it would be lovely to live in a world in which I'd be able to accept an offer like that! ^_^[/quote] That's ashame I was about to offer you this [url="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/southern_counties/4095758.stm"]bottle of whisky[/url] ...oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I'd need to remake the 1/4 of the cake that's ............ missing! I'd also love to live in the world where I could afford to buy the whiskey of comparable value to a '75 jazz, but then in that world I could afford to just buy your jazz outright. Whichever way I look at it, that world is very different to this one! It's going to be one lucky bod who ends up owning this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 [quote name='Jebo1' post='112371' date='Jan 2 2008, 04:08 PM']Beautiful bass! If the original owner needs the correct covers, I have a pair (albeit ones from 1973), would look great on this :-) I'm trying to convince myself I don't want it![/quote] +1. That is absolutely stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 (edited) I'm sure I've heard you playing this at a gig? - It has a fantastic tone - I bet you regret selling it! [quote name='Jebo1' post='112384' date='Jan 2 2008, 04:26 PM']They're not worth £3,000 (about £1300 - £1500 retail depending on how they play I'd say) but some are wonderful instruments. This one looks really nice, and I'm sure it plays like it too...[/quote] It's got to be worth £1400+ IMHO Hamster Edited January 3, 2008 by Hamster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='112830' date='Jan 3 2008, 12:43 PM']I'm sure I've heard you playing this at a gig? - It has a fantastic tone - I bet you regret selling it! It's got to be worth £1400+ IMHO Hamster[/quote] Well, there is a guy on gumtree wanting £1700 for a natural finish one... so maybe the £1400+ is a realistic ballpark figure? Lovely bass by the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 How heavy is it? "Medium weight" depends on how big your 'guns' are surely Looks great though Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve A Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Thanks chaps, Yes it's a beautiful bass and everyone seems to agree with that. Again, not making any rash decision here, I just want to gauge opinion on its value and see how it feels to consider selling it. Thanks for your comments. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 [quote name='funkmunky' post='112853' date='Jan 3 2008, 01:09 PM']Thanks chaps, Again, not making any rash decision here, I just want to gauge opinion on its value and see how it feels to consider selling it.[/quote] That is the most tentative sales listing I've ever seen! I'll see how it feels to consider selling it :-) She must mean a lot to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve A Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 What I mean is, if I was offered £1800 I'd be more definite about selling than if I was offered £1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 [quote name='funkmunky' post='113098' date='Jan 3 2008, 06:42 PM']What I mean is, if I was offered £1800 I'd be more definite about selling than if I was offered £1000.[/quote] Blimey, I must be out of touch... I couldn't spend £1000 on any bass. And that's probably why I'll never have a vintage Fender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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