john_the_bass Posted January 30, 2008 Posted January 30, 2008 (edited) Right, I am going to buy a 70s P Bass this year and to do that I need to sell some stuff. So this bass is going to be sold one way or the other - I pulled it last time when the bass I was after sold before I could sell this one (Pyschoandy's). If it doesn't sell here in the next week or so, it'll go to ebay. The usual stuff - made in Japan in the early 80's, allegedly out of USA parts although mine is a bit later (April 1983) and so may be all Jap - I think the pickups are US - cloth covered wires and what have you - but it's all original and in good nick generally. The pickguard broke last year when i tried to straighten it - it was my own clumsy fault, but it just looks like a bit of a crack when it's on the bass. Don't really know what else to add, frets look alright, it sounds great, cuts through a lot better than my modern USA precision. Currently has a set of Monel flats on (Rotosound 77s) which haven't had a lot of wear. I'd possibly (possibly) entertain offers on my USA S1 Precision (black/black/maple) pictured, but I like how it plays and would ideally like to keep hold of it. I'd actually like to keep hold of this Squier, but I can't afford to keep both and don't really have the space for another instrument without being moaned at. Looking for [b]£500[/b], which includes a case. I don't think that's entirely unreasonably having seen these end in auctions for £530+, probably what I'd aim for when it hits ebay. If anybody wanted to take the JV in part chop for 70s precision, let me know - I'd like a black/black w/maple or 3ts/black w/maple or 3ts tort w/maple Edited April 28, 2008 by john_the_bass
Tee Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 Was it the earlier JVs which had the larger 'Fender' logo and smaller 'By Squier' logo underneath then?
john_the_bass Posted February 4, 2008 Author Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) i believe it was the very very early ones - whenever they began production in 82. this one is April 83 Edited February 4, 2008 by john_the_bass
john_the_bass Posted February 12, 2008 Author Posted February 12, 2008 a little bump. I'm away from Thursday 14th until Monday 18th and then it will be on ebay if there are no takers here.
john_the_bass Posted March 28, 2008 Author Posted March 28, 2008 bump this back up. i've still not listed this on ebay doing up my house has taken up too much of my time (not to mention not having anywhere decent to take a pic). Think I'll stick it on ebay this weekend, but here's a bump before I do.
MoJoKe Posted March 28, 2008 Posted March 28, 2008 [quote name='Tee' post='133442' date='Feb 4 2008, 09:52 AM']Was it the earlier JVs which had the larger 'Fender' logo and smaller 'By Squier' logo underneath then?[/quote] Yes it was! I have a honey sunburst '57 precision, which I saved up my paper round money to buy new, and it is still the nicest precision I've played!
john_the_bass Posted April 17, 2008 Author Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) i keep saying this is going on ebay and i've still got round to it it'll be on by tuesday, but still available for sale here. still £500 cash in a case (that's the bass, not the cash) Edited April 17, 2008 by john_the_bass
Kev Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 just out of interest, sound/build quality wise, what would be the advantages of buying this over a brand new fender japan/highway 1 precision?
john_the_bass Posted April 17, 2008 Author Posted April 17, 2008 i'm not sure they're comparable to be honest Kev, I think if you compared them directly with the equivalent US product of the time (83 in this case), they were supposed to be more consistently good - if that makes sense. Not to say that USA basses of that era were crap, but the QC on these was supposed to be better. It sounds brilliant - it's a little bit more middley to my ears than my USA P with a nice punch, it's miles better than the E serial Jap Fender Precision I had, despite there being only a year or so between production. Build quality is excellent - my assumption is that it's supposed to represent a 62 RI (reverse tuners, threaded saddles, that strap button on the back of the headstock). Everything fits together properly and it's a nice weight - a bit lighter than my modern P. A good bass, but I'm a bit precious about taking it to gigs, so it's sat in a case in a cupboard. I've not played it in a while and I'm sort of assessing the number of guitars/basses I own and thinking about combining stuff for one or two special pieces.
Mike Posted April 17, 2008 Posted April 17, 2008 Looks like you have a nice camera there. Glad to see I'm not the only one who gets out his tripod (!) for his basses!
john_the_bass Posted April 17, 2008 Author Posted April 17, 2008 needs must when you've no decent lights!
Higgie Posted April 18, 2008 Posted April 18, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='178983' date='Apr 17 2008, 04:08 PM']just out of interest, sound/build quality wise, what would be the advantages of buying this over a brand new fender japan/highway 1 precision?[/quote] My dad has a JV Precision and used to haver a JV Jazz. They are absolutely superb basses - I played the precision at a Jam night last night through my dad's Markbass LMII and 2 MB 1x15s....Punch City.
john_the_bass Posted April 20, 2008 Author Posted April 20, 2008 (edited) on ebay (finally) [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270230374687"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=270230374687[/url], but if anybody here wants it drop me a line and I'll pull it for you. Edited April 20, 2008 by john_the_bass
paul, the Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 it's for sale. Sexy ebay pics, John. You ought to get quite a bit for it considering how much one tort' pic guard is worth best of luck!
john_the_bass Posted April 21, 2008 Author Posted April 21, 2008 i know Paul, but I think it's time for a clearout and I've not played it since Octoberish (I think). I wish I'd bought that bloody pickguard as well when you pointed it out!
Huge Hands Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 Bump from me John. I'd love to have the money and space to have this alongside my JV jazz - it's a beaut! I need 5 strings though these days.
john_the_bass Posted April 21, 2008 Author Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Huge Hands' post='181658' date='Apr 21 2008, 11:35 AM']I need 5 strings though these days.[/quote] no you don't, trust me Edited April 21, 2008 by john_the_bass
john_the_bass Posted April 21, 2008 Author Posted April 21, 2008 sorry don't understand the question - i have got a USA P, but it's not for sale.
GЯДИКФЯ Posted April 22, 2008 Posted April 22, 2008 [quote name='john_the_bass' post='130569' date='Jan 30 2008, 12:58 PM']The usual stuff - made in Japan in the early 80's, allegedly out of USA parts although mine is a bit later (April 1983) and so may be all Jap - I think the pickups are US - cloth covered wires and what have you - but it's all original and in good nick generally. The pickguard broke last year when i tried to straighten it - it was my own clumsy fault, but it just looks like a bit of a crack when it's on the bass. Don't really know what else to add, frets look alright, it sounds great, cuts through a lot better than my modern USA precision. Currently has a set of Monel flats on (Rotosound 77s) which haven't had a lot of wear.[b] I'd possibly (possibly) entertain offers on my USA S1 Precision (black/black/maple) pictured, but I like how it plays and would ideally like to keep hold of it[/b][/quote] you answered my question anyway but this is to which I was referring to
john_the_bass Posted April 22, 2008 Author Posted April 22, 2008 oh yeah sorry - i totally forgot about that. it's been a few months since the original post and things have changed slightly since then. thanks for the interest though
john_the_bass Posted April 23, 2008 Author Posted April 23, 2008 a rather crazy 86 watchers on this now.
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