Sibob Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 For sale is my 1983 Fender Jazz that I bought from Tom1946 in December. The only reason for sale is that I have my eye on an old Precision, and I haven't fallen in love with this enough (even though it's a 'birth year' bass) to keep it.....I just keep reaching for my '73 J. Sienna Burst, slim maple neck, rare (for the era) two piece scratchplate/control plate. An example of this can be seen in the 'The Fender Bass: An Illustrated History' book, page 79. [url="http://img836.imageshack.us/i/18929610150107590927091.jpg/"][/url] Obviously the funny shadow here is my reflection, not the finish [url="http://img858.imageshack.us/i/19852010150107591327091.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img853.imageshack.us/i/18858110150107590437091.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img849.imageshack.us/i/18467210150107591747091.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img852.imageshack.us/i/18903510150107592107091.jpg/"][/url] The case has some bumps and scrapes etc, but perfectly useable....actually it's quite nice to have a hardcase that doesn't resemble a rifle case lol. [url="http://img607.imageshack.us/i/18899610150107829627091.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img23.imageshack.us/i/19809010150107829927091.jpg/"][/url] This pic is from Tom and edited by another BC member, I can't remember who lol, but hope its ok to use [url="http://img88.imageshack.us/i/15687347077335209051281.jpg/"][/url] [url="http://img135.imageshack.us/i/83bass.jpg/"][/url] When I took the pickups out for the bridge to be rewound, thought it looked cool lol, although the iPhone makes the burst look a bit rubbish. It's genuinely a stunning finish. [url="http://img607.imageshack.us/i/56300163.jpg/"][/url] I paid a tiny tiny bit under 1k for this, it's in very very good condition for a 27 year old bass. I had the bridge pickup rewound by Wizard pickups as it was seemingly an open circuit when I received it, plus 1 new pot which replaced a dodgy replacement lol. Also comes with a small, non-original hardcase. And so price is [s]£1000[/s] [b]£950[/b] + p&p, but collection/meet up very much preferred Cheers Si P.s. Had the neck off and this is October '83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Sorry you couldn't get on with it mate, it seemed a nice bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I will get a YOB Jazz one day but this one will have to pass me by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 [quote name='BigJim' post='1148187' date='Mar 3 2011, 11:19 AM']Sorry you couldn't get on with it mate, it seemed a nice bass[/quote] Oh it's a great bass, stunning to look at, really fast neck, genuine Jazz tones.....I just haven't bonded with it enough to not sell it in favor of a 70's Precision lol. Plus as I said, my '73 Jazz is just the go-to bass [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1148198' date='Mar 3 2011, 11:33 AM']I will get a YOB Jazz one day but this one will have to pass me by [/quote] Do it, it's definitly cooler than a Jaguar Cheers all Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 [quote name='Sibob' post='1148358' date='Mar 3 2011, 01:47 PM']Oh it's a great bass, stunning to look at, really fast neck, genuine Jazz tones.....I just haven't bonded with it enough to not sell it in favor of a 70's Precision lol. Plus as I said, my '73 Jazz is just the go-to bass Do it, it's definitly cooler than a Jaguar Cheers all Si[/quote] But I have just taken delivery of a Sterling and I'm in love with it, I will get one one day. Good luck with the sale buddy not that you should need it at the price you have it at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 sibob would you say the jazz tones you mentioned are closer to those of the 70's jazzers, ie. bridge pup closer to bridge and funkier brighter etc, or..what? I don't imagine the 80's builds taking a route back to the classic 60's jazz bass sounds so i think my question, is, finally..what does the 83 era offer in terms of the jazz sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 I certainly get what you're asking. I would say the '83 has a lot more in common with my '73 tone wise, than my '03. I know for sure that my '03 has 60's spacing, and tends to sound a bit more rounded, whereas the '83 seems to share that 70's-esque nasal quality on the bridge pickup. Having said that I haven't noticed the pickup spacing, so will take a look tonight Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Pics up Can get more for anyone as necessary, there's not too much to show really, the odd tiny ding, the odd lacquer swirl etc Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 [quote name='Sibob' post='1148434' date='Mar 3 2011, 02:48 PM']Having said that I haven't noticed the pickup spacing, so will take a look tonight Si[/quote] Bridge pickup directly over the tone control.......Looks like 70's spacing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Yes Gjones is right, it's 70's spacing. This bass and my '73 are both approx 34mm between bridge and pickup, my '03 (60's spacing) is approx 46mm. It would certainly explain it's 70's-esque tonal qualities. Cheers Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Sunday bump, forgot to mention that this comes with a small, non-original hardcase. Will take a pic asap Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Post London Bass Show bump for new pics, including come of the case! Cheers Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I got to have a brief play of this on Saturday, really nice 'vibe' to this bass, great colour, those White pickups are really cool and the neck feels really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 [quote name='molan' post='1161080' date='Mar 13 2011, 09:32 PM']I got to have a brief play of this on Saturday, really nice 'vibe' to this bass, great colour, those White pickups are really cool and the neck feels really nice [/quote] Cheers buddy, really good to meet you and have a chat, how was sunday? Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 [quote name='Sibob' post='1161090' date='Mar 13 2011, 09:37 PM']Cheers buddy, really good to meet you and have a chat, how was sunday? Si[/quote] Sunday was much quieter (both in volume terms and number of people) - vaguely good news for me on both counts as mu voice finally went around lunchtime, lol. Very nearly sold a Fodera custom as well - now waiting with baited breath to see if the potential customer gives Phil a call this week. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 A 'really don't wanna eBay it, would much prefer a bass-chatter to have it' bump Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Bump for a cracking bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I have an 83 Precision. The quality of this era is just superb. All the best for the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uke Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Hi, do you know this originally had the one piece scratchplate/control plate ? That's what all those extra holes were for! (used to have one)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) [quote name='uke' post='1166505' date='Mar 18 2011, 12:01 AM']Hi, do you know this originally had the one piece scratchplate/control plate ? That's what all those extra holes were for! (used to have one)![/quote] Not necessarily. From 83 to 85 it was a time of transition. Inventories from previously produced models were used in some new instruments during this time. This Jazz may not have had a one-piece pickguard fitted originally, although the extra holes may suggest that this was the case. Anyway, it's a cracking looking bass and worthy of the asking price. Edited March 18, 2011 by Hutton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 I was led to believe when I purchased this that the current 2-piece is original, but I suppose anything is possible?!. If anything, I think this looks better, not keen on the single-piece ones....aren't they single ply too?!. Have to say, the screws didn't even even register with me when I took the plate off, must have been late/early lol. I've said to myself that I might take a G&L Tribute L2000 in part ex, preferably in Sunburst, obviously with the rest in cash. Gonna try and do some sound clips today! Cheers for all the comments guys Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 [quote name='Sibob' post='1166784' date='Mar 18 2011, 10:18 AM']I was led to believe when I purchased this that the current 2-piece is original, but I suppose anything is possible?!. If anything, I think this looks better, not keen on the single-piece ones....aren't they single ply too?!. Have to say, the screws didn't even even register with me when I took the plate off, must have been late/early lol. I've said to myself that I might take a G&L Tribute L2000 in part ex, preferably in Sunburst, obviously with the rest in cash. Gonna try and do some sound clips today! Cheers for all the comments guys Si[/quote] I had one of these in the eighties, same colour, year, maple fb. Mine had the single ply one piece plate. If yours has been modded I wouldn't be put off it, it's definitely an aesthetic improvement, I hated the one piece on mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 They could leave the factory as both single or two-piece....the 80's spec's were quite loose . But I agree, the single piece/ply ones look cheap to me. Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'm feeling a bit like the bad guy here. I bought this from here for £1195: [url="http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/siennajazz.htm"]http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/siennajazz.htm[/url] As you can see it is original apart from the pots which were changed at some point. I trust Mark's judgement on this and on any other bass that I've bought from him. When I sent this to Bob it was working perfectly. I can only assume that any problems occured in transit. I have apologised for any misunderstanding with this, when I first read the advert it sounded as though I deliberately sold a bass that wasn't working properly. I would never do that. I have lost over £200 on this bass. Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 [quote name='tom1946' post='1167253' date='Mar 18 2011, 03:07 PM']I'm feeling a bit like the bad guy here. I bought this from here for £1195: [url="http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/siennajazz.htm"]http://classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/siennajazz.htm[/url] As you can see it is original apart from the pots which were changed at some point. I trust Mark's judgement on this and on any other bass that I've bought from him. When I sent this to Bob it was working perfectly. I can only assume that any problems occured in transit. I have apologised for any misunderstanding with this, when I first read the advert it sounded as though I deliberately sold a bass that wasn't working properly. I would never do that. I have lost over £200 on this bass. Tom.[/quote] Sorry Tom, I certainly didn't mean for it to sound like you're the bad guy, far from it! As we've discussed previously, the issue with the pickup may not have been picked up (sic) even if it had been present before transit. It was still giving output, but just sounded weak/thin, so I had it checked out. But yes, very possibly happened in transit, they do get rattled around. Cheers Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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