MIM Burgundy Mist '60s RI Jazz Bass with matching headstock!!

[deanovw]

Hi, here is my Fender, Mexico, Burgundy Mist, '60s Re-Issue Jazz Bass with matching headstock!!

Made in 2002-2003 it is one of the nicest Jazz basses I have owned. Being a '60s RI it has small reverse tuners, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, alder body, mint scratch plate. Its all here.

I don't want to sell it but I need to free up some cash and have a Road Worn Jazz as my main bass.

It is in excellent condition throughout. There are a few tiny dings but nothing of concern.

Price is £550 shipped in the UK. I am in Cornwall if you want to try before you buy. Any inspection is welcome.

Comes with Fender gig bag.

Any questions just ask. I will let the pics do the talking.

[bubinga5]

wowzer, seen this one before.. not just the best MIM ive ever seen, but straight up the best 62 RI ive ever seen.. what pickups do these have.?

[deanovw]

Thanks bubinga5.

Sorry, I can't help about the pickups. They sound great though!

[Chris Horton]

Ya don't see too many bass guitars in that finish , beautiful

[redstriper]

What is the weight please and how does it compare to the RW in feel, weight and tone?

[deanovw]

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1333731307' post='1605873']
Ya don't see too many bass guitars in that finish , beautiful
[/quote]

Thanks

[deanovw]

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1333731547' post='1605876']
What is the weight please and how does it compare to the RW in feel, weight and tone?
[/quote]

I have just put both basses on the scales, (not at the same time )
Road worn = 4kg
Burgundy Mist = 4.4kg
(my bathroom scales are not guaranteed to be accurate)

It feels exactly the same as the Road Worn neck wise. You can notice the weight difference if you go from one to the other. Its not a heavy bass though.
Tone? there is nothing in it, maaaybe less low mids but that might be the strings.

Edited April 6, 2012 by deanovw

[bubinga5]

i would imagine a bass like this would have USA pickups, what do MIMs usually use.... custom color, matching headstock, bigger tuner base.. its almost like a non export CIJ 62..

[bassfan]

Now that is very nice... Was it for sale here last year? Love that colour....

[karlfer]

I think this was bought from Rumble last year, who bought it from Andy Travis the year before. Despite going back through both threads cant quite fathom out what the pups are, so sorry, tried but I was no help .
I keep wanting to buy this every time it comes up, but having just got a Rick copy, timing has buggered me.
Good luck,
Karl.

[dwh87]

Where in Cornwall are you?

[deanovw]

[quote name='dwh87' timestamp='1333749025' post='1606177']
Where in Cornwall are you?
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Near Wadebridge

[mckendrick]

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1333734410' post='1605932']
i would imagine a bass like this would have USA pickups, what do MIMs usually use....[/quote]
Made in Mexico. Part #'s 0058358000 (neck) and 0058359000 (bridge)

[Kempy535]

Great looking bass. Good luck with the sale. Have a bump on me

[deanovw]

[quote name='Kempy535' timestamp='1333786175' post='1606337']
Great looking bass. Good luck with the sale. Have a bump on me
[/quote]

Thanks.

[CBbass]

Stunning, my favorite finish. I'm sure this won't be here for long

[hairyhaw]

Cracking looking bass.

[Nibody]

Now THAT is a thing of Beauty.

[deanovw]

[Rick's Fine '52]

That's stunning, the [i]only[/i] custom colour I like, I'm actually in the process of negotiating a real one, from '65, not with matching head though!

Love it, good luck with the sale!!!

[deanovw]

Thanks Rick. I could trade my MIM for the '65 if you get it.

[Rick's Fine '52]

[quote name='deanovw' timestamp='1333835507' post='1607287']
Thanks Rick. I could trade my MIM for the '65 if you get it.
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Actually........yours does have the matching headstock!!

Here's the one i'm hoping to get;
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[deanovw]

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1333835772' post='1607289']
Actually........yours does have the matching headstock!!

Here's the one i'm hoping to get;
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That is nice. Wrap it up and send it over.

[Rick's Fine '52]

[quote name='deanovw' timestamp='1333835859' post='1607290']
That is nice. Wrap it up and send it over.
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I haven't even got it yet!!

I don't think yours will be around for long anyway, very scarce colour!

If i can get the '65 down a bit more, I'll take it myself!

[karlfer]

Remember when Andy had it, it was sporting a brown tortie plate and looked even more phenominal.