Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) As the pictures will show, it's a sunburst finish with rosewood neck. It's not a pristine example by any means, having proved its worth over many gigs and tours (not to mention a smash hit album!*), but it's in far better condition than I thought and has nothing to affect playability or sound. There are a few minor chips to the body finish, some buckle rash but nothing extreme. There is a fair bit of knocks and dings around the edge of the headstock but again, it all adds character according to Fender these days. As for the neck, there are a few light marks to the varnish but again these aren't noticeable when it's being played - I'm very particular about necks and it never bothered me. There are some wear marks on the upper horn, I've taken a picture but it doesn't look as bad in the flesh. Also, at some point the scratchplate cracked by the jack socket - this was professionally repaired but can still be seen. The thumb rest is long gone sadly. I don't have the original case but will throw in a Thomann tweed-style hardcase. All this, yours for £850. * It was in HMV... Edited May 6, 2012 by Cosmo Valdemar
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 26, 2012 Author Posted April 26, 2012 I can't upload any more pics for some reason but can email them on if needed.
Roland Rock Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 That's a nice looking bass at a good price. The wood looks lovely under the sunburst finish. What does it weigh?
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 26, 2012 Author Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1335473372' post='1631929'] That's a nice looking bass at a good price. The wood looks lovely under the sunburst finish. What does it weigh? [/quote] Ah... Not sure. But I'll try to find out. It's certainly not a back-breaker like some Fenders of this era.
Lozz196 Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 That is a seriously good deal - and with the added fame as well.
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 26, 2012 Author Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1335475210' post='1631994'] Very nice, what album was that then? [/quote] [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tight-Nerves-Suavity-Sons-Merrick/dp/B002BK0LHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335476476&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tight-Nerves-Suavity-Sons-Merrick/dp/B002BK0LHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335476476&sr=8-1[/url] Maybe 'smash hit' was stretching the truth a little...
ash Posted April 26, 2012 Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) PM'd again. Loverly bass by the way! Edited April 26, 2012 by ash
Lozz196 Posted April 27, 2012 Posted April 27, 2012 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1335476548' post='1632044'] [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tight-Nerves-Suavity-Sons-Merrick/dp/B002BK0LHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335476476&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co...35476476&sr=8-1[/url] Maybe 'smash hit' was stretching the truth a little... [/quote] I`ve seen that cd about.............
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 28, 2012 Author Posted April 28, 2012 Will get the weight asap. Bump for now.
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 29, 2012 Author Posted April 29, 2012 For all you weight-watchers out there - this bass weighs between 10.5lb and 11lb. Weight measurements courtesy of a set ot bathroom scales and a Nintendo Wii.
Lozz196 Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 That`s not a bad weight - my 77 is 10lbs and it`s no problem doing a 2 hour gig with it.
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 1, 2012 Author Posted May 1, 2012 [quote name='merlin' timestamp='1335864177' post='1636996'] thinking I like this, Bump. [/quote] Thanks, have another bump on me.
Mase Posted May 2, 2012 Posted May 2, 2012 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]PMd[/font][/color]
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