martinbrett Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) [size=6][b](This guitar has now been sold - Thanks)[/b][/size] [b][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I am the bass guitarist of "Voice of the Beehive" & I am selling my Fender Jazz Bass 1983 desert Sand + hard case. I have owned it from new & it has appeared on 7 Top of the Pops & all our videos. The bass has also toured the world & been used at Glastonbury, Wembley, Reading & many many other venues. It is in perfect condition. At the moment it is for sale at Chandlers Guitar shop in Kew, London for £1,195.00 but I would take £900.00 for a private sale. Website here:- [/font][/size][/b] [url="http://www.chandlerguitars.co.uk/product_Detail.php?ItemID=3475"]http://www.chandlerg...php?ItemID=3475[/url] [b]My E mail is:- [email protected][/b] [b]Mobile :- 07973 387 584[/b] [b]Martin Brett[/b] Edited May 1, 2012 by martinbrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 That's a cool looking bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I am on Sabbatical from commenting on here, however I'd Walk the Earth for this one. Pun intended. BIG fan! Off to find something to flog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Weight please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbrett Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 [quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1335780963' post='1635788'] That's a cool looking bass [/quote] Thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbrett Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1335781398' post='1635805'] I am on Sabbatical from commenting on here, however I'd Walk the Earth for this one. Pun intended. BIG fan! Off to find something to flog. [/quote] Very Good - The song not your joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbrett Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1335782849' post='1635833'] Weight please? [/quote] Quite light for a Fender Jazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I really liked voice of the beehive back in the day, whoever wrote the songs was a very clever lyricist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Can you be a bit more specific please? It's a genuine enquiry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Hi Martin How are the frets - sounds like it's had a fair bit of playing Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Looks like one bridge saddle that's been replaced... is everything else original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbrett Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1335795284' post='1636110'] Can you be a bit more specific please? It's a genuine enquiry. [/quote] I haven't weighed it & its currently in the shop (Chandlers - Kew) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbrett Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1335802860' post='1636255'] Looks like one bridge saddle that's been replaced... is everything else original? [/quote] Yes it has. Everything else is original & has been serviced regularly. My road crew have always looked after it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbrett Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 [quote name='Jigster' timestamp='1335799621' post='1636200'] Hi Martin How are the frets - sounds like it's had a fair bit of playing Cheers [/quote] Frets are great. Has been serviced regularly & my road crew have looked after it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbrett Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1335792991' post='1636070'] I really liked voice of the beehive back in the day, whoever wrote the songs was a very clever lyricist [/quote] Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Unfortunately I'm 250 miles from there so can't really call in. Never mind, I'll look for something else. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Has the bass been sold. I'm not seeing anything on the link. Chandlers only appear to have two Fender basses for sale neither of which is an 83 Jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petergales Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 [font="Arial"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Hi. I have one of these '83 basses and I have to say they are both excellent and under-rated. When I bought it (for a lot more than is being asked here) I spent some time pulling facts and figures together about it. It featured quite a few innovations such as the Bi-flex truss rod, a beefed-up bridge, new style tuners, strap locks and a one piece pick guard. Mine is the same colour as this and is styled "Ivory". Whenever I play it I always get good comments about the sound. Perhaps that may be due to the bridge pick up placement, which is nearer the bridge than in current specs. I asked for the full spec from Fender and they sent it to me, as follows. Best of luck with the sale. It's a real bargain at that price.[/color][/size][/font] [color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial] [/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Model Name: [b]Standard Jazz Bass[/b][/size][sup][size="2"]®[/size][/sup][size="3"][b] (First)[/b][/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Model Number: 019-2300-(Color #) and 019-2302-(Color #)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Series: Standard Series[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Body: Alder[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Neck: Maple (Biflex Truss Rod with Tilt-Adjust)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Fingerboard: Rosewood Fretboard (019-2300) and Maple Fretboard (019-2302), 7.25” Radius/184 mm)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]No. of Frets: 20[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Scale Length: 34” (864 mm)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Width @ Nut: 1.50"[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Hardware: Chrome[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Machine Heads: New Die-Cast[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Bridge: Standard 4-Saddle Jazz Bass[/size][size="2"][sup]®[/sup][/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Pickguard: 1-Piece 1-Ply White Pickguard (No Chrome Control Plate)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Pickups: 2 Jazz Bass[/size][sup][size="2"]®[/size][/sup][size="3"] Pickups (Neck & Bridge)[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Pickup Switching: N/A[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Controls: Volume (Neck Pickup), [/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Volume (Bridge Pickup), [/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Master Tone[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Colors: (506) Black,[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"](531) Sienna Sunburst, [/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"](532) Brown Sunburst, [/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"](549) Ivory[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Strings: Dynamaxx[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Unique Features: White Pickup Covers,[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Solid 1-Piece 1-Ply White Pickguard,[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]No Chrome Control Plate,[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Biflex Truss Rod with Tilt-Adjust,[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]White Plastic Skirted Control Knobs[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Source: U.S.[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Accessories: [/size][/font][/color] [size="3"][color=black][font=Arial]U.S.[/font][/color][color=black][font=Arial] MSRP: $750.00[/font][/color][/size] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]Specs: Prices and Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]INTRODUCED: 7/1983[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]DISCONTINUED: 1989[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]DISCONTINUED COLORS: [/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]COMMENTS: Uses same part numbers (019-2300 and 019-2302) as the American Standard Jazz Bass introduced in 1989. Maple fingerboards introduced in 7/1983, Rosewood fingerboard introduced in 1/1984[/size][/font][/color] [color=black][font=Arial][size="3"]WRENCH SIZES:[/size][/font][/color][color=navy][font=Arial][size=2][/size][/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 [quote name='martinbrett' timestamp='1335861605' post='1636943'] Thanks [/quote] Was it you ? I dont have the tape any more to refer to, although some of the tunes still float around in my head in my head (along with occasional glimpses of Melissa ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinbrett Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1335878764' post='1637408'] Was it you ? I dont have the tape any more to refer to, although some of the tunes still float around in my head in my head (along with occasional glimpses of Melissa ) [/quote] yes it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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