4 Strings Posted May 5, 2012 Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) American Jazz Deluxe, early version with the original John Suhr pups. Active electronics, original Schaller tuners, the extra fret(!), through-body stringing. Can read about their design and history here: [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_American_Deluxe_Series"]http://en.wikipedia....n_Deluxe_Series[/url] Unusual bluey greenish colour - not Lake Placid blue which is a bit more blueish(!), not a refinish, I have seen two others, one a 5 string on a US site and the other went on ebay a month or so ago for (I think) £730 (I kept the pics for reference!). Weight is between 9-10lbs (on our bathroom scales). In excellent condition bar some very minor brushes (tried to show them on the bottom edge and end of the headstock). Wide range of sounds, from very powerful bass to a real snappy twang. Decided I want a Stingray, can't have both so; For sale - £[s]675 ovno [/s] £650 or make me an offer For Trade - Musicman Stingray with cash adjustment Message me for questions, extra pics etc, here's some: [attachment=107103:P5050136.JPG] [attachment=107104:P5050137.JPG] [attachment=107105:P5050138.JPG] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nashers/6998614886/"]http://www.flickr.co...ers/6998614886/[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nashers/6998614362/"]http://www.flickr.co...ers/6998614362/[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nashers/7144698769/"]http://www.flickr.co...ers/7144698769/[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nashers/6998612362/"]http://www.flickr.co...ers/6998612362/[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nashers/7144697311/"]http://www.flickr.co...ers/7144697311/[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nashers/7144696465/"]http://www.flickr.co...ers/7144696465/[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nashers/6998610048/"]http://www.flickr.co...ers/6998610048/[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nashers/6998612352/"]http://www.flickr.co...ers/6998612352/[/url] Edited July 2, 2012 by 4 Strings
4 Strings Posted May 8, 2012 Author Posted May 8, 2012 Actually, weight is probably less, I'll weigh it again if I can find something else, this is my lightest bass. Lightly type bump.
AllTheBassP Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 hi is this the same spec as the mark king model only without the led,s cheers paul
4 Strings Posted May 9, 2012 Author Posted May 9, 2012 Hi Paul, good question, the Mark King model looks to be the same pups etc but different finish http://www.bassmarkt.de/bassanzeige.asp?bn=y&object=/Fender+Jazz+Bass+Mark+King+Signature+-b%E4sse-verkaufen-44397 and scroll down here http://www.jonrandle.com/gear.php Only 42 made. Well, there would be, wouldn't there! Cheers for the interest, Greg
4 Strings Posted May 12, 2012 Author Posted May 12, 2012 w/e bump, for a nice bass, needs to be sold (I've found my replacement) open to offers
4 Strings Posted May 17, 2012 Author Posted May 17, 2012 Mid-week bump. This bass needs playing. Any trial welcome - I'm in Romford. Still open to offers.
4 Strings Posted May 18, 2012 Author Posted May 18, 2012 Northern Ireland? Not sure, If you know any couriers that operate there have a look. I'll see what I can find in the meantime.
Bekmowf Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1337372489' post='1659089'] Northern Ireland? Not sure, If you know any couriers that operate there have a look. I'll see what I can find in the meantime. [/quote] Most work here too-I'd doubt if any don't ship here.
4 Strings Posted May 18, 2012 Author Posted May 18, 2012 Looks like around £15 plus about £20 for a compensation type insurance if you wanted that. http://www.parcel2go.com/Quote-page.aspx?dest=242&col=214&p=%5e12%7c100%7c40%7c6 Cheaper than I expected. £26 or £42 with Klick Couriers (2-7 or 1-4 days) Or £82 by UPS.
4 Strings Posted May 20, 2012 Author Posted May 20, 2012 Just read the useful sticky on posting/couriering etc. I am more than happy to send this boxed up via a courier. I'll take the neck off too, if that's preferred. Still open to offers.
4 Strings Posted May 25, 2012 Author Posted May 25, 2012 pre-w/e bump. Some interest in this bass, still here though. Open to offers still, good time to buy!
lewiswhitebass Posted May 31, 2012 Posted May 31, 2012 Would you trade for a 2001 Warwick Corvette 4 string in blue? Recently been set up and oiled.
4 Strings Posted May 31, 2012 Author Posted May 31, 2012 Hi lewiswhitebass, thanks for the interest and that bass sounds nice, unfortunately I've already bought its replacement so its just for sale now. Blue basses are unusual, and, I think rather cool. The Jazz Deluxe in this metallicy sort of finish has a 60s Cadillac with whitewall tyres feel about it.
4 Strings Posted June 2, 2012 Author Posted June 2, 2012 Jubilee bump for a nice Jazz. Its got blue, just needs some red and white. Offers?
Edlong21 Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 I brought the one that went on ebay in april and it is honestly the best bass that i have ever played. Highly recommended bass!
bubinga5 Posted July 1, 2012 Posted July 1, 2012 im confused did these really come with J Suhr Pickps.. me thinks not but it i bet it sounds amazing..
4 Strings Posted July 2, 2012 Author Posted July 2, 2012 Hi Bubinga5, yes the first year or so the American Jazz Deluxe had John Suhr made pups with large single poles. They're humbuckers in that they are two coils like a P pup but in a straight line. Seems they weren't overly popular and so they changed them. There's certainly plenty of beef in the neck pup and I could get a nice Jaco sound on the bridge pup and they are silent. Anyways, this bass has now been straight swapped with a BCer for a Stingray, which was the original plan and we're both happy with our 'new' basses.
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