F/S Antoria Jazz bass SOLD £175

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[size=4]SOLD[/size]

[size=4]After much soul-searching and inner contemplation I have decided to sell this Antoria Jazz bass. At least three BCers have played and admired the bass and hopefully at some point they will drop by and confirm this.[/size]

[size=4]I believe the bass was made [/size]by Fujigen Gakki, who were responsible for MIJ Fenders[size=4]. T[/size][size=4]he traditional J pickups rather that the earlier version that had p/ups that looked a bit like humbuckers would indicate mid to late 70s. [/size][font=Arial, sans-serif][size=4]The 3-piece neck and fretboard are maple with vintage frets and nice block inlays and binding.[/size][/font]

[size=4]When I acquired the bass it had a rather unpleasant black finish. This I decided to remove as I had heard these basses had mahogany bodies. Sure enough they do, but it is a butchers’ block with a laminate in the middle rather than a solid 2 or 3-piece body. Hopefully the pics will show this. I have copious images of the refinish process if you are interested to see them.[/size]

The bass is now finished in Danish oil and to my mind is very attractive – clearly that is subjective. The bridge was replaced by the previous owner and is now a Wilkinson item with brass saddles. I have upgraded the electronics with a Kiogon manufactured twin stacked knob setup (including a new plate and jack socket) per the early jazz basses. A great bit of kit and gives the bass a good range of tones.

[size=4]If you have any questions at all, or require additional pictures of any details please ask away and I give as comprehensive an answer as I am able![/size]

[size=4]I think this is a good quality and inexpensive jazz-a-like bass for which I would like £175 ono which includes a good quality Sumo gig bag. The bass is currently strung with Fender 9050CL flatwound strings; super-smooth and creamy tones.[/size]

[size=4]For sale only, no trades at tis stage thanks very much.[/size]

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Edit: Forgot to mention that the pickguard is a replacement item. I have the original white one that will be included with the bass.

Edited July 8, 2013 by ead

[bagsieblue]

Yes - Played this, very nice bass. Would be tempted by this if I wasn't in a culling phase. Damn you bad timing.
Mr Ead is a top guy to deal with as well.

[alyctes]

Pretty

Also, ead is a good guy.

[karlfer]

Alain's a top bloke and this is a cracking bass, like all his others. Just get it bought peeps.

Edited July 1, 2013 by karlfer

[ead]

Thanks for the endorsements boys.

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TTT

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