Philly Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 (edited) Bit of a feeler on my MIM jazz bass, i have seen something i fancy for sale on here so am putting this up for sale /possible trade while it is still available. Will be putting this on eBay soon, would rather sell on here so if anyone wants it I will accept £350. It is a fender Mexican body with a 70s reissue neck and hardware. The headstock has been refinished to match the candy apple red body. It is a very good match. I have had this confirmed by fender from the neck and body serial numbers, took a while to get to the bottom of the origins. Anyway here are a few photos, its in very good condition, just a small ding smaller than a 5p near the strap button. weight is 9.6lb new photo below shows pickguard and bridge cover removed. https://fbcdn-photos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/1393494_10151665441661497_838771276_n.jpg Edited November 26, 2013 by Philly
arpi Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 Hello, would you ship to Germany? Is there a serial number on the Bass? Could you tell the weight? Cheers Arpi
karlfer Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 From those photos, everything from the front says 75 RI. Didn't know Mexico did them though . I appear to have lost the facility for paragraphs so please excuse me, but Arpi's questions plus is gig bag/case included?
Philly Posted September 17, 2013 Author Posted September 17, 2013 i would rather not ship outside of the UK at the moment Arpi, as it has a padded gig bag, not case. It is around the 9lb mark, I will weigh it more accurately tonight. Serial number is on the back of the headstock, will check that when i get home from work tonight. I have tried to Google it to find the model but not come up with anything.
bengovier182 Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 Wht colour is this exactly? If you know Ben.
Philly Posted September 17, 2013 Author Posted September 17, 2013 [quote name='bengovier182' timestamp='1379419638' post='2212397'] Wht colour is this exactly? If you know Ben. [/quote] I would say it was candy cola, i know there was a US 75 reissue in this colour
Conan Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1379417904' post='2212360'] From those photos, everything from the front says 75 RI.[/quote] Hard to tell with the ashtray in place, but the bridge pickup looks more like the 60s position to me? Pretty little thing though...
Lee Carter Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 Nice looking Jazz, would be interested in the serial number also. May be able to find a little bit more out about it.
CamdenRob Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 Nice bass... not seen a MIM Jazz like this before.
Conan Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1379422376' post='2212455'] Nice bass... not seen a MIM Jazz like this before. [/quote] Yeah. It definitely has more of a Jap vibe to it...
karlfer Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1379422122' post='2212446'] Hard to tell with the ashtray in place, but the bridge pickup looks more like the 60s position to me? Pretty little thing though... [/quote] So with Fender's track record it will be a 75 RI then
CamdenRob Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1379422519' post='2212459'] Yeah. It definitely has more of a Jap vibe to it... [/quote] I really like it, that neck looks great... If I was in the market for a jazz bass I'd have this. Rob
Philly Posted September 17, 2013 Author Posted September 17, 2013 I have added a couple more photos one of which has the serial number and made in Mexico on the back of the headstock. following a chat with another member, we have both wondered if it could be a respray, as the decal appears to be over the paint as opposed to under the laquer. Everything else about it suggests a 70s reissue so I would be very interested if anyone can provide further information on it!
thisnameistaken Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 The headstock has definitely been refinished, the paint is too far over the edges of the face. Looks like they did a decent job though.
Conan Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 The more I look at this, the more I like it!
jezzaboy Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 More than likely it has been a black one which has been re sprayed. Whatever it is, it`s really nice and a good price as well. These are a step above the normal MIM`s. GLWTS.
DanEly Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 I love this. But why the precision ashtray?
Conan Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 [quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1379505030' post='2213400']These are a step above the normal MIM`s.[/quote] Are they? Why's that?
Philly Posted September 19, 2013 Author Posted September 19, 2013 [quote name='DanEly' timestamp='1379508825' post='2213481'] I love this. But why the precision ashtray? [/quote] Not sure why the precision ashtray, that's just how it came! The bridge also has the grooves on the saddles so you can adjust the string spacing, if this adds any clues as to the model, I am still none the wiser! I have taken a picture with pickguard and control plate off which I can mail anyone if wanted, as i have gone over my upload limit.
Dazed Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Hi Philly Serial looks like 09/10 production year? What's the neck profile like? Is it a c or u shape? Cheers Daz
Philly Posted September 24, 2013 Author Posted September 24, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1380030506' post='2219787'] Hi Philly Serial looks like 09/10 production year? What's the neck profile like? Is it a c or u shape? Cheers Daz [/quote] I guess its a u shape? Its definitely shallow and very comfortable, i had a us deluxe which had a thicker neck back to front, which i assume would be a c shape.and its mz9 so yes 2009. Phil Edited September 24, 2013 by Philly
Conan Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 I've never understood all these "letters of the alphabet" neck-profile analogies.... Anyone? I prefer wide and shallow (a bit like myself). What letter would that equate to? Stealth-bump for a lovely J too!
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