Clarky Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) I bought this five months ago from BC'er James and its truly a thing of beauty. The classic colour scheme (to my mind) with four-bolt neck and parts dating to 1974 and 1975. Other than a 2cm ding under the lower horn (not visible front on), some fairly-inevitable buckle rash and a bit of surface abrasion in the picking area, its in lovely condition. Has low slick action and is all-original (I fitted a nicer patterned tort guard from Bass_Doc but have the original still; also have teh chrome covers). Weighs 9.3 pounds and comes in a Protection racket semi-hard case. To whet your appetite here are a couple of James' old pics that he sent me when I was in the process of buying. Better ones to follow I'm after £[s]2,200[/s] £2,100(no trades, sorry) and would prefer London pick-up/handover [s]as I don't currently have a box or packing materials[/s] but can post [attachment=146293:Jazz1.jpg][attachment=146294:Jazz2.jpg] Edited February 1, 2014 by Clarky
Rick's Fine '52 Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Great, classic looking Jazz, you just can't beat a nice nic sunburst/rosewood/tort Jazz. Lovely. GTWTS Clarky, have a vintage bump on me.
lozbass Posted October 17, 2013 Posted October 17, 2013 Absolutely beautiful - I was brought-up on these
Clarky Posted October 17, 2013 Author Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Thanks Rick and Loz! Here are some more of James' pics (hope thats OK James?). I can take some in daylight in next couple of days but its dark now Edit: I originally wrote that it had a 3-bolt neck which was obviously incorrect and also said it was 9.5 pounds, just weighed it and its actually 9.3 pounds- OP fixed [attachment=146330:P1020320.jpg][attachment=146331:P1020324.jpg][attachment=146332:P1020331.jpg][attachment=146333:P1020337.jpg][attachment=146334:P1020339.jpg][attachment=146335:P1020340.jpg][attachment=146336:P1020341.jpg] Edited October 17, 2013 by Clarky
Clarky Posted October 17, 2013 Author Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) A few more [attachment=146337:photo-2.JPG][attachment=146338:photo-3.JPG][attachment=146339:photo(3).JPG][attachment=146345:photo-4.JPG] Edited October 17, 2013 by Clarky
james Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 No problem mate good luck with the sale it's a fantastic bass
WishIcouldplay Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 You say you have the original scratch plate.....what colour is that??
Clarky Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) [quote name='WishIcouldplay' timestamp='1382108412' post='2248142'] You say you have the original scratch plate.....what colour is that?? [/quote]The one on these pics is the original. To be clear, every pic so far was sent to me by James in May when I was buying the bass I prefer the more celluloid 60s style tort pattern so had Howard The Bass Doc make one for me. I will put up a picture later today or tomorrow of the bass with that on, taken by me. But all the pics above are the original Edited October 18, 2013 by Clarky
Clarky Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 OK, just took a pic of the bass with new and original tort scratchplates. I much prefer the richer-looking one Howard made but the bass will come with both [attachment=146431:DSCF0614.JPG]
thisnameistaken Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Hey Clarky is the finish original? It's in great looking nick.
thisnameistaken Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 This would be a YOB bass for me, but I'm currently holding out for my pet insurance to cough up for the £1000 of vets bills I've paid in the last week. My beloved RSPCA-graduate boxer seems to have a genetic heart disorder.
Clarky Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) Hey Kev, as far as I'm aware its the original finish (its obviously not been left in daylight as the red in the burst has not faded) .. and all original in every respect apart from me swapping the s/p (but the original is still with it). Yowza, thats some serious pet bill there. Irrespective of any bass stuff, I hope your doggie pal is OK and that you get the payout from the insurance Edited October 19, 2013 by Clarky
Clarky Posted October 20, 2013 Author Posted October 20, 2013 Couple more of James' pics [attachment=146531:photo-2.JPG][attachment=146532:photo(2).JPG]
thisnameistaken Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Still skint, still want a '74 Jazz. On the positive side, a Mk1 Focus went past me today making the same alarming screeching noise that mine makes, so that's one thing I don't feel needs fixing quite so urgently!
molan Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Must be early '75 as it's a 4 bolt neck. From a personal point of view that makes it way more desirable than a 3 bolt with that nasty 'tilt' control. Looks seriously nice
thebassist Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Very nice Clarky. Is there anyway of verifying that the finish is 100% original?
james Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 The bass is 100% original it came with an original case and also had a 77 musicman strap (also mint) which I still have. The guy I got it off was a guitar player so it never got used. Hope this helps James
paul_5 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Phwoar, that's a beeeeaaauutiful bass. Massive GAS attack shaped bump.
thebassist Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Can't believe this hasn't sold. If only I had the cash spare.
smaz Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 I'm guessing you won't accept £20 a week instalments...
Clarky Posted October 30, 2013 Author Posted October 30, 2013 Withdrawing from sale. I don't need the money right now, I've had no offers to pick up the bass locally, and its also a pleasure to play and a joy to behold. I may reconsider at a later date but for now, please close this thread mods.
gary mac Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Suspect I might be doing the same with my 75 P Clarky.
Toasting Posted November 5, 2013 Posted November 5, 2013 I'm not in the market for a Jazz bass but I am scouring for a MarkBass Mini CMD 121P I'm sure I'll see another one on the forum someday GLWTS
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