drums1977 Posted April 1, 2014 Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) For sale my 1971 Jazz Bass, sunburst finish, tortoise pickguard, rosewood fingerboard with pearl inlays and binding. We see one of these from time to time at the forum, but rarely as clean and complete as this lady. The only modification I have spotted is a small extra hole in the pickguard (to place the thumbrest above the strings). I have looked for something else that is not original but I can't find anything. Knobs, pots, cables, pickups, finish, frets, even solder joints seem good. Thumbrest and covers too. And OHSC. The sound of this bass is legendary, the pickups are loud and warm, perfect Jazz Bass tone. The truss rod is good, and the neck is very straight. She is a light one: only 4.1 kg. [url="http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/roquefort2000/media/1971%20Jazz%20Bass/IMG_1072_zpsc55ea10f.jpg.html"][/url] Many high resolution photos here (don't forget to click on the zoom-in icon, these photos are huge): [url="http://s1314.photobucket.com/user/roquefort2000/library/1971%20Jazz%20Bass?sort=3&page=1"][b][size=5]GALLERY[/size][/b][/url] I will be sad when she is gone. Only trades I would consider are (maybe) older Fenders. Edited July 12, 2014 by drums1977
Kempy535 Posted April 2, 2014 Posted April 2, 2014 Liking and affording old Fenders are two different things Great looking guitar.
drums1977 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Posted April 2, 2014 [quote name='Kempy535' timestamp='1396440347' post='2413611'] Liking and affording old Fenders are two different things Great looking guitar. [/quote] It looks pretty... but the sound is even prettier!
drums1977 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 [quote name='auvergne81' timestamp='1397205119' post='2421690'] little bump for a serious guy ! [/quote] Thanks mate!!
Jazz Bass 65 Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) Drums 1977 It's Pre CBS (1965) and transition period that serious collectors go for. Edited April 11, 2014 by Jazz Bass 65
drums1977 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Posted April 12, 2014 [quote name='Jazz Bass 65' timestamp='1397242648' post='2422232'] Drums 1977 It's Pre CBS (1965) and transition period that serious collectors go for. [/quote] Thanks for the note! I suppose this bass could be "collected", but in my opinion she deserves to be played and recorded. It sounds and plays amazing.
wateroftyne Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 [quote name='Jazz Bass 65' timestamp='1397242648' post='2422232'] Drums 1977 It's Pre CBS (1965) and transition period that serious collectors go for. [/quote] Jazz Bass 65 - TV logo-era basses are very sought after at the moment. Not to the degree of the basses you mention, but they're still very collectable... especially in this condition.
risingson Posted April 20, 2014 Posted April 20, 2014 [quote name='Jazz Bass 65' timestamp='1397242648' post='2422232'] Drums 1977 It's Pre CBS (1965) and transition period that serious collectors go for. [/quote] I've played a few pre-CBS Jazz basses and still the best I've come across is my friend's '70/'71. Well made and currently very collectable.
mckendrick Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 [quote]Wateroftyne said... Jazz Bass 65 - TV logo-era basses are very sought after at the moment. Not to the degree of the basses you mention, but they're still very collectable... especially in this condition. [/quote] ....and I completely agree.
drums1977 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Posted April 28, 2014 Thanks mates! Just for the record, I own one of those "very sought-after" 1966 Jazz bass, typical transition model (dots and binding fingerboard). Well, this 71 is in every respect as great as that other one. Light, resonant, and the PUs sound stunning. Construction-wise is quite simply a perfect Jazz Bass. And the condition is one of the best I have seen.
ziggydolphinboy Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 my birth year wow i dont get n with these basses but she looks gorgeous :-)
chuck_stones Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) Every bit my perfect bass....a very interested PM your way comes if I can sort out some finances... Edited April 29, 2014 by chuck_stones
drums1977 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Posted April 30, 2014 [quote name='chuck_stones' timestamp='1398792379' post='2437664'] Every bit my perfect bass....a very interested PM your way comes if I can sort out some finances... [/quote] Looking forward to it
drums1977 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Posted May 7, 2014 [quote name='Clarky72' timestamp='1398933836' post='2439083'] gorgeous! [/quote] Even better in the flesh!
chuck_stones Posted May 7, 2014 Posted May 7, 2014 Where is this beauty located? I'm in the process of trying to flog an appendage or two to raise funds ...will keep you posted!
drums1977 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 [quote name='chuck_stones' timestamp='1399500062' post='2444919'] Where is this beauty located? I'm in the process of trying to flog an appendage or two to raise funds ...will keep you posted! [/quote] Malaga, Spain. Shipping is safe and fast
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