alembic63 Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 How beautiful is this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-Original-Vintage-1973-Fender-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-All-Olympic-White-NEAR-MINT-/360951610187?pt=Guitar&hash=item540a647b4b Quote
waynepunkdude Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 Needs a new pick guard but yep, stunning. Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1402092880' post='2470116'] Needs a new pick guard but yep, stunning. [/quote] Does it need more black and white chequers, by any chance? Quote
Happy Jack Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 I seem to recall that the vendor (Tune-o-Matic) has some history ... Quote
waynepunkdude Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1402139533' post='2470352'] Does it need more black and white chequers, by any chance? [/quote] Anything over that tort. Quote
brensabre79 Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1402220183' post='2471011'] Anything over that tort. [/quote] Agreed, but my oh my Quote
BigRedX Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Can someone please explain what is some wonderful about this bass. It looks just like a Fender jazz to me. Quote
Rumple Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Nice, I can't remember seeing a 70's four bolt in white before. Quote
waynepunkdude Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1402417885' post='2473297'] Can someone please explain what is some wonderful about this bass. It looks just like a Fender jazz to me. [/quote] It's design people like, that's why they sold so many. Quote
Kev Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1402417885' post='2473297'] Can someone please explain what is some wonderful about this bass. It looks just like a Fender jazz to me. [/quote] I'm at a complete loss too... In many people's opinion older Fenders may sound or even play better (differently) than new ones, but how can you get that from that listing? When I have more money than sense, I am going to buy a load of old Fenders, a load of new Fenders and a load of cheap eastern copies and see what I can pass off as what in a blind test Quote
waynepunkdude Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1402421450' post='2473356'] I'm at a complete loss too... In many people's opinion older Fenders may sound or even play better (differently) than new ones, but how can you get that from that listing? When I have more money than sense, I am going to buy a load of old Fenders, a load of new Fenders and a load of cheap eastern copies and see what I can pass off as what in a blind test [/quote] I like the blocks, binding and the aged colour. Would I buy a vintage Fender? No. Quote
alembic63 Posted June 10, 2014 Author Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1402421450' post='2473356'] I'm at a complete loss too... In many people's opinion older Fenders may sound or even play better (differently) than new ones, but how can you get that from that listing? When I have more money than sense, I am going to buy a load of old Fenders, a load of new Fenders and a load of cheap eastern copies and see what I can pass off as what in a blind test [/quote] Horses for courses mate......I started playing bass in 1974 at the age of 11, all I ever wanted in them days was a real Fender jazz..it took me the best part of 10 years before I could afford one, Ive loved them ever since. The older jazzers evoke a feeling for me that I cant really explain other than to say, that every time I pick one up, or see an old vintage jazz ,that feeling of the first time I owned one comes flooding back. For me its not about money or making money on old vintage guitars, it's the way they make me feel.....but hey...each to his own Quote
Angel Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Looks ace! (to use a term from 70s school) The only thing wrong with it is the fact that the bridge and pup covers look way cool, but tI just can't play with them on Quote
Kev Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='alembic63' timestamp='1402423174' post='2473389'] Horses for courses mate......I started playing bass in 1974 at the age of 11, all I ever wanted in them days was a real Fender jazz..it took me the best part of 10 years before I could afford one, Ive loved them ever since. The older jazzers evoke a feeling for me that I cant really explain other than to say, that every time I pick one up, or see an old vintage jazz ,that feeling of the first time I owned one comes flooding back. For me its not about money or making money on old vintage guitars, it's the way they make me feel.....but hey...each to his own [/quote] Great reason and one I couldn't understand having never had that desire for one. Its when I see someone more my age group (25-30) describing these as their dream instruments that confuses me somewhat, but as you say, each to their own, Quote
LukeFRC Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1402442092' post='2473657'] Great reason and one I couldn't understand having never had that desire for one. Its when I see someone more my age group (25-30) describing these as their dream instruments that confuses me somewhat, but as you say, each to their own, [/quote] funny how things change eh Kev? When I started looking at basschat it was full of the older guys telling what was the younguns like us to avoid anything Fender from the 70's ..... Quote
alembic1989 Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1402417885' post='2473297'] Can someone please explain what is some wonderful about this bass. It looks just like a Fender jazz to me. [/quote] I agree...another boring jazz bass...er.....wow Quote
planer Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 It is a lovely thing. Would I buy one? If I could afford it and it played nice, you bet yo'ass I would. Tbh I don't get this 'why do you like them' business, surely we all like different stuff don't we, and for our own reasons - jeez... I like grilled cheese over tinned peaches on toast, but you don't have to. Quote
Rumple Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 [quote name='planer' timestamp='1402507855' post='2474270'] I like grilled cheese over tinned peaches on toast, but you don't have to. [/quote] Add a little chopped red chilli and that's a winning dish Quote
planer Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1402508275' post='2474281'] Add a little chopped red chilli and that's a winning dish [/quote]Oooooh now that my friend is a great idea - top kitchen tips from your #1 bass forum! (with apologies for the thread diversion...) Edited June 11, 2014 by planer Quote
waynepunkdude Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 [quote name='alembic1989' timestamp='1402505558' post='2474234'] I agree...another boring jazz bass...er.....wow [/quote] If you want really boring look at Alembics and Wals Quote
alembic63 Posted June 11, 2014 Author Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) [quote name='alembic1989' timestamp='1402505558' post='2474234'] I agree...another boring jazz bass...er.....wow [/quote] Boring ........??????? Edited June 11, 2014 by alembic63 Quote
BigRedX Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 [quote name='planer' timestamp='1402507855' post='2474270'] Tbh I don't get this 'why do you like them' business, surely we all like different stuff don't we, and for our own reasons - jeez... [/quote] It's not a "why do you like them?" question. For me it was more a "what makes this bass more special than any other Fender Jazz?" question. I could understand it if the OP had actually had a go on the bass in question and it was an awesome sounding and playing instrument, but it's just some photos in an eBay listing. So what is it? Quote
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