RJB280 Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) I have owned and played this lovely bass for just over 20 years but time to move on. As you will see from the phtoos, it has the usual battle scars but it is a genuine instrument that plays very well and sounds just as you would expect a 70s jazz to sound. It has not been mucked about with in any way. I have toured with it for the last 15 years and it has had regular check ups and set ups. I hve not popped the neck to verify dates however I wouldbe happy to make this a condition of sale for a serious buyer once you played the bass and are happy with it. I can confirm the pots as being 1377625 = CTS/1976/Wk 25. There is a small nick just below the inlay on the 5th fret which I can't seem to capture on a photo but this does not affect the playability in any way. It weighs in at a smidge below 9lbs. If your are looking for a 70s Jazz I am confident you won't be disappointed with this one, its a good 'un. A great bass at a fair price methinks ! [attachment=175168:029.JPG] [attachment=175169:030.JPG] [attachment=175170:031.JPG] [attachment=175171:032.JPG] [attachment=175172:033.JPG] [attachment=175173:034.JPG] [attachment=175174:035.JPG] Edited November 28, 2014 by RJB280
RJB280 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 Crazy, I have seen copies go for more than this !!
RJB280 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 Crazy, I have seen copies go for more than this !!
RJB280 Posted November 13, 2014 Author Posted November 13, 2014 Forgot to mention that i will of course throw in the original 70s fender hardcase !
bayles Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 Think long and hard about this my man ... 20 years , absolute beaut of a bass . I say this because i have my P Bass 22 years and nearly sold it once .. my friends talked me out of it ..... would have been the single biggest mistake i ever made (check the photo on the left) .. . I just feel someone should say this .... otherwise have a BUMP and GLWS for a great looking bass .
Rubbishatbass Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 I sold a 1979 fretless Precision in about 1986 for £250. Regretted it ever since.
franzbassist Posted November 15, 2014 Posted November 15, 2014 Spent some time at Russ' this afternoon and had a play on this beauty. It's definitely not your typical 70s Fender as it's light (my guess is 8.5-9lbs) and is really resonant. It's lovely to play. £1650 is an amazing price for a vintage bass of this quality....
RJB280 Posted November 15, 2014 Author Posted November 15, 2014 Sound advice guys and much appreciated, it really is a nice one, Walbassist knows a good bass when he sees one
RJB280 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Posted November 17, 2014 I have just seen a re issue for sale at £120 less than this and this is the real deal ! whats happening out there ?
petergales Posted November 18, 2014 Posted November 18, 2014 [quote name='Rubbishatbass' timestamp='1415922528' post='2605393'] I sold a 1979 fretless Precision in about 1986 for £250. Regretted it ever since. [/quote] And I thought[u][i][b] I [/b][/i][/u]was the only one who'd done that. Mine was black with a fretless maple fingerboard. Guess I just didn't realise what I was doing at the time.
RJB280 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Posted November 19, 2014 I reckon I should heed sensible advice and hang on to this lovely bass. Final bump till the weekend then its going back in its case.
RJB280 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Posted November 22, 2014 Final bump before i withdraw this tomo evening
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