spacey Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/usa-blowtorched-fender-hand-stained-ash-jazz-bass./1089073632"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/usa-blowtorched-fender-hand-stained-ash-jazz-bass./1089073632[/url] This has to be the daftest hatchet job yet ? Quote
Dazed Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 Its already for sale on here. I'm kinda lost as to why someone would and then call it a relic. It's f*ckin burnt !!? Quote
Thunderbird Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 Yep is a fellow Basschatters bass Quote
cameltoe Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 I would have to ask if it was really intentional, or just saved from a fire. Quote
Subbeh Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 I love that the blurb contains more information about wear and dings than the fact its been set on fire! I think an unburnt pickguard would really make it look a lot better. Quote
streather Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1416253022' post='2608375'] I strangely really like that. [/quote] Me too, I think it looks awesome. but my tastes are kinda strange. Quote
6v6 Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 Such a shame - I don't get why you'd do that to a bass, especially if you ever plan to sell it, but each to their own. "[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]it's very well looked after" [/size][/font][/color] Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1416237610' post='2608169'] Its already for sale on here. I'm kinda lost as to why someone would and then call it a relic. It's f*ckin burnt !!? [/quote] It's not relic'd! Where does it say relic'd on the ad? Edited November 19, 2014 by JazzBassfreak Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1416253022' post='2608375'] I strangely really like that. [/quote] Thanks man she plays and sounds like a dream! Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Subbeh' timestamp='1416263573' post='2608565'] I love that the blurb contains more information about wear and dings than the fact its been set on fire! I think an unburnt pickguard would really make it look a lot better. [/quote] That's why two are included in the sale. A New one and the burnt one. Aswell as ashtrays. Tis all a matter of preference. Edited November 19, 2014 by JazzBassfreak Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) [quote name='6v6' timestamp='1416394586' post='2609653'] Such a shame - I don't get why you'd do that to a bass, especially if you ever plan to sell it, but each to their own. "[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=4]it's very well looked after" [/size][/font][/color] [/quote] It is looked after. It's not neglected or purposely thrown/smashed against walls. It's still a USA fender jazz afterall. So it's not purposely uncared for. Also I was never actually planning on selling it. But money troubles get the best of us! Edited November 19, 2014 by JazzBassfreak Quote
Dazed Posted November 19, 2014 Posted November 19, 2014 [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1416408832' post='2609900'] It's not relic'd! Where does it say relic'd on the ad? [/quote] Sorry I misread, this thread mentions relic. The for sale ad described it as a refinish or upgrade. I refinished and upgraded my toast earlier today. Was it an intentional refinish? Genuine question Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1416429978' post='2610209'] Sorry I misread, this thread mentions relic. The for sale ad described it as a refinish or upgrade. I refinished and upgraded my toast earlier today. Was it an intentional refinish? Genuine question [/quote] "I've got to admit with it being excessively gigged time hasn't been kind to the satin finish, so one evening it got...refinished." -technically it is an upgrade to the finish because as stated it wasn't very hard wearing. Was quite prone to pressure marks and indents because it was quite a soft way of finishing a bass. Knowhere do I claim it to be an "upgrade" in any of my adverts either on here or gumtree. Frankly people can be p*ssy about it but at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference. No I just accidentally picked up my blowtorch and scorched it. Edited November 20, 2014 by JazzBassfreak Quote
Thunderbird Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Must admit I dont like the finish but there really is not much of a problem for anyone to get it resprayed if the price is right you could still have a cheapish US Fender Quote
TheGreek Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 I agree - £550 and a few hours with a sander and some sandpaper and somebody's got a very affordable US Fender. Lots of people prefer Jazzes without scratchplates anyway... Quote
Dazed Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1416444640' post='2610388'] "I've got to admit with it being excessively gigged time hasn't been kind to the satin finish, so one evening it got...refinished." -technically it is an upgrade to the finish because as stated it wasn't very hard wearing. Was quite prone to pressure marks and indents because it was quite a soft way of finishing a bass. Knowhere do I claim it to be an "upgrade" in any of my adverts either on here or gumtree. Frankly people can be p*ssy about it but at the end of the day it comes down to personal preference. No I just accidentally picked up my blowtorch and scorched it. [/quote] [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1416271120' post='2608651'] To be fair the satin finish wasn't too hard wearing, I see it as an upgrade- can always be sanded back to natural wood and refinished fairly easily [/quote] Quote
Guest MoJo Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 Great for playing Smoke On The Water Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1416470222' post='2610443'] I agree - £550 and a few hours with a sander and some sandpaper and somebody's got a very affordable US Fender. Lots of people prefer Jazzes without scratchplates anyway... [/quote] Exactly! Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1416489069' post='2610726'] [/quote] I see it as an upgrade to the finish in my opinion. I don't claim it to be an upgrade. For a few hours with a Sander £550 is a bargain for a USA Fender Jazz. Quote
Nibody Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 It's the same finish as the FSR P bass I had, and I sold it on as you only ave to breathe on it and it dents. Quote
JazzBassfreak Posted November 20, 2014 Posted November 20, 2014 [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1416501120' post='2610953'] It's the same finish as the FSR P bass I had, and I sold it on as you only ave to breathe on it and it dents. [/quote] Finally someone who knows what a ballache this finish was. Quote
Nibody Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 [quote name='JazzBassfreak' timestamp='1416524022' post='2611262'] Finally someone who knows what a ballache this finish was. [/quote] It was beautiful.. I just felt like every time it came out of the case it attained a dent and a scratch no matter how careful you were with it. Other than that it was a fantastic instrument - I believe if its the same as the ~P bass it will have the carbon fibre rods in the neck for stability. If I had the cash Id have it off you tommorow - its a lot of US bass for MIM money - just needs a hard refinish. Dont know if the fact they are Ash bodies has an impact on the dent resistance (No pun intended - i believe from memory they ARE Ash) Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 23, 2014 Posted November 23, 2014 If he had kept the blowtorch on it any longer it would definitely have been nothing but ash! Quote
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