Drax Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 It’s finally here. Kissed a lot of frogs to find this one. As foretold: [indent=1]1) Much of the stuff out there is appalling[/indent] [indent=1]2) You never quite end up with what you set out for [/indent] [indent=1]3) All roads lead to Andy Baxter[/indent] Never owned a maple fingerboard before and never thought I would. But this is a bass to play, not hang on a wall, and this plays like a dream. Super thin quick neck (thinner than my American Std), fantastic variety of sound, real depth and resonance. Big thank you to the fellow BC’ers who helped guide me home on this one. Collected at lunch today and so keen to get involved, had a half hour headphone amp jam in the disabled toilet. 1972 Jazz, Maple / Sunburst, pearl blocks & bound, 4 bolt neck. 8.8lbs. Apart from the nut, all completely original. For the next few months at least - 'all the bass I'll ever need' And here we are on our first date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmit Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 sh*t me! thats quite the business isnt it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 She's a looker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='Drax' timestamp='1418675783' post='2632284']had a half hour headphone amp jam in the disabled toilet.[/quote] I read that as, 'had a headphone amp jam in the disabled toilet.' Which is unsurprising, really. Very nice bass though - I love maple necks, me. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Looks great and very nicely aged. Happy new/old bass day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planer Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 That's a lovely thing indeed mate, and would be my yob bass. And lol at your bog-jam, that's dedication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Phwoar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Oooo, very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Gorgeous, and a lot lighter than my 74 too - Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Stunning, enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuzBass Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Lovely! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 That's sexy! Really nice genuine wear. This is a how a real 'relic' looks. And it's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Wow..not usually a fan of 'relic'' basses but that is stunning! Sharing is caring! (hint hint) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Very, very nice, congrats John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 That is a BEAUTY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Great patience and a lovely bass to show for it, nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1418723536' post='2632606'] ...not usually a fan of 'relic' basses... [/quote] Have I missed something? It's not a 'relic' - it's the real thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418733233' post='2632738'] Have I missed something? It's not a 'relic' - it's the real thing... [/quote] I mean when basses look old and worn. I know this is authentic wear but usually this wear is not my cup of tea looks wise. Couldn't think of a better word than 'relic' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 [quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1418734380' post='2632763'] Couldn't think of a better word than 'relic' [/quote] What about 'vintage'..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418734891' post='2632773'] What about 'vintage'..? [/quote] Never thought of that one! Need to invest in a thesaurus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 In the words of The Trammps: Zing go the strings of my heart! That is a lovely, lovely looking bass. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omikin Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 That is absolutely stunning. Well done, that man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brensabre79 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Beautiful bass, and just perfectly highlights the difference between a relic job and the real thing IMO Maple + white blocks and binding is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 That's a beautiful instrument. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Wow... a stunning Jazz... And 8.8lbs is crazy light for a 70s Fender. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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