jojobass Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) Well, I've deliberated for months about this because it's a lovely bass and I really don't want to sell it- however I now have two 60's Jazzes and so this one ends up not really getting played, and I need the money!! It's got a real 70's funky sound to it, quite a narrow neck and is comfortable to play. It's got the original body, neck, pickups and bridge but the tuners are replacements and the scratchplate is a NOS Fender replacement. The control plate and knobs are also replacements. It looks the part though and sounds fantastic. Based in Birmingham- anybody welcome to come try it! I forgot to say earlier, it is a refinish, as far as I know. ...oops, also forgot to say, when I got this bass the frets were all mashed up and there were grooves in the wood itself on the fingerboard, so I had it refretted by Bob Dayfield (in Leicester- who takes care of all Aynsley Lister's guitars) and he did an incredible job on it- came back like a new bass! I asked for vintage style frets as I'm not really into the modern style "jumbo" frets. It plays like a dream now ;-) Edited July 9, 2007 by jojobass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 (edited) Personally I'd have thought more than a grand for such a sexy bass so I guess you're gonna make someone's day mate Chris Edited July 4, 2007 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Nice Instrument !! Fancy an Overwater Progress ? LOL !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojobass Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 [quote name='Marcus' post='26905' date='Jul 4 2007, 11:47 AM']Nice Instrument !! Fancy an Overwater Progress ? LOL !![/quote] Sorry mate, not for me! Great basses though if you're into that kind of thing ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spree Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 simply, utterly gorgeous too skint to enquire!!! BUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Cougar Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 God damn it! That is giving me the Bass horn! If only it were a precision. Beedster - I can't agree old boy, I think £1k is a fair price for a refinished bass with non-original parts. Not a genuine collectors bass which would push it up into the stratosphere but a players bass of the highest calibre I'll warrant? Oh so much mojo as well. Bumpety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Are you interested in trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojobass Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 [quote name='Toasted' post='27329' date='Jul 5 2007, 10:05 AM']Are you interested in trades?[/quote] Not really. But if by any chance you have a nice old precision I might be interested ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 PM replied and declined I don't do 1 pickup basses! Good luck with your sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojobass Posted July 5, 2007 Author Share Posted July 5, 2007 One offer made so far.... any more takers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I'm fighting the urge- really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 You say old P-how about a p/ex with my Sting signature with tort pg & upgraded pickups plus cash your way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_$$ Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I want your bass! But I have no money. Bollocks. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I think £1k is pushing it. There's a 75 original bass on ebay with a changed guard at £1399 from Musicground, never the most modest sellers. I'd price this bass (with the changes) more at the £700 to £800 mark. I bought an all orig 73 for £900 a few weeks ago, and they're still available. Whatever quality the refin, it's going to knock the price into touch. An all orig 75 in CAR... I've never seen one... Good luck with the sale... It looks a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I also have a set of early 70's volume knobs if you want them... Might help with the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdy Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 [quote name='Jebo1' post='27676' date='Jul 5 2007, 11:18 PM']I think £1k is pushing it. There's a 75 original bass on ebay with a changed guard at £1399 from Musicground, never the most modest sellers. I'd price this bass (with the changes) more at the £700 to £800 mark. I bought an all orig 73 for £900 a few weeks ago, and they're still available. Whatever quality the refin, it's going to knock the price into touch. An all orig 75 in CAR... I've never seen one... Good luck with the sale... It looks a beauty.[/quote] Isn't this a 71/72 though? If so makes it slightly more valuable than a 75? My rule of thumb is to half the real value for a refin and then start knocking off little bits more for other non original features. I suppose ultimately it depends on what it sounds and plays like. If I was in the market for something like this I wouldn't think the price was too far off the mark personally but would be looking to negotiate a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Hi- is this still for sale? Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Where is this bass now........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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