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Japanese 70s "bitsa" Jazz - Now sold
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Lozz196
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One "bitsa" 70s Jazz bass - Now sold.

The good bits:
Genuine road-wear, looks great, blocks n maple, mmmmm
Wizard Pickups
Gotoh Reverse Tuners
Very resonant
Ideal back-up
Funky "complete fake" decal

The not-so good bits:
As its a bitsa there`s an approx 1mm gap around the neck pocket - as said, very resonant anyway so doesn`t affect sound
One of the screws for the bridge has ground off - the middle one of 5 - doesn`t affect the bridge fixing, or the tension on the bridge (plenty of basses only have 3 screws on the bridge anyway, this has 4)
Being a bitsa the action is not particularly low - the neck would need packing to get real low action

So £135 for this rather nice bass, delivered to your door within the UK. Happy with paypal (but no fees) bank transfer or cash.

No trades thanks.

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[quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1423916666' post='2690320']
Nice. What's the weight like Lozz?
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It`s not too heavy Dave, but not a lightweight either. I`ve not got any scales but in comparison to my 2008 Precision, which I know is about 8.8lbs, it feels a bit heavier so I`d put it at 9.3lbs at a guess.

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[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1423919344' post='2690363']


It`s not too heavy Dave, but not a lightweight either. I`ve not got any scales but in comparison to my 2008 Precision, which I know is about 8.8lbs, it feels a bit heavier so I`d put it at 9.3lbs at a guess.
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So somewhere between your '08 and your '78?

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[quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1423920821' post='2690373']
So somewhere between your '08 and your '78?
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Yeah that`s about right. It feels nice and easy on the shoulder compared to the 78, that`s for sure :D

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[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1425713420' post='2709915']
If only this didn't break the three bass rule
Which kind of wizards ?
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I`m not sure, have just looked at the original ad for when I bought it and all content has gone. Not that the original seller is pulling a fast one, I`ve dealt with him before and all was well above board.

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[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1426014048' post='2713475']
I`m not sure, have just looked at the original ad for when I bought it and all content has gone. Not that the original seller is pulling a fast one, I`ve dealt with him before and all was well above board.
[/quote] It should be written on the back of the pups what model they are (maybe under the foam) Lozz mate :)

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[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1426179640' post='2715352']
It should be written on the back of the pups what model they are (maybe under the foam) Lozz mate :)
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Ah, cheers Paul, will have to get the trusty screwdriver out this weekend then.

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[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1425713420' post='2709915']
If only this didn't break the three bass rule
Which kind of wizards ?
[/quote]

Just had a look, these are Wizard Hammer pickups, link to the (now Hot Rod) blurb below:

http://www.hotrodguitarparts.com/jb-hammer-jazz-bass-pickup-569-p.asp

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[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1428317158' post='2740086']


Just had a look, these are Wizard Hammer pickups, link to the (now Hot Rod) blurb below:

http://www.hotrodguitarparts.com/jb-hammer-jazz-bass-pickup-569-p.asp
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If I wasn't moving house and there was no three bass rule, I'd be mentioning encroaching birthdays... Sorry :(

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