gary mac Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) [center]Fender 1973 Jazz.[/center] [center]Sunburst and Rosewood.[/center] [center]A lovely vintage sunburst, U.S. Jazz bass, including original hardcase.[/center] [center]It’s getting harder to find decent, playable, unbutchered examples of this vintage. I am reluctant to sell but a 60’s Jazz has caught my eye and so, to fund the purchase I need to move this on first. It will get withdrawn if I miss the opportunity to get the other one.[/center] [center]If you are looking for a good 70's Jazz, this is a lovely one. The paintwork has a pleasing level of ageing, patina and wear from over forty years of use but more importantly it just plays so well.[/center] [center]Pickups, pots and hardware are all original with the exception of the chrome neck pup cover.[/center] [center]The block and bound neck looks great and the fretwork is superb.[/center] [center]There are no dead spots and the frets are still in exceptional condition.[/center] [center]The fretboard radius is 7.25[/center] [center]Width at nut is approx 38 mm.[/center] [center]I haven’t gigged it yet but would happily do so as at just 9lb 6oz it is a comfortable weight and it balances well on the strap.[/center] [center]Through my little practice combo it sounds like a 70’s jazz should sound.[/center] [center]The controls work smoothly and the pots are quiet and crackle free.[/center] [center]Currently it is strung with flats and judging by the condition of the frets, I would guess that it always has been.[/center] [center]For sale at £ 2,600[/center] [center]Collection preferred from my place in Herts.[/center] We can discuss courier options if necessary but please bear in mind that it will be at the buyers risk, if posting without proper insurance. [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNGaQi"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sLnxpL"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNudS5"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNFWA2"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNu1by"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNtSVG"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNtHFE"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNFB5x"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sLmyfq"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sw5LKJ"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rRRKK6"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/swd4br"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rREiC9"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/rRRrFk"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sNEGZF"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sLkwCu"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sw5TAu"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/sw4nsy"][/url] Edited May 31, 2015 by gary mac
Chiliwailer Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 Looks a gem Gary, GLWTS, this is going to raise some pulses!
discreet Posted May 25, 2015 Posted May 25, 2015 (edited) That's a great bass and a stunning bit of tort!! You can see it's the real deal - it's got that very thin 'pinstripe' black layer. Lovely. Edited May 30, 2015 by discreet
B-for-Beatles Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 Interested to trade with Fodera monarch standard 4 serial number one?
gary mac Posted May 27, 2015 Author Posted May 27, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1432681703' post='2783983'] Up for trades, Gary? [/quote] You thinking of swapping that old P of yours? Thought you were keeping it this time. [quote name='B-for-Beatles' timestamp='1432740473' post='2784472'] Interested to trade with Fodera monarch standard 4 serial number one? [/quote] I'm only selling this to fund another bass purchase, so definitely not interested in trades at this stage thanks.
discreet Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1432750070' post='2784629'] You thinking of swapping that old P of yours? Thought you were keeping it this time. [/quote] That P isn't going anywhere. I'm having too much fun with it. Good luck with the sale. Edited May 30, 2015 by discreet
Bassman Sam Posted May 27, 2015 Posted May 27, 2015 So soon? I was only joking when I said GLWTS on the NBD thread. But GLWTS anyway, it's a beauty.
such Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 this is exactly the "Wife" that I want to get eventually and keep forever and be buried with. Can't afford it now, maybe in half a year. Good luck with the sale.
Simon. Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Oh my giddy aunt... I'm going to have to leave the room. That is a splendid bass - good luck with the sale, I only wish I could take it off your hands.
TimR Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 This really is a lovely bass. Gary let me have a play of it last night. Really smooth and easy to play.
gary mac Posted May 30, 2015 Author Posted May 30, 2015 [quote name='TimR' timestamp='1432899345' post='2786013'] This really is a lovely bass. Gary let me have a play of it last night. Really smooth and easy to play. [/quote] It was good to see you again Tim.
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