risingson Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) Afternoon Basschat. I'm selling my all original 1974 Fender Jazz Bass, an absolutely brilliant instrument that I purchased around 2 years ago. It's a great sounding example of an early 70's Jazz. The bridge pickup growls and is positioned that bit further back than the 60's Jazz Bass bridge pickups were which has always been my preference in terms of tone. With both pickups on you get your classic Jazz Bass sound, a little scooped sounding. With the neck pickup you get plenty of warmth and character for an old school Soul/R&B sound. It has been recently set up by my superb local luthier and plays excellently. The frets show little sign of needing to be replaced with very little wear. The electronics and pots are in fine working order and the hardware is all fine, in fact this bass holds its tuning better than most basses I've owned. There is a crack in the nut beyond the G string at the end but it holds every single string fine and doesn't compromise the playability of the instrument. It's an incredibly clean looking example with minimal wear and tear but like most Fenders of this age there are a few scuffs here and there. For many of us including me it's always been part of the charm of owning an instrument of this age. There's no buckle rash at all. One thing that is slightly odd about this bass is that at some point in time someone has added an oversized pickguard and there are screw holes around the edge of the instrument. It's not at all noticeable unless you're up close and has never even really crossed my mind. [b]Why am I selling? [/b]I've grown up playing Jazz Basses but my preference has shifted towards Precisions now so I've decided as this gets less and less use I will sadly have to move it on. [b]£1900. [/b]I'm based on the Wirral, ideally I'd like prospective buyers to come and try the bass but if you insist on shipping then it will be at your cost + insurance. ([b]*Trades[/b]. The only one trades I'll consider are Fender Precisions, only rosewood fretboards and period correct finishes, 60's style Precisions e.g. Custom Shops, American Vintages and Precisions of roughly the same age. Other trades will not be considered, sorry to disappoint). If you would like any additional information about this instrument or more photos please message me and I'll do my best to help out. Cheers, Liam [url="http://s874.photobucket.com/user/liamcapleton1/media/IMG_1251_zpspkiiqxxi.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s874.photobucket.com/user/liamcapleton1/media/IMG_1250_zpsyutc3lzl.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s874.photobucket.com/user/liamcapleton1/media/IMG_1259_zpsn5r0fm05.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s874.photobucket.com/user/liamcapleton1/media/IMG_1258_zpsq6pd8b7x.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s874.photobucket.com/user/liamcapleton1/media/IMG_1257_zpshby9i9ul.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s874.photobucket.com/user/liamcapleton1/media/IMG_1256_zpsdmbqerut.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s874.photobucket.com/user/liamcapleton1/media/IMG_1252_zpsawhog3gw.jpg.html"][/url] Edited October 6, 2015 by risingson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Hi, Forwarded to a friend of mine looking for this. Nice one. GLWYS. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 oooh that looks a bit nice this will be gone very soon I reccon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabass Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Nice What's the weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 [quote name='Isabass' timestamp='1436510618' post='2818656'] Nice What's the weight? [/quote] Sorry, forgot to mention weight. It's around 10lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisanthony1211 Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Love pearl blocks on a maple board.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Well deserved bump! Still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wan Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Still available ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Gone! Literally yesterday, exchanged for something new. You might be able to find it with London Bass deal Andy Baxter if you're quick but it's out of my hands now. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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