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New Bass Day - 1972 Fender Jazz Bass

thebassist

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I was saving money for a Fodera when this came up and scuppered my plans!

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thebassist Mentor

thebassist

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And here with my 1964.

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CamdenRob Mentor

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[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1454422080' post='2969576']
I'm pathetic!
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Me too :blink:

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And here with my 1964.

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What a beautiful pair... and unlike any of my basses, should you ever get bored of them they will be worth even more than when you bought them :)

Vintage Fenders essentially pay you to own them :)

keefbaker Enthusiast

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I think I actually actively hate you right now.

So er... where do you live? and where's the nearest van hire? And clothing shop that might sell balaclavas?

No reason :ph34r:

In all serious it looks wonderful, as does your 64. So jealous.

thebassist Mentor

thebassist

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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1454422344' post='2969580']
What are the differences between them tonally?
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I'd say the '72 is a bit brighter and louder to my ear but I'm definitely no expert. They both have a classic Jazz Bass honk.

luckman67 Community Regular

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[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1454421885' post='2969571']
I was saving money for a Fodera when this came up and scuppered my plans!

[url="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/minuspilots/media/72_zpsazpogryg.jpg.html"][/url]

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Nice looking bass personally I think you made the right choice B)

thebassist Mentor

thebassist

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[quote name='luckman67' timestamp='1454424367' post='2969613']
Nice looking bass personally I think you made the right choice B)
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Thanks, I think you're right. This is real nice to play but I reckon a refret will have to happen at some point!

thebassist Mentor

thebassist

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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1454422314' post='2969579']
Me too :blink:



What a beautiful pair... and unlike any of my basses, should you ever get bored of them they will be worth even more than when you bought them :)

Vintage Fenders essentially pay you to own them :)
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Thanks a lot - the main reason I buy secondhand is to cut down on money lost. Mind you, I'm after an Aguilar SL 112 and I think I'm going to have to buy new now. Need it in the next six weeks!

You're right though, on these vintage basses, as long as they're looked after they should appreciate in value :)

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Dazed Mentor

Dazed

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Wow and wow again!!

Excuse my boldness, but was this a private buy or from a trader and was it Fodera type money?

thebassist Mentor

thebassist

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[quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1454443521' post='2969838']
Wow and wow again!!

Excuse my boldness, but was this a private buy or from a trader and was it Fodera type money?
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It was a private buy and it wasn't Fodera money so now I don't have to continue saving :)

thebassist Mentor

thebassist

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[quote name='spiltmilk_2000' timestamp='1454445874' post='2969884']
You lucky lucky man! That's just about all the basses you'll ever need right there!

Now get saving for that fodera! ;-)
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I quite fancy an olympic white Jazz now!

Don't fancy selling your SL112 do you? ;)

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I'm not a fan of fender, jazzes, sunburst, fingerboard inlays or tortoiseshell, HOWEVER that really is a handsome bass!

I think it's the genuine wear that clinches it.

Come up and play a gig in London so I can hear it in action ;)

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[quote name='thebassist' timestamp='1454447525' post='2969911']


I quite fancy an olympic white Jazz now!

Don't fancy selling your SL112 do you? ;)
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Sorry! They are great though! I'm actually in the market for a 2nd one! ;-)

Emanew Enthusiast

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Yes i understand you, thebassist :)

1972 JB are great. The more they have been battered all these years, the more they sound :D

Now i take care of "her", old lady
If i had to keep only one bass, it would be this one

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I don't get on with Jazz basses, but in the right hands they can sound amazing.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuY4JP5TcTk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuY4JP5TcTk[/url]

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