gary mac Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) I’ve decided to sell my rather lovely, all original old Jazz. It’s an extremely good example complete with its original hard case and although the logo is missing, it is otherwise in great condition. When I purchased the bass it was advertised as a 66 but to be totally accurate, I’m going to list it as an early 67. Neck and electrics etc are dated 66, though the pups are January 67. The nitro finish has aged well, there are the expected signs of wear, some dings, scrapes and an area of buckle rash. Frets, truss rod and hardware are great and everything works as it should. The tone control knob does have a little damage with a missing section of plastic, this can be seen in the relevant photograph. I did consider replacing it but given that it still functions perfectly well, decided that keeping it all original was preferable. Solder is perfect and unbroken, the electrics work perfectly. Although I removed them as soon as I got the bass home, it has obviously always worn the ash trays. The bridge therefore, has remained very clean and easily adjustable, with none of the corrosion and gunge often found on basses of this vintage. I’ve got it set up with just the slightest of relief to the neck, a lowish action and fitted with D’addario Nickels. In the photo showing the rear of the head stock, a couple of screw holes can be seen, evidence of where, a previous owner installed a set of tuners, with a smaller footprint and maybe lighter in weight. Seems a strange sort of mod, given that the bass is light and balances well as it is, they must have come to the same conclusion, having reinstalled the lovely originals. Here is the spec: Sunburst over Alder. Maple neck. Rosewood Fretboard, radius 7.25”. Block and Bound. Width at Nut 38 mm. Lollypop tuners. Weight 8lb 8oz. £4,395 Cash or Bank Transfer. Collected from my place in Herts. Although I would much prefer the bass to be viewed and collected, please contact me to discuss postage and insurance. [url="https://flic.kr/p/J8z1V4"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/J8z15B"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/J6gMib"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/JfahzR"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/JcaKTh"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Hj3QoY"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Jfadye"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Hj3NiW"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Jfacii"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Hjd6sM"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/JcaBK3"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/J8CsS8"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Hj6TXW"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/J8CtyP"][/url] Edited July 4, 2016 by gary mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Wow. A stunning example right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Very nice, although I'm afraid I couldn't justify paying that kind of money for a guitar. Have a free bump! Edited June 17, 2016 by ubit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytoad Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 On Saturday I trustingly put this on hold for a Bass Chatter, I've not heard from him since, so please consider it available again. This has happened to me in the past, causing delays, lost sales and stress. So from now on in, I won't be putting items on hold. It will remain available for sale until payment has been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassist Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Had the same issue mate. Annoying isn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Their actions also buggers things up for those who genuinely need to hold an item Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblueplanet Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 My YOB. Super duper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH161 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 This is a lovely looking bass Gary. Just giving you a bump here as I look through the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbass555 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 My YOB and pick-ups from my month of birth as well...... mmmm anyone wanna buy a car??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 [quote name='CH161' timestamp='1466714920' post='3078186'] This is a lovely looking bass Gary. Just giving you a bump here as I look through the classifieds. [/quote] Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiltmilk_2000 Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Beautiful! You might want to change the subject line if this is no longer on hold Gary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 [quote name='spiltmilk_2000' timestamp='1466781119' post='3078786'] Beautiful! You might want to change the subject line if this is no longer on hold Gary? [/quote] It is still on hold, I will amend the title as soon as it has been collected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 The Jazz has now left the building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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