karlfer Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) 2016 Fender Flea Jazz. Not really for sale. Due to a new band I need a 50's style Precision. Hope DamonJames will help me out with a testimonial to this bass. It's one of the very light and good ones IMO. I have cleaned off the mucky film they put on the scratchplates. TRADE REQUIRED REALLY. I would VERY much like to give somebody this bass plus some cash for a splendid conditioned Fender American Vintage 57 Reissue Precision. Preferably Sunburst, but any really. [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=160623299252008&gclid=COyDovfHss4CFc0y0wodU0UGbw"]http://www.guitargui...CFc0y0wodU0UGbw[/url] Please PM if you would like to talk. Cheers, Karl. [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/007_zpsyqmrsugz.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/008_zpskgfjanvn.jpg.html"][/url] Edited August 9, 2016 by karlfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Oh man! You really should start renting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 Just wondering who got me in John's "book" that he was running Or did he not give odds on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I'm a bit stuck for words..... not like me I know..... can't you make do with that scruffy thing at the top? (runs and hides) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Phew, easy pay out it was you mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1470686832' post='3107704'] I'm a bit stuck for words..... not like me I know..... can't you make do with that scruffy thing at the top? (runs and hides) [/quote] No Jazzes in the 50's Tom [quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1470687221' post='3107712'] Phew, easy pay out it was you mate! [/quote] Pleased to be of service John. I assume my match fixing cheque is in the post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassgurumonster Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1470687742' post='3107720'] No Jazzes in the 50's Tom ... [/quote] Surely this merits more explanation..? What '50s amp are you using for this new venture..? And what 'period' strings..? I'm glad I'm a drummer; would't want to have to play on a '50s kit..! Are your band mates equally as zealous as you, or are they a sensible lot..? This forum would be the poorer without these topics, though..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 This breaks my heart Karl... I was hoping you would hang on to this long enough to to shift my bass and get some pennies together. After reading some of the horror stories on these basses, I instantly loved this one when I played it. The pickups are very full, and the neck pickup could almost pass for a p. Neck is very comfy and I have tiny hands, so don't stress about the slightly deeper neck profile. It is reliced quite heavily as you would expect, but it is very light, noticeable after playing his old Adam Clayton. Someone is getting a steal!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Switch to the neck pickup and say it's a '59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 [quote name='bassgurumonster' timestamp='1470690848' post='3107760'] [/quote] Shut up Mike [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1470691676' post='3107771'] Surely this merits more explanation..? What '50s amp are you using for this new venture..? And what 'period' strings..? I'm glad I'm a drummer; would't want to have to play on a '50s kit..! Are your band mates equally as zealous as you, or are they a sensible lot..? This forum would be the poorer without these topics, though..! [/quote] 50's STYLE dad, I know you're a drummer but try to pay attention [quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1470692058' post='3107773'] This breaks my heart Karl... I was hoping you would hang on to this long enough to to shift my bass and get some pennies together. After reading some of the horror stories on these basses, I instantly loved this one when I played it. The pickups are very full, and the neck pickup could almost pass for a p. Neck is very comfy and I have tiny hands, so don't stress about the slightly deeper neck profile. It is reliced quite heavily as you would expect, but it is very light, noticeable after playing his old Adam Clayton. Someone is getting a steal!!!! [/quote] Thanks Damon, but the bigger shows aren't until next year and I'm very unlikely to get the trade I'm looking for. So, I'll save up and you can save up . Hope 1st contact was good [quote name='Schnozzalee' timestamp='1470692385' post='3107777'] Switch to the neck pickup and say it's a '59. [/quote] Sadly they know jazzes weren't around in the 50's. It needs to be a P. They would like it to be blue, but that ain't happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) [color=#000000][font=robotoslab, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"A 1959 Jazz Bass prototype boasted large single-coil soapbar pickups similar to those on the Jazzmaster; a five-polepiece neck pickup and a four-polepiece bridge pickup. These became narrower eight-polepiece (two per string) pickups by the time production started".[/font][/color] Taken from this article - [url="http://www2.fender.com/experience/guitarchive/the-jazz-bass-guitar-a-history-and-appreciation/"]http://www2.fender.c...d-appreciation/[/url] All you need to do is butcher the one you have and pretend it's the prototype! No Jazz bass in the 50's...Tisk Edited August 8, 2016 by itsmedunc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Ah noe dat - It was when the Precision switched over to a Rosewood Fingerboard Edited August 8, 2016 by Schnozzalee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1470695261' post='3107801']... 50's STYLE dad, I know you're a drummer but try to pay attention ... [/quote] If you've not already read it (and it would seem not...), could I suggest a perusal of Mo Foster's excellent book '17 Watts?: First 20 Years of British Rock Guitar, the Musicians and Their Stories'. You may not be so keen on a '50s STYLE bass after that..! Hofner 500/5, maybe..? Edited August 8, 2016 by Dad3353 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Thank you gents. I see you kindly took me at my word. IE barracking . Whilst Hofner would be very appropriate for one of next years gigs, I refuse point blank to ever play one of those again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Sweet looking bass Karl - I'm sure it won't hang around too long at that price. So how many basses have you been through this year?😎😝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Basses?? I think it's only the FSR that survive from ANY of his gear to see the year out!!! I bet there is a pool of seafoam green at the base of his guitar stand as it quietly sweats waiting to be shifted on too lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 [quote name='Thor' timestamp='1470745207' post='3108071'] Sweet looking bass Karl - I'm sure it won't hang around too long at that price. So how many basses have you been through this year? [/quote] One shall plead the 5th Pete [quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1470746627' post='3108091'] Basses?? I think it's only the FSR that survive from ANY of his gear to see the year out!!! I bet there is a pool of seafoam green at the base of his guitar stand as it quietly sweats waiting to be shifted on too lol. [/quote] They are all passing strumpets compared to the love of my life [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/DSCF0469_zps90a75130.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/DSCF0469_zps90a75130.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Now, back on topic naysayers! [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/002_zps49pulnxe.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/002_zps49pulnxe.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/003_zpslyn8ptqe.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/003_zpslyn8ptqe.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/004_zpszojc6pgo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/004_zpszojc6pgo.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 That's lovely Karl, on the basis of the 50s style Precisions I've played in the past I'd tell them to get stuffed and suck it up. No one in the audience will care or have a clue on the authenticity. If I'd got a 50s style i'd have gladly traded you and considered myself very fortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Cheers Mart, hope everything is ok Sorry Damon, bass on hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 It's probably better for all concerned lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthaside Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 KAAARRLLL .... So what now , as nice Hofner ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Next is an advert for an AV57RI Sold folks, many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I was close when I called sale on Wednesday ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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