Snook Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) Hi all, Up for sale is my Mid 70's approx Fender Jazz, I purchased a good 3/4+ years ago from Gamlins in Cardiff, from my understanding they bought it over from the States, I believe from a NAMM show...they sold it to me as a mid 70's bass....it certainly looks to be a bitsa bass as described below. It is lovely though I've been toying selling this one for a while, I don't really use it however it looks lovely! However having just bought a Pre CBS Jazz I can't justify keeping this one too so willing to move it on at the right price... The pots date to '72, neck heel stamp is worn but spec's I believe tally up to a 75 neck and can see a 5 which would most likely be the 7th digit to give a '75 neck. It certainly looks to be a bitsa bass from what I can tell and I think this is what Gamlins were hinting at in so many words but sold it on the fact it wasn't much more than a new Jazz but with loads of Vintage mojo! Neck plate has no serial number and three screws are not countersunk, one is..... Pickups appear to date to 1978 so I am told, so rundown of what I know below... Pots: 1972 Pickups: 1978 Neck: 1975 Attached pictures below. Body has had an obvious refinish, however it all really looks the part Comes with chrome pickup covers and thumbrest. Attached a few pictures, hopefully they help, I'm not an expert on old Fenders by any means! Looking for £1050. Bass will come with a non Fender hard soft case. It has recently been setup/checked over by a well known local guitar tech... Located near Yeovil in Somerset. Cheers, Nick.... [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2891_zpswrakxzfd.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2892_zpsgnivhwuf.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2893_zpswnslvbv3.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2894_zps0wkyhah8.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2895_zpsjea7cdhu.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2896_zpszcqrll3m.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2897_zps4hoxctby.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2898_zpssgdrwhsn.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2899_zpseqfh33b1.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2901_zps9mbc56sa.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2904_zpsxn0ophwm.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2908_zpsoynidkb5.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2911_zpsxcasftnf.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2919_zpsc8rifrtp.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2925_zpsn0dvyeng.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2929_zpscfowra3w.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2931_zpsuvafde89.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2933_zps0pzb4vhe.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2936_zpsgapubjxg.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/nick147258/media/Fender%20Jazz%2074/IMG_2937_zpseozzed44.jpg.html"][/url] Edited November 6, 2016 by Snook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Hi, please can you confirm nut width and weight? And do the pots crackle, or any other electronic issues? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 [quote name='Kevsy71' timestamp='1472478803' post='3121418'] Hi, please can you confirm nut width and weight? And do the pots crackle, or any other electronic issues? Cheers. [/quote] Sorry for the delay! Nut Width - 36mm or 1 7/16" Weight - 8.6/8.7lb Pots and electronics are absolutely crackle free and work fine Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CaptainBlackarm16 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Wow, she's a beaut. Would go nice with my 77' Black with rosewood board....you considering trades? did you manage to work out the year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 [quote name='CaptainBlackarm16' timestamp='1472762277' post='3124103'] Wow, she's a beaut. Would go nice with my 77' Black with rosewood board....you considering trades? did you manage to work out the year? [/quote] Thanks may be interested on trades, all depends on what it is... Year wise I'm not sure what you mean, other than what I've said above! If there is anything I can help with let me know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Wouldn't a four bolt neck suggests pre '75, after which they moved to three bolt neck and bullet truss rod? Handsome looking bass BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBlackarm16 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Pm'd:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 (edited) Bump Edited September 4, 2016 by Snook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) Sorry, missed this reply! Yes, I would say so. The specs of the neck, including that its a pre 3 bolt, certainly ties it up to be 74/75. And according to the stamp, from what we make out its marked for '75 which would make the neck one of the last four bolts.... Dropping the price to £1395... Edited September 6, 2016 by Snook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzmanb Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Snook' timestamp='1473170424' post='3127622'] Sorry, missed this reply! Yes, I would say so. The specs of the neck, including that its a pre 3 bolt, certainly ties it up to be 74/75. And according to the stamp, from what iiwe make out its marked for '75 which would make the neck one of the last four bolts.... Dropping the price to £1395... [/quote] I had a 75 four bolt ,large logo ,high thumb rest ,it also had truss rod poking out the nut end,serial number started 6....... Seems to be a lot of stuff going on around then Edited September 7, 2016 by jazzmanb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted September 9, 2016 Author Share Posted September 9, 2016 Price drop, clarified that pickups appear to date to '78. Just to be clear it is most likely a bitsa bass. '75 Neck, '72 pots, '78 pickups... £1295. She's lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FilipBass Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 What is the body age? Do you have any soundsample? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 I'm not sure on the body age, I wouldn't really know how to check or be sure... I don't have a sound demo but will look to put one together soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Friday price drop, £1195 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Ah, if I had the money I certainly would. I'm just about a thousand shy. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FenderJB76 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 HI i've been talking with you on the ebay regarding PX with the sandberg , can you please contact me by email , my email is: [email protected] I can sent you fotos and info about the sandberg, it is a lovely bass in top shape.. tks keep in touch TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moralo1975 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Any Trade??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Bump, would ideally like a sale. Only potential interested at this stage would be a 5 String Status due to a new band project, or any moving head lights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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