Kohpnyn Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) Price or Trade Value - £890 [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Fender Jazz Bass from 1976, judging by the serial numbers and pots. Quite a thick neck for a jazz, but very nicely worn in and plays like a dream. Have to warn that it weighs a LOT (5.5kg) Lovely creamy vintage microphonic pickups. Everything except pickup covers and pickguard is original. The original neck was broken and repaired in the 80s. The repair is very very solid.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Comes with a hard case and non-original pickup covers.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]I had this up for sale in August but withdrew it. Unfortunately I'm now at the point where I can't really justify owning anything of it's value. Thanks for looking, feel free to message with any queries. I got it off cd_david on Basschat. Asking for: [s]£950 firm[/s] £890 for a limited time as I need cash fast![/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]ps: managed to get a bit of info from a previous owner: "I bought the bass when I was 18 from Backline Music in Whitley Bay. It had a replacement neck on as the original neck had the headstock break. This was included in the sale so I had it repaired.!the bass was originally Lake Placid Blue but had stars and rainbows carved into it so I had it refinished by Dave Wilson in black but with a yellowed lacquer to age it, hence the green tinge you get in light.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The neck joint is so solid. It was dowelled and a gusset was routed into the front of the break, then a veneer placed over the film face of the headstock and then a thicker 3mm I think veneer glued over the back. It's super strong and both the finish and repair are now 28 years old.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The bass itself didn't have a pickguard or covers when I got it but I bought some of those in the last few years I owned it.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Stupidly I sold it in 2015 to a guy down south on basschat. So I don't think it was me that pit flats on it as I don't use then and it had rounds on all its life with me.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I used to think it was a 75 although the serial number states it's a 76 and the pots are the same, however the serial number is on the neck plate which they changed to the headstock early 76. I remember chatting to someone that explained to me years ago that it was probably made at the end of the year of 75 and beginning of 76 hence the mixed info.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hope you get a sale as the bass is gorgeous and needs a home and to be played W"[/font][/color] Edited February 22, 2017 by MB1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Bada bing, bada bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic63 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 What about the pups mate,are they original ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 [quote name='alembic63' timestamp='1482248284' post='3198851'] What about the pups mate,are they original ? [/quote] I'm 99% sure they are, but I've never actually checked. I'll do so when I'm back on York on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Unless the pickups have been changed then yes they are original. I owned this from 87-January 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 [quote name='cd_david' timestamp='1482450568' post='3200780'] Unless the pickups have been changed then yes they are original. I owned this from 87-January 15 [/quote] Cheers, saves me pulling them out to check! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Another bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman666 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I have a 78 in the exact same colour scheme and mine is also a tank, however it has an unbelievable tone and the slightly deeper neck is very comfy. Have a free bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted January 4, 2017 Author Share Posted January 4, 2017 [quote name='Bassman666' timestamp='1483194359' post='3205350'] I have a 78 in the exact same colour scheme and mine is also a tank, however it has an unbelievable tone and the slightly deeper neck is very comfy. Have a free bump! [/quote] Thanks! New year, new bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Dave Wilson is a genius, by the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 [quote name='SisterAbdullahX' timestamp='1483652169' post='3209083'] Dave Wilson is a genius, by the way... [/quote] Yeah, the neck repair is really really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Price drop to £890 for a limited time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilipBass Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 ..any sound samples? Thanks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 This is crazy money for vintage bass. Bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 [quote name='FilipBass' timestamp='1484738571' post='3217889'] ..any sound samples? Thanks.. [/quote] I'm away from home currently but I'll do some at the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Didn't manage to get sound samples as I'm still away from home - back next weekend so will do some then Bump regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Many moons ago, I owned a Mexican J, which was very nice. One day, cd_david lent this bass to me to try at a rehearsal (just for fun, 'cos I had no money). It was a genuine 'light bulb' moment - it sounded so bloody good... just full of life. I remember it like it was yesterday - I never looked at my Mexican J in the same way again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1485112435' post='3221214'] Many moons ago, I owned a Mexican J, which was very nice. One day, cd_david lent this bass to me to try at a rehearsal (just for fun, 'cos I had no money). It was a genuine 'light bulb' moment - it sounded so bloody good... just full of life. I remember it like it was yesterday - I never looked at my Mexican J in the same way again. [/quote] Thankyou for the kind words! Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Another bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohpnyn Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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