Burns-bass Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) Here is my 1974 / 75 Fender Jazz. It's right on the cusp of the transition, with 74' dated pickups and pots, and a 4 bolt neck plate. The bass was taken in a partial trade for my 63' Precision, but I'm moving it on because I need to pay for some work to the house, and I have too many guitars, uprights and basses (apparently). It plays amazingly well, and since owning it I've cleaned the fretboard up and given it a full set up. This really is a great, gigging 70s Jazz and isn't prohibitively heavy, nor too beat up. I've listed the good, and not so good bits below... I have a huge amount more pictures to should you want to see them. I don't want to ship this abroad, and am reticent to send it in the UK if I'm honest. I will only do so if the buyer pays for fully insured shipping (and someone tells me where I get this from!). Details:[list] [*]Finish, neck bridge, pickups (although recently rewound), pots, neck, tuners, scrathcplate, bridge and pickup covers and case. [*]Plays really well, very bright (rewound pickups) and has been set up well. [*]No dead spots in the neck. [*]Finish wear isn't too bad, it's 'honest' I guess, commensurate with use, but doesn't suggest this bass has been abused. [/list] Things to note:[list] [*]The pickups have been rewound, are strong and fantastically loud [*]There is a small section of the pick guard missing. (This originally really upset me, so I bought a reissue 75' pick guard, but never fitted it. In the end, you get used to it) [*]The bass has had a refret. The frets are the chunky vintage type, but there are marks on the binding. [*]There is one spring on the bridge that has been replaced [*]One of the bridge screws is slightly damaged (although it still functions) [/list] Price is now £2050 Trade wise, I don't want anything really, but am always interested in vintage fenders. Stuff I want at the moment is a Telecaster Bass and a 70s Precision. Otherwise, cash is preferred. Based in Bristol but can travel should you want to meet up. Edited October 25, 2017 by Burns-bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Offers and trade propositions posted in 'For Sale' ads are systematically deleted. They are to be made by Private Message (PM...) only. Thanks in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Lovely bass! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9iVZwGLUn0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Beautiful - my YOB bass, and a perfect companion for my 1970 sunburst/tort P. Must resist....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicMacKey Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Thanks for the kind words. It’s a lovely bass. Happy to take offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 My YOB bass! Wish I had the cash!! Have a bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted October 22, 2017 Author Share Posted October 22, 2017 Bump for a price drop to £2050. Might consider trades for a fancy bass, but need cash my way to pay for taps, a basin and my wife’s choice of tiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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