Conan Posted December 9, 2018 Posted December 9, 2018 (edited) A gorgeous example of one of Fender's best-regarded J basses. The serial number dates this model to 2009, even though I have only owned it since this summer. It is the best J bass I have ever owned, and I have had over a dozen! The only reason I need to sell it is that my current band requires me to use a five string, and I just can't afford to buy one and keep this... The previous owner told me that another previous owner added extra relicking (as if it needed that!) and had the pickups rewound. I don't know what they sounded like originally, but they are incredibly rich and powerful now so the experiment obviously worked. For those interested in (or obsessed by!) such things, the mass is exactly 4kg (or 8lb 11oz in old money). I was slightly surprised after putting it on the scales, as it doesn't feel that heavy and balances beautifully. Bass is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, but I would be happy to package it up for shipping (at buyer's risk and expense of course). Would prefer a cash sale as I have already spotted a fiver locally that I am interested in - but would also consider trades for low to mid priced five strings (especially Sire Marcus Miller V7s, Yamahas or G&Ls). Any questions, or any other photos - just ask. Edited December 29, 2018 by Conan 1
Conan Posted December 12, 2018 Author Posted December 12, 2018 (edited) Update: following communication with a previous owner, it turns out that the stock pickups were rewound by Oil City. Great-sounding pickups, but I'm not sure how that would affect the value. As a result, I will leave the price the same for now https://www.oilcitypickups.co.uk/ Edited December 12, 2018 by Conan
Conan Posted December 16, 2018 Author Posted December 16, 2018 Why is it that when I'm looking for one of these they sell in no time? I try to sell one and nobody is interested! 1
Conan Posted December 18, 2018 Author Posted December 18, 2018 16 hours ago, bobdouk said: you have pm Read and replied!
dave74200 Posted December 18, 2018 Posted December 18, 2018 On 16/12/2018 at 10:09, Conan said: Why is it that when I'm looking for one of these they sell in no time? I try to sell one and nobody is interested! The previous owner should've kept his mits off! 2
Conan Posted December 18, 2018 Author Posted December 18, 2018 52 minutes ago, dave74200 said: The previous owner should've kept his mits off! Too much relicking then? Maybe - but you forget all that when you get the bass in your hands. It plays beautifully 1
Marc S Posted December 23, 2018 Posted December 23, 2018 Wow! That's a bargain price. These are fabulous basses.
Savethedaves Posted December 27, 2018 Posted December 27, 2018 I still regret moving my fiesta red road worn jazz on. I think about it all the time. Amazing, amazing basses.
Conan Posted December 27, 2018 Author Posted December 27, 2018 8 hours ago, Savethedaves said: I still regret moving my fiesta red road worn jazz on. I think about it all the time. Amazing, amazing basses. Believe me, if it wasn't for financial need, I would definitely not be selling this bass. I just bonded with it straight away and it felt like a part of me. No other bass has done that so instantly or so lastingly. When I can afford it, I will be looking for another one!
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