steve-soar Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/1974-Vintage-Fender-Jazz-Bass-Left-Handed-Olympic-White_W0QQitemZ110327758992QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item110327758992&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.com/1974-Vintage-Fender-Ja...%3A1|240%3A1318[/url] Oh me oh my. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Well, if it's something you have your heart (and lots of cash )on ..do it! I had a fair bit of dosh after selling rare Metallica stuff,and rather than pay bills (which was the intention) I bought the rarest & strangest bass I could afford. I took a risk by going on the bay and the colour and condition is very similar to this one. I got mine from a shop in Germany,and people bid after I won it as my reserve just about secured it! By doin' this I took a risk by not picking it up, testing it etc. as I purchased online. The bass is smooth as butter& is now 31 years old. I have no regrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Get pissed, click BIN, feel sick, lie to wife, enjoy it when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 [quote name='johnnylager' post='358279' date='Dec 18 2008, 09:04 PM']Get pissed, click BIN, feel sick, lie to wife, enjoy it when it arrives.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Is it me or does that have a seriously bad neck pocket? You could get 4 plectrums in that Also - 11lb 10oz - not exactly a lightweight..... Has that put you off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 [quote name='johnnylager' post='358279' date='Dec 18 2008, 09:04 PM']Get pissed, click BIN, feel sick, lie to wife, enjoy it when it arrives.[/quote] LOL, like THATS never happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Beautiful. Heavy. Expensive + shipping + 22% = VERY expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 [quote name='martthebass' post='358298' date='Dec 18 2008, 09:15 PM']Is it me or does that have a seriously bad neck pocket?[/quote] Proof it's genuine '70s Fender Buy it dude. That's going to go up a lot before the auction closes, pity you missed BIN (if there was one). At least being a lefty there's a limited market so perhaps not too many bidders? Good luck Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 [quote name='Beedster' post='358316' date='Dec 18 2008, 09:26 PM']Proof it's genuine '70s Fender [/quote] [quote name='Beedster' post='358316' date='Dec 18 2008, 09:26 PM']....At least being a lefty there's a limited market so perhaps not too many bidders? Good luck Chris[/quote]That, or it means that the "not so many bidders" are all checking the same limited amount of basses - forcing the competition a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil H Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Just make sure to build in the potential 30% import duty, VAT and handling charges once it hits UK Customs. Customs also include the post charge as part of the total value to tax!!! Good Luck! Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Bleeh look at that neck pocket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pentode Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 [quote name='johnnylager' post='358279' date='Dec 18 2008, 09:04 PM']Get pissed, click BIN, feel sick, lie to wife, enjoy it when it arrives.[/quote] Have you been watching me....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 (edited) The bass has already reached more than £3000, in which case you may want to consider going over there with a £50 Encore in an old hardcase and then bringing the Fender back in the same case. The saving on Duty would far more than pay your fare. Judging by the photos, your biggest problem would be persuading people that it wasn't new! Edited December 18, 2008 by Happy Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 What's with the extra holes in the neck? Did they add more screws to stabilize the neck in that "wizards sleeve" neck pocket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Over priced and over there............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' post='358421' date='Dec 18 2008, 11:34 PM']....What's with the extra holes in the neck?....[/quote] +1 This looks risky to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 If it's the bass of your dreams....well........it depends how much you're able and willing to spend to make them come true. Some people dream about owning an Aston Martin or a beach front in Hawaii and it's small potatos compared with them. Having said that - it's already expensive for what it is and you don't get the op to check it out. Maybe if you wait a little longer and search a little harder you could have the same thing for a sight less from much closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeat Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I wouldn't, especially not at the weight it is...mind you i am a bit of a skinny bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Look on www.gbase.com and you'll find 7 1974 Fender Jazz basses and they all have the large decal on the head stock, not this skinny one! This Ebay sale doesn't look right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 [quote name='chris_b' post='358982' date='Dec 19 2008, 05:15 PM']Look on www.gbase.com and you'll find 7 1974 Fender Jazz basses and they all have the large decal on the head stock, not this skinny one! This Ebay sale doesn't look right![/quote] It's correct for a lefty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Is that a 1984 date on the tag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 It's gonna be listed for another 8 days or so. If more people bid for it ,you may find this may be too expensive in the end. There are others like this, and if your mind is set on getting one like this you may succeed in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 [quote name='steve-soar' post='358236' date='Dec 18 2008, 08:20 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.com/1974-Vintage-Fender-Jazz-Bass-Left-Handed-Olympic-White_W0QQitemZ110327758992QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item110327758992&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.com/1974-Vintage-Fender-Ja...%3A1|240%3A1318[/url] Oh me oh my.[/quote] It arrives and it's a dog. What you gonna do? Ask for your money back? If you are seriously considering parting with $3,500 on a bass you've never seen, from someone you don't know, in a country where you have no legal recourse if you're ripped off - you're a f** idiot. Still, it's your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistahbenn Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 [quote name='stevie' post='359159' date='Dec 19 2008, 08:57 PM']It arrives and it's a dog. What you gonna do? Ask for your money back? If you are seriously considering parting with $3,500 on a bass you've never seen, from someone you don't know, in a country where you have no legal recourse if you're ripped off - you're a f** idiot. Still, it's your money.[/quote] Harsh, but fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 [quote name='mistahbenn' post='359167' date='Dec 19 2008, 09:07 PM']Harsh, but fair [/quote] I do have Steve's best interests at heart, believe me. Somebody has to tell it like it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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