bassplayer76 Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) Fender Japan Jazz Bass, a 62 reissue in Photo flame finish, I think its called. Really lovely playing bass, low action, not heavy, with lovely dark rosewood fret board. Weight 4.15 Kilos The bad part is that it is cosmetically challenged, as you will see from the photos. Cracked lacquer, a long scratch down the back and some pings and pongs here and there. The neck, though, is virtually unscathed apart from the edge of the headstock. Action is super low but can be adjusted, the truss rod works and turns fine. The price is taking into account the condition, any less than that and I will probably just choose to have it refinished, because it is a great sounding bass, almost too growly for me in fact. Comes with a gig bag and would prefer collection or meet up in London. But, Have Box and can send. Not looking for trades, want to get a good lightweight bass cab (Not BF) Edited September 26, 2019 by bassplayer76 1
songofthewind Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Good example of photo flame there. A word of warning, if you decide to go for a refinish: the flame is printed on a layer of film, which can crack and flake. I’m pretty sure a heat gun would melt it.
songofthewind Posted August 13, 2019 Posted August 13, 2019 Looking at the pictures of the back, I surmise that the crazing is actually in the film itself.
bassplayer76 Posted August 13, 2019 Author Posted August 13, 2019 Maybe just have it stripped though, see what the wood is like. Thanks for your comments.
NikNik Posted August 14, 2019 Posted August 14, 2019 You sure that's '82? I didn't think the fotoflame became available until well into the 1990s.
basspirate Posted August 14, 2019 Posted August 14, 2019 49 minutes ago, NikNik said: You sure that's '82? I didn't think the fotoflame became available until well into the 1990s. 👍
bassplayer76 Posted August 14, 2019 Author Posted August 14, 2019 Absolutely right, sorry about that, have corrected the header
NikNik Posted August 14, 2019 Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, bassplayer76 said: Absolutely right, sorry about that, have corrected the header No worries, mate.
James_Taylor Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 What’s the back of the neck like condition-wise? I love the finish of the back of the neck in these but most I’ve played are besten to all hell. Where are you based in West Sussex? I’m here too!
bassplayer76 Posted August 18, 2019 Author Posted August 18, 2019 The back of the neck is as seen in the photo, really good condition, very smooth. Only the edge of the headstock shows some marks. I'm based in Horsham, PM me if u want to try it out.
James_Taylor Posted August 18, 2019 Posted August 18, 2019 Weird, I am in Horsham too haha. I’ll message you and make arrangements, I would love to try it out! Not worried about any other superficial issues so long as the neck is as smooth as...erm...something very smooth!
vinorange Posted September 20, 2019 Posted September 20, 2019 Whoever gets this will have a lovely bass. If you do choose to strip it, use a heat gun on the lower setting and the fotoflame will peel away from the wood. It literally is like a photo so peels away under heat rather than melting. Don’t go at it with high heat otherwise the wood under will get charred. Then sand flat if needed then use grain filler, sanding sealer before primer and finishing coats. Also remember to flat the sanding sealer and primer prior to top coat. The one I did didn’t have good enough wood to just stain / lacquer. I guess the wood aesthetics aren’t overly important when adding a photo of a flamed top to it! 1
bassplayer76 Posted September 20, 2019 Author Posted September 20, 2019 Thanks for those detailed instructions, much appreciatd
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