0353203 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) Up for sale is my collector grade 1971 Fender Jazz Bass with its OHSC - apart from one or two very minor dinks, it is in practically unplayed condition. Feel free to PM me with any questions or to arrange to come and view / play with no obligation. Cheers, Si Edited October 10, 2019 by 0353203 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartB Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 How are you defining 'collector grade'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, StuartB said: How are you defining 'collector grade'? I'm sure that Si will reply more fully but for me, in very simple terms, it's (a) originality of all parts, (b) unmolested condition of those parts, and (c) condition of the finish. Thus for me, the bass in the question meets the basic criteria Edited September 12, 2019 by three spelling 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 sweet bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0353203 Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 5 hours ago, three said: I'm sure that Si will reply more fully but for me, in very simple terms, it's (a) originality of all parts, (b) unmolested condition of those parts, and (c) condition of the finish. Thus for me, the bass in the question meets the basic criteria Many thanks, three - that is basically it. A guitar / bass collector will be interested in the degree of originality and wear of the instrument based on its age and / or rarity. A very rare instrument can still be collector grade even though it has some play wear and a couple of changes (although not, perhaps, if the changes are irreversible). As the Jazz is from 1971, and therefore at the very edge of 'vintage', I would expect 100% originality (ie. parts intact as though it had just left the factory) and practically no wear to speak of (e.g EXF and above). Leaving aside the nomenclature, this is an exceptional example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Absolutely stunning bass! I've certainly never seen a better example in the last 40 years or so. I expect this will be gone very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Grrrrrrrr......... really nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1957 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Chewie said: Grrrrrrrr......... really nice Nice, but not as nice as yours mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishICouldWalk Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Has this beauty been for weigh in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DituL Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Beautiful!! Weight please? TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0353203 Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 A tad over 9lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Looooovely......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocorpse Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 That is stunning. If I had the money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishICouldWalk Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 They say money doesn't buy happiness. What about money spent on a bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 This is a beautiful, bump worthy bass, YOB for me too, if I wasn’t moving house I’d be very interested! Lovely stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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