simontdo Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) Both of these were already stripped when I got them, so I had them professionally refinished in a slightly aged Nitro Lake Placid Blue. They are not relic'ed, but do show checking in the lacquer, and have since picked up a one or two minor scuffs and dings. I thought I'd list them together just in case someone wanted a matching pair! '68 Jazz - £3250 As stated, it's been refinished and the head-stock has been painted to match. The logo is obviously not original, but is sort of correct for '68. It does match the style of what was only partially left of the original. Pots are dated '66, Pickups March '68. The machine heads are original elephant ear type, probably the last year Jazzes were produced with them. It plays REALLY well and I cant believe I'm selling it, but needs must. Weight is 9.42 lbs. It had a full set up by John White just over a year ago. It comes in an original Fender case '79 Precision - £1250 Original Pickups, but I'm unsure of the pickguard, assume not. Pots are not original. Weight is 9lb 12 Oz and it too plays really well. I would add that although the serial No implies '79, the routing looks later to me, so could be '80 or '81. I will post at buyer's expense. I'll put a few more pictures up at the weekend (I can't find the neck heel for the Jazz on my phone - now found and added) I also have a couple of other basses, I'll put up separately. Thanks for looking Simon Edited October 22, 2019 by simontdo more photos 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Wow! Best bass colour ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BastardMusashi Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I world buy both of them if I only sell my two six strings... 😅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 The P looks amazing with that tinted neck 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Lovin the refin on the P bass, it looks fantastic GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Wow! Interesting, that is. Got any pictures of the originals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Four Disorders Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Hi, very interesting basses. How stable is the neck on the jazz? I see the binding is a bit lifted on one side (not being critical, it’s a 51 year old guitar after all); interested to know if the truss rod has ever had to be repaired or had the old washer trick done or any such thing... I’ve owned a few jazzes of this era, they can’t be temperamental or just fine! By the way, awesome refin, do you mind my asking who did them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontdo Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 The neck seems fine to me. I had to adjust the truss rod when I put DR strings on it, and it adjusted as it should. So I've no reason to suspect it's ever had an issue. I had it setup a year or 2 back, and it had a fret dress and a new nut. I hadn't noticed the binding lifting until you mentioned it. I can see it in the photo now. As you say, 51 years old. Both basses were refinished by Paul Neild. If you Google Retro169, you can see some of his work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbass29 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Interested in that p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Holy Moly... that's basically my dream jazz, and you're very local. And I haven't worked in a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbass29 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Definitely interested in that p 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzmanb Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 03/11/2019 at 14:36, simontdo said: The neck seems fine to me. I had to adjust the truss rod when I put DR strings on it, and it adjusted as it should. So I've no reason to suspect it's ever had an issue. I had it setup a year or 2 back, and it had a fret dress and a new nut. I hadn't noticed the binding lifting until you mentioned it. I can see it in the photo now. As you say, 51 years old. Both basses were refinished by Paul Neild. If you Google Retro169, you can see some of his work. lovely ,any case with the P mate ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simontdo Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Just a generic hard case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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