soulstar89 Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 1 hour ago, Beedster said: Some more....... Nice, did you pick that up from the bass gallery in camden? It looks rather familiar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Beedster said: It does feel very 60’s, far more like a ‘69 I used to own than my old ‘73 That sounds like the feel my '71 has. It's getting some love and care by my favourite vintage Fender repair guy her in Amsterdam, can't wait to have it back again. I think, because of the pickguard, my bass might have started its life like yours. Edited September 20 by BassAgent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 23 minutes ago, BassAgent said: That sounds like the feel my '71 has. It's getting some love and care by my favourite vintage Fender repair guy her in Amsterdam, can't wait to have it back again. I think, because of the pickguard, my bass might have started its life like yours. There is this 60’s = magical/enigmatic/craftmanship versus 70’s = poor QC/heavy/lottery thing, I’m guessing early 70’s has more in keeping with the former than the latter 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 28 minutes ago, soulstar89 said: Nice, did you pick that up from the bass gallery in camden? It looks rather familiar. Indeed I did 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 10 minutes ago, Beedster said: There is this 60’s = magical/enigmatic/craftmanship versus 70’s = poor QC/heavy/lottery thing, I’m guessing early 70’s has more in keeping with the former than the latter 👍 Neck’s coming off mine tomorrow just to check it isn’t in fact a ‘63 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 35 minutes ago, Beedster said: There is this 60’s = magical/enigmatic/craftmanship versus 70’s = poor QC/heavy/lottery thing, I’m guessing early 70’s has more in keeping with the former than the latter 👍 Absolutely. For me, the best patch is 66 to 73/4. Wonderful B profile necks and tort plates. No silly pre-CBS price tag either. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 I agree 100% 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 I absolutely concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowf Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 2 hours ago, Steve Browning said: Absolutely. For me, the best patch is 66 to 73/4. Wonderful B profile necks and tort plates. No silly pre-CBS price tag either. Well that's just a kick in the teeth for someone who has one from 1964 and two from 1975. I'd imagine. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 1 minute ago, mowf said: Well that's just a kick in the teeth for someone who has one from 1964 and two from 1975. I'd imagine. Sell the '64 and buy two 71's with the proceeds. Problem solved '75 goes to a charity shop 😀 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowf Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 Just now, Beedster said: Sell the '64 and buy two 71's with the proceeds. Problem solved '75 goes to a charity shop 😀 Ah, excellent plan, thanks. That was almost embarrassing. I think I'll just leave the '75s out for the bin men, save the charity shops the trouble of trying to offload them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 2 minutes ago, mowf said: Ah, excellent plan, thanks. That was almost embarrassing. I think I'll just leave the '75s out for the bin men, save the charity shops the trouble of trying to offload them. Glad I could be of service 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 16 minutes ago, Beedster said: Sell the '64 and buy two 71's with the proceeds. Problem solved '75 goes to a charity shop 😀 Just remind me again where you live and which day is bin day please? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowf Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 26 minutes ago, rwillett said: Just remind me again where you live and which day is bin day please? It's Wednesday, but I'm not sure if they'd go in the Recycling or not so I couldn't tell you which week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 The late 60's/early 70's is where it's at for me with P basses. I don't want the wider 44mm nut of the earlier ones, and I much prefer the tort guard aesthetic of pre '74/'75. My two, a '70 and a '73, are both sunburst/rosewood/tort, and the necks are simply sublime. They are a joy to play. And because they don't have the huge price tag of the early 60's basses, I don't mind playing them down the Dog & Duck. I do have a '78, which sounds good too and is light as a feather, but the neck is just that bit bigger (deeper), so it gets less playtime than the other two. I'm hanging on to that one and I'm considering the heretic action of putting a Jazz neck on it just because! Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 43 minutes ago, rwillett said: Just remind me again where you live and which day is bin day please? Aha beat me to it 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 (edited) 3 hours ago, Steve Browning said: Absolutely. For me, the best patch is 66 to 73/4. Wonderful B profile necks and tort plates. No silly pre-CBS price tag either. Being an owner of 66 J, 70 J and 71 P and currently in the middle of selling a 73 J for an acquaintance (I always forget how to spell that): totally agree. 🥰 Edited September 20 by BassAgent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 17 minutes ago, OliverBlackman said: Aha beat me to it 😂 I'll take the 75 and you can have my 97 Jazz. It's a really nice bass in blue with matching headstock. Seems fair to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 I like how my 66 Mustang looks under stage lights. It’s become a really deep red. Shame I look like I’m barely conscious but still 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 In case anyone here is after one, BassBros have a 1973 Geddy-a-like just posted in website ... and it's under 9 pounds in weigh too. Looks v nice https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1973-fender-jazz-bass-7/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 3 hours ago, mowf said: Well that's just a kick in the teeth for someone who has one from 1964 and two from 1975. I'd imagine. Not if they're perfect for the owner. We're all different, after all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 20 Share Posted September 20 44 minutes ago, ped said: Shame I look like I’m barely conscious I've been aspiring to that look for years 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 23 hours ago, Beedster said: Neck’s coming off mine tomorrow just to check it isn’t in fact a ‘63 😆 Well this is never a bad start, the work of Sr Torres......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 (edited) On 20/09/2024 at 10:50, Beedster said: Neck’s coming off mine tomorrow just to check it isn’t in fact a ‘63 😆 Not a '63 either Had to lever the neck out of the pocket, Monday morning instrument Serial suggests '73 despite receipt suggesting '71 ......... Grain, wear, and checking, and an enigmatic blue spot Back in one piece.... 👍 Edited September 21 by Beedster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted September 21 Share Posted September 21 "To all the basses I've loved before, that travelled in and out my door"...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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