SurroundedByManatees Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 The people at the bass gallery have access to internet too. So I assume they would know how super rare these are in just one minute of research. I can't imagine a real custom color '70 jazz being listed in that price range even if it was a regular fretted one. There was no useful info in the bass gallery ad, so we might know more once it pops up again next week 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 1 hour ago, Belka said: It could well be refinished, but it's definitely not a 1980 model. The pickup spacing is 1960s, the tuners are late '60s ones, and black binding disappeared in 1972/3. Also, Fender didn't make fretless Jazzes until the late '80s, and those would have had rosewood boards. No router hump on the body like my late 60s jazz from what I can see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 12 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: No router hump on the body like my late 60s jazz from what I can see. Yeah I noticed that and the finish looks very shiny and not faded 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belka Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 18 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: No router hump on the body like my late 60s jazz from what I can see. It does have a slight router hump though - if you look at the back it's visible. To be honest I'm not convinced it is 100% genuine, and as you or another poster has said, without opening it up you'd never know for sure, but it's certainly not a 1980s model or a complete fake. The fact it sold so quickly when they have other unmodified 1969 Jazzes for sale for less indicates that someone has taken a punt on it being somewhat genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Well I hope a BC member saw it, jumped, finds it's the real deal, and gets an early Xmas present 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 5 minutes ago, Beedster said: Well I hope a BC member saw it, jumped, finds it's the real deal, and gets an early Xmas present 👍 Very nicely put... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 On 22/11/2024 at 14:31, BassAgent said: Many many experts here. If you just ask the question in this topic, many people will be willing to help with the correct info Ooh I'd forgotten about this thread. I asked for help didn't I? Lets see what people make of this neck and tuners - any info gratefully received (cant find the pic of the whole thing and I'm away from the piece at the mo) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 Looks like a nice neck to me, Xavier Armenta name stamp which I’ve seen before, small R on the tuners, logo looks right, and even the frets could be the original ones, not sure but possibly a new nut, neck butt stamp looks like the right font , is the last digit a 3? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Looks like the screw holes have been plugged and re-drilled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 I really like the maple necks with black blocks, a friend of mine sold his one the same as this a while back and didn’t even tell me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 Just now, Reggaebass said: I really like the maple necks with black blocks, a friend of mine sold his one the same as this a while back and didn’t even tell me They’re lush. My old one is used as the picture on Andy Baxter’s website. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 Just now, Burns-bass said: They’re lush. My old one is used as the picture on Andy Baxter’s website. Is that your one, it’s so nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 4 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Is that your one, it’s so nice Sadly, I traded it to get a pre CBS jazz about 10 years ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 10 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I really like the maple necks with black blocks, a friend of mine sold his one the same as this a while back and didn’t even tell me What year is that bass? I don't think they did the maple neck and black block combo for long did they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprocketflup Posted December 2 Share Posted December 2 26 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Looks like a nice neck to me, Xavier Armenta name stamp which I’ve seen before, small R on the tuners, logo looks right, and even the frets could be the original ones, not sure but possibly a new nut, neck butt stamp looks like the right font , is the last digit a 3? Pretty sure it is a new nut yes. I cant make out the last digit so was hoping someone would have extra knowledge in order to date it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 2 Author Share Posted December 2 (edited) 7 minutes ago, sprocketflup said: What year is that bass? I don't think they did the maple neck and black block combo for long did they? I’ve seen a 68 with them and a 74 , think 74 might have been around the last that picture is a 73 Edited December 2 by Reggaebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 NICE https://www.wunjoguitars.com/products/s-h-1972-fender-jazz-bass-three-tone-sunburst 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 6 Author Share Posted December 6 18 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: NICE https://www.wunjoguitars.com/products/s-h-1972-fender-jazz-bass-three-tone-sunburst Ah yeah, I enquired about that one yesterday, doesn’t have the case but it’s quite nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 20 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Ah yeah, I enquired about that one yesterday, doesn’t have the case but it’s quite nice it’s a full price but that’s London, I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 6 Author Share Posted December 6 2 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: it’s a full price but that’s London, I guess. True, very helpful guys there, and there’s a bit of wiggle room but still pricey I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 24 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: it’s a full price but that’s London, I guess. Prices are coming down, I'd call that optimistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 7 minutes ago, Beedster said: Prices are coming down, I'd call that optimistic You reckon? I’ve seen a lot of stuff hanging around for a long time. Perhaps you’re right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 6 Author Share Posted December 6 15 minutes ago, Beedster said: Prices are coming down, I'd call that optimistic I haven’t seen that myself but hopefully you’re right, my wallet is waiting 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 4 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: You reckon? I’ve seen a lot of stuff hanging around for a long time. Perhaps you’re right. Over-inflated market meets under-inflated economy I've been grappling (yes I'm that sad) with the instrumental/emotional dichotomy of late, in part driven by being forced to use a £300 bitsa Precision that I quite literally had to put together the same day at a rehearsal last week and finding it not unequal to my '73, in part due to playing a full Status Graphite instrument and getting a taste for what a bass really can be in terms of engineering and technology (and that's not Fender by a long shot), and in part trying to be a decent Dad and not tie up shit loads of money in stuff that doesn't really matter. And once again I can't help feeling we're all antique collectors 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 12 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: You reckon? I’ve seen a lot of stuff hanging around for a long time. Perhaps you’re right. 3 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I haven’t seen that myself but hopefully you’re right, my wallet is waiting 😁 There's a few on this forum that started low and are getting lower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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