Marc S Posted August 5, 2021 Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) Price Drop (due to incoming / NBD) : £630 I thought this bass was a "keeper" - my ideal fretless. Sadly, situations change, and I'm just not using this lovely bass. It was obviously once a fretted bass, but the de-fret job has been done nicely. The inlays / fret lines are very slim. The fingerboard is a lovely dark rosewood. EDIT: Made in Japan in 1987 or 88. There are several chips, dings + scratches to the body, the largest of which are at the rear + bottom edges, and are about the size of a 20p coin - it's all just a bit of "mojo" and commensurate with the age of the bass. Most of which are not noticeable when you're playing this bass, or from an audience viewpoint. The neck on this bass is in great condition - no scratches on the back. It feels absolutely lovely to play. It sounds lovely and feels awesome to play. It is only 3.8kg - light for a Jazz. NO TRADES please - I need to thin the herd. Collection only, from Cardiff - I prefer not to post such a lovely bass. (But I may be able to meet you somewhere convenient. I have a decent battery powered amp.) Edited November 9, 2021 by Marc S 2
Marc S Posted August 5, 2021 Author Posted August 5, 2021 The last photo shows the dent & scratches on the back and bottom edges. Other dings / scratches are minor. 2
Marc S Posted August 6, 2021 Author Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) Close up of serial number Edited August 6, 2021 by Marc S 1
Marc S Posted August 25, 2021 Author Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) I have just edited the thread to amend the date of this bass. It's actually an earlier model than I had recollected - 1987 / 88 and not early 90's as I had originally posted. I picked this bass up again last night - it's lovely to play and sounds beautiful. Again, it's lightweight for a Jazz at 3.8kg I'm taking this to band rehearsal tomorrow evening, and I've a feeling our lead singer / rhythm guitarist might try to convince me to keep it (I know he likes doing a few numbers with me on fretless, and was disappointed when I mentioned I was selling it). I sold another bass yesterday, so I might just convince myself to keep this lovely 80's Japan quality bass (I just need to play it more often). So anyone seriously interested - I'm tempted to withdraw by the weekend.... Edited August 25, 2021 by Marc S
lownote Posted August 28, 2021 Posted August 28, 2021 Lovely looking bass. Hard to beat a black/red tortoise jazz for aesthetic wotsits. 2
Marc S Posted September 2, 2021 Author Posted September 2, 2021 Last bump for this bass. It's just too good reduce asking price - I already priced it to sell. I'm tempted to put it in a case and just store it somewhere for now.... or until I get my fretless "mojo" back. 1
Marc S Posted October 21, 2021 Author Posted October 21, 2021 I'd almost forgotten that this bass was up for sale! lol Anyhow, I'm bumping it because I could do with the space & the cash And because this Japan quality Fender really should be played by someone, as opposed to stored in a case under my bed
Marc S Posted November 1, 2021 Author Posted November 1, 2021 Incoming new bass means I could do with selling this fab MIJ bass.
lownote Posted November 1, 2021 Posted November 1, 2021 Such a gorgeous bass! To my eye perfect proportions and colour combo. Unfort I can't live with lines - too likely to play in tune :). Then where would I be. 1
Marc S Posted November 1, 2021 Author Posted November 1, 2021 The lines on the fingerboard of this bass are very fine, and quite dark - so not particularly noticeable. I have thought that maybe a black permanent marker pen might even hide the lines even more. As for you playing in tune @lownote - no need to worry, the lines don't make my playing any more accurate! Lol 🤣 1
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