philfromstoke Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Hi. I've decided that keeping this beauty in its case unplayed isn't appropriate. I'm not playing now so it's time to sell. The bass is virtually unmarked, very close to original shop condition. No marks or dings and no fret wear. 100% original down to the last screw. Neck totally straight. It comes supplied in the original case and includes all swing tags, original strings and 70's spare set, instruction manual and inspection tag. Is there another all original 70's sunburst Jazz as stunning as this anywhere else? Weight 4.1kg on digital scales No trades thanks. Happy to personally deliver to most areas in the Uk by arrangement. Shipping to other countries by arrangement My Original Post in May Just thought I should share my great fortune/ honour in becoming the only the second custodian of an unmarked 73 / transition jazz bass. Before I share the story, I know that the bass has the black scratch normally found from 74, but I've seen the original receipt from Carlsbro Sound in Mansfield clearly marked Sept 1973. So the bass is 100% original down to the original case, original paperwork, inspection tag, owners manual and spare set of flatwounds ! Having saved his hard earned cash for years, the original owner, John B sadly passed away suddenly and his wife couldn't bring herself to part with the her husband's pride and joy, which has been sat under the bed until now. His wife decided to pass the bass on to someone else and I was recently invited to the family home to hear the story for myself. I have several photos of the John playing the bass in his band. I can't share them on here as they aren't mine to share but I can assure you the bass is visible clear as day, including John's initials on the lower horn, as was the trend in the 70's apparently and which are still on the bass now . . . . I promised I wouldn't remove them. Of course when I 1st saw the bass, apart from being floored by the stunning condition, I assumed JB stood for Jazz Bass! So an incredible, virtually show room condition beautiful jazz bass, preserved in time. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadji Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 What a beauty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 WoW, lost for words....😍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Any front and back of the headstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoBass Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Stunning! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromstoke Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromstoke Posted November 6, 2022 Author Share Posted November 6, 2022 As requested pics of headstock front and back. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 That’s mint condition , very nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, philfromstoke said: As requested pics of headstock front and back. Thanks thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devers95 Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Thats bloody amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I am looking at this bass multiple times a day. Please will somebody buy it. I know I said I prefer Precsions, but …… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromstoke Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 NOW SOLD ELSEWHERE (NOT eBay thank Goodness) THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 3 minutes ago, philfromstoke said: NOW SOLD ELSEWHERE (NOT eBay thank Goodness) THANKS I'm glad you sold it. It will now stop me looking at it ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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