Offers !!!!! Original Owner 😎1977 Fender Jazz Bass, Sunburst with Maple neck all original - *SOLD* £2600 Nr York

[johnbiffa]

SOLD

 

My bass since bought new in 1977 and done countless gigs but had little use in recent years due to my Fodera and SEI and EB3 being more appropriate for the bands I'm in. Also it is not a lightweight so anyone with an aversion to thundering bass this is not the bass for you 😎

 

Great condition for a 47 year old bass with no major dinks on front or back but grazes to bottom due to not always being careful !!!!. Unusual checking on rear of neck but you can't feel when playing it.

 

Recently had a full set up by Bass Doc and restrung with D'Addario flats (my preference as I don't slap but with steel round wounds you can get the Marcus sound with ease).

 

New sponge under pick ups due to perishing and replacement bullet truss rod end.

 

Sounds like a real 70's jazz should !!!

 

Comes with an as new  replacement tolex Fender case (old one did its job before the advent of robust gig bags) fender logo bridge cover and finger rest.

 

Any trial welcome near York through either PJB or Stoneham valve amp

 

Shipping included in price but pick up would be ideal.

 

More pics can be supplied to interested purchasers.

 

Feel free to make a sensible offer, you never know but don’t break my heart 🥲

Edited February 8, 2024 by johnbiffa
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[hooky_lowdown]

Any photos without the chrome covers?

[johnbiffa]

[johnbiffa]

Does that help ?

[Beedster]

Man that ticks a lot of boxes 👍

[johnbiffa]

Good to hear from you Chris, it’s normally me looking to buy from you 😎

 

Hope you are well 

[Beedster]

Just now, johnbiffa said:

Good to hear from you Chris, it’s normally me looking to buy from you 😎

 

Hope you are well 

 

Very well thanks mate, hope the same's true with you. That's not only a hell of a bass but part of your life, must be tough to sell.

 

I bet it could tell a few stories as well

 

[johnbiffa]

It certainly can, but it should be gigged and I’ve still got my Gibson EB2, EB3, and a Fodera, Sadowsky NYC which is more than enough 😊

[Studio GC]

I had an original '76 jazz bass that was even heavier, but I really feel the weight added to the tone. That's a great looking bass. Good luck with the sale!

[johnbiffa]

Would consider a sensible offer, as I have my eye on something rather special which if it goes I will be withdrawing my bass 😎

[johnbiffa]

Any sensible offers for this rock and roll tone monster 😉

[Ruairidh]

This is a fair price IMO. Good luck with the sale.

[johnbiffa]

Thank you Ruairidh, it is but it seems times are hard for us bass players, anyone prepared to raid their piggy bank or buy their Christmas present for themselves early...........let me know, I might be feeling generous or if you have a Fodera Monarch P we could be talking some cash your way 🤔

[andydye]

it doesn't matter that it's my birth year bass of dreams, no it doesn't, it really doesn't 😮

[johnbiffa]

Now why didn’t you tell me that before 😂, I am really downsizing the collection to basses that actually see gig time regularly and sadly this one has been at home for sometime, it does sound wonderful and currently sporting flats after it’s annual set up 😎has your name on it Andy 😂😂😂😂

[andydye]

1 minute ago, johnbiffa said:

Now why didn’t you tell me that before 😂, I am really downsizing the collection to basses that actually see gig time regularly and sadly this one has been at home for sometime, it does sound wonderful and currently sporting flats after it’s annual set up 😎has your name on it Andy 😂😂😂😂

why you dirty...

 

darn you sir, darn you to heck  

[andydye]

long-ish shot...don't suppose you've still got the original purchase receipt have you?

[johnbiffa]

1977, sadly long gone and it was in New York 😂😂

[johnbiffa]

Beginning to regret putting this up for sale, might look at something else to release into the wild if no one makes a move 😉😎

[johnbiffa]

DM’s  replied 🤔

Edited October 18, 2023 by johnbiffa

[johnbiffa]

Early weekend alert, I will be withdrawing on Monday 23rd if no sensible offers or genuine interest received, so when it’s gone it’s not coming back 😎

[johnbiffa]

Time running out for the watchers, will be withdrawn shortly 😎make a move 🤔

[johnbiffa]

Seriously guys, I am going to withdraw, try a sensible offer, you never know 😉it should be played and gigged but I am happy to put it back in its case and keep it as its part of my personal history😎

[johnbiffa]

And withdrawn, back in its case................🤨

[johnbiffa]

My SEI has gained loving praise but no offers 😞so will someone make a sensible offer for my 77 jazz 🤔 be kind guys 😎