FS: Early 70's Fender fretless Jazz project - *SOLD* £1000 Whitstable

[Beedster]

Probably a nice opportunity for someone to take what is already a playable and gig-able instrument and turn it into something potentially quite magical. Components, mostly bought from BC, are

 

• Early 70's Fender Jazz body, originally Oly White, now that rather unique yellow that comes with age, with almost intact original pickguard
• Early 70's Fender Jazz neck, I originally fretted modified to bound ebony fretless board
• 70's DiMarzio PAFs PUPs
• Old and slightly tatty Badass II bridge that doesn't look too out of place on a vintage bass. I have a vintage period correct bridge if preferred
• I'd assume generic Jazz circuit/control plate as it was in my parts drawer and as the result I have no idea where it came from!

 

Issues that will (may) need resolving

 

• The neck heel/pocket fit is not good even by 70's Fender standards, and while it is stable and retains both position and tuning, it would bug me and I was going to do some fine woodworking to fill the bass side gap of around 2mm.
• The board plays well, allows low action, has relatively little wear, and appears free of any issues. I'm confident however that a skim by a decent luthier would not be a bad idea. 
• The back of the body is heavily worn and had been painted with what appears to be an inch or so of industrial grade emulsion. I've got most of it off but it may require some further work to get it to your liking
• Original tuners are f*****d, the screw holes have been modified, and are very hard to use, I'll include the nice set of Gotoh lollipops that are in the photo below.

 

All in all I''m selling this project for less than the parts costs me. I was going to part it but I think there's something quite magical about the combination, so heart wins over head!

 

Re collection/delivery, you're free to collect from me in Whitstable, we could meet up in central London, or we could arrange one of those idonic service station meet-ups! Either way, I'd much prefer to hand this over in person if possible, but can pack and send by courier at the buyer's expense if forced to and on the basis that it is fully insured.

 

And unless you have a big Mesa Boogie head (Big Block, Titan, 400, or Strategy), I'd prefer cash to trades please 🙏

 

Looks like I might need to trim my attachments before uploading a full set of pics, here's a teaser........

 

Edited Friday at 19:36 by Beedster

[Beedster]

Body original listing here

 

 

Neck original listing here

 

 

[silverfoxnik]

That's such a perfect example of a 'Beedster Bass', Chris... 😁

 

Best of luck with the sale and Happy New Year btw! 👍😊

[Beedster]

2 minutes ago, silverfoxnik said:

That's such a perfect example of a 'Beedster Bass', Chris... 😁

 

Best of luck with the sale and Happy New Year btw! 👍😊

Thanks Nik, there’s a lot of my ex’s out there! HNY to you and yours also mate 🙏

[silverfoxnik]

1 hour ago, Beedster said:

Thanks Nik, there’s a lot of my ex’s out there! HNY to you and yours also mate 🙏

This is true, Chris... 

 

'Tis a beautiful looking example of one of your soon to be Exs, Chris. 

 

And thanks.. 👍