Jebo1 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Hi everyone, I'm going to be buying a new full size arcade machine (yes, yes I always find it strange what other people get up to in there spare time as well) so I need to get rid of a guitar. This is a great condition 1973 Sunburst Fender Jazz Bass. The guitar itself is in very nice condition with some cosmetic damage in the usual places, but I think this is correctly termed 'Mojo', and have never bothered me (my other basses are much more beat up than this). The bridge, tuners, scratchplate and more are all original. The pickups are changed ones and I don't really know a great deal about them. The pots were changed at the same time too. The neck has the original frets and plays beautifully, however at some point the previous owner decided to get LEDs in place of the original fret markers. These are no bigger than the top of a pin and have never caused me any issues. for authenticity, I thought I'd mention it. If you want to be showy I assume you could get these reconected if you so wish. There aren't any pickup covers, and I currently have a wonderfully functional Gator case for this one. The guitar is for sale at £1100, but if it's cash then you guys can have it for £1,000. I'm based in Bristol, and anyone is more than welcome to come down and try it out, she's a lovely guitar. If you need info, by all means PM me here (although I have had some issues with this previously), or email me at: [email protected] (I answer this once or twice a day). I will get some pics when I can, although this is likely to be tomorrow now... Any questions, please ask before I'm going to have to ebay this beauty :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Colour me interested, I'm looking forward to pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Hello! Does the neck not have block markers, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 Sorry, yes the neck does have the wonderful and fantastically good looking pearl block inlays (and all of them are original and there are no breaks). The LEDs are on the side of the neck (as you look down at them). Pictures will be added as soon as humanly possible! I'm in the process of buying a new digi camera, so higher res. ones will be forthcoming in the next few days as well :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Cant believe someone would put sied LEDS on a 73 Precision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 [quote name='neilb' post='62173' date='Sep 18 2007, 03:05 PM']Cant believe someone would put sied LEDS on a 73 Precision.[/quote] That's why they put them on a 73 'Jazz' instead.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 (edited) That seems so wrong. Still wouldn't put me off buying if I had the money. Rosewood or Maple neck? Edited September 18, 2007 by The Funk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 [quote name='cetera' post='62178' date='Sep 18 2007, 03:10 PM']That's why they put them on a 73 'Jazz' instead.... [/quote] Ooops....you know what I mean!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 (edited) Very interested in the pics! Hows it the bass routed for the LED battery? And do you know at least if the pickups are USA/vintage fenders of any sort? Si Edited September 19, 2007 by Sibob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 Hi everyone, really sorry for not getting back to anyone, but the camera I have has just died. For reference, the battery cavity was never cut out of the bass (yes I know, why would someone bother?) The pickups I think are the rewound originals on second look. They have the original cloth wiring, poles and casings but new copper wire around them, which makes the tone very punchy. I've just had this confirmed by the previous owner, so I thought I'd let you know! Anyway, I can't get pics until Monday now, but will do for you all then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 So the LED's have been threaded though the neck as usual, but not connected to the body/no mods or routs to the body? Cheers Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 I think the previous owner got the LEDs in the neck, but had no idea how they would be powered. When the luthier asked him where he wanted the battery cavity cut, he decided he didn't want his bass marked and told him to ditch the idea! Crazy I know, but this was a very well of chap in London, and that's what they're like up there. Madness, sheer madness! When I buy my new camera (this weekend) I'll have some super nice pics to show everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Jones Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 [quote name='Jebo1' post='63218' date='Sep 20 2007, 05:52 PM']I think the previous owner got the LEDs in the neck, but had no idea how they would be powered. When the luthier asked him where he wanted the battery cavity cut, he decided he didn't want his bass marked and told him to ditch the idea! Crazy I know, but this was a very well of chap in London, and that's what they're like up there. Madness, sheer madness! When I buy my new camera (this weekend) I'll have some super nice pics to show everyone.[/quote] Okay Lawrie I'm going to have to take issue with this. As the 'previous owner' of this bass (and yes, I am from London), I did not have the LEDs installed - as you know. Pretty pissed off with your characterisation of me as some rich idiot. Nor, as you know, have I confirmed anything to you about the provenance of the pickups. Sorry, but fed up with you making this stuff up. Please remember that 'previous owners' read these boards. Okay? Thanks Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 Not going to argue with this, sorry Rich. You did tell me it was a rich idiot who'd put the LEDs in there :-) I'm not slandering you, you were nothing more than a great guy! The pickups are rewinds, which we discussed when I was there, (and was the source of some price negotiations as well...) Genuine misunderstanding, and apologies anything to you Rich didn't mean any offence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Jones Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Okay - no hard feelings. Now back to the jacuzzi. Where's my monogrammed speedos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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