pepone2401 Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) FENDER JAZZ BASS 1968 / SUNBURST / White Blocks Inlay / "THE LEGEND BASS" or The bass who lived It has lots of digs and it's really as worn out as it must be, and the sound makes cry of happiness. When you talk about of a typical Fender Jazz Bass tone, you can take this one as an example of it. Before I bougth it it has had a single owner since 1970 when it was bougth in a small French town. The guy din't care of it and it was left abandoned in the cellar for more than 10 years . This is difficult to understand to me as I'm a nostalgic person, but thanks to that I had the chance to get it. I think that this bass isn't the kind of instrumet to get rid of, as you might came across never again. Step by Step, I've managed to buy all the missing parts of it (Fender harshell case, Bridge and neck pickup covers and the thumrest too... all those pieces from 1968). I went to Porrentruy City in the Jura Swiss Canton to fetch the bass.. It was a snowy sunday... The trip was something like a Honeymoon... lol Please have a look to the pictures "before and after" ALL THE PICTURES ON THIS LINK: [url="http://gs107.photobucket.com/groups/m303/ELIPYLCKWQ/?start=all"]http://gs107.photobucket.com/groups/m303/E...CKWQ/?start=all[/url] [url="http://gs95.photobucket.com/groups/l147/DC6FO4UG9M/?action=view¤t=HPIM1960.jpg"]http://gs95.photobucket.com/groups/l147/DC...nt=HPIM1960.jpg[/url] Edited October 7, 2009 by pepone2401 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Phew! In my opinion, nicer (even) than your 1965 Precision as it looks like it has been played and enjoyed. You have one hell of a bass collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepone2401 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='620043' date='Oct 7 2009, 10:23 PM']Phew! In my opinion, nicer (even) than your 1965 Precision as it looks like it has been played and enjoyed. You have one hell of a bass collection![/quote] Just wait to see the others to come !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Incredible. That's the kind of bass I like to see! Can't wait for the rest of your collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepone2401 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 [quote name='Duarte' post='620057' date='Oct 7 2009, 10:38 PM']Incredible. That's the kind of bass I like to see! Can't wait for the rest of your collection![/quote] One a day would be OK ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Lovely Bass I think its a 69 looking at the pickup dates and serial number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='620043' date='Oct 7 2009, 10:23 PM']Phew! In my opinion, nicer (even) than your 1965 Precision as it looks like it has been played and enjoyed. You have one hell of a bass collection![/quote] Took the words out of my mouth. Jaw dropping stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Lovely bass! Now...I hope when Im a little older I can get down to some hunting for a vintage P and vintage J. I have what I class as the some of the best of the modern Fenders, now I need the old school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 I'm going to stop looking at your posts. They give me the major I wants. I want I want I want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='620043' date='Oct 7 2009, 10:23 PM']Phew! In my opinion, nicer (even) than your 1965 Precision as it looks like it has been played and enjoyed. You have one hell of a bass collection![/quote] +1 And welcome to Basschat! You might just end up with the nickname around here of the 'Bass Pornmeister'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepone2401 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) [quote name='james' post='620743' date='Oct 8 2009, 04:45 PM']Lovely Bass I think its a 69 looking at the pickup dates and serial number.[/quote] May be possible.... but... as you must know, it's realy dificult to date a Fender Bass for sure... Neck stamp reads 1968, and pots 1967 as I think.... Once I thougth that the final set up was made in 1969 but.... Who can be sure of it ????? For all the others... Thanks for the comments ! Edited October 9, 2009 by pepone2401 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 [quote name='pepone2401' post='620039' date='Oct 7 2009, 10:20 PM']FENDER JAZZ BASS 1968 / SUNBURST / White Blocks Inlay / "THE LEGEND BASS" or The bass who lived It has lots of digs and it's really as worn out as it must be, and the sound makes cry of happiness. When you talk about of a typical Fender Jazz Bass tone, you can take this one as an example of it. Before I bougth it it has had a single owner since 1970 when it was bougth in a small French town. The guy din't care of it and it was left abandoned in the cellar for more than 10 years . This is difficult to understand to me as I'm a nostalgic person, but thanks to that I had the chance to get it. I think that this bass isn't the kind of instrumet to get rid of, as you might came across never again. Step by Step, I've managed to buy all the missing parts of it (Fender harshell case, Bridge and neck pickup covers and the thumrest too... all those pieces from 1968). I went to Porrentruy City in the Jura Swiss Canton to fetch the bass.. It was a snowy sunday... The trip was something like a Honeymoon... lol Please have a look to the pictures "before and after" ALL THE PICTURES ON THIS LINK: [url="http://gs107.photobucket.com/groups/m303/ELIPYLCKWQ/?start=all"]http://gs107.photobucket.com/groups/m303/E...CKWQ/?start=all[/url] [url="http://gs95.photobucket.com/groups/l147/DC6FO4UG9M/?action=view¤t=HPIM1960.jpg"]http://gs95.photobucket.com/groups/l147/DC...nt=HPIM1960.jpg[/url] [/quote] Pepe, Hi. I was me that contacted you about your T-40's - I posted a link on Gear Porn. Great looking Jazz, I have a '72 - a thing of beauty. You are obviously an avid collector. Would like to see more of your gear - You show me yours and I'll show you mine! All the best Flat Eric [attachment=34183:PJP.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) Hell of a collection youve got and that is a fine bass well done. Edited October 9, 2009 by metaltime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Very true Fender did not throw anthing away and so you will find pots from early years on later Basses. One of my 74 Jazz Bass is all but a 73 apart from the fact the thumb rest is on top of the e string, a move they did not do until early 74.( I know i will get my coat ) [quote name='pepone2401' post='621262' date='Oct 9 2009, 07:54 AM']May be possible.... but... as you must know, it's realy dificult to date a Fender Bass for sure... Neck stamp reads 1968, and pots 1967 as I think.... Once I thougth that the final set up was made in 1969 but.... Who can be sure of it ????? For all the others... Thanks for the comments ![/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepone2401 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 (edited) [quote name='james' post='622226' date='Oct 10 2009, 07:11 AM']Very true Fender did not throw anthing away and so you will find pots from early years on later Basses. One of my 74 Jazz Bass is all but a 73 apart from the fact the thumb rest is on top of the e string, a move they did not do until early 74.( I know i will get my coat )[/quote] Fender didn't date parts to give a comprehensive way to see when an istrument was made. Especially during the first 15 years of production... Those stams and marks were only the way to know and when a particular piece had been made and who had made it... Something like a quality check rather than dating the whole instrument... Edited October 12, 2009 by pepone2401 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timloudon Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 This looks great & I can't wait to see what else you own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Beautiful bass...can't beat that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepone2401 Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='623902' date='Oct 12 2009, 12:54 PM']This looks great & I can't wait to see what else you own.[/quote] Hi again I've already posted a new thread about a JB 1965 !!! Hope you'd have a nice time reading it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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