99ster Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 (edited) I've ended up with a selection of Jazz bass pickguards during my search for an original 1960 one to use for a restoration project - (I've now finally got an original 1960 all celluloid one - don't ask me what that cost )... This is a 100% original late 1960's Tortoise shell Fender Jazz pickguard - top layer of celluloid, with underlying 3 W/B/W layers of plastic - which is correct for Fender Jazz basses from late 1964 onwards. So it is perfect for restoring a vintage Fender Jazz - or making your newer one look fabulous. It is in excellent condition - with no warping at all (as flat as a pancake!). It's very difficult to find vintage pickguards like this in such good condition - especially one that isn't warped (as so many are). This cost me around [b]£250[/b] to import from the US (after adding on duty & shipping) - so I'm looking for sensible offers around that price - with insured Special Delivery postage included. [attachment=2549:60s_jazz_pickguard.jpg] Edited October 5, 2007 by 99ster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Crikey. Do you use the metal plate underneath them? I understand they had those on vintage Fenners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 (edited) [quote name='paul, the' post='67777' date='Sep 30 2007, 05:54 PM']Crikey. Do you use the metal plate underneath them? I understand they had those on vintage Fenners.[/quote] That aluminium shielding plate was only used on older Fender Precisions Paul (up to around 1967/68 I think) - part of the CBS era cost cutting was removing them... And (as far as I know) they were never used on Fender Jazz basses. Edited September 30, 2007 by 99ster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 (edited) [quote name='99ster' post='67785' date='Sep 30 2007, 06:00 PM']That aluminium shielding plate was only used on older Fender Precisions Paul (up to around 1967/68 I think) - part of the CBS era cost cutting was removing them... And (as far as I know) they were never used on Fender Jazz basses.[/quote] Good to know, cheers. --- Have you oggled my [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=6376&hl="]Kustom[/url] yet? Best of luck with the sale Jim! Edited September 30, 2007 by paul, the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 [quote name='paul, the' post='67790' date='Sep 30 2007, 06:04 PM']Good to know, cheers.[/quote] Here's a picture of one on my 1966 Precision: [attachment=2550:66_pbass...ard_zoom.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 [quote name='99ster' post='67793' date='Sep 30 2007, 06:09 PM']Here's a picture of one on my 1966 Precision: [attachment=2550:66_pbass...ard_zoom.jpg][/quote] You have to warn me before posting pics like that! I nearly fainted last time I saw one as nice. After some deep breathing exercises I only feel a slight dizziness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 [quote name='paul, the' post='67790' date='Sep 30 2007, 06:04 PM']Good to know, cheers. --- Have you oggled my [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=6376&hl="]Kustom[/url] yet? Best of luck with the sale Jim![/quote] Cheers Paul - and I'm loving the Kustom dude! VERY cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 [quote name='99ster' post='67796' date='Sep 30 2007, 06:13 PM']Cheers Paul - and I'm loving the Kustom dude! VERY cool![/quote] Ta, it was love at first sight. I ought to get a sparkly blue pg for my black P-special. I really like saying sparkly blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 Now on [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-1967-1968-Fender-Jazz-Bass-T-Shell-Pickguard_W0QQitemZ220157471907QQihZ012QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]eBay[/url]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted October 5, 2007 Author Share Posted October 5, 2007 Sold on the eBay in about 5 minutes! One of those times when you think... Mmmmm - maybe I should have had a higher BIN price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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