Clarky Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 There's honest, road worn 'mojo' ... and then there's sheer grime and filth. This looks like it could spread swine flu. If I were selling this 'limited edition' Fender Jazz, I would remove the stickers and give it a bit of TLC first [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Limited-Edition-1973-1974_W0QQitemZ150406416978QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2304ebca52"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Gui...=item2304ebca52[/url] Quote
Clarky Posted January 18, 2010 Author Posted January 18, 2010 [quote name='alexharvay' post='716312' date='Jan 18 2010, 08:37 AM']Is that a Fender bridge?[/quote] nope, after-market but not sure which Quote
wateroftyne Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 ...and crappy photos taken with a flash in the corner of the spare room look terrible! Why do people do it? Love black, tort and RW, mind... lovely. Quote
Ray Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 I don't like the look of that bridge. Looks like it may not have been fitted correctly either looking at the position of the strings relative to the neck (pic 4). Quote
harvey1-8 Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='716315' date='Jan 18 2010, 08:39 AM']nope, after-market but not sure which[/quote] I didn't think it was. That makes his bit about "All parts of the guitar are originals" a bit off the mark. Quote
AndyTravis Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 how the frigg is this 'limited edition'? I hate, and i mean really, really hate people trying to add words into ebay descriptions to elevate their item above it's level. A nice bass, but i wouldn't buy from him as he's obviously a 'used car dealer' type. Hmmm. Nice though. Quote
Clarky Posted January 18, 2010 Author Posted January 18, 2010 [quote name='AndyTravis' post='716327' date='Jan 18 2010, 08:52 AM']how the frigg is this 'limited edition'? I hate, and i mean really, really hate people trying to add words into ebay descriptions to elevate their item above it's level. A nice bass, but i wouldn't buy from him as he's obviously a 'used car dealer' type. Hmmm. Nice though.[/quote] Were this cleaned up and with a replacement period-correct (and properly fitted!) bridge this would be very nice. But even then £2500 would be a bit rich IMHO Quote
molan Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 (edited) I've asked what makes it limited & mentioned that it isn't 100% original becuase of the bridge - let's see what the response is Edited January 18, 2010 by molan Quote
Dr.Dave Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='716316' date='Jan 18 2010, 08:39 AM']...and crappy photos taken with a flash in the corner of the spare room look terrible! Why do people do it? Love black, tort and RW, mind... lovely.[/quote] I suppose not everyone has an eye for photography or maybe not a great camera. I take your point but all that's required of an ad for a bass at this price is an idea. If anyone spends 2.5 large on a bass on the strength of a pic , however good , they're nuts. Personally all I need is an idea of what I'll be going in person to check out before I part with a penny. Quote
Clarky Posted January 18, 2010 Author Posted January 18, 2010 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='716451' date='Jan 18 2010, 11:49 AM']I suppose not everyone has an eye for photography or maybe not a great camera. I take your point but all that's required of an ad for a bass at this price is an idea. If anyone spends 2.5 large on a bass on the strength of a pic , however good , they're nuts. Personally all I need is an idea of what I'll be going in person to check out before I part with a penny.[/quote] True enough but just imagine how much more interest this would get if BC'er lysdexia* did the photos? * Mind you not seen lysdexia on the site for ages Quote
The Bass Doc Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 Got a strong feeling it's a re-spray - check out the quality of paintwork in the 'bridge' pic. Quote
Ou7shined Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='716454' date='Jan 18 2010, 11:51 AM']Got a strong feeling it's a re-spray - check out the quality of paintwork in the 'bridge' pic.[/quote] +1 Barring the obvious, the body is just rough all over. Quote
Rich Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 The bridge is a Wilkinson. As far as I know these were never factory fitted to Fenders, and didn't even exist in the 70s. Quote
karlfer Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='716451' date='Jan 18 2010, 11:49 AM']I suppose not everyone has an eye for photography or maybe not a great camera. I take your point but all that's required of an ad for a bass at this price is an idea. If anyone spends 2.5 large on a bass on the strength of a pic , however good , they're nuts. Personally all I need is an idea of what I'll be going in person to check out before I part with a penny.[/quote] So true. When I tried to sell my 74/74 Jazz here,I wanted any prospective buyer to invest a day of their time to play and get a feel for it. If I was investing £1500 in a bass I am bloody sure I would make the journey. I would also respectfully walk away if it wasn't the bass for me. Mine was stripped at some time70's/80's but is more original than that one! Quote
wateroftyne Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 [quote name='Dr.Dave' post='716451' date='Jan 18 2010, 11:49 AM']If anyone spends 2.5 large on a bass on the strength of a pic , however good , they're nuts.[/quote] That'll be me, then.. Quote
steve-soar Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='716454' date='Jan 18 2010, 11:51 AM']Got a strong feeling it's a re-spray - check out the quality of paintwork in the 'bridge' pic.[/quote]I agree and there is some sort of suspect outlined indentation around the pickup. And in the neck plate shot, traces of purle paint, it looks like a total dog. Quote
molan Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 Paraphrasing: [i] "This item was purchased in 1974". . ."this is a limited edition in the fact that it is from that year". . ."this was purchased as is in the picture". . ."it is all geniune parts as purchased with the guitar". . ."never swapped any parts out". . ."all parts are from the original purchase". . .[/i] So obviously not a limited edition in any way shape or form and the claim is that any mods were carried out prior to the current owner purchasing - this may mean pots, pickups etc may all have been modded prior to 1974. Quote
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 Sounds like a bridge too far Quote
Prosebass Posted January 18, 2010 Posted January 18, 2010 [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='717120' date='Jan 18 2010, 08:58 PM']Sounds like a bridge too far[/quote] £12.95 from my mate on ebay [attachment=40519:000_6294.jpg] Quote
Clarky Posted January 19, 2010 Author Posted January 19, 2010 (edited) [quote name='molan' post='717095' date='Jan 18 2010, 08:40 PM']Paraphrasing: [i] "This item was purchased in 1974". . ."this is a limited edition in the fact that it is from that year". . ."this was purchased as is in the picture". . ."it is all geniune parts as purchased with the guitar". . ."never swapped any parts out". . ."all parts are from the original purchase". . .[/i] So obviously not a limited edition in any way shape or form and the claim is that any mods were carried out prior to the current owner purchasing - this may mean pots, pickups etc may all have been modded prior to 1974.[/quote] Re-listed but at least he's dropped the "Limited edition" tag. Still keeping the text saying its original parts though .... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Electric-Guitar-1973-1974-Collectable_W0QQitemZ150406416978QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2304ebca52"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Ele...=item2304ebca52[/url] Edited January 19, 2010 by Clarky Quote
karlfer Posted January 20, 2010 Posted January 20, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='718476' date='Jan 19 2010, 09:51 PM']Re-listed but at least he's dropped the "Limited edition" tag. Still keeping the text saying its original parts though .... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Electric-Guitar-1973-1974-Collectable_W0QQitemZ150406416978QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2304ebca52"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Ele...=item2304ebca52[/url][/quote] Am I missing something? All mods carried out before '74, but isn't he intimating that his father bought it from new? Therefore isn't his father the only owner? Medication Nursey please. One to be avoided by any punter in my opinion, FWIW. Karl. Quote
Clarky Posted January 20, 2010 Author Posted January 20, 2010 [quote name='karlfer' post='718679' date='Jan 20 2010, 07:35 AM']One to be avoided by any punter in my opinion, FWIW.[/quote] Agreed. Anyone that is pointed out errors in an eBay listing yet does not update the details is not trustworthy IMHO. I am still after a 70s Jazz but this definitely ain't the one! Quote
harvey1-8 Posted January 20, 2010 Posted January 20, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='718688' date='Jan 20 2010, 08:05 AM']Agreed. Anyone that is pointed out errors in an eBay listing yet does not update the details is not trustworthy IMHO. I am still after a 70s Jazz but this definitely ain't the one![/quote] Keep looking Clarky. There's one out there for you somewhere. Quote
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