Shambo Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sorry if you're already onto this listing but it caught my eye. Made around the time I was born and save for the white scratchplate, it looks exactly like the bass I've been trying to replace for the last ten years... and I ain't got the money to bid on it. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ220554260273QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item335a0eef31"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Gui...=item335a0eef31[/url] The seller seems very unsure as to what they're selling, but if it's genuine and in good nick, you'd hope he gets his £300 back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='Shambo' post='740596' date='Feb 10 2010, 07:56 AM']Sorry if you're already onto this listing but it caught my eye. Made around the time I was born and save for the white scratchplate, it looks exactly like the bass I've been trying to replace for the last ten years... and I ain't got the money to bid on it. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ220554260273QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item335a0eef31"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Jazz-Bass-Gui...=item335a0eef31[/url] The seller seems very unsure as to what they're selling, but if it's genuine and in good nick, you'd hope he gets his £300 back. [/quote] I live about 10 miles away and have e mailed him this morning to ask if I can go over to see it. The serial plate nowadays is all to easy to buy off ebay, could be a newish Mex reissue, although it does superficially look genuine. From those photo's, I would expect to see at least yellowing of the headstock. If I get to see it my next task would be to convince him to let me loose with a couple of different sized Phillip's! I will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 If it turns out to be real, ask him where the flea maret he bought it from is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Be interesting if you get to view it. It looks a bit fresh in the pics and the listing is sus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebeat Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 So even the fleas are finding stuff in their uncles attic now? Mind you, i think it's actually a MIM 70's reissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 It's a looker alright, whatever it is. Wonder if the fleamarket story's true - I go to my local car boot religiously (well, it is on a Sunday morning!) every week, hoping to find something like this for £25! Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='740773' date='Feb 10 2010, 11:09 AM']It's a looker alright, whatever it is. Wonder if the fleamarket story's true - I go to my local car boot religiously (well, it is on a Sunday morning!) every week, hoping to find something like this for £25! Jon.[/quote] A mate of mine did find a 16 channel Studiomaster mixing desk in a wooden case in a bin last year. He gave it to me because I "would know what to do with it". A few hours of Servisol (so many pots!) and it was revived! That's the best "lucky find" I can come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='thebeat' post='740750' date='Feb 10 2010, 10:51 AM']So even the fleas are finding stuff in their uncles attic now? Mind you, i think it's actually a MIM 70's reissue.[/quote] Yeah, I though perhaps Mex re issue. Decent shots of the headstock, front and back, might have helped. Thing is, being altruistic, there is a chance the guy is selling it short. If I do get to see it (no reply yet) will ask if he minds me taking the neck , control panel off, and taking pictures. One can but ask, and I've been "nutted" before today! Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Don't the Mexican 70's re-issues have a bullet truss rod on the headstock? I'm squinting at his picture and I can't see one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='Shambo' post='741012' date='Feb 10 2010, 02:10 PM']Don't the Mexican 70's re-issues have a bullet truss rod on the headstock? I'm squinting at his picture and I can't see one. [/quote] Yeah and I don't think they have thumbrests either, or 4 bolt necks!? Could be interesting, although the neck looks a bit pasty in the neckplate photo Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='Sibob' post='741066' date='Feb 10 2010, 02:37 PM'][quote]QUOTE (Ou7shined @ Feb 10 2010, 12:50 PM) Actually, not as irrelevant as you might think Dooder. hint Did they keep the 121mm position? edit : fixed link[/quote] Yeah and I don't think they have thumbrests either, or 4 bolt necks!? Could be interesting, although the neck looks a bit pasty in the neckplate photo Si [/quote] Uh? You've quote me from a different thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Yeah I fixed that pretty quick sharpish.....seemingly it's all about you and me today haha Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slobluesine Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 F series plate ser # 307018 is 1971, hmmmnnnn.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hands up who goes to a flea market with £300 in their pocket... now keep your hand up if you would pay that amount for something you know nothing about and were buying to learn on? The bass may or may not be genuine (I can be sure of that as they are the only two options ) but the 'Flea Market' story surely has to be a load of shyte! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='741249' date='Feb 10 2010, 05:56 PM']the 'Flea Market' story surely has to be a load of shyte![/quote] +1000 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I WILL NOT ACCEPT RETURNS AS I DONT KNOW WHAT TYPE THIS IS SO I AM NOT SELLING IT AS SOMETHING IN PARTICULAR. Bit of an odd statement? Con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='tom1946' post='741289' date='Feb 10 2010, 06:38 PM']I WILL NOT ACCEPT RETURNS AS I DONT KNOW WHAT TYPE THIS IS SO I AM NOT SELLING IT AS SOMETHING IN PARTICULAR. Bit of an odd statement? Con.[/quote] Yes, it means he knows full well it's a fake-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznbass Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 It looks nice!, It would be ace if it is real and a basschatter gets a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 [quote name='discreet' post='741297' date='Feb 10 2010, 06:43 PM']Yes, it means he knows full well it's a fake-up.[/quote] I'd be inclined to agree with this conclusion Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 24 hours + and no reply to my mail to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 It`s a bit of a strange one. The 70`s Jazz bass has a bullet truss rod at the head and I can`t see one. The neck binding looks like a 70 reissue neck but the tuners are the vintage/Jap type with the long keys. And the reissue has a blank neck plate as the serial number is on the back of the head. Bit of a strange one. As was mentioned earlier, if you don`t know anything about guitars, why spend 300 quid on one? Also would you buy a Jazz from someone who states "Ive checked fender jass bass guitars on e bay". Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurcatovium Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) The neck looks like Warmoth to me, I don't know why. But for sure it doesn't have skunk stripe - same like all warmoths (at least all I've ever seen). Seems like nice bass, tho. Even when it surely is not original... Edited February 11, 2010 by kurcatovium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_random Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 To my eyes, it looks suspect. Look how square the edges of the pickups are. They look like a very cheap Chinese part. Anyone who lives nearby and gets a look at it, let us know how you get on. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Blimey... it's worth a stab at that price. I see holes for the covers, bound fingerboard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 36 hours since I emailed asking to come and view it. No reply. It's now up to £400. Sadly I think somebody may be going to get kippered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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