BB2000 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) 31/1/08 Had this up for offers in November, I think the highest was about 79 pence... Looking for more in the region of £500, any interest give a shout in the next week or so. I imported this direct from Ishibashi some time ago for an ex work colleague (together with a couple of precision's for myself). He wanted me to fit it with oval tuners and a John East preamp, so I bought a set of Hipshot Ovals and a used JE Retro. At the end of the day I never got payment for this, so was left with the bass. I'm not really a Fender Jazz fan, but it's such a looker (there's great 'stripey' figuring on the maple neck) that I kept hold of it. But it's an expensive ornament so it's time to let it go. It's completely unmarked. Weight is 9lb 3oz. It's still in the original shipping box (and gigbag). I'm open to any and all offers on the bass. If anyone is interested them I'm hoping they will also buy the oval tuners. I'd like to get back what I paid for the Hipshot oval key HB2's - £75 I'd like to get back what I paid for the JE Retro - which I think was - £115 If any one wants to buy the bass with any or both of the above I will fit them for you (I'd have to try the JE in any case to check that it works). I'll put on the tuners tonight and upload a picture. Edited January 31, 2008 by BB2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 These pictures look really crap - I'll try and have some more taken this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Ouch... that's far too gorgeous for anyone's good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 PM'd Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 All you buggers stop asking how much I'm after! How much is it worth to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I apologise for asking bud, I appreciate where you're coming from. This bass is in beautiful condition for something from 65. I am reading that correctly yes, it's not a reissue is it? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_russ Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='mcgraham' post='93171' date='Nov 23 2007, 08:49 AM']I apologise for asking bud, I appreciate where you're coming from. This bass is in beautiful condition for something from 65. I am reading that correctly yes, it's not a reissue is it? Mark[/quote] It'll be a CIJ reissue- it's from ishibashi, they're bloody excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='BB2000' post='93148' date='Nov 23 2007, 07:32 AM']These pictures look really crap - I'll try and have some more taken this weekend.[/quote] They look stunning to me! Sadly I can't justify another jazz, but have a bump on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudandclear Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 It is a lovely bass - isnt it quite sensible to ask how much you want for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 A indicator would be about £400-450 without the JE pre. about £500 with, i'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) Oooo, that's lovely Gimmegimme It is worth 70 Pence to me, now stand aside! I think posting a price will certainly help the sale! Good luck very much! (to much Jimmy) Si Edited November 23, 2007 by Sibob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Interesting, a dots and binding neck would narrow the period this bass is [i]meant[/i] to represent to the first half of 1966, and adding oval tuners would reinforce that, but the grounding strip had been phased out some time before that. Looks lovely though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='walbassist' post='93216' date='Nov 23 2007, 10:35 AM']Interesting, a dots and binding neck would narrow the period this bass is [i]meant[/i] to represent to the first half of 1966, and adding oval tuners would reinforce that, but the grounding strip had been phased out some time before that. Looks lovely though![/quote] Yes, the offset contour decal is also in the wrong place, which is the worst thing "wrong" with it in my opinion (it's easy to tweak everything else). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 [quote name='BB2000' post='93231' date='Nov 23 2007, 11:04 AM']Yes, the offset contour decal is also in the wrong place, which is the worst thing "wrong" with it in my opinion (it's easy to tweak everything else).[/quote] Yes, I noticed that too but forgot to edit my post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 MIJ RIs are never particularly accurate, but they make up for it by being rather nice. This one's a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 Here's some images with the hipshot's fitted. Not convinced I should part with this - it's crying out for a set of flats and a bridge cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Which PUP's does this have? Are they the vintage US ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 [quote name='Rumble' post='94036' date='Nov 25 2007, 08:54 AM']Which PUP's does this have? Are they the vintage US ones?[/quote] Yes, alder body, US vintage PUP's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 If you do sell it with the lollypop tuners I may be interested in the original tuners - do they have the same size backplate as the hipshots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 ... and I'd be interested in the lollipop tuners if you sell it with the originals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='94420' date='Nov 26 2007, 10:05 AM']If you do sell it with the lollypop tuners I may be interested in the original tuners - do they have the same size backplate as the hipshots?[/quote] Yes, they're the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Last call on this .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 And it's back to the cupboard ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2000 Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 Bump for re-list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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