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[quote name='LeftyJ' timestamp='1348129989' post='1809593'] Yes! I have a reservation on it currently and it's coming with me to the Lefty Bass Day in Duisburg, Germany this saturday so the guy who showed interest can see it in person and try it out. If that doesn't work out I can let you know. It's a CIJ '57 RI in 2-tone sunburst with a full maple neck. Unfortunately I got it without a pickguard. I never bothered searching for a replacement pickguard because I had originally bought this bass for a building project with two Fender Wide Range humbuckers and intended to use the neck, but I never got round to it and now I can use the money. The guy I bought it from said the pickup is a Kent Armstrong (don't know what model), other than that nothing has been changed. The bass is in good condition, apart from a strange dent near the forearm carve on the front side of the body. I'd say it's about an inch long, narrow, and looks like something bumped into it. I tried to capture it in the last picture. [url="http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f74/de_slager/Fender%20CIJ%2057%20Precision/"]http://s45.photobuck...57%20Precision/[/url] [/quote] An asking price would be handy :-) -
That Precision is very interesting.
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Anyone here selling a MIJ Precision in sunburst?
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[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1347566174' post='1802605'] Relief of neck and how tight the truss rod is.... how tight the neck joint is. and you've shot yourself in the foot when you come to sell one of them! "oh is this the good one or the crap one?" [/quote] Haha! It's not that bad. Ive had the chance to play a bunch of US vintage Fender Jazz basses over the years and I noticed the same discrepancy in tone and weight between instruments. Some sounded amazing, others were just ok. I'd say it is just my ears to some extent and as Ive said when plugged in both are fine. Looking for a few tips to improve the acoustic response if thats possible?
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Over the Iast six months I have acquired two Fender mij jazz basses both from around the early 90's. Both have been recently set up by a luthier and both fitted with DR Hi-Beams. Also, both basses have had their stock pickups replaced. One with Di Marzios, the other Seymour Duncan Hot Stax. Now, through an amp both basses seem perfectly acceptable as the amp is able to colour the frequencies etc but when played acoustically, which I often do, for convenience, while watching tv, strengthening my fingers etc, there is a huge difference between the two instruments. One bass is noticeably lighter than the other and has a much darker fingerboard. This bass, when tested unplugged is bright, full of sustain and rings like a bell. The other, heavier bass however sounds dull and lifeless in comparison. My question is, can it be the weight alone of the instrument that is causing such a difference in tonal quality or is it as simple as the neck and body are a poor match and nothing can be done to bring the duller instrument up to par with the brighter sounding one? Any suggestions?
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[quote name='deezbar' timestamp='1346243885' post='1786900'] My 84' custom Wal is up on the EBay :-( ! hate to do it but I need to get together some funds (unless there's some very special 5-strings out there ;-).For some reason the IPad won't let me upload photos on here but I've put plenty on the bay,it won't be hard to find.Please pm me if interested.D [/quote] PM'd.
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[quote name='21iozz' timestamp='1344845614' post='1769868'] Hi everyone, does anyone have a Sterling or Stingray (or Sabre, let's be crazy) for sale? [/quote] I believe someone has a lefty Sterling Ray34 for trade on leftybass.com but may be open to sale. There is also a lefty Stingray for sale on Gumtree at moment.
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Hey Patch. Emailed you about the white jazz MIJ.
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Wait with interest for pics of the MIJ. What you upgrade pickups to? I have one in sunburst with upgraded Seymour Duncan basslines fitted. Very clean sound.
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I deleted the post to stop any confusion later but anyway, the Fender Musicmaster and Hofner 500/1 CT lefties I had up for sale here are both now SOLD.
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Hi, Does anyone know if Sterling by Musicman have plans to bring out a lefty version of the SB14? Ive seen the Ray34 is available in black but the smaller-bodied SB14 would suit me better. Ive watched Ed Friedland's review of this range of basses on youtube and they seem awesome value for the money. I would be grateful for any personal testimonies regarding these basses. Cheers.
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[quote name='josh3184' post='1058666' date='Dec 14 2010, 03:56 PM']Hey guys, due to a recent acquisition, I'm considering selling my Warwick Thumb. 4 string bolt on, from 1999 so still has the brass just-a-nut and full wenge neck with ovangkol body. Would be wanting what I paid, £600 plus P+P firm. [attachment=66407:IMG_0176.JPG][/quote] Interested in the Warwick. Any more pics? Also, I string upside down, can nut be reversed?
