Rick's Fine '52

A pair of psychedelic Tele basses, both gone now, but were one owner examples, rare birds, worthy of sharing here I feel.

OK, I’ll play, I have a few pairings, here’s a pair of ‘60/‘61 Jazz basses, super clean, with original candy.

What’s the specific question? Having a quick scroll, there appears to be several queries here, regarding different basses? I may be able to help. 👍

Pencil date (month/year), although early 59’s are known to have no marks at all. This isn’t a ‘59 neck at all though.

Yep, it’s definitely not an original neck, this is the heel. Wrong in every way.

JPJ

Likewise! 😳

£7500. Cool bass, big price though.

Very sad news indeed. 😔

Here’s a couple

Still have them all. 👍

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Rare, desirable things are always sought after. Whether it’s cars, art or anything else. Instruments are no different. These are very special, have unique features, are very scarce, and seldom available. Any item hitting those qualities will be in demand. Does a Ferrari 250 make you a better driver by spending £45m? Is it worth £45m? Is a Picasso worth £300m, when you can frame a print for £200? All these items increase in value every year far more than inflation, or normal investment, including the Jazz bass. Sure it’s not for everyone, but fair play to the chap or chapess who gets to enjoy this one. Good for them. I’d love it!!

one on Gumtree at the moment; MUSICMAN STINGRAY BASS REPLICA https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/musicman-stingray-bass-replica/1469770582?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

I have an original one from 1969 for sale if you wanted to revert to original?

This is market rate for these. A ‘60 4001S recently sold for £23k! Still cheaper than a ‘61 Jazz! 😬

Congrats, nice bass. This is one of the few true GAS inducing basses that I’ve not yet owned over many years of playing and collecting vintage basses. One day though, it’s finding the right one, sounds like you’ve got a nice one, certainly looks great, love the burst shading on it, looks perfect! Good find!

This. Not an issue. I’d be looking more at how flush the truss screw was. Is it the original screw etc. A shim is just adjustment. As above, shims also came from factory, albeit not the one in the pic, but similar.

Crazy, I just got a notification about a further comment on a post I’d commented on, in 2011. Slow news day! 🤣

That’s a great version!