Rick's Fine '52

Don't know if this is old, or if I've even posted it in the right place, I don't do upright, but thought this was pretty impressive....and I don't mean the dogs fleas! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyUZh_Cbw6Q#t=108"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyUZh_Cbw6Q#t=108[/url]

[quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1392678254' post='2371630'] Hi Rick In what way did they reduce the spec? I'm curious as I have a 2xxxxx 62 jv and a 7xxxxxx 57 jv, both very nice. I know they changed to poly finish after the fender logos. Anything else? Cheers Ted [/quote] They changed the wood from sen ash to alder initially, then quickly to basswood. The neck profiles changed. The slab rosewood was changed to veneer i think in late '83 or '84. The tortoishell material changed to something nothing like the originals (As per the current awful crop of CS releases), and from 3 to 4 ply (on the '62's obviously). The tuners changed from a period correct closer-thread gear, and smaller holding screw, to a larger screw, and multi thread tuner. Threaded saddles were replaced for slotted i think in '84,a nd the brass shielding plates were ommitted too at some point.The decal was changed to a large Squier decal. The pickups were changed. The wiring was plastic coated. No chrome covers were installed, or mutes on the jazz. From memory, i think thats about it, although I'm no expert on JV's after '83. From what i've heard, the quality of woods and electronics were even less after this time. Serial numbers shouldnt be used exclusively for dating these, as per original instruments. Neck/pot dates should also be used, but, as with the originals, certain characteristics can also accurately date an instrument, which on the earliest JV's, you can often date it to within a month, just by the details. As wioth anything Fender, there are always the odd exceptions to general rules though! Hope this helps. This is only based on my experiences though, I wouldnt claim to be a JV expert. Rick

That is the bargain of the year (and last year!). I've never seen one of these go for less than a grand, and I've seen probably all of 'em. If I'd seen this, I'd have had this too, especially at that price. Not to be confused with Squier decals. Congrats to the buyer. Proper result!!

This is a good idea. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zero-Mod-Thumb-Rest-for-Fender-Jazz-Bass-No-Modifications-No-Holes-In-Black-/221350847649?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item338989e4a1"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zero-Mod-Thumb-Rest-for-Fender-Jazz-Bass-No-Modifications-No-Holes-In-Black-/221350847649?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item338989e4a1[/url] You could easliy make one yourself out of wood or plastic to suit your pickguard screws?

[font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Good catch Dan, but without pics, it didn’t happen!![/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]I’ve said on here many times before that these are far and beyond the best reissues ever made. Unlike the Fullerton reissues that also started in ’82, these used the original pre-CBS blueprints, so the contours on necks and bodies are the same. The feel in the hand of these is unmistakeable vintage, and the tone is also very well replicated, better than anything I’ve seen, played or owned from even the Custom Shop.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]The first batch from end of April, to end of May..ish, were way to good, and far better than their own reissues from Fullertons, and so the Americans soon made them reduce the specs, and change the decals. [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]But it isn’t just the rarity, and exclusivity of these early birds, that make them so desirable, although that has become a factor, but the playability, feel and overall vintage vibe. [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]You simply cannot replicate, or capture the feel of a real vintage bass as well as these offer. [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]I have 3 now, and they are all ’62 reissues. I still need to add a ’57 to the fold…it will happen at some point. [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Some really bad pics taken hastily with a iphone, too much flash and light;[/color][/size][/font]

[size=3][font=Calibri][color=#000000]Bargain Fender TV Bassman Fifteen, why no bidders??[/color][/font][/size] [size=3][url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-BASSMAN-TV-FIFTEEN-AMPLIFIER-VGC-/111248265814?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=KpNt2ErynHjDrSj7B6WRwjkRmss%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc"][font=Calibri][color=#0000FF]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-BASSMAN-TV-FIFTEEN-AMPLIFIER-VGC-/111248265814?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=KpNt2ErynHjDrSj7B6WRwjkRmss%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/color][/font][/url][/size] [size=3][font=Calibri][color=#000000]Before anyone asks, yes, I won it. I’ve been looking for one of these for 2 years. The cheapest I can find is £750….and they are sold out, so you cant even get one for that price. [/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font=Calibri][color=#000000]It arrived on Tuesday, and its every bit as good as I hoped, its huge (Look at it next to my tweed 4x10 bassman), bigger than I thought, which is great, lovely tweediness, with tube warmth, and 350W of headroom. Sounds great turned down, or cranked up. Love it[/color][/font][/size] [font=Calibri][size=3][color=#000000]I bid far more than I won it for, and took it for £299.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Calibri][size=3][color=#000000]It was brand new, still has the plastic protective film on the badge, the vinyl top cover spec insert, original instruction manual, original till receipt, UK and EU leads, and a 20ft guitar lead thrown in. The original clip-on/o[/color][/size][/font]ff casters were mint too. [font=Calibri][size=3][color=#000000]It must be just me who loves these……….which suits me just fine! Happy Bunny. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Calibri][size=3][color=#000000]Some pics.[/color][/size][/font]

Definitely a reissue, fender didn't write dates like that. Over £100 for a knackered jap neck, needing fixing? Na, no thanks.

I don't believe this is produced by Fender, I've never seen anything like this from Fender before.