Rick's Fine '52

[u][b][size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]2009 Fender® Custom Shop 60′s Bass VI Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst[/font][/color][/size][/b][/u][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]I won’t bore you with lists of players who have used these, needless to say, it’s a fabulous instrument for bassists, and guitarists alike, if you’re looking, I guess you know what it is.[/font][/color][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]This is a USA Fender Custom Shop model, which, according to Suzi at the Custom Shop, were limited to 99 examples worldwide, 50 various colours, and 49 in sunburst. Not to be confused with the Japanese reissues, which as you'll know doubt be aware, are far removed from being accurate reissues of the originals, and certainly not to be confused with the recent Pawn Shop series, not quite sure what they are supposed to be. Fender appear to be running out of idea’s, anyway, here’s the specs, pics.[/font][/color][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]3-Color Sunburst Thin Skin Lacquer Finish[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Off-set contour 2 Piece Light Weight Alder Body[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Custom Bass VI Style Quarter Sawn Neck[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Dark Indian, thick Rosewood veneer Neck[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Ivory Dot Inlays[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]60’s Bass VI Decal[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]7.25″ Fretboard Radius[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Fret Wire: 21 Vintage 2.375 In R5[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Custom Shop Handwound Vintage Flat Magnet Pickups[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Bass VI Pickup Switching And Wiring[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Bass VI Tremolo Assemblies[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Vintage 3-Ply Tortoiseshell Pickguard[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Vintage Knobs, Switch Tip and Tremolo Arm Tip[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Bone Nut[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Nickel Kluson deluxe style Tuners[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Comes With Deluxe Fender Vintage Reissue Black Hardshell Case, with fender Custom Shop Limited Edition embossed in plush pile lining[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Includes: Polishing Cloth, Manual, sticker, case keys, 2 spare sets of Fender strings, and Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Serial Number # R43744[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][i][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Weight – 8.3 lbs[/font][/color][/i][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]The following description is taken from a 60's Fender catalogue[/font][/color][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]“Built with both the guitarist and bassist in mind, the Fender Bass VI is tuned one octave below the standard guitar. Numerous tone combinations are made possible with three adjustable full-range pickups. The circuit incorporates three on-off switches, one for each pickup, plus a tone modification switch enabling the player to select the pickups individually or in any combination. In addition, a tone control permits further modifications of any selected position. Chord structures and fingering are identical to the guitar, thus, both guitarist and bassists will find the instrument easy to play and adapt to their present orchestrations and instrumentation.[/font][/color][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri](Note: Multiple different tuning options are possible with this, check out youtube, or just google bass vi tunings, for various interpretations, and options)[/font][/color][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Among other outstanding features of this instrument are the ‘floating tremolo’ action …smooth and positive return to pitch and a ‘Trem-Lock’ permitting simultaneous string change. The Fender Mute and reinforced fast action neck with trim and inlaid position markers are additional features employed. Micro bridges are individually adjustable for perfect string length and a master bridge adjustable for height. Comfortable playing over long periods is achieved with the ‘off-set’ waist design”.[/font][/color][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]List price from the Custom Shop is $5700 USD. The only other one available in the UK, is over £3100 GBP. The Japanese ones are fetching around £1200 based on the last 2 I’ve seen sold recently. [/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Condition: Minter than a mint thing.[/font][/color][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri][b]Trades may be of interest, but unlikely, but just ask, I can only say No! May consider an all-original pre-EB ‘Ray, any old Fenders always interest me too, so just ask, or PM. I’m happy to trade upwards if necessary, so if you have a nice 1960 Jazz, let me know!! [/b][/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Any trial welcome. [/font][/color][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size]

do you have any pics, such as; body date; wiring harness; underside of pickups; close up of bridge? thanks

Thanks, it is rather special. We emailed last week actually about the JV. I want another one, like vintage Fenders, I'm thinking you can't ever have too many 1st series JV's!! Rick

Good call on the '63 Clarky, you won't regret it! Have a bump on me for a lovely fretless P.

Luuuuverly!!

Shame to have to part with any fine bass, especially a YOB, the neck on this one looks just fab too. Have a Sunday bump on me, and good luck selling, and finding what you want! Rick.

[quote name='brutalbass' timestamp='1365602173' post='2041656'] Finally been sold. Thank you very much to all. regards [/quote] Good work Max!!! Hope you find the stacker you're looking for!! Rick.

[quote name='brutalbass' timestamp='1365561057' post='2041148'] Thank you all for your feedback. Especially Richard ([color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3][b]Rick's Fine '52)[/b][/size][/font][/color], who is a very knowledgeable person in the world vintage. It is a pleasure to find people like that. The jazz bass of '62 is no place on Fender's most wanted and most requested by the musicians, and it is true that you have a general tone that is unique. The nicest part is the touch, and all the sensations that gives, is unique. But my dream is to always have one of the '60, with stack control knobs, maybe it's better or not, this is to see it and try it for yourself. In this vintage world is useless to tell you things are experiences that have to be lived in the first person, and I want to see it and be able to prove myself and to compare a '62 and a 60/61, then I'll be able to decide for my which definitely stay same. Thank you very much to everyone involved and made ​​all private messages. We are all answered and wrote in public, now comes a man from France (Toulouse) and see and try the Fender, so I will comment and if you buy it or not. This I say so, because I have many interested with their respective offers, but I am committed to await this man making a sacrifice really important, and if you come home from so far away, we really are interested in this instrument. So now I will comment if still for sale or already have it. Greetings all, and excuse my bad English, really [/quote] Always a pleasure Max, hope your man from Toulouse buys it, and you get the sale you want! Its a ridiculously fine bass.

Here's a 3-knob (albeit slab). The one advertised on here is MUCH nicer...and much cheaper though, and hopefully this link will add to the good value [i]this[/i] '62 is. I don't think this '62 will be available for long. [url="http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/bass/fender/jazz-bass/fender-jazz-bass-three-tone-sunburst-1961/"]http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/bass/fender/jazz-bass/fender-jazz-bass-three-tone-sunburst-1961/[/url] I think the price on that '61 is a little high, given the front paint damage and re-located thumbrest though. Rare nonetheless.

[quote name='rodney72a' timestamp='1365553470' post='2041137'] Rick, is there a search engine for this kind of data? ;-) [/quote] Not to my knowledge, although I'm not very techy.....i just use my contacts, which i've built up over many years, and the usual sources, such as gbase (There's 6 stackers on gbase right now). I'm actually looking for a '61-'62 Jazz, and put the word out, so i get quite a few emails from folk, mainly in the US, with stuff thats available, and there are far more stacks than 3-knobs out there. Rick.

[quote name='mrbassman_de' timestamp='1365519562' post='2040618'] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]For sure. Even if this is not a slab board, but one of the very first curved board Jazzies :-) [/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Congrats, Max - you have a fine piece there. Are you sure to sell it for funding a stack knob ? Think about it ... Albert Molinari (one of the very well known Vintage Fender specialists in the world) said once ago:[/font][/size] [size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#0000da]"FIRST Jazz basses and Prototypes had 3 KNOBS and Larger Pickups too, they decided shortly after production began to go Back to the 3 Knob version, they decided it SOUNDED better - and it DOES!"[/color][/font][/size] [/quote] Yep. A slab board 3 -knob is the rarest, and most desirable Jazz out there, for the purists. The stack knobs have some exlusivity about them though, which is unfounded. There are 12 stack knobs currently available on public sale, only 2 3-knobs, including this. Also, they say that around 3/4 of all stack knobs out there are cut 'n shuts??