GuyR

Not by some standards

A lot of vintage fender basses look cool but are a bit crap to play. They are still pretty much just as valuable as a very good player. I would expect those to be the ones you see repeatedly for sale. I bought a while ago one that I knew had passed through several sets of hands, on here and elsewhere. I traveled to buy it, the price was good and I lost no money on it when I became yet another of its ex owners. A lot of people also seem to have bought without trying these days - it’s so easy, convenient and tempting to “add to basket”

No, in my opinion.

I love the look of the natural body and bound neck. I wasn’t aware MM produced a fretless so early.

The pots are dated for early 1962. It’s a slab board, discontinued in August 1962, the serial dates it to early -mid 62. It’s as 1962 as it is possible to be. The person advertising it wasn’t the owner nor was he familiar with the nuances, so had no reason to question the owner’s assertion it was a 63. The thread originally had a gallery of photos, now removed. https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/259452/

I wouldn’t object to a refin at the right price, so long as it’s at least as good as my other basses. I think BassAgents example looks great. If you are going to buy a refin, it gives you a perfect opportunity to specify a really rare custom colour, pink, coral, foam or even sparkle, with no monetary loss other than the cost of the refin. If you are able to take images that corroborate the vintage correctness of the body while the paint is off, you could potentially strengthen the provenance and reinforce the value at the same time. If you’re only paying refin money and the provenance stacks up. I have to say I do like the look of a natural pre 66 jazz bass, stripped of the paint and preferably with a good deal of wear. I’d potentially pay more for that, being able to see correct holes, although of course they can be faked. Somehow, stripped feels less “modified” to me.

It was advertised previously on the fretboard as a 63. I remember it clearly as I messaged the seller to say it was a 62 slab and potentially more valuable. IIRC it was advertised around £6k. looks a nice bass. Maybe towards 20k if it was original. Very difficult to judge the right price currently as there are a good number of vintage Jazz basses languishing unsold on the hallowed pages of Messrs Baxter, ATB etc

This seems reasonable value and the same vintage as me https://jayrosen.com/collections/fender-basses/products/1965-fender-jazz-bass-blond

As well as aJazz bass from my birth year, I have one from the years before and after, just in case of typos on my birth certificate.

I had seized truss rods in both 66 Tele & 65 Strat, local techs rightly nervous about damage and said leave as they are. Took them to Feline in Croydon. Sorted with zero drama. I understand they take off the neck and pour copious quantities of Plusgas down the hole. Works every time apparently. I love a low-tech fix. Excellent service from them - highly recommended if you are within range.

A fine acquisition and a lovely sentiment to accompany it.

I remember sending him an enquiry about a matching headstock fiesta red L series 1965 Jazz bass in about 2008. I had just missed it. £5000.

I’d be surprised if 8 or 9 matching headstock black slab board 62s exist.

It’s early for a matching headstock, and for a white guard. Jay Rosen is reputable so that looks a very rare beast indeed. Priced sensibly, considering.

Here is a link to a vintage bass of some merit. https://jayrosen.com/collections/all-inventory/products/1962-fender-jazz-bass-black-slab-board