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  1. Just now, ossyrocks said:

    I’ve never seen a 60’s factory black with matching headstock before. It’s a very cool bass, and waaaaayy out of my league. 

    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. 

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  2. On 29/02/2024 at 21:26, Velarian said:

    This bass mustn’t have sold last time around and it’s back in the sale on 5th March with a much more realistic guide price of £1,500 to £2,500. Seems about right for the year/condition. 

    Sold for £2300 plus 26% 

     

    Looking elsewhere at the numbers of very desirable prime pre CBS Fender basses that have become available with reputable dealers such as Andy Baxter and ATB, I wonder whether the sharp price increases of the last few years have taken what is a niche market to a point where supply outstrips demand, at current pricing levels at least.


    In particular, the  more common sunbursts seem expensive at £14-15000 for decent, complete examples. I’m always a buyer for a well playing original finish Jazz Bass from 1965 and before, perhaps 1966 if custom colour, but over £10k for me is the level where excitement over a vintage bass (or guitar-sorry) can be rationalised away. And I wouldn’t pay £10k for a ‘65.

     

    In my opinion, the market for rare vintage Fender basses, particularly pre-1966, will always have a level of price justification/correllation, in its link to the more popular and numerous vintage Strat/Telecaster equivalents, which still seem to find buyers swiftly.

     

    In the UK over a 12-month period, I would be fascinated to know how many prime vintage bass transactions take place. Is it more than a handful? If not, Messrs Baxter and ATB suddenly having 8 unsold prime examples between them, where previously it might have been 2 or 3, might not be great for confidence in a market where the cutting edge is very small. Asking prices seem to be up around 30% over the last 2-3 years. Pretty much in line with a lot of other costs, but these are discretionary purchases with perfectly acceptable alternatives at 20% of the price.

     

    I’m Interested to see where the market goes from here.

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  3. I first went into the Gallery in the late 1990s. It was a proper bass shop then and it is just the same now. There are many places that do online listings better, particularly premium vintage stock, but everything I have given them to sell has achieved a good price and quickly. 
    Being in an accessible central location, for a lot of people it’s relatively easy to check things out in person. Unfortunately for my wallet, it’s within walking distance of my workplace.

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  4. Looks very much like water damage to a poly finish, the corrosion to the metal parts also suggests a damp environment. The wood might be ok but it would have to be refinished to remove the staining.

    If you are considering buying it move on In my opinion.

  5. Evening all,

     

    I have a particularly down at heel fender case dating to 1962, owned for 20 odd years.
    Repaired prior to my ownership in a perfunctory manner with new MDF ends and gaffer tape, it has deteriorated from barely functional to complete decrepitude.

    Other than the ends missing, faults include, but are not limited to; lining detached & mouldy, spine broken, leather and associated metalwork absent.

    On the positive side, the Tolex is sound-ish, although filthy, the handle is ok, hinges and locks function after a fashion.

     

    I’m never going to use it other than for indoor storage. Does anyone have recommendations for a restorer capable of a sound, functioning structural repair? 


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  6. It might affect the price I’d be prepared to pay, but the unsightly initialling wouldn’t stop me buying.

    In my experience, there’s a reason basses have this much wear on them, which usually  becomes apparent when you pick them up.

    I have just acquired, in the last week, one of these neck dated January 1983, also very well used, maybe not so used-up looking.
    There is something different about these. So easy to play - instant extra capabilities. I hadn’t ever tried one before. I am already certain that it won’t be going anywhere.

  7. 5 hours ago, ossyrocks said:

    Ooooh this is nice! Mike Long at ATB Guitars has just posted this on Facebook. '64 Jazz, Olympic White with matching headstock. My dream Jazz right there.

     

    For anyone interested (I'm not, it's waaaaay out of my price range) Mike is great to deal with. I bought my '73 P Bass from him.

     

    Drool.....

     

    https://www.atbguitars.com/1964-fender-jazz-bass-olympic-white-near-mint-ohsc

     

     

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    It looks immaculate and I’m sure there is almost nobody on this thread that would not give it house room were the euro millions roll over to come their way.

     

    If it’s any consolation to anyone not in a position to partake, we can make ourselves feel better by surmising the only reason it’s in such good condition is because it’s so bad to play it has remained in the case for the last 59 years.

     

    No, that’s not working for me either.

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  8. 1 hour ago, Burns-bass said:

    Had a chat with these guys today and they have some great stuff. Mostly guitar, but this Precision looks like a beauty.

     

    No price listed on the website but from conversations it’ll be a similar price to that auction.

     

    https://mas-vintage.co.uk/items/fender-usa-precision-bass-whc-1975/

    No price for anything they have listed. I find that super annoying and it would stop me bothering to look on their site. Irrational on my part, I know.

  9. If you are used to using roundwounds and they are your regular choice, it seems the most logical choice to start with them.
    I haven’t seen any significant damage to the rosewood boards on my fretless basses and they all have rounds. A bit of wear wouldn’t worry me in any case, basses are for making music. Fingerboards can be flattened, or even replaced in the unlikely event you wore one out in your lifetime.

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