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  1. solo4652
    I bought this brand new 3 months ago as my first foray into Jazz basses, thinking it would be a good chassis for an upgrade project. It turns out that it's far too good to be hacked about. Review article; [url="http://www.performing-musician.com/pm/jun08/articles/vintageav4.htm"]http://www.performin.../vintageav4.htm[/url] Because I've hardly played the bass, it's virtually "as new" with no dings, buckle-rash, scrapes or tarnishing anywhere. It's completely original, with Alder body, brass saddles and a brand new set of D'Addario XL half-wounds which really make the bass sparkle and sing. The build quality, for the price, is very impressive - good, tight neck pocket, glossy Alder body, smooth-working Wilkinson hardware. The scratchplate has a faint minty hue to it that doesn't show up in the photos. The neck is wider than a standard Jazz which I like, since I'm used to a P neck. I'm selling it because, being honest with myself, I've realised that I prefer P basses. This is a really well-made starter bass, or back-up, or start-point for upgrading. However, you may well find that the bass is more than good enough as it stands without needing major mods. No bag or case with it. I'm more than happy to pack it well for courier collection. I'll deliver it for free anywhere in south Manchester. £[s]160 [/s]ono. Now £125. Might trade for a decent, small class D head of 300W or more. Photos here. . The darker marks on the back of the neck are not dings or damage at all - they're simply part of the Maple wood. Apologies for the squint, out-of-focus images. If anybody wants photos of any specific part of the bass, just let me know. Steve
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    Thank you.
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    PM'd you
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    I'm very interested in the 1024 but, despite searching the web, I cannot find out how wide the neck is at the nut. Can somebody please tell me?
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    Yes - but, like the vast majority of P/J basses, it has a J neck which is too small for me.
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    Love the neck pocket fit - must have taken hours of patient sanding and re-sanding to achieve that "seamless" look.
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    Pity it's not a Precision - I'd have been very interested.
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    And replied - thank you.
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    Thank you to Casapete and Paul 5 for your kind offers of help. I've decided not to buy the bass because, nice as it is, it would need considerable time and expense to re-configure the electrics to what I'd want. Plenty more fish in the sea... Steve
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    I've said "Thanks , but no thanks" to this bass. I prefer passive basses, so it makes little sense to buy this and then spend time and money to get it to where I'd want it.
  11. solo4652
    No, I didn't get it. However, I'm homing in on something else, which may be even better; An E-series MIJ Precision with Maple neck... Edit/update; I've just found out from the seller that the original pickups have been replaced by "Active EMG's". I've asked whether wiring, pots and jack plug were also changed, and who did the work. If I bought the bass, I'd probably replace the EMG's with passive pickups (DiMarzio's, probably), and that adds significantly to the overall faff factor. Might give this one a miss...
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    Folks, I'm interested in a bass that's for sale in Hull, but the seller is saying collection only. Since I live in Manchester, that's not really feasible. If I run out of options, is there anybody who lives in Hull who would be prepared to pick up the bass and then pass it over to a courier for me, please? Answers via PM are probably best - that way, I'll definitely see them. Thanks, Steve
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    PM sent
  14. solo4652
    More poking around the web suggests the bass is a legit PB-38 model, described as a "lower standard Japanese-made Fender". Not quite sure what that means, however.
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    I have an MIJ Fotoflame/62 RI and that has a blank neck plate. Has "Made in Japan" above the serial number but not on the headstock.
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    I'm considering this for an upgrade project. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261566254828&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:1653"]http://cgi.ebay.co.u...E:B:WNA:GB:1653[/url] However; Seems suspiciously cheap Very little information I can't see "Made in Japan" or "Crafted in Japan" above or below the serial number, although I think it does say "Made in Japan" on the headstock. Serial number of R036287 suggests 2004 - 2006 from Musky's table at post No.7 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/182116-quick-fender-japan-question/"]http://basschat.co.u...japan-question/[/url]in which case shouldn't we be seeing "Crafted in Japan" by the serial number?
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    Not much information. Bit of a gamble. Good price, though. [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/fender-precision-lyte-bass-guitar/1076063587"]http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/fender-precision-lyte-bass-guitar/1076063587[/url]
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    Because, unfortunately, the SB-2 Tributes have a J-width neck which would be too narrow for my paws.
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    Thinking about it, it's the MFD pickups I'm interested in. You can buy them direct from G&L. Maybe that's the answer - buy some pickups and drop them into a half-decent MIJ or MIA Fender P which I'll be able to source fairly easily without the expense and bother of importing a full bass from the States. Hmmmm...
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    Yep - I'm very tempted. That said, I'm not a great fan of the usual Jazz V/V/T control layout which this bass has. I'd probably change it to Pan/overall vol/overall tone. That would add a bit of cost, and I'd immediately change the bass from original spec which may impact on its value. It's a toss-up between the Fender and this: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/threads/amazing-custom-ordered-usa-made-g-l-sb1-p-bass-on-steroids-2-tone-burst-over-ash-tort-rosewood.1097521/#post-16286006"]http://www.talkbass..../#post-16286006[/url] I do realise that we're not comparing like with like here. I'm a big G&L fan, and I've been looking for a decent SB-1 for quite a while. The one in the States is less than a year old and is "as new", with the Certificate of Authenticity and all the bits and bobs. Total cost of bass, courier, taxes and duties is almost exactly the same as the Fender from Thomann. I already have a Fender MIJ P that I'm happy with, and I was looking for something with a P neck that would give a few more tone options without being active or having loads of confusing switches and knobs. Whichever I buy, I'd be buying without trying it. Which would be easier to sell on if I don't get on with it? Can't decide which to go for...
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    Bass has been traded now folks. May well be an SB-1 on its way... Thanks to those who got in touch regarding the L2000 Steve
  22. solo4652
    What's all this about giving up!? I didn't [i]start[/i] playing until I was 50, having not touched any sort of musical instrument before. In my last band, I was the youngest by 30 years and did occasionally feel like everybody else's dad. On the upside, I was introduced to whole swathes of music genres that I had no idea existed, and this was quite often not the case when playing with other 50-somethings who would tend towards Beatles and dad-rock, neither of which particularly interest me. As long as what you're doing is legal, decent and honest - get on with it and enjoy it. Steve
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    Thanks Rikki. New picture added to original post to show the bass in action. As I'm sure you can tell, we're halfway through Bohemian Like You. The bass is a bit of a looker that often attracts compliments when it goes out. Shame about the ageing cushion-smuggler who plays it, however.. Steve
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    I've seen a nice Fender P/J... G&L price reduced to £750.
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    I've been looking for a passive USA Fender P/J with a P neck. Saw this: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_am_special_pj_bass_rw_vib_fsr.htm"]http://www.thomann.d..._rw_vib_fsr.htm[/url] Anybody played one?
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