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    Fender Jazz Bass 1965 All original

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Jebo1' post='151637' date='Mar 5 2008, 12:20 PM']It seems like a beautiful bass. In my opinion, it's a good time to sell as I think you'll get top dollar (or pound or Euro) for it at the moment, and I can only wish you the best of luck with it. I think that the price will stabilise somewhat over the next few years, as it has been going bonkers for a while... so the investment might not bring the massive gains we've seen over the past few years (I regularly got offerred 65 basses at a shade over £2k 5 years ago).

    76 jazz basses for £1700, whatever next? Especially when you can still pick up a 76 or later Precision for about £500. For investment, I'd put some cash into Precision basses.

    But then again, my gas might be cut off next week, so investments will have to wait![/quote]

    I think that prices have pretty much doubled over the last 3-4 years. I bought a 75 jazz for £1000 and sold it for the same 3 years ago whereas now it would have pulled close to £2000 (4 bolt neck etc).

    I guess that Precisions are 'better value' as there were more of them made and hence not as rare?

    I think you are right that things will stabilise now and the doubling of prices in a few years is unlikely but I also think that they will keep in line with inflation or better but like anything you never can tell!!

    Steve

    Fender Jazz Bass 1965 All original

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Broken Hero' post='151570' date='Mar 5 2008, 10:25 AM']How's this one going? Have you gone back to V&R yet?

    I think this is truly gorgeous and am also a massive fan of the vintage jazzes. Will definitely be looking to buy one when I have a bit more cash.

    To be honest I would prefer it a bit more "vintage looking" not in a sacrilegious way but I like the character-building battle scars on vintage basses :)

    BUMP[/quote]

    Hi There,

    It was going back to V&R this weekend but family commitments mean it will be the following weekend which ties in nicely with when the insurance runs out.

    The photos do not do it justice, it has plenty of scars. I am sort of tempted to hold onto it for the next 20 years but could do with the money really.

    Steve

    Help needed!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I did a set like this with female vocals and a couple of Maroon 5 tracks worked well - Sunday Morning and She will be loved. We also did Right to be Wrong by Joss Stone, Beautiful by James Blunt and Suddenly I see by KT Tunstall.

    These may not be what you are after but you never know!

    Steve

    Bergantino IP112 + other Top Gear

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Also like to add that in my opinion the Summit preamp really adds to the warmth and overall tone of your instrument when used in conjunction with the IP112. The rest of my band (even the drummer) have all commented on the sound and how its still full and bassy but without the usual boominess that often eminates from bass cabs. Ok, so the drummer only said 'wicked man' but you get the point :-)

    Steve

    Rumours of my death...........

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Beedster' post='150646' date='Mar 3 2008, 08:45 PM']I've moved to Milton Keynes .................

    However, I will not buy any new basses this year, I promise

    Chris[/quote]

    Hi Chris, Good to see you back! You do realise how close you now are to Flanker and his lovely gear?!?!

    Steve

    Sadowsky Metro Jazz Bass 4 String Oly White

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='BassManKev' post='150489' date='Mar 3 2008, 05:12 PM']theres an awful, awful lot of withdrawels lately, its mad![/quote]

    I think its because there's not much money around and sellers are frustrated at the lack of offers and so are deciding not to lower prices anymore. I could be wrong of course.

    Valenti 4 string Jazz (Richardd's red one)

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='richardd' post='150234' date='Mar 3 2008, 11:43 AM']Starting to feel a little guilty here Steve.[/quote]

    Dont worry Rich, we both know its worth the cash and I was happy to take it as part of our deal on the basis that it would sell easier than my Sadowsky as it was a cheaper bass. I also knew beforehand an approximate worth, I think everyone is just skint :-(

    Steve

    Sadowsky NYC ( Ex Birdy ) SOLD

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by birdy

    [quote name='richardd' post='149455' date='Mar 1 2008, 02:40 PM']This Amazing NYC Sadowsky Bass in mint condition maybe up for sale at the end of the week. if not sold before,PM me if you are seriously interested, no trades. Please nobody asking what I like on my fries, check the link below for pics and specs




    [url="http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/view/3948.html"]http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/view/3948.html[/url][/quote]

    This is an amazing bass. I only sold it as I am going down the 5 string route.

    EDIT: The 'Ex Birdy' makes it sound like I am famous :)

    Steve

    Fender Jazz Bass 1965 All original

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Mr Cougar' post='149080' date='Feb 29 2008, 05:31 PM']This bass makes me want to cry, I absolutely love sunburst and tort vintage jazzes, it would only be better if it was an early 70s (just for asthetic reasons). The worst part is that I'm 27 now and in 15 years time when I have climbed the greasy poll sufficiently to afford it and buy one of these it'll cost me 3-4 times as much, buying it now would actually save me money in the future.

    Alas I'm getting married in April 09 and I need to spend the cash on other things.

    Good luck with the sale Steve, I'll have to go now, the tears are making my keys too wet to type...[/quote]

    I am sure the marriage will ultimately give you more happiness :)

    I like your logic of saving money in the future also. You are probably right but prices are so high now of vintage instruments who knows what will happen. I think its a safe long term bet to increase in value but in the short to medium who knows. Cracking bass either way and to someone who is loaded would be a good buy!

    Steve

    1966 Jazz Bass parts

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='walbassist' post='148952' date='Feb 29 2008, 02:16 PM']Okay folks, following a bit of research and consultation with BC colleagues, prices for the genuine vintage parts are as follows:

    [list]
    [*]neck + tuners £900 (I'd rather sell the neck as a complete unit)
    [*]bridge pickup £220
    [*]control plate (plate, pots, cap, knobs - modern jack socket but original included in sale) £150
    [*]neckplate and screws £100
    [*]neck pu cover (repro screws) £90
    [*]bridge and screws £80
    [*]thumbrest and screws £40
    [*]strap buttons and screws £25
    [/list]

    Cheers

    Gareth[/quote]

    Hi Gareth,

    I am no expert on prices by any means but my gut feel is that you are undervaluing the neck and tuners. I am sure I have seen 66 necks go for a grand or more and the oval tuners are worth £2-300 in their own right.

    As I say not certain of these values but I think £900 is a very keen price and someone will get a bargain.

    Steve

    Fender custom shop closet classic 64 jass (for sale)

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Mr Cougar' post='148456' date='Feb 28 2008, 03:30 PM']Tell me you haven't got that Red Sadowsky of Steves? ;)

    Actually probably best if you don't, you don't want to hear a crash in the middle of the night and find a GAS crazed Cougar tearing apart your home. :huh:

    I've been casting anxious glances at that Olly white Jazz he's selling and hoping the GAS passes.[/quote]


    Hes got it alright :)

    Two great basses there Rich!

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