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I saw that on ebay. A scandalous lack of information on the instrument ! Obvious the knobs are changed, but no mention of it. If it's just the knobs, it could be a bargain. It could be bought online and returned under distance selling rules later if it turned out to be a lemon. Rob
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Babicz bridge to fit Precision/Jazz. Including new unused Babicz mounting screws. Includes postage. Rob -
Great pickups, good condition, boxed with instructions. The shielding plates/foams and the screws have never been used and the wires have never been cut or soldered. Price includes postage. Cheers, Rob -
This is now up for sale as I have just purchased a vintage Jazz. Classic colour combo, and it looks the business. These are nitrocellulose finished. I replaced the original guard with something a bit more lively and vintage looking, but the original is included. I also added an aged tug bar just to finish off the look. The original guard has holes for a tug bar, but none were ever fitted from the factory. The bass also has a Kiogon solderless loom fitted which has CTS solid shaft pots. This made quite a difference to the tone of the bass, and is definitely an upgrade. The original loom however is included and will be in the case. Comes with non original hard case, which is tatty but all the latches work. This is included mainly as additional protection for the bass during shipping. It's a lovely bass, plays nicely, with a low action. Currently strung with new Newtone Alpher roundwounds 45-100. One more attractive feature of this bass is the weight, it is only 3.6kg. Collection preferred or can meet at a reasonable distance, but will ship at cost. I have a Bass Bros shipping box and plenty of packaging to make sure it's bombproof. Cheers, Rob -
You have to say that Chris, you sold me one of them! I really love that bass, and I will be hanging on to it.
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A gratuitous '70's bass collection shot. '73, '73, '78/79 Rob
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I would like to add too, that once again Will at Bass Bros was great to deal with, I can’t recommend them enough. This was my second purchase from them and both times have been great experiences. Rob
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The previous owner has just been in touch as a result my post! I’m quite pleased about that.
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This mysteriously showed up at my house yesterday? (Cheers for the heads up Tony!) I spent a little while last night tweaking it to my liking, a little truss rod adjustment, LaBella LTFs, saddle height and intonation, and pickup heights. It will need some new foams under the pickups (already ordered). But, by the end of it, I got the action low and it plays really well despite the original frets being fairly low by now. This bass has certainly lived a life and has all the marks to show it, but it’s a joy to me. It will be going with me to rehearsal tonight for its first outing. 1973 Jazz Bass. Rob
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That ‘73 Jazz Tony @Reggaebass pointed out at BassBros. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for, sunburst/tort/rosewood/blocks and original. Same year and configuration as my other vintage P bass. The price was right too. I just couldn’t not buy it. Now I have to think about paying for it! 70’s B width P necks are just the business. I don’t like the wider nut, so I have no desire for the older vintage 60’s ones. Good luck on the hunt. Rob
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I’m working out how I might keep hold of it having just made a rather speedy purchase tonight, cheers Tony! It’s become one of my go to basses since got it, and I’ve only had it a few months. It’s only 8lbs 9oz with the covers off, so it’s a really comfy bass to play. The neck is a big round handful too.
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The closest thing BassBros has now is a stripped finish '77 for £2099. Andy Baxter has a '75 with replaced guard for £2995 - https://www.andybaxterbass.com/collections/fender-precision-bass/products/1975-fender-precision-bass-sunburst-2
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'78/'79 like this one, probably around £2500. This might be coming up for sale soon.... Rob
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Cheers Tony. I've sent them a message about this one. Watch this space! It would be a perfect partner to my '73 Precision in Sunburst/rosewood/tort. Rob
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I used to gig this one, in my previous life as a guitarist about 20 years ago. The band was led by Les Walker (Warm Dust), fabulous singer and all round lovely man, RIP.
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That’s this evenings viewing sorted! Cheers
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Tower of Power popped up in my Recommendations on YouTube last night. Wow, I’m embarrassed to say I’ve not listened to them before!
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Chaps, I’m unbelievably grateful for this input. I’ll be curating a YouTube playlist of all the above very soon. I’ve found these playlists a great resource. I just run my laptop into my little Phil Jones practice amp, and groove the evening away playing along. By all means keep ‘em coming. Rob
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I’ve just sold my little Rumble 15 to Mike. Really nice to deal with. Cheers.
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I don’t know! It’s why I’m asking really. I suppose I was naively hoping for a guaranteed gold plated top 30 tunes of funk, in a book, with lead sheets. Someone here should publish one. I’d buy it.
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Totally see your point, and probably agree. It's why we need PR, or at least an alliance of the progressive candidates.
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Ha ha, I love how this forum auto corrects my stinky poo !
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These are tunes that I wouldn't necessarily consider to be funk in their original form, except maybe Cissy Strut. In fact three of these are tunes in the pad for Jazz Jam, and three of them are in the setlist for my own band (not Cantaloupe Island). My band do a funky version of Watermelon Man, based on one I found on Youtube "Studio Jams" I think I need some education on what is defined as funk. I already play Superstition, I Wish, Cissy Strut etc. I'm thinking there's more funk than this. Deep funk, out there funk, serious stinky poo.
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Nice one Tony, I'll have a look at that thread.
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That's one vote! Scott, if you're following, it's a start! I actually stood in our local government elections on 4th May. I was a "paper candidate" for the Green Party, who stood a candidate in every available seat, 63 in total for Lancaster. I polled twice as many votes as the Lib Dem candidate, so was fairly happy with that. We now have the second biggest green council in the UK with 21 councilors. Perhaps I should have promised more funk and groove, that might have swung it for me.
