Chiliwailer

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1456507457' post='2989856'] Is this a free ad? [/quote] [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1456509737' post='2989888'] What's the weight? [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1456510793' post='2989904'] Is this still for sale? [/quote] How about some pictures?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1456507457' post='2989856'] Is this a free ad? [/quote] What's the weight?

I never did understand why people keep basses they don't play. But if that's cool for them, then why not eh?

When my girlfriend saw on my emails that I had a 'personal conversation' with bigmuff69 she was quite concerned about my fidelity.... However I assured her that I was the one doing the selling and that I had a very easy, friendly, straight forward and no hassle sale with said bigmuff69 Cheers

I just wish we also had youtube vids of Mozart at 8 years old

Happy Birthday pal, great to hear you had a good one In answer to your question, I feel like I'm lucky enough to have owned some very special basses already but the one I'd really like, and would be special for me,is the chance to have another YOB 78 Music Man Sabre, in brown with maple neck. Cheers for the GAS renewel...

You're right, it's not a USA case as they were black tolex at that time. It's a well known fact that many international importers had Fenders shipped to them without the cases, this was to keep the costs down. So this case could well have been from an international distributer, meaning the guy who owns it would think its 'original' as it's what was sold to him at the time. Just depends on your view of original and if you can find out more about international cases. I've only seen earlier Swedish cases. It's worth mentioning that the amps of that period had silver faces with blue print, so the plate they made for the case is at least in time with the era.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1455977420' post='2984168'] I suppose a psychologist would call it a 'displacement activity' or some such? [/quote] I often wonder that. But also, I wonder if it's about: Looking for happiness in the wrong place Not understanding the difference between want and need Plugging a hole in your life, though you're not aware that the hole actually exists Addiction to wanting Or Just that there are too many nice guitars and basses in the world and we can be fickle beings. Which brings you back to want and need, get that right and the force is with you to resist that GAS. I'm happy to have fun with GAS if I'm not going to lose money, nothing to lose that way.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1455900113' post='2983497'] Ahhhhh.... well, THAT explains everything. I was just thinking if Mexico never made that type of bass in a Mist finish, but the neck is clearly MiM, then maybe it's a bitsa. But I'm sure I MUST be wrong and this HAS to be from the Mexico Custom shop. [/quote] Ah, the infamous Mexican Custom Shop, that's to blame for many a mess... Remember the Splattercaster? This is 100% legit, I was a sales rep for Arbitor and then Fender at the time. They were a special run, and very nice too.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1455890327' post='2983347'] Bearing in mind the contradictions identified by some of the guys here, do we know for sure that this isn't a bass of mixed origin? [/quote] Designed in California, made in Mexico and living in the UK isn't mixed origin enough for you?

[quote name='Cotswoldbassguitars' timestamp='1455832592' post='2982905'] I wonder if it was a special run? It certainly looks a nice find! [/quote] Yes, they were a FSR but were available for quite some time. I very nearly bought a BM Jazzmaster at the time, great colour

Hi Karl, having worked for Fender around then I can confirm that you're right as they were marketed as a 60's, no specific year given. I can see how someone would argue that it's based on a 62, but that's an argument I personally can't be arsed with

[quote name='bramleyapple' timestamp='1455752920' post='2982228'] Hi guys Battery was changed yesterday. I'm going to check it out tomorrow but as of tonight if I turn the volume down its stops clipping. I had never seen the blue clipping light until my FNA turned up. It does seem to output some serious tone. [/quote] Are the pickups too high?

Bought a pedal from Chris. Posted quickly, packed well and friendly emails so all good. Thanks pal.

Was my pleasure to sell a lovely bass to Andy. Friendly emails and great communication throughout. A top bloke for sure

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1455446362' post='2979084'] What are you going to do about the frets when they wear out? [/quote] Take them out and sell them on eBay as 'original vintage' and for a bargain £250.

[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1455468819' post='2979340'] That's fine as far as it goes and I agree with you. However, when someone says that they can't offer you what you are asking for your bass because it isn't 100% original because of the replaced pot despite it being included in the sale then that is a problem. How much are you meant to knock off for an original pot not being fitted but included. Seems daft to me. [/quote] I hear you mate. I'd think that the 'buyer' is either trying it on, or that it simply isn't the bass for them if they are that picky about a pot and subsequent discount. If they want it all original then why are they not bothered by new solder? I wouldn't want to be pushed into a corner by someone that anal. There is no discount rules, just depends on what you're both happy with.