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[quote name='yanto' post='673760' date='Dec 3 2009, 11:16 PM']Why thankyou.My own handiwork.[/quote] It's a very lovely dry stone wall, well done!

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='673692' date='Dec 3 2009, 09:49 PM']It's playable, and the neck isn't bent like a banana? It would certainly help me if I was in the market...[/quote] Likewise, told me so much more than the photos. I am certain it's not a dog like the ones I've played in V&R. It has good tone, it sounds like it feels responsive and lively. Some of the ones I tried sounded like I was playing them under water. I think they are extremely helpful.

[quote name='LawrenceH' post='672573' date='Dec 2 2009, 10:14 PM']I think I'm in love.[/quote] Feeling it.

Regarding the vids, er, WOW! I think you will start seeing offers, it seems to be everything a good Jazz should be. I can even get a feel for how it feels, springy and responsive right? Nice one! Salute!

[quote name='bassmasta2b' post='672456' date='Dec 2 2009, 08:33 PM'][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv7jgB4MovY"]Vidéo number 2 here[/url] @wateroftyne: My english is not good I didn't understand what you ask te me , you want me to discuss the price ?[/quote] I think he's having a pop at me actually, my decorum is obviously not what it should be. My apologies to all, but bassmasta did not seem to have a problem with it, and I was actually trying to be helpful at the same time. Plus, it's certainly keeping this bass at the top of the pile and no numbers were mentioned. Cheers, N

I am so trying not to derail your thread here mate But your statement .. [i]"If you want to know if a vintage Fender is good or not and just with pics , just look if the bass has been playing a lot or not, it is simple , a crappy one is in 2009 in museum condition , this one in 30 years have a lot of playing wear, I don't think differents owners played it so long if this bass wasn't a killer one . "[/i] .. is simply an interesting theory with no grounds in reality. We would all like it to make sense because it would make buying a bass at distance much easier, but it doesn't make sense at all. I'll leave you alone now, sorry. All the very best with the sale, I hope it goes soon.

[quote name='anthomp' post='672319' date='Dec 2 2009, 05:55 PM']"If you want to know if a vintage Fender is good or not and just with pics , just look if the bass has been playing a lot or not, it is simple , a crappy one is in 2009 in museum condition , this one in 30 years have a lot of playing wear, I don't think differents owners played it so long if this bass wasn't a killer one . " Good call anthomp[/quote] I'll use that theory next time I buy a car

[quote name='bassmasta2b' post='672007' date='Dec 2 2009, 12:19 PM'] take your chance[/quote] Thanks mate, I appreciate it. However, I'm about to try out another BCer's Jazz killer for a few days, I think it will be what I need, indeed I'm expecting it to blow me away, but if it doesn't thrill me, I'll PM you with what I consider a reasonable offer. I think your biggest problem is that it's going to be pretty much impossible to try your delicious looking Jazz before buying, and Fenders from most eras are notoriously variable in feel, playability, tone and quality, so buyers will be unwilling to take a chance unless the price point makes it worth the risk. I've played a fair few vintage Fenders, and most have really disappointed me, but the exceptions were fabulous. If it was me selling it, I would be tempted to make a detailed and close-up video tour of the bass, and see if I could convey what it actually feels like to play, springy, rubbery, taut, slack, snappy, responsive, etc., etc. It is difficult, I know, and subjective. But if it really is a great quality Fender bass and you want what it's worth, I would invest a little time. Photos don't really paint a thousand words in this case. Cheers, Nigel

[quote name='bassmasta2b' post='671292' date='Dec 1 2009, 04:57 PM']Open to offers in PM[/quote] Hah hah! But if I PMed you with an offer of what I really think it's worth, I know what your answer would be, and I'm feeling a little delicate at the moment

She's gorgeous! I think you will get more interest if you drop to a more reasonable price though. You're probably better off hanging on to her, you obviously love her deeply.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='670559' date='Nov 30 2009, 11:03 PM']Standard set-up on basses is that the E is slightly higher than the G (due to the physics of string oscillation)... not sure why you'd ever have the G higher than the E! [/quote] Yeah I know, very odd.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='670390' date='Nov 30 2009, 08:33 PM']Higher on the G string than the E string... is that correct or a typo? Only ask as it's usual to have it the other way around. [/quote] Funny that as I was reading some reviews of the latest American Standard Jazz and P basses from a couple of years ago. The P supplied had the G lower than the E, the Jazz supplied had the G higher than the E.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='670277' date='Nov 30 2009, 06:55 PM']Seriously that neck looks amazing.[/quote] It's exactly what I'm after, block and bound, I really like the idea of the soaps too. The only thing I don't like is the decal, the custom offset one is in the wrong place (I think, I'm no expert). I just have this feeling it's worth more as parts

What's the action like? Is it active? Does it play nicely?

Think you could be right, cheers.