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    Quite how they make these things for these things for the price I have no idea, but this is a really cool Squier Jazz Bass Deluxe. This is in excellent condition. I’ve had it checked out by a tech who replaced the battery cover and checked over the electronics. The bass has new strings on it as well. Hoping for £200 The price is for collection. I can ship it as it is, or add another £35 for a cool hard case. I’m based in Bristol. Official specifications & Description: Pair of Single Coil Jazz Bass Pickups Loaded with a pair of Single Coil Jazz Bass pickups, the Squier Deluxe Jazz Bass IV produces excellent bass response and plenty of midrange growl. The pickups are designed to reproduce those classic Jazz tones of the 60s, for a vintage sound. The active electronics can be shaped using the Master Volume, Blend, 3-Band EQ and Slap Switch controls, for increased tone versatility. Lightweight Basswood Body Basswood as a body tonewood is incredibly lightweight, providing players with a comfortable performance. The basswood body is tonally versatile, resonant and yields a defined dynamic range. The Squier Deluxe Jazz Bass features a double cutaway that provides enhanced comfort, and easier access to higher frets. Maple Neck With Ebonol Fingerboard This Deluxe Jazz Bass features a smooth maple neck, enhancing this bass’ natural brightness while tightening up its tone to deliver plenty of cut. The maple neck is paired with an ebonol fingerboard providing extra punch and low-end growl for a truly stunning tonality. The combination between the maple and ebonol delivers a beautifully sparkling high-end, with a thick, creamy low-end and snappy midrange attack. The neck also features Fender’s classic 'C' shaped profile, providing comfort across the entire fingerboard. Specifications: Body & Bridge: Body: Basswood Body Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst Bridge: 4-Saddle Standard Neck: Neck Shape: 'C' Shape Number of Frets: 20 Fret Size: Medium Jumbo Position Inlays: Side Dot Fingerboard Radius: 12" Fingerboard: Ebonol Neck Material: Maple Neck Finish: Polyurethane Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm) Scale Length: 34" (864 mm) Hardware & Electronics: Pickup Configuration: SS Bridge Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Jazz Bass Neck Pickup: Single-Coil Jazz Bass Pickup Switching: Blend Control Controls: Master Volume, Blend, Treble, Middle, Bass, Slap Switch Hardware: Chrome Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top Strings: Fender USA Bass 045-100
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    Yes, I know - that’s why I can see them increase in price! Even stuff like MPC samplers are now rising in price. Studios will want to have some of these items in house for musicians.
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    Seriously though, I think there are just too many guitars on the market and that they won’t hold their value. Personally I think electronic equipment (synths, samplers, drum machines etc) are going to keep value as will some boutique pedals.
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    I think all this stuff matters to those with a preternatural musical ability and senses like Jacob, but for 99.9% of us, it’s irrelevant.
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    I do think it’s really off that they didn’t provide the scale length here. The descriptions can be quite brief. When you see stuff like “neck reset” it’s essential you check the guitar over. It’s a cool place and the vibe there is really good, but definitely know what you’re buying.
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    I bought a 1970s Mustang with a seized truss rod. This is certainly something you’d hope they would check!
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    I’m unfashionable and cheap.
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    It’s a good question. I think original Warwick basses are a good investment. They’re wonderfully well made, sound amazing and are relatively cheap. Spectors, too fit into this. I think there’s a correction due in the vintage market for Fenders, but I’m probably going to be proved wrong.
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    That is absolutely, 100% nuts.
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    They have had a few basses for sale that aren’t what they claim to be. It’s really disappointing when this happens and you’re right.l, they should know better.
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    Show don’t tell!
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    It’s nuts and all that but I have a few festivals to play this year and I need to upstage the guitarist somehow. This one has a jazz width neck, too, which is so rare on a bass this size.
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    Am picking it up next week, but I now own this: https://auctions.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk/catalogue/lot/5e76bece226edd7f4ac8827eec135d67/63b778f7668dabe928d3800924a99077/the-guitar-auction-four-day-sale-lot-17/ Jazz neck, Status pickups and SIMS LEDS. It's a heavy beast, but that's to be expected given the size of it!
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    I was at this auction and I did buy something which is utterly bonkers.
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    This 100% is what I’m talking about. Given he’s got about 100 basses it’s not a high turnover operation!
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    This is the point. It’s not that people trade, it’s that they do so disingenuously. I sold a guitar to one person who gave me some BS about it being for his kid and then it turned up for sale on his website a few days later with some fictitious original story and the price doubled. I happily have sold and traded to shops and other traders and it’s often a pleasure to do so.
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    This is true. In my experience, HMRC have been very good. As long as you can speak to someone, they're fair, clear and understanding.
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    I was negative about things and that’s because I find the whole bedroom dealer thing to be depressing. There are people who swoop in on any bargains to be had and then sell them on again (on the same forums, sites and places) for much higher prices. This warps the market, setting a benchmark for prices, but more than that, it stops players without much cash from picking up a bargain. If this a lovely chap who has spent his life collecting average guitars and is selling them on, good luck to him. If he’s a bedroom dealer that’s buying cheap, selling high and offering insulting PX values, I stand by my original point.
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    Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Well, it’s not a double bass but it is a bass and it looks like it’s in good condition. There were lots of quirky basses made during the 50s and 60s of which this looks like one. It’s not going to be hugely valuable, perhaps a few hundred pounds. You could email some vintage guitar dealers or, if you want a guaranteed no hassle sale, send it to a guitar auction like Gardiner Houlgate. Best of luck.
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    All good. I’m not the internet police and all that, but it’s a great community and worth supporting (which you have). I’m still utterly in awe that your father had 17 double basses. It’s quite incredible. Best of luck selling them, and I hope you get a great price.
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    My guitarist swaps between an E and and Eb tuned guitar. I’ve never found it a problem to adapt on my 4 string to be honest (or the need to detune), you just adapt as required. Of course, if you’re playing Hendrix or something that desperately needs that massive bottom end, you probably should detune (or use an octave pedal to give you a boost!)
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    All points well made. The other benefit of buying a more expensive bass is the build quality, reliability of components and confidence that provides you. Nobody cares what you play, that’s true, but they will notice if your pots are crackly, your bass slips in and out of tune or your tone is weak.
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    I’ve had hundreds of basses from your entry level HBs and Squiers to a £10k vintage Fender and, while anecdote isn’t evidence, I’ve found a direct correlation between quality and cost (up to about £1500, after which you enter into boutique territory where cost and value start to mean different things). All cheap basses are built to a cost price and that means compromises. That’s not to say they can’t be improved - they can - but I don’t see the point. My point about gigging was that you’re being paid to do a job. I’ve worked with far too many musicians who cut corners with cheap(er) gear and it can cause problems. I am 100% not a great snob and I totally get why people love Squiers, but I never understand why people would invest a fortune in loads of average gear when you could buy one or two real quality pieces that will last you. Guess in our culture of acquisition and ownership that’s old fashioned.
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    Personally, I think the US version is better by a magnitude of 3. You get a hardcase. You get better pickups, tuners and other hardware. It’ll keep its value better. It’ll often be lighter, too. Mid-price (which is where £1500 is) is where the best value is in my eyes. I love a cheap bass but as someone who gigs a lot (60-70 times a year) this stuff really matters. Hardware on the Squier, for example, would need to be replaced fairly quickly as a gigging musician and your end up buying a new hardcase which will cost you £100 on top.
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