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  1. SurroundedByManatees
    3 of the tuners bear the ® after the logo (used from 1972 and on iirc), and 1 doesn't. Their positioning is far from straight, which makes me think this are (old) Fender tuners on another make neck with newly drilled holes? Just guessing
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    I bought it from a dealer on reverb. I hadn't seen one before myself and liked the creamy looks with the ebony fretboard. The placement of the pickups seemed good for a fretless, so did some research and ending up buying. The fact that I just sold my '66 jazz didn't help not buying it 😉. It's really a fun bass to play, and I like how it sounds. Especially with pickups solood, brings out the mwah more apparent than with the two pickups active.
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    Got this one in last week, a nice fretless in see through blonde finish. Probably late 80s.
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    Looks legit (and very clean) to me. Some pretty grain too. The black in the burst does seem to have that typical brownish hue, that you often see during this era. I see an 8. digit on the pickups, so it probably is dated to 1980 or 1981 (last digit is covered by foam). I've seen these S9 serial on finished basses up to 1982.
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    Looks nice, I love the soft looking burst! Imo I wouldn't say it sounds like a Sabre. As an owner of both models I can say they're very different. Both models sound great though! Good luck with the sale 🙂👍
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    My kitchen scale says 4.18 kg
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    A few pics that show the fit of the neck in the pocket and some fretboard figuring. The fretboard was pretty dry, so I had apply a lot of oil. I will let it absorb and polish the fretboard again within a few weeks and add some more oil if needed. I've changed the strings to Fender flats, because they were already cut for shortscale through body, and were in reach 🙂. It's a very good match. It still has some of the character as when fit with rounds, but just with a little more complexity.
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    Mine arrived yesterday. I have to say I'm genuinely happy with this purchase! Build quality is good, even better then I expected. Tight fit and finish, and the neck feels great without sharp fret-ends. The neck feels a bit like a jazz profile to me. Action can be set low without any problems, so that's great. I expected the tuners to be crappy, like on the cv '70s precision I've owned, but they are better (thicker blades) quality and run smooth. No need to change them so far . The laurel fretboard looks pretty nice actually, it has some vertical striping that reminds me a bit of the pattern you'll find on some ebony fretboards. Lighter and cheaper though . It looks like it could use a bit of oil, will take care of that tomorrow. Soundwise it's a very interesting bass. Unplugged it's already pretty loud and resonant, which I take as a good sign. The two pickups provide a lot of sound options. From the YouTube video's I've already heard that these pickups have a lot more presence and articulation, and it's indeed the case. I've owned a Fender modern player telecaster bass once, and it was way more muddy with it's two similar humbuckers. With the neck pickup solood I'd say it still has a usable sound (you can still go to mud city using the tone knob), warm but still with enough presence. I think it would keep standing in a live situation. It's even a bit twangy in higher registers, very nice with a little bit of added drive. The bridge pickup solood is nice as well. Of course a bit brighter, but not thin. When played at the bridge it even does some snarly J-bass bridge pickup like sound. I think. The both Pickups together sound full with the right amount of grunt and presence. A very usable and pleasant sound that I think could be usable in a wide range of styles. For now I leave the rounds on (they come with Fender strings) as it actually sounds good as is. Though I'm sure some flats would be nice too. I have a set of Fender flats and Thomastiks in the drawer that are already cut for through body shortscale, so will give them a try soon. My feeling says the Thomastiks will be a great match. All in all I can say this is just a well built, comfortably playing bass, with more versatility and presence that you would expect from a bass with these wide range humbuckers. And of course she looks great too. I'll ad some pictures tomorrow.
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    Bax-shop, a large retailer in the Netherlands. They had 5 in stock apparently. I saw them listed a bit cheaper at other stores, but they were all sold out... I didn't want to pre-order as you never know..
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    Just ordered a green one, should be here on Tuesday! I just looked and listened at some demo video's and couldn't resist any longer. The color looks sooooo nice in the video's, better than in the stock pictures.
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    I don't think you understand what I mean. In short; it looks different than all others I have seen as in appearance and lack of shrinking. We are talking about the pickguard, not the whole bass...
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    Ive seen worse mistakes at reputable dealers. Things can slip through.
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    I think they are very similar specd. The '65 with Brazil fretboard though vs indian rosewood on the '66. I'd go with the one that Baxter is selling if I had to choose, considering the prices too. These '66s can be very, very nice basses.
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    Based on what I see in this pictures, I'm pretty certain that the pickguard of that '65 has changed. There is no hint of any shrinkage of the material, which is unusual I think. Along with the looks of the tort I would say it's a replica. The pickguards from this era that I have seen had more depth, swirl, and we're far less busy. The pickguard on the '65 looks the same in all the photos from different distances and angles, I don't think it's a saturation issue.
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    Nice to see one at a normal price 🙂👍. Not so nice to see that it's not in the EU.
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    Bump with updated trade options.
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    My Kasuga: I assume it's from the late '70s.
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    Early 1966 Fender Jazz Bass Kind of a reluctant sale. But as my band quit, and with no foreseeable future band activities, I've decided to see if there is a reasonable interest in my Fender Jazz. First things first: the body (beautiful burst) originates from another bass from the same era that dates back to week 12 of 1966 (dating through potcodes), the rest of the bass dates to week 5 (week visible on the tone pot) of 1966. They are so close in dating that they practically could have been together when they left the factory. You wouldn't know if I didn't tell :). The neck is stamped december 1965. Pickups are original grey bottoms (undated). The body was swapped because of it's very low weight. As you can see there is a lot of playwear all around. The body has dents, checking and scratches everywhere, as well as parts of the lacquer worn away. All just honest playwear and no fake relic. There seems to be an old touch up of the lacquer on the lower horn. The neck has a great satin feel as the finish has worn away. It's also noticably thinner than a few other '65/'66 necks I've laid my hands on. Very comfy. I've had the neck refretted last year with correct vintage size frets. All hardware and electronica function like they should. The capacitor on the tonepot gives a nice middy sound instead of wool. That's especially great with the bridge pickup solood imo. Original pickup covers are present. The bridge cover has quite some oxidation on the inside. The bass is strung with a La Bella 43-104 set of flats. I'll include a good quality Fame hardcase. Like I said I have double feelings about selling this bass, as it's really a dream bass and is definitely the nicest old Fender I've played. But I'll be just playing at home mainly, for the next few years at least..... Asking €7.500 Partial trade concerning one or more instruments is negotiable. I am mainly interested in: Music Man Stingray with lacquered neck and maple fretboard (like early '90s), Modulus Flea, Fender Flea active, old Mustang Bass... Nice active 5/6 string with narrower stringspacing.. Maybe even an old Fender offset guit*r. Otherwise feel free to try me. I am located in the Netherlands. Local pickup is preferred, but I am happy to ship (to be arranged by me or the buyer) at buyers risk and expense. Please note that I will not travel to bring this bass to your country, and I will not send this to a any buyer without receiving a payment first.
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    Back in the MM game: Love it.
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    I've played a few of these and they are just great. JV quality without a JV price tag. Glwts (not that you need any luck selling this 😉)
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    On hold
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    Bump.
  23. SurroundedByManatees
    Bump with trade options added.
  24. SurroundedByManatees
    Bump with trade options added.
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    Bump with trade options added.
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