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Apologies for being slow with details on this folks. A few details pending taking it apart and getting some gut shots. Components: Body, neck, PUPs, neckplate, bell-plate and circuit are original. Tuners and bridge are not original. There is no pickguard. This appears to have been a concerted attempt at replicating Jaco's Jazz, albeit some time ago. Finish: Finish on body is all original. The back of neck (nitro) and board (epoxy) have been refinished, the latter having been either defretted if it's the original (which seems unlikely), or replaced, which seems the most likely story. Note that neither the front or the back of the headstock have been refinished. Overall: Stunning, probably as close as you will get to a Jaco Jazz without buying the Bass of Doom. It's a very responsive and subtle instrument, to my ears and hands a significant step up from Jazz Basses I've played over the years. The obvious point of reference is the Fender Custom Shop Jaco Relic, which I owned for several years, and which I'd say pales by comparison with this bass, which is also significantly lighter (I'll confirm weight when I take photos). I'm in no great rush to sell, but if we're talking cash, I'll take £2500 firm, no offers. I would prefer collection in person or meet up to both ensure that the buyer is happy with the bass and to minimise the risk associated with couriers. However, if the latter is the only option, it would nee to be sent fully insured at buyer's expense. I should be able to post some close-up/internal photos tomorrow, apologies again for the delay, I don't want to be taking this apart in a rush! Cheers Chris

Thanks Matt, kinda agree

Been thinking about projects and bands for 2020, so a few other potential trades/PXs...... Modulus Flea/Pre EB 'ray Ric c64/v63 Takamine B-10/TB-10

Hi Sumatra, Yes, epoxied. I’ll fully update the rest of the details with photos when I get the chance. Cheers. C

Seems a bit daft to list this as trade only as there's quite a few nice old basses out there for sale at present, so I'll happily talk cash offers for this lovely old Jazz. Also happy to discuss PX with anything nice and old, 4-string basses (especially old Fender or Yamaha), 6-string guitars (especially Fender electric or Gibson acoustic). Cheers C

Lovely bass, but far too pristine for me mate

Yep, much as I feel about it

Evening all I played this bass in a shop years ago (Chandlers I think), at which time I was still firmly in something of a Jaco phase. I loved it, and thought "I'll own that one day when I have a proper job"! It popped up for sale on Reverb earlier this year so I jumped at it. It's absolutely glorious, and pretty much sounds like it looks (and smells), open the case and plug it in and it oozes a 50+ year history of jazz/blues bars, sweat, nicotine and alcohol. It's obviously had a few changes over the years, but none detract from the fact that this is a fine example of a well played vintage musician's bass, and far closer I imagine to Jaco's than the FCS relic ever was (I've owned that also). But I sank almost £3k into a bass that I only play at home, which simply doesn't work with any of the bands I play in, and which I think I'd prefer to sell or trade for something more useful (I also have a Warmoth FL Jazz that works better for me having a 44mm). Photos below from the dealer's site, I can provide more detailed shots if needed. Cheers Chris