hairyhatman

NOW SOLD
 

I haven't posted here for a long time so please ping if I've not got something right and I'll correct it.

This was my gigging rig for a long time but surplus to requirements now. New in 1998 from The Bass Centre in Birmingham, I bought it in 2004 and it was my gigging rig for about 10 years. Moving it on now as I haven't used it in a long time and my days of pub gigging are pretty much over now.

It's in fairly good nick considering the age. All in good working order. The head is in a hard case with front cover. the cab is on wheels for easy transportation. I have the original manual.

The fan on the head does put out some noise. It's a known 'feature' apparently. Never bothered me and not noticeable playing with the full band. I've seen people swap them out.

Also its quite hefty hence the wheels. Not really for single person lifting into the back of your van if you have any back issues.

The link below has the specs for the head on DV247.

https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Hartke-HA-3500-Head-/art-BAS0002008-000

Here's some info on the cab at GAK

https://www.gak.co.uk/en/hartke-4-5-xl-cab/3047

Preference is to sell both together first time round.

Available for try out/collection from East Molesey in Surrey, near Hampton Court, or I will drive it up to an hour from here to meet you half way if that helps.

Bought about 8 years ago second hand. I can't remember how old it is. I think the previous owner bought from new a few years earlier. There are a few nicks here and there but plays well. There's a nick in one of the strings which may need replacing.

PIckup only from East Molesey in Surrey. 

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Thanks for looking.

Al

Thanks all for the comments and info. After a few deep breaths I took the neck off and got the bridge pup out. 

So its not just plastic covers over the pup. The plastic cover has the holes for the screws so you can't just remove them. So I guess these are not the originals. No markings or numbers on the pup.

Also took the neck off and took pics. Confirms its a 2002. See below.

Thanks Andy. Will try to (delicately) get the pups out later for a look.

Ta again Ead. Good to know.

You're a gent. I'm going to try and do same later so will post what I find.

Just had a good chat on the phone with another BCer who know a lot about these.

Thanks for this. All info. welcome

Al

No I'm not 100% sure. No mention of it when I bought and didn't think to ask. Just assumed they were. Someone else asked the same questions. I'm changing the strings later so I'll see what I can do to get in there for a look. I haven't fiddled with it at all so it's exactly as I got it.  Will post pics. Thanks.

I had a message asking about the pickguard screw holes so took it off this morning to have a look. It's definitely not the original pickguard. It has a shop sticker on it. All the outer screw holes match up with the pickguard (i.e. no leftover holes). You can also see three additional screw holes underneath to match up with the previous one. The one in the centre might be just another one for the original pickguard. Two others to the right of that? Don't know. Finger rest for thumb players maybe?

Also two screw holes for the ashtray don't look factory drilled. It's a bit ragged. ( see pic) I thought they came with the pup covers but maybe not. Also see ding on the edge.

Took the pots out for a photo op while I was at it.

Finally pics of the back. Some buckle rash and one ding.

Happy to dig more to help things along.

Al

Someone on TalkBass posted specs for this a few years ago. I don't know where he got them, or where you get the 'official' specs from Fender. Scale length is 34", nut is 1.5". It says pearloid pickguard here but the one on it is not the original.

Model Name: Fender FSR '75 Jazz Bass(r)
Model Number: 017-4300-(809)
Series: American Vintage Series
Body: Alder 
Neck: Maple, (Poly-Urethane Finish)
Fingerboard: Rosewood, (7.25" Radius/184 mm)
No. of Frets: 20 Vintage Size
Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
Width @ Nut: 1.500" (38 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Machine Heads: Standard
Bridge: Vintage '70s with Single Groove Saddles
Pickguard: 3-Ply White Pearloid 
Pickups: 2 Vintage Jazz Bass Single-Coil Pickups 
Pickup Switching: N/A
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
Colors: Candy Apple Red, Olympic White, Lake Placid Blue, Sonic Blue 
(Polyurethane Finish)
Strings: Fender Super Bass 7250ML, #073-7250-005, (.045, .065, .080,..100)
Unique Features: Matching Painted Headstock,
White Binding with Pearloid Block Position Inlays, 
"Bullet" Truss Rod Adjustment,
3-Bolt Neck Plate with Tilt Adjustment Feature 
Source: CORONA (US)
Accessories: Black Tolex Case
U.S. MSRP: $2,199.99
Specs: Product Prices, Features, Specifications and Availability Are
Subject To Change Without Notice
INTRODUCED: 2/2002
DISCONTINUED: 
DISCONTINUED COLORS: 
COMMENTS: Limited run for the European Market in 2002

Thanks for the chips ins. 

The decal on the back of the headstock has been like that for about five years. I always use Dunlop fretboard cleaners when I change strings. Maybe I gave it a general wipe down with the same cloth and it reacted in the gigbag. I didn’t spot it at the time.  It is weird though  I’m sure Dunlop would know if their cleaners reacted with decals. I’ll try and find a pic of the original  

Al

Thanks guys.

I bought this on BC in early 2009. To be honest I don't know how to date this. The serial number is 00241. I think they did a run of 1000 of these. Someone on BC suggested 2002. I registered it on Fenders website and got the following back. 

FSR 75 J-BASS CAR W/PNTD HDCP

_{Model #: 0174300809 Serial #: 00241} 

Grateful for any BCers who can decipher this.

Here the original BC posting when I bought it.

• The little decal on the back of the headstock disintegrated for some reason (see pic). Don't know why. Just opened the gig bag one day and there it was.
• Gigged regularly when I first bought it but only about 5 times in the last 5 years or so.
• Has one beautiful little ding on the back, otherwise condition is 9/10. I'll add a pic tomorrow but 
• I think it had a white pick guard off the line, with the ashtray and front pickup covers. The previous owner swapped it out for pearloid and I don't have the original. I have the ashtray cover but not the front pup cover.
• Think it also has pup covers added. I don't think they were on the original model.
• I bought this for £1075 on BC in 2009 and think it should have maintained its value, so priced it at £1200 to allow for a bit of time based mojo.
• It's a beautiful bass. Only selling because I need to thin the herd, and I'm playing more guitar these days so someone somewhere should be playing it.
• Selling in good faith and happy to take all information/corrections if someone more knowledgeable spots something.
• Comes with a hard flight type case (not Fender)
• No tags/candy I'm afraid.
• I'm in Kingston Surrey. Would prefer collection, or will drive for up to 1 hour from Kingston to meet up.

Hey John. Hope you're good.

I had a listen to your SoundCloud music. Sounds great to me. I'm a basser on the other side of 50 with all the gear and transport. I've played in all variations over the years, blues rock, funk, reggae and country. Looking for something fresh now to keep the old grey matter ticking over. Living in darkest Surrey.

If you want to have a chat give me a bell on 07970 639445.

Best wishes

Al 

Grant is passionate about bass and a thoroughly bloody nice bloke to boot. Deal with confidence bass brothers and sisters. I've bought/acquired guitars from Grant over the years and always a pleasurable experience. Highly recommended for all your bottom end requirements  Cheers Grant.

Andy bought my Yamaha 5er Nathan East. Top man. Straight as a die. Deal with confidence brothers and sisters.

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Hi all just measured string spacing at the bridge. 78mm / 4 = 19.5mm. I have Elites 47s on there which might be why its slightly wider than yours Tony.
Al

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Thanks for the big up guys. Yep its one of the good ones. (Just not for me)

Pete will check these measurements later and post it back to you.
Al

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Price or Trade Value : £750[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Needs must and I now need to shift this one to get some space back.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I bought this about 12 years ago from [/font][/color][i]The Bass Gallery[/i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] in Camden for £1K. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Has [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]obligatory[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] buckle rash and couple of dings and scratches as befits a gigged bass item of this age.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]To be honest I've fiddled with string and [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]pick-up[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] height, and the adjustable EQ to try and get the tone and feel I wanted it. So depending on how good you are at adjusting this stuff it might require a [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]set-up[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] But plays fine for me. Fitted with [i]Elites - Nathan East[/i] strings (47s)[/font][/color]

Weight is 5kg, with the case it is 11.5kg.

Width at the nut is 45 mm (1.8 inches)

String spacing at the bridge is 78mm/ 4 = 19.5 mm (with Elite 47s on)

Couple of dings on the edge. See pic.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Previous Chatter's description below (with thanks)[/font][/color]

[i]Body Alder with figured Maple cap - [/i][i]Neck Maple Bolt-on - [/i][i]Fretboard Ebony - [/i][i]Pickups 2 special singles with dummy coils - [/i][i]Hardware Gold - [/i][i]Controls Master volume, pan, bass cut/boost, treble cut/boost, user-definable mid range - [/i][i]Frets 24 - [/i][i]Bridge Solid Brass - [/i][i]Scale 34" - [/i][i]Finish Amber Burst[/i]

[i]Featuring bolt on neck construction, the two octave neck is built from maple and mahogany and the wonderful flamed amber cap with an ebony fingerboard inlaid with figured abalone.Matching gold tuners to complete the look of this fantastic bass.

The unique BB body is made of maple and alder for a fat sound with plenty of definition.The gold plate bridge features provide precise intonation,a low profile,and elegant look. The stacked Alnico humbuckers run through a 5 control active electronics,which feature a custom 3 band EQ with a switchable mid-cut to provide sonic versatility for any situation.[/i]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]£750 for the bass and Yamaha case. Delivery at your expense I'm afraid just because I've no idea how much it would cost to where you are. Happy to drive for 30 minutes from Kingston in Surrey to deliver, or to meet you half way if that helps.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Al[/font][/color]

Thanks folks for all the great tips. Time to experiment.

Bump for a great bass at an honest price... come on boys and girls... take the plunge for a top yammy

Didn't play for about six weeks and then developed some very beautiful perfectly formed blisters after gigging for three hours (naturally). Just curious what my bass brothers and sisters think. Just tough it out or do you have any tips? One tip I saw was to pee on your fingers haha. Anyone doing that?

Hi Tim

My buddy Grant is interested in this. Have u got a contact email or phone please.

Thanks
Al