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It needs the nut doing also as it’s not got any slots on it, so I’ll probably get someone who does this sort of thing for a living to sort it. 

I’m over the moon about getting one (at a really very good price), the world is now my lobster 😉

It should be an issue making it four bolt should it ? Worst case plugging the existing holes nearest the fretboard ?

Im not bothered about the microtilt 

I wonder if this would fit on @Bridgehouse‘s P 😉

42 minutes ago, pierreganseman said:

black gloss on maple

Wow ! 

Is that ebony ?

As you can see it’s missing some rather important bits, but I’m really excited about this none the less. 

Its a 3 bolt which complicates things slightly, but I’m looking forward to months of scouring for bit on here to make a rather lovley BITSA Bass !

Sorry no, 5 strings aren’t my bag, but thank you. 

I absolutely love them 

19 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

My custom shop jazz has a hybrid 64/74 neck...it’s delicious 

It’s also stunning!

Lol 😆 

Note to prospective buyers, the bridge is not made from a naughty donkey

PRICE: £1000

I bought this as a backup for my Geddy Lee, however it’s gathering dust and not earning its keep so now must go !

Excellent condition bar normal marks from being used and a small lacquer chip on the headstock that hasn’t dented the wood. Neck pocket is nice and tight. Fretwork is spot on, no fret wear 

Its currently fitted with a Bad A$$ II bridge but I have the original still. All the metal work is included as is case case candy and hang tags. G&G case in good condition also.

No trades sorry !

Im in Chester, UK. 

Features

• Equipped with two American Vintage '74 Single-Coil Jazz Bass pickups for an authentic tone
• Alder body with a 3-colour sunburst finish
• Thicker neck with "U"-shaped profile for added comfort
• Maple and round-laminated rosewood fingerboards with white binding and pearl block inlays
• Specially voiced pickups with period-correct bridge pickup positioning
• Upper-mounted thumb rest for improved comfort
• Vintage-style "Fender"-stamped tuners and neck plate
• Chrome pickup and “F”-stamped bridge covers with period-correct positioning
• Includes Vintage Black hardcase with orange interior
• Real bone nut enhances resonance and sustain

Specifications

Body & Bridge:

• Body Shape: Jazz Bass
• Body Material: Alder
• Bridge: American Vintage Single-Groove Steel 'Barrel' Saddles
• Finish: Three Color Sunburst

Neck & Fingerboard:

• Neck Shape: 'U'-Shape
• Neck Material: Maple
• Fingerboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood
• Fret size: Vintage-Style
• Radius: 7.25"
• Scale Length: 34"
• String Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.475"
• Inlays: White Pearloid
• Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust

Electronics & Hardware:

• Bridge Pickup: American Vintage Single-Coil '74 Jazz Bass
• Middle Pickup: American Vintage Single-Coil '74 Jazz Bass
• Controls:Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
• Control Knobs: Black Plastic
• Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: American Vintage '70s Fender Stamped Open-Gear
• Strings: Fender USA 7250M, NPS, (.045, .065, .085, .105 Guages)
• Pickup and Bridge Covers: Mounted Chrome with Vintage Accurate Positioning

Despite me completely forgetting that Francis was travelling up to collect some Tanoy speakers from me, and Francis having to deal with my flustered partner and two frenzied young children, he remained calm and polite throughout. 

Many thanks for your understanding Francis and apologies for my brain !

Deal with confidence !

Very lite body apparently 

On 18/03/2018 at 11:11, Marius said:

I asked Mark which kind of necks he can offer. In terms of Jazzbass there is only one he can apply. It is standard Jazzbass width of 1.5" (38.1mm) on the nut. The profile of mine is much closer to an oval C-Shape than tp an U- or a modern C-Shape. I really like thin and slim necks like the Geddy Lee or the Squier Classic Vibe 60s ones. 

They are All Parts necks I believe. 

I need that Olympic White Jazz in my life 😉

11 hours ago, mybass said:

I took my GS Mini back after a couple of months from new to have the action and one fret buzz sorted so they aren’t exactly perfect out if the box every time. Unless the neck relief/ truss rod is not set up good then it must be a high nut or high bridge needs sorting?

 

 

Nut looks ok tbh, so hopefully it’s just the bridge that needs a shave 

That’s what I thought. You should struggle to get a pound coin under it based on their specs. 

Might just be a high saddle I guess, hopefully it’s not that the neck angle is on the lash  

The perils of buying blind!

That’s a £1 coin btw 

I know this is somewhat subjective, but the action looks (and feels) way high on this.

Anything other than the cowboy chords seems really hard work.  

What does the panel think ? Action at nut seems ok, relief is fine, and neck angle to my limited knowledge looks about right. 

Intonation is off also on the low E and A strings, which would be a symptom  of high action yes ?

A slight disclaimer though is that I haven’t played guitar in years, and especially not an acoustic, if this is normal I’m giving up now lol !

26 minutes ago, miles'tone said:

It took me years to finally part with my 70's 4001. I loved and hated it in equal measure. When I did eventually sell it, all I experienced was a great sense of relief. Like that crazy nutty erotic girlfriend that you know is no good for you but still you hang on for the ride. 

Oh gosh, that is so true re the girlfriend lmao !

I can’t sell it, and I really can’t justify why. 

I was considering using it as a backup for live stuff, but the AVRI Jazz I have is night and day better. 

It cost me less than a decent Mexican Jazz does now, so I’ll just keep hold of it and occasionaly curse at it taking up space until the kids grow up. 

Is I really like the colour a good enough reason ?!

I know. It’s a dangerous state to be in here 😉

From way back when, when it still had the string mutes, pickup cover and no insert around the bridge pickup.  

It’s rather lovley looking 

Here’s mine (again!) early 2000s so doesn’t have the push/pull knob  

i noticed a tiny bit of finish checking today so it’s startint to show it’s age.  

I cant remember what strings are on it but they’re bloody awful. Suspect Rotosounds lol!

Nearly 2.5k for a mass produced guitar seems insane to me, but if you can justify it why not !