Stacker

This bass, along with the 1973 Rick 4001FG and a Fender Japan non-export bound neck Jazz, is now back on board with the resurfacing of the instrument I was sniffing around. Please note there was no intended prevarication on my part, just nerves and a lack of concrete information from the other party. Fender Squier VM fretless Jazz Lined, ebonol neck Duncan Designed pups Wilkinson bridge gold-plated hardware inc MOP-topped knurled control knobs Currently strung with [i]very[/i] old flats!! No case but gig bag could be factored in This bass, clearly modelled on a Jaco Jazz, was the one that put, for me, Squier right back on the map again after many years. You would have had to pay major coin to get a bass like this around ten years back and I think they surpassed themseleves by bringing this in around the £270 mark. The gold hardware sets it off: all direct replacements and no hidden holes. Look for £210 inc gig bag and UK mainland shipping.

This bass, along with the 1973 Rick 4001FG and a Squier VMJ fretless, is now back on board with the resurfacing of the instrument I was sniffing around. Please note there was no intended prevarication on my part, just nerves and a lack of concrete information from the other party. [size=4]Fender Japan non-export CIJ '60s Jazz[/size] Factory black with matching headstock and gold 'Fender' only logo. Bound neck Non-original Black hardware, apart from jack socket nut Non-original mint green plate Non-original Hopshot Lollipop keys Wilkinson bridge, brass rollers Japanese Hot Rod pickups No case A few surface scratches on the back but nothing past the finish. A light and great sounding Jazz with a rarely seen slim, bound neck. Looking for £600 inc shipping to mailand UK; all other parties contact me to discuss.

This bass, along with the Jap Bound neck Jazz and a Squier VMJ fretless, is now back on board with the resurfacing of the instrument I was sniffing around. Please note there was no intended prevarication on my part, just nerves and a lack of concrete information from the other party. [size=4]1973 Rick 4001 FG[/size] Wavy Grover keys Non-full-width inlays Cheq binding Toaster front pup Rear pup has [i]adjustable[/i] pole-pieces Original black RIC case Bit of buckle-rash and a few scratches, given its age 4mm tail-lift All original bar one pickguard screw No neck issues whatsoever. Been strung with Warwick Reds .040-.095 for the last three years Offers in the region of £2k invited. Would prefer local pickup or arrange your own courier. Overseas interest welcome. Please see the other bass I have up. Any Qs, fire away.

What's weird about it, chief? I think it's pretty clear it was a feeler which, at the same time, highlighted my nervousness of parting with the '73. As I stated in my last post, the bass I was sniffing around has gone, thus the '73 and the Jap Jazz are no longer for sale.

Well it looks like the instrument I was after has been wihdrawn/sold eleswhere so the heat is off for selling these two!

Points taken, above. It's just that the '73 was one of the 'never sell' brigade. I'd rather, along with the Jazz, sell a few Telecasters but everytime I look at them I just can't bring myslef to do it. And, in any case, I won't go near ebay for selling ever again due to the nut-jobs that surf that site. I haven't heard back from the guy about the other instrument that's coming on the market; when I do, it'll determine whether these two go live or not. Will keep you posted.

[quote name='alanbass1' post='767209' date='Mar 7 2010, 07:28 PM']That's a seriously nice 4001 Donny - don't do it![/quote] Alan - I'm sh****g myself over this. I know I'd regret it.

I dunno what to post the '73 at, that's the thing! It's one of my several 'investment yet playable' guitars, ie vintage and non-pristine. I'm really nervous about floating this but I cannot see me wanting more than £2K for it; much more than that seems a bit unrealistic. Will see what they're going for on Gbase. That said, I know they'll be stupid prices.

I can't believe this hasn't gone, esp with that stacker mod which is right up my strasse!! HAve a bump from a fellow Steinyphile!!

[quote name='supabock' post='767105' date='Mar 7 2010, 05:54 PM']Dont forum rules state that you should give a price ather than rely on PM's??[/quote] I don't know? Ok, if that's the case then I withdraw the PM request. Sorry, my ignorance.

Re the Rick - I'm not sure, yet. It's 100% original and has the rare-as-hens' screw poles on the rear pup and you will understand the difference adjustable poles make on a Ricky, given the string imbalances we all hear about or have experienced. Nice, straight, correctly adjusted neck, too; no issues. Strung with .040-.095s. I'd rarther put this to PM offers than state a price. A respectable ebayer in Avon has one up there on da 'bay for £2250 as a start but I'm not sure that I could state that as a start, with all due respect. The bound Jazz - I'm looking for offers around the £600 mark. including UK freight. Insurance will be optional and additional to that if required.

Lord Jeeeezuz......... What happened to the mutes, bassvid?

This is a serious feeler for the above two basses. Again, something's come on the market and I may not get a pop at it again, so... [size=4][b]1973 Rick 4001 FG[/b][/size] Wavy Grover keys Non-full-width inlays Cheq binding Toaster front pup Rear pup has adjustable pole-pieces Original black RIC case Bit of buckle-rash and a few scratches, given its age Minimal tail-lift [size=4][b]Fender Japan non-export '60s Jazz[/b][/size] Factory black with matching headstock and gold 'Fender' only logo. Bound neck Non-original Black hardware, apart from jack socket nut Non-original mint green plate Non-original Hopshot Lollipop keys Japanese Hot Rod pickups No case I also have for sale:- Fender Squier Modified lined fretless Jazz with gold plate hardware and Wilkie bridge Danelectro Longhorn guitar, 3 pups, in burgundy Please email me if anyone's interested in those. TBH, I'd rather not sell the '73 and am nervous as f*** just thinking about listing it. That said, I'd rather sell kit here as I will never sell on ebay again due to being stung twice in a month by malicous bidders So, any Qs, fire away, but please understand the sale of the Jap Jazz and '73 are not yet set in stone; this is just a feeler. Having said that, I'm still hunting for a V63 and if anyone is parting with one, left me know. No fat necks, though. Basses, that is! One last point: if any of these go to sale, overseas buyers [i]must[/i] arrange their own courier and insurance!

[quote name='BarnacleBob' post='765071' date='Mar 5 2010, 01:02 PM']Hurrmph cheerfully withdrawn, M'Lud! Sadly so near and yet so far - like some I am holding out for a later XL2 but this is still very very nice. BB[/quote] What, like this one, Bob??

[quote name='lowregisterhead' post='761507' date='Mar 2 2010, 08:59 AM']Yes, but no, not really. They were made up until 1998. The earlier ones are definitely better, though, IMHO. Good luck with the sale! LRH[/quote] Personally, I'd disagree. I had, albeit on LT loan, an L2 for a few months and then eventually got the XL2A and I have to say the latter is the superior instrument, both in looks and tonal variation. The Steinberger sound is still presnet on both, though.

[quote name='dannybuoy' post='755831' date='Feb 24 2010, 09:33 AM']Reminds me of this one (any excuse to post this photo)! [/quote] ohhh.. those boots!!

[quote name='Cairobill' post='755663' date='Feb 23 2010, 11:38 PM']In all my years of playing, only one bass has made its way into my 'never sell' category and it's a Bravewood fretless. John Elliot makes some seriously good instruments...phenomenal... Bravewood = CS Masterbuilt +1 These are very serious instruments.. N[/quote] Agreed. I now regret selling my Bravewood stacker. Wish John would start doing comissions again!