karlfer

2 hours ago, Bassbadger said:

Hi Paul. No routing under the plate and if you order one I can even not drill the screw holes for the plate if that's the look you're after.

Welcome back David, that is gorgeous!

Surf Green, matching headstock, Jazz nut width (or 40mm).💓 

Sorry, drifted off there.

Ah yes, welcome back.

I got all wallet excited until I saw the back of the headstock.

I understand why & I know they are good tuners but.................... 😔

When you put the replacement tuners on, did you leave the original shaft sleeves on the front of the headstock?

I know they can be a pig to remove.

Dave has just met me to exchange my Dimension Deluxe for his coins of the realm.

It's been an absolute pleasure dealing with Dave, his comms have been great, he did what he said he would do, when he said he'd do it.

Even when I managed to find the wrong Abbey car park in Jedburgh (yup, I managed to do that 😚), he was very forgiving & came to find me.

A joy Dave, thanks for everything & enjoy that great bass.

Apologies, on hold since last night.

All remaining interested parties were informed last night,

cheers,

Karl.

Has to be said, I love this beast.

If either my RW Jazz or Dimension Deluxe had sold (still time on the Dimension) we'd have been meeting again Dave.

GLWTS

Further trade offers, appreciated folks but the only trade I've been interested in thus far (pretty local too) doesn't seem to be happening.

Somebody asked about neck dive, perfect balance (the Dimension Deluxe, not me!).

I normally withdraw a bass after 2 weeks.

I put them up at a cash price that I think is fair to buyer & seller.

On the rare occasion folk don't agree, I usually keep it 🙂.

Invariably, a few weeks later somebody gets in touch.

Anyway, for the time being I'm leaving the advert live as there are 2 folk on the fund raising trail, and one considering a trade I was interested in.

Thanks for all the interest peeps.

It's well documented on T***bass that the American Specials had a body that was 1/8th of an inch thinner, front to back.

So most are a little lighter than the full blow US basses of the time.

Wish I could re-find the long thread on T***bass ☺️

Stunning Dave, I don't play fretless but what a bass this is. That fingerboard, wow, & great mods.

Pro level instrument.

23 hours ago, itsmedunc said:

Hi Karl, hope all is well! Fabulous piece of kit you've got there. I'd love it to marry my MM Sterling but alas funds are knackered at the moment. If you decide on a play now, pay much  later scheme I'm sure I can help you out! 😂 Good luck, she's a beauty.

Hiya Dunc, yeah things ok now mate.

Sorry for the late reply was gigging at Whitby last night & catching up with stuff today. And snoring, yes, a lot of snoring.

3 more inquiries on this bass again today but currently still available.

Keep a look out for somebody putting up a very nice fretless tomorrow night 😉

Further PM's replied thanks.

14 hours ago, Ashborygirl said:

These are fantastic basses, I never understood why they didn't take off.   Undeniably Fender, but with some obvious G&L & Stingray on tap when needed.   Fender must wonder why they bother sometimes.  

Oh yus!

Surprisingly some PM's replied to.

Dave, gutted your's was fretless, gorgeous bass.

Black, black, maple.
Fender Deluxe range became Elite then Ultra. This was £1350 in 2013.

Fender humbuckers, 5 position switch, 18V pre amp, bass/mid/treble cut or boost.
Asymmetrical neck with compound taper fretboard (9.5 inch to 14 inch). Really super necks, with graphite rods & a truss rod WHEEL, yay!
41.3mm nut, weight is 9lb 1oz, Ash body.
Comes with original big TSA hardcase in excellent condition. All case candy, even case keys, included.

Despite Fender doing a full range of these from a single pup passive Squier right up to this top of the range model, they never really caught on. Perhaps too modern for most Fender lovers.
Most  who have them rate them rather highly.

Last of my active basses to go, I just don't use them, this has never left the house.

TRADES. I would prefer a sale however I would do a straight swap for a 2102-2015 American Precision in excellent condition. Possibly American Special Precision + £150 to me.

COURIER. I'd rather not, it's big case & it's going to cost a buyer around £70 fully insured (obviously cheaper if they want to take the risk).

Prefer collection from Darlington but would meet up within a hundred miles radius.

Feedback available, many thanks for looking,
cheers,
Karl. 

Oooooh, itch itch 🤔❤️

Lovely bass & top bloke.

Good luck Brian, I love this series.

Withdrawn thanks.

Wonderful basses & Lozz is such a great guy to deal with.

Shame my Jazz hasn't gone we'd have been in for a road trip Lozz.

Good luck mate, doubt it will be here tomorrow.

Last knockings folks 🙂

12 hours ago, Marc S said:

Can't believe this is still here. These Fender Roadworns are awesome basses, especially a Jazz, in Fiesta Red. 

I'm surprised as well Marc but it's no biggie. They aren't making them anymore so only likely to appreciate.

Bah, should never have sold mine, you're making me sulk now 😪😆 

Good luck, cracking bass.

Further PM's replied, thanks folks.

On 13/08/2021 at 18:35, ead said:

Recently acquired a Fiesta Red Limelight P bass so listing this is really not fair at all Karl

Tha knows where yon pocket is lad 😁

I've done 4 gigs in the last month & despite even my beloved Green Jeanie, I've discovered the only bass I need is my slightly modified Jazz Elite.

On 02/08/2021 at 18:33, michele said:

Lovely basses... I have the 2008 twin... same selected lightweight alder body... CS quality here, guys.

If I can spend a word, the light on the pictures let this one look kinda Dakota Red while in reality those are a lovely nitro Fiesta Red.

GLWTS 

9 hours ago, FinnDave said:

That's a real beauty - if I didn't have two of the 60s Classics upstairs (one a nitro sunburst I bought new in 2013), I'd be biting your arm off for this.

Thanks folks, yes indeed, good basses.

I do kinda need a cash injection in the not too distant future, but not yet, so I'll just see what happens.

20 hours ago, vinorange said:

That's an accolade from you Karl. Thanks!

Old story Vin, if my Jazz goes in time sod the money 😆

FABULOUS!

As good as it gets.