bakerster135

Yeah, looks like they've stuck a spaghetti-type decal on it, as mentioned by SurroundedByManatees above, which was never used on a Jazz, only P-basses up until the mid-60s transition period. P.s. as far as I know, it was always a waterslide decal on top of the lacquer until they brought in the TV logo at the end of the 60s, after which they nitro lacquered over the top of it, hence why most well-used late 60s-70s fender headstocks have gone brown over time.

I'm sure I read somewhere Norman Watt-Roy was in to play on Relax, and he was noodling on some Jaco-esque bassline which Trevor recorded on his Fairlight and that then became Two Tribes? Not sure if it's true but it's possible...

I'm assuming they mean the 57, which there definitely was a Fullerton reissue of.

Yeah, I think it was mid-late 66? I believe the lollipop tuners were made by Schaller, so I suspect it went along with that?

I think it's time they revised the listing

Totally, and is it just me or is that bridge placement just a touch lower than it should be? G string saddle's almost off the plate!

I don't know if it previously wore flats before BD got hold of it, but those frets are very flat considering it's had a refret 🤔 Also, is it just me or is a recessed truss nut always a bit of a red flag for anyone else? I know the wood can compress over time, but it always suggests a potential unstable neck/truss issue, like the truss rod's needed a lot of adjustment and/or it's run out of adjustment room and started burrowing into the wood...

Only just seen this thread, but incredible work and documentation and congratulations on putting together what looks like a fantastic bass 👏 Dare I say, I much prefer the look of this to yours and any other Wal Mk1 basses I've seen 😬 Like others, dying to hear those sound clips 😉

As above, and at the risk of inciting a hate riot, I don't believe you'll experience any form of epiphany even if you pick up a prime 50s/early 60s Fender bass. You're probably even in a minority by not being concerned with it. I've been through more 60s Jazz Basses than I and my bank balance care to admit. I'm now left with two 70s JBs and one 70s Stingray that really speak to me. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Yes, as noted above I was thinking it could likely be one of these. Never seen or heard one in person but would love to have a go on one! I understand it was also Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell's secret weapon for adding that amazing thickness to his tone...

That sounds like a deep, metallic flanger to me. Also sounds like it's just sweeping, not hearing any envelope triggering personally. Could be the MXR rack or pedal flanger, or an EHX Deluxe Electric Mistress, or even an A/DA flanger? I know they're all capable of producing that deep, metallic sound.

Whoops, missed that somehow! Thanks for letting me know, Steve.

Maybe been posted here before but this popped up on my YouTube feed today, and was only posted two days ago... Perhaps goes without saying, but it's a good watch!

It's a good spot, I really don't think they did? Also bear in mind the bullet truss rod came in later 74 and stayed until the start of the 80s, so it rules that period out. Definitely casts further doubt on the authenticity...

100% agree, the clover tuner and decal was the first red flag for me. Every pre-TV decal late 66-68 block inlay Jazz bass that I've seen has the lollipops.

How can you tell that's a slab fingerboard, it's got binding around it? 🤔

I'd always thought it was the Precision, though, having seen a few live vids of Maxwell Murder, Time Bomb, etc. where he was using the black 78 Jazz, I subsequently suspected he'd actually used that...So this is a total surprise!

I quite like the DG stuff generally though I do think the Tone Capsule was a total miss. With the Spector LT I think it was the worst possible pairing, totally removing any remnants of the classic Spector sound and leaving you with a low-mid mud pit. Also played a Thumb with one installed and that sounded even worse. Bin it.

The Automatic Doors

I've, technically, bought one bass off Reverb, but only because I spotted a bass I wanted that was being sold by a dealer dealing through it. I then went to the dealer's own website and the bass was £800 less than advertised on Reverb, I expect due to their selling fees...Deal done and, although not needed, I expect the aftercare would have been much better if I'd dealt with the dealer directly rather than through Reverb. I'm not deluded in thinking I'm the only person who's done this.

7.5lbs is pretty crazy in the other direction...I feel like it'd be hard to keep hold of that! 😆

Yeah they are, but 11lbs is generally middling and, though too heavy for some, not too bad imo. I've got two 70s JBs, one's 9ish lbs and the other's 12lb+! Plays and sounds amazing though and perfectly comfortable on a wide, padded strap. I think I've played every mid-late 70s JB that's gone through the Bass Gallery and there have been a LOT of boat anchors.

As you probably know, that's pretty good going for this period...Seems a bit too clean for my liking though. Always a bit suspicious of 70s Fenders that are too clean as it makes me think no-one wants to play it! Also, the G string nut slot looks like it's been cut with a dinner knife.

Oh man, yeah, that's the dream for me 🤤 Had an opportunity to buy a 65 with the same colour configuration for significantly less money about seven years ago, but couldn't quite stretch to it as our son was on the way...Barring a windfall, I don't think there's any chance I'll ever be able to get hold of one now with the prices the custom colour ones go for 😭

Is it bahama blue? It's got desert island vibes! Maybe call it Wilson? 😉