BassAgent

I've bought a few basses blind and have never been disappointed. Orderd my Sterling Ray34 online, and bought my two USA Laklands abroad without having played them. They're among the best basses I've ever owned.

Oh by the way, I was also checking out this Mustang for sale in Germany: https://secondhand-musicland.de/produkt/1971-fender-mustang-competition-gitarre-und-bass-candy-apple-red/ Very lovely set but insanely priced. I inquired about the price for just the bass. They're not planning on a separate sale, but did indicate that just the bass would have to cost around 5-6K (in €). Crazy. They also seem to think 16 and 17 on the neck stamp stand for the day. Hey, if you're overpricing vintage Fenders, please be well informed.

Awesome! Congrats, I hope it serves you well and the original electronics do their thing. The PG on my 73 has shrunk and curled up, crooking the screws a bit. I don't mind, but if you really want to prevent that from happening... It's a very pretty bass.

Exactly. "Player grade" means (in my book) in good condition, playable but maybe a few bits changed and otherwise well taken care of. This bass desperately needs a refret and some electronics work. Is that player grade? I don't think so.

That isn't player grade.

90% correct: estimates are that around 200-250 were made. Here's the one I didn't buy in 2018 for only €750. Still hate myself for that.

The JMJ looks a bit chunkier altogether, also because it's a slab body. The JMJ has more output (might also be due to the setup and strings), the 73 plays smoother and has more depth in its sound. Was planning on selling the JMJ but...don't know yet. Both such amazing little basses.

Look at the pretty brothers❤️ \

The one Fender I still would love to have someday. I let a cream white one slip away a couple of years back...

The OP has bought a Westone apparently, which is a great option so congrats there I would however like to add a different taste to the discussion. I tested one of these for the Dutch magazine "de Bassist" and really liked the looks but didn't buy one because it sounded like a Precision and, to paraphrase the French soldiers in Monty Python & The Holy Grail, I've already got one, you see?

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Can't believe I went from 2 to 4 vintage Fenders in two years.

Tadaaaaaa

Oh yes please! I'll have to reintonate it once the flats arrive so I might have to replace the screws.

Found this gem. The previous owner was the first owner who bought it new in 1973 and took pretty good care of it. The frets are fine, the finish has one bad spot where it hit a nail in the case it was kept in, otherwise in very good nick. The hardware is super clean, the color has aged very nicely and it sounds and plays great. Really like this.

I like round and warm😎

It looks pretty legit to me. The owner has confirmed the strap buttons have been replaced with strap locks and the original case is missing. The rest looks pretty bang on original to me. I'm not entirely sure about the neck alignment.

Another question; I'm currently looking at a 1973 Mustang and it has the thumb rest above the strings. To my knowledge, Mustangs usually have the rest under the strings (so at the G-string side). Does it happen that they're on the other side?

Ah thanks so much!

I've been looking at vintage Mustangs to replace my JMJ. What are the main differences between the slab body Mustangs from before 1969 and the contoured basses, except for the body shape? Are the necks similar?

Bax is a Dutch company and I always discourage people to buy from Bax. The company has been in the news in recent years for bad working circumstances, low salaries, people being put under too much stress, overtime not being paid... I have to say those stories are from a few years back but there are still employees that report bad stuff happening just to earn more money for the company. But an SB is supposed to be heavy. Just like a T-40. If Peavey ever reissues that I hope it's over 14 lbs.

That is brilliant! Love it. It looks fretless, is it?

If that Jazz sounds as nice as it looks and if it's as good as the 73 I restored a while back, that is an amazing bass. Both look great, by the way. Really digging the burst on the P.

Aguilar has announced the 30th anniversary editions of their AG500, Tone Hammer 500 heads and SL112 cabs. I'm very happy with my Eich amp but if I wasn't...hooo boy. Those looks are killer.