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Ah well, still no response but they have now updated the bass as sold.  Like mentioned above it seems they dont keep a track of their stock on their site 

10 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

I had one of the Fender Mex Classic 70s Jazzes and it was a very nice bass, def worth checking out.

 I do like the look of those but seen a lot of horror stories about the neck/truss breaking.  Plenty of photos online of the first block marker popping out and truss rods maxed.  They absolutely look the part tho and have entered my thoughts

Having never bought online/unseen from the Bass Gallery i was wondering if anyone had any experience on here.  I know they have a generally good reputation but a few things stand out.  Firstly, the pictures on their site are small, not very detailed and are generally just 2 or 3 pictures of said item.  Ive used the contact form on their site to ask questions regarding a used bass they have for sale but no response.  I called up a few weeks ago asking for weight, fret condition and a few more pics and was told they would get back to me and still nothing.  Im not tyre kicking here and if all stacks up ill be buying the bass on card but seems difficult to get information out of them and due to location its not really feasible for me to treck down to london to see it in person.

So with the p bass not gaining much interest along with my second thoughts on it im now offering what has become a main gigging bass for me. This is a bitsa bass bought off @AndyTravis of this parish not too long ago. He has done a great job of replicating a 78 Jazz bass using a white Squier CV body and electrics, combining it with a 90’s MIJ 75RI neck (which is absolutely sublime and dates to 85/86 according to the serial!), age correct scratchplate with correct thumbrest positioning, F branded neck plate and Fender machineheads. Its gives a deep growly yet clear tone. For openness i bought it for £550 but it was whipped straight into Jacks Instrument Services in Manchester where he performed an advanced set up including fret dress, full maple pocket shim, new nut, new Elites halfwounds and electrics clean at quite a cost. I do also have a tort guard i can throw in. Usual basschat proverbials of butter, heft growl etc. located in Bolton but can arrange meets.

So,after years as a p bass player my recent band is really suiting my bitsa Jazz.  This is quite a well paid gigging band and i want to treat myself to a new jazz.  Im very much a fan of the 70's styling - rosewood, block inlays etc and do lean towards a 'vintage' type tone.  Ive seen a reasonably priced genuine 77 jazz bass that looks brilliant, would scratch my vintage bass 'itch' and is with a reputable seller.  Secondly I've also seen a AVRI 75 which again is aesthetically bang on but obviously not actual vintage.  Thirdly ive seen a few MIJ 70's reissues that nail the vibe albeit with incorrect pup spacing.

Pricing wise it varies from £2500 for the vintage, £1400 for the AVRI and circa £950 for the MIJ.  Heart is with the 77 but head tells me the AVRI will be the better bass.  Ive always loved the MIJ basses but they generally need a pickup upgrade which ill need to factor in, the other 2 options are plug and play.  Has anyone compared the AVRI's to genuine 70's basses?  I know weight is one consideration as the 77 ive seen is in boat anchor territory but ive also heard the AVRI necks are very deep (front to back) and not inkeeping with the models on which they are based

Reopened this add (Thanks @Kiwi) as as much as i like p bass sounds i just cant get on with their necks anymore and my jazz gets more playtime.  I would consider trades for a MIJ jazz bass (burst, rosewood and block inlays) 

Love the look of this over at Bass Direct, decent price too as he usually gets very giddy with vintage Fenders price wise.  However, that weight!?!

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/fender-jazz-bass-gloss-black-1977-pre-owned/

Waaaaaaay out of my league but today I fell in love with this 😍

https://reverb.com/uk/item/78527903-1966-fender-precision-bass-hard-shell-case

Think this was previously mine (if we met in a tesco's carpark near York?)  Great amp

So recently my gigging jobs have shot through the roof as as such so has my string consumption.  Im nowhere near 'popular' enough or important enough to have an artist deal but was wondering if any 'subscription' type deals are around.  My string of choice are Elites and i did see White Dog Music seemed to offer such a deal where presumably you sign up to a direct debit and a new set of strings are posted out at set intervals.  However, despite trying to email, ring and use their online chat facility i dont seem to be getting a response from them.  Does anyone else know of any of the usual string selling sites (strings direct etc) who offer such a service at all?

10 hours ago, Doctor J said:

Elites were black silk wound, no?

Elites are dark blue at the tuner and red at the bridge

Had one years ago.  I changed the black plate out for an aged white one and it looked even better.  Brilliant necks on them, bit barky/boomy but brilliant bass nonetheless.  The grain on yours in particular is stunning

Is it me or is that 70's pup spacing too?

Peter Hook.  Im into that 'sort' of music but for me he is an awful player who i just dont get

i should NOT have clicked on that link above.  Look at this absolute stunner!

https://jayrosen.com/collections/fender-basses/products/1959-fender-precision-bass-sunburst

Chewie bough a jazz bridge cover off me in an effortlessly smooth transaction.  Nae danger here

My two were:-

A warwick NT1 streamer in gloss black.  offered on here but eventually sold on Facebook.  Was a lovlely bass but as it wasnt a P bass i moved it on.  Would love it back

A mid-90's MIJ 75 Jazz that was battered.  Sold again on Facebook and miss it dearly despite it being the heaviest bass ive ever played

Withdrawn, cant do it. Will have to find something else to sell

https://www.soundaffects.com/search/4005v

Sound Affects are taking pre orders.....

Not a bad priced late 70's P on Bass Bros.  How hard it would be to find original tuners and bridge im not sure?

https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1977-fender-precision-bass-6/

Had several good dealing with Will.  Currently got my eye on a few tasty things on their site (pending sale of my items on here!)

14 hours ago, sprocketflup said:

 

How awesome! I also have a story about LP, possibly trumping yours, my father was in Lieutenant Pigeon

Cool!  When I played it was the original drummer (i think) everyone called Pat Poodle and the original frontman (Rob)

On Hold pending usual 

No longer needed so offering up this superb valve DI/Pre amp from DHA. Date to June 2016 by a gent sadly no longer with us. Great for use just as a DI with valve flavour or as a pre amp to warm up solid state amps.  Has had sticky back velcro added to the bottom after the below pics.

Includes after market correct spec power supply.  £130 ONO - Price can include UK P&P

When living at a pub on Anglesey, what was left of Lieutenant Pigeon played our pub and let me join in on bass for Mouldy Old Dough.  Can say I've played a number one song with a number one band.....technically