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Had a Squier version that was OK to play but great sounding live - really beasts thru the mix!

[quote name='Doctor J' post='999260' date='Oct 24 2010, 08:10 PM']It's not a Surveyor. It is, however, a 400 Series Jazz bass, probably one of the finest Jazz basses you're ever going to lay your hands on. Well done, that's a serious instrument you've got there. Doesn't look like the original scratchplate though, it doesn't follow the shape of the body around the lower horn. Still, that's a major score, they're seriously top quality basses.[/quote] Sorry mate - you're right - it's not a Surveyor....had the name on the insane membrane!

[quote name='Linus27' post='1000016' date='Oct 25 2010, 01:54 PM']HAHAHA, I did mean 3,750 smarties though [/quote] Doh!

[quote name='Linus27' post='999682' date='Oct 25 2010, 09:06 AM']Very difficult to say because despite being a cracking bass and quite rare, they are more of a unknown and only worth something to the owner rather than of any value. I would never sell mine as it has sentimental value and is the best Jazz bass I have owned but its worth more to me than what I could sell it for. You could say £600 but I think you would struggle to get that because you could get a Jap Fender 62RI for £300 - £400 and a MIA Jazz for £600. So maybe [b]£3,750 [/b]is nearer the correct mark but to be honest I really do not know.[/quote] Wow! OK!

[quote name='Linus27' post='999682' date='Oct 25 2010, 09:06 AM']Very difficult to say because despite being a cracking bass and quite rare, they are more of a unknown and only worth something to the owner rather than of any value. I would never sell mine as it has sentimental value and is the best Jazz bass I have owned but its worth more to me than what I could sell it for. You could say £600 but I think you would struggle to get that because you could get a Jap Fender 62RI for £300 - £400 and a MIA Jazz for £600. So maybe £300 is nearer the correct mark but to be honest I really do not know.[/quote] Cheers mate - I'm going to get 7string on to it soon and keep it until my next GAS attack! Liking the look of it!

[quote name='Linus27' post='999392' date='Oct 24 2010, 09:13 PM']Yep, congrats, you have a great great bass and pretty rare as it has the European headstock. Doctor J is also correct in saying its a 400 Series Jazz. I have one also and I think 3 others here do. They were made at the same factory as Jap Fenders and based on the 62 Fender. They were considered better than Fenders which personally I think they are. Its the nicest bass I own. I am currently having a fretless neck made for it by Shuker (did not want to defret the original) which I should get back soon. If you ever decide to sell then give me a shout as I may take it of your hands.[/quote] What are they worth? (I'm a Scot!)

[quote name='Schnozzalee' post='998903' date='Oct 24 2010, 03:07 PM']Lucky man!! I want it. Its like the Fender 50th Anniversary but better value. +1 a simple white scratchplate would look nicer.[/quote] May do that!

I can confirm that this is a beautiful bass and the B-string sings....... ...surely a name change from 7string required!

[quote name='Lysdexia' post='294867' date='Sep 29 2008, 08:31 PM']I had the pleasure to be hired to shoot a collection of vintge, rare and classic guitars and basses. Here's a PRS that I really, really wish was mine. It plays even better than it looks. If any of you ever want your cherished basses photographed - gimme a shout [/quote] As Frank Macca would say, 'Where's the burd?'

[quote name='RhysP' post='998375' date='Oct 23 2010, 07:10 PM']Very nice. ESPs are superb quality instruments. If I was looking for a Jazz bass I'd be as happy as a pig in sh*t with that.[/quote] Much appreciated mate - a wee bit of tidying up work required but that can get done soon.

Go to the shops and play each of them. I've just found my wee fingers suit a J better. Had a PJ Special Squier for a while but it had the wide P-neck.

Well? Does it have the X-Factor? Bought today off Gumtree. Thanks to 7String who gave it a quick once over and clean up then refused any money (yaldy! I'm from Paisley - but I'll get him to set it up soon!) Sorry the pics are not the best but I'm itching to get plucking.