bubinga5 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) Just spotted this Jazz on the Bass Direct site..im in love...im not in love with the price though...im no expert but whats the views on this price...im sure you have priced it well Mark.. what a bass...looks in great condition...when do the pre CBS basses date from? just interested... [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_1974_Jazz.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp..._1974_Jazz.html[/url] Edited October 18, 2010 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 It's a very nice example, but i agree. £3k seems slightly excessive for a 70s jazz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Not pre-CBS, but it's the tail-end of a great era. I'm sure Mark is open to negotiations... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='992816' date='Oct 18 2010, 09:48 PM']Not pre-CBS, but it's the tail-end of a great era. I'm sure Mark is open to negotiations...[/quote] Yep, also a decent list price given Mark will know he's going to get knocked down a bit. Lovely bass even if it is a Jazz! C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='bubinga5' post='992807' date='Oct 18 2010, 09:43 PM']Just spotted this Jazz on the Bass Direct site..im in love...im not in love with the price though...im no expert but whats the views on this price...im sure you have priced it well Mark.. what a bass...looks in great condition...when do the pre CBS basses date from? just interested... [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_1974_Jazz.html"]http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_sp..._1974_Jazz.html[/url][/quote] CBS bought Fender in 1965, so this a decade too late for pre-CBS. Lovely looking bass all the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Tis a bit steep, especially in this current financial climate. Nice looking bass though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT3781 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 great condition! yum indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='992873' date='Oct 18 2010, 10:23 PM']Tis a bit steep, especially in this current financial climate. Nice looking bass though[/quote] It'll sell mate, folks like a nice 3tsb Jazz with rosewood/block board. Economy? A lot of guys seems to think that whilst the climate has really hurt high-priced (e.g, pre-CBS) Fenders, it seems to have helped the mid priced market along a bit. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Seems to be in really good condition, way too steep on the price though. Strung out guitars have two Jazzes from the same time period, in a fairly similar condition, priced £1399 and £1899 [url="http://www.strungoutguitars.com/Electric/"]http://www.strungoutguitars.com/Electric/[/url]. If I was heading to Bass Direct armed with £3000, I'm not too sure I would really be heading out with a vintage Jazz, and I'm a big vintage Fender fan. On second thoughts though, the original case and instruction manual is not something you see everyday, and I'm assuming would add a fair bit to the price. Regardless of everything else though, its a vintage Fender, somebody will buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT3781 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Cuz it is CBS? Pre cbs would mean it was before cbs bought the company? thus older and more sought after.. Mark hasn't written 'pre' on the ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) [quote name='bubinga5' post='992921' date='Oct 18 2010, 11:09 PM']We all love bass direct, but why is he stating CBS when its not....?[/quote] it is cbs era, cbs took over in '65, anything before that is known as pre cbs. Its in great condition and is an earlyish model when you think late 70's models fetch near £2000 and anything before '67 will get nearer £4000 Edited October 18, 2010 by blackmn90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='bubinga5' post='992921' date='Oct 18 2010, 11:09 PM']We all love bass direct, but why is he stating CBS when its not....?[/quote] Which bit aren't you getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 However, it is a bit snide mentioning CBS in the description of the bass, when it is the one thing Fender buyers will look out for. Some may not realise the connection between pre and post CBS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='steve-soar' post='992948' date='Oct 18 2010, 11:30 PM']However, it is a bit snide mentioning CBS in the description of the bass, when it is the one thing Fender buyers will look out for. Some may not realise the connection between pre and post CBS.[/quote] Clearly Fair point Steve, but FFS, if you're spending £3000 and you don't do your homework, you get what you deserve. He's stated dates clearly, and the info is correct. But yeh, see your point C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) [quote name='steve-soar' post='992948' date='Oct 18 2010, 11:30 PM']However, it is a bit snide mentioning CBS in the description of the bass, when it is the one thing Fender buyers will look out for. Some may not realise the connection between pre and post CBS.[/quote] But, to be fair, this [b]is[/b] CBS era. CBS owned Fender from 1965 to the mid eighties so this is slap bang in the middle of CBS. By saying its CBS he's actually making it clear its not a more collectable / valuable pre-CBS. Edited October 18, 2010 by simon1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Beedster' post='992929' date='Oct 18 2010, 11:15 PM']Which bit aren't you getting?[/quote] ok ok, sorry ive had a very long day... stupid post deleted... Edited October 18, 2010 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacker Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 That is unreal nick for a '74 - the poly coat looks unfaded and no major dings. Can't have seen a lot of use. And a the last of the 4-bolt neck plates. Even still, heavy as f*** and way overpriced, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 [quote name='steve-soar' post='992948' date='Oct 18 2010, 11:30 PM']However, it is a bit snide mentioning CBS in the description of the bass, when it is the one thing Fender buyers will look out for. Some may not realise the connection between pre and post CBS.[/quote] You seriously think he's being underhand mentioning CBS in the ad? When the bass is clearly in the CBS timeframe? Wow. [quote name='Stacker' post='993100' date='Oct 19 2010, 07:51 AM']That is unreal nick for a '74 - the poly coat looks unfaded and no major dings. Can't have seen a lot of use. And a the last of the 4-bolt neck plates. Even still, heavy as f*** and way overpriced, IMO.[/quote] Where is the weight mentioned? Have I missed something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 [quote name='simon1964' post='992961' date='Oct 18 2010, 11:40 PM']But, to be fair, this [b]is[/b] CBS era. CBS owned Fender from 1965 to the mid eighties so this is slap bang in the middle of CBS. By saying its CBS he's actually making it clear its not a more collectable / valuable pre-CBS.[/quote] True Simon, I think it only came up on the thread because mention of CBS in the listing had clearly confused the OP. The convention, ironically when you think about it, has been to use the term 'CBS' only when talking pre-CBS instruments! That's the first time I've seen it used in relation to a 70's instrument, but there's clearly no attempt to mislead as it's dated '74. BTW, I saw a '62 RI listed as pre-CBS a few years back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 [quote name='simon1964' post='992961' date='Oct 18 2010, 11:40 PM']But, to be fair, this [b]is[/b] CBS era. CBS owned Fender from 1965 to the mid eighties so this is slap bang in the middle of CBS. By saying its CBS he's actually making it clear its not a more collectable / valuable pre-CBS.[/quote] By the way, talking of Old Precisions Simon....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 [quote name='bubinga5' post='993010' date='Oct 19 2010, 12:22 AM'] ok ok, sorry ive had a very long day... stupid post deleted... [/quote] LOL, we all do it, last time I got it wrong after a long day I bought the bloody thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='993125' date='Oct 19 2010, 08:22 AM']By the way, talking of Old Precisions Simon....?[/quote] Watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Is it normal for the machine heads to look so dull and oxidised in a Fender of this age? Or is that some kind of "custom finish"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='993124' date='Oct 19 2010, 08:21 AM']True Simon, I think it only came up on the thread because mention of CBS in the listing had clearly confused the OP. The convention, ironically when you think about it, has been to use the term 'CBS' only when talking pre-CBS instruments! That's the first time I've seen it used in relation to a 70's instrument, but there's clearly no attempt to mislead as it's dated '74.[/quote] Fair point Chris. As you say, though, I don't think there's any intention to mislead here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morsefull Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 [quote name='Conan' post='993171' date='Oct 19 2010, 09:09 AM']Is it normal for the machine heads to look so dull and oxidised in a Fender of this age? Or is that some kind of "custom finish"? [/quote] My 74 jazz has this same "aged" oxidation of the machine heads. Must be normal for this period I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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