martin lee Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 (edited) 1978 Fender jazz in faded olimpc white, as expected the body has a few dings and paint chips and is far from shiny in parts. The scratch plate is original and has S8 serial number on the back, the pick ups and pots are in very good working order and giving you every sound you would expect from a jazz bass. Ive given the bass a full set up inculding fret dress, the truss rod works as it should do with as much adjustment as you need with out over tightening, and the finger board and frets are very clean, basicaly the bits you want to work on this istrument, work very well. As it is the foam below the pickups has perished and the bridge pickup could do with being raised, can sort that! Now, the down side to this is its waight, its heavy but its never been an issue to me because ive always enjoyed playing it, i can waigh it on request but i seem to be lacking in scales right now. Its fantasic sounding bass, very deep and growly also honkey everything you would expect! Also it does not have an original case but i can provide one plus shipping If you have any question feel free to fire away at the moment im looking for SOLD! [b][/b][b][/b] Edited November 3, 2010 by martin lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Nice presentation, lovely bass... wont be here long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianSB Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 i feel unworthy looking at it that is something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Will probably help prospective buyers to put a weight up! Looks great though, good luck with it! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 [quote name='Sibob' post='1006519' date='Oct 30 2010, 06:16 PM']Will probably help prospective buyers to put a weight up! Looks great though, good luck with it! Si[/quote] I've found my weight tolerance for Fender Basses is much higher due to the distribution/balance I reckon I could haul a 10lb fender over my usual 9lb preferance. Martin's a top bloke as well (works for Overwater, or did?? So you know its going to have flawless playability). I really like the aged finish but I know i'd still buy a brown Tortoise Shell plate to compare against the black. Rosewood Fingerboard with blocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 [quote name='martin lee' post='1006328' date='Oct 30 2010, 01:47 PM']1978 Fender jazz in faded olimpc white, as expected the body has a few dings and paint chips and is far from shiny in parts. The scratch plate is original and has S8 serial number on the back, the pick ups and pots are in very good working order and giving you every sound you would expect from a jazz bass. Ive given the bass a full set up inculding fret dress, the truss rod works as it should do with as much adjustment as you need with out over tightening, and the finger board and frets are very clean, basicaly the bits you want to work on this istrument, work very well. As it is the foam below the pickups has perished and the bridge pickup could do with being raised, can sort that! Now, the down side to this is its waight, its heavy but its never been an issue to me because ive always enjoyed playing it, i can waigh it on request but i seem to be lacking in scales right now. Its fantasic sounding bass, very deep and growly also honkey everything you would expect! Also it does not have an original case but i can provide one plus shipping If you have any question feel free to fire away at the moment im looking for £1500. [/quote] That is the absolute dogs undercarriage! I'd even be prepared to trade my Pentabuzz for it! (hint hint). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBassman Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 OMG this is stunning. Been looking for one for ages. Currently working on raising funds for this. Have a BUMP in the meantime Simply stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Stunning! I've been looking at a re-finished '76 Jazz (without the original neck plate) and maple neck. £1500 is a very fair price for an original '70's Jazz in this condition. I'll be winning the lottery on Wednesday and I'll get back to you then! Good luck, great Bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhamler Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 This is sweet. I'm tempted to flog my Geddy Lee and get a proper 70s Jazz! Still available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin lee Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 [quote name='jhamler' post='1008334' date='Nov 1 2010, 11:33 AM']This is sweet. I'm tempted to flog my Geddy Lee and get a proper 70s Jazz! Still available?[/quote] Still available, and ive just waighed it in at 5kg so i make that 11 pounds! Thanks for all your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin lee Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 All pm's replied to. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 [quote name='jhamler' post='1008334' date='Nov 1 2010, 11:33 AM']This is sweet. I'm tempted to flog my Geddy Lee and get a proper 70s Jazz! Still available?[/quote] If you do sell your Geddy, can I have it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin lee Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 SisterabdullahX your pentabuzz looks amazing but im not really interested in traids, but could be swayed if anyone had cheap mid 90's cij jazz. price now includes hard case and delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin lee Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Mid week bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leachr Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Hello Martin pm sent Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin lee Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 SOLD, Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SisterAbdullahX Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 [quote name='martin lee' post='1011325' date='Nov 3 2010, 08:44 PM']SOLD, Many thanks![/quote] Looks loke someone just got a cracking bass. Very jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 [quote name='SisterAbdullahX' post='1011328' date='Nov 3 2010, 08:47 PM']Looks loke someone just got a cracking bass. Very jealous![/quote] +1, a real beauty, excellent condition too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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