Volume Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) Hi folks Being that time of year, I've set myself a New Year's Resolution to spend the Summer months travelling round Europe... and to do it in style, so I'm going to buy myself an old VW Bus, have it restored, and drive my way through Europe... with all the cost involved in buying the bus, restoring it, getting all the valid paperwork to travel through the various regions etc... I'm going to have to make a few sacrifices... so... Up for sale is my USA Fender 1975 Re-issue Jazz bass... in Natural finish, with a (gorgeous feeling!) Maple neck and fingerboard, a 3-ply black, white, black scratchlpate... all original parts, in very good condition. The only small blemish that I can see is a small mark on the front pickup cover - which may even polish-out (I can take photos if needed.) It is a fantastic bass, I've only ever heard fantastic reviews about them... it plays beautifully, with no issues... a beautiful low action with no fretbuzz, nice straight neck.. really well looked-after... The bass comes with the original Fender moulded hardcase & original Fender strap. It is in pretty-much perfect condition really, I'll give it a good polish at the weekend, and give it a good check-over For now, I'll post an old (a few months) pic of the bass, I'll have some new ones taken over the weekend. Having seen previous posts on the forum, with similar basses for sale, I'll start the price at £850 delivered personally by myself... alternatively, if you'd like to make me an offer for the bass, and to arrange your own collection (be it by yourself, or a courier firm) let me know... I could also look-into postage for the bass, but I'm not keen to do this, from previous bad experiences... I will entertain trade offers, but as mentioned, I'm only selling the bass to fund a vintage split-screen VW Camper... if you have one you'd like to offer me, let me know ;-) Thanks for your time Rich Edited January 16, 2008 by Volume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I can't afford to buy it - I just want to see bigger pictures of it! - gorgeous Hamster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 +1 for the bigger pics that looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Damn, that looks gorgeous. Pity my New Year's Resolutions include no more new basses. Maybe I should stop going on BC for a while if basses like these continue to pop up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volume Posted January 16, 2008 Author Share Posted January 16, 2008 Thanks for the good comments so far guys - as mentioned, I'll get some better pics taken at the weekend, for you all to drool over, and hopefully to find this beauty a new home! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Lovely grain on that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volume Posted January 18, 2008 Author Share Posted January 18, 2008 Bump - Identical bass on eBay at the moment for £975!! Grab yourself a beautiful bass, at a bargain price!! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 if that maple neck is anything like the neck on my p bass, its bloody gorgoeus and dreamy to play on! lovely jazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossajazz Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Hi there, Have you still got it? Whereabouts do you live? Cheers, Bossajazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 If this the same one you brought to my house Rich, then this price is excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volume Posted January 19, 2008 Author Share Posted January 19, 2008 Thanks for the replies guys, BossaJazz - I'm based in Lincoln, but will travel to meet you, or bring the bass to you Muppet - It certainly is that same bass! And thanks for the kind words! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzibass Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 [quote name='Volume' post='121786' date='Jan 16 2008, 10:11 PM']Hi folks Being that time of year, I've set myself a New Year's Resolution to spend the Summer months travelling round Europe... and to do it in style, so I'm going to buy myself an old VW Bus, have it restored, and drive my way through Europe... with all the cost involved in buying the bus, restoring it, getting all the valid paperwork to travel through the various regions etc... I'm going to have to make a few sacrifices... so... Up for sale is my USA Fender 1975 Re-issue Jazz bass... in Natural finish, with a (gorgeous feeling!) Maple neck and fingerboard, a 3-ply black, white, black scratchlpate... all original parts, in very good condition. The only small blemish that I can see is a small mark on the front pickup cover - which may even polish-out (I can take photos if needed.) It is a fantastic bass, I've only ever heard fantastic reviews about them... it plays beautifully, with no issues... a beautiful low action with no fretbuzz, nice straight neck.. really well looked-after... The bass comes with the original Fender moulded hardcase & original Fender strap. It is in pretty-much perfect condition really, I'll give it a good polish at the weekend, and give it a good check-over For now, I'll post an old (a few months) pic of the bass, I'll have some new ones taken over the weekend. Having seen previous posts on the forum, with similar basses for sale, I'll start the price at £850 delivered personally by myself... alternatively, if you'd like to make me an offer for the bass, and to arrange your own collection (be it by yourself, or a courier firm) let me know... I could also look-into postage for the bass, but I'm not keen to do this, from previous bad experiences... I will entertain trade offers, but as mentioned, I'm only selling the bass to fund a vintage split-screen VW Camper... if you have one you'd like to offer me, let me know ;-) Thanks for your time Rich[/quote] I'm selling my '79 P and my motorbike to fund purchase of a VW Bus - not a split mind........ Good luck with your plans!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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