franzbassist Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) Hi all Really not sure I want to do this, but financial needs must.... [b]1966 Jazz Bass[/b] This bass was assembled by Bravewood Guitars and consists of [i]all original parts apart from the body, neck pickup and scratchplate[/i]. It's a great bass, really resonant, lightweight and punchy, but I am just not really a passive guy. [b]I'm looking to get £2k[/b] for this, which may seem like a lot for a non-original bass, but given that a Fender Custom Shop '66 made from all new parts costs more than this, I'd say it's well priced. You can see John's build [url="http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/66Jazzproject.html"]here[/url]. Obviously the bass has moved on a bit in terms of original parts (tuners, bridge pickup, thumbrest, neck pickup cover) since these pictures were taken, but you get the idea. No trades thanks. Cheers Gareth Edited February 29, 2008 by walbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-T-P Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I'm really confused about the Jazz. What bits of it are actually 1966 Fender jazz bass parts and what bits are replacement (Fender or otherwise)? Maybe I'm being a muppet, but I've read and re-read your post 4 or 5 times now and I'm none the wiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) To me that means its a Bravewood body, scratchplate and neck pickup with original 1966 parts: Neck Bridge Pickup Tuners Bridge Neck plate Control plate and pots Thumbrest Pickup cover Correct me if I'm wrong You can kinda see that its a Bravewood body, I've never seen a vintage fender that has 'aged' like that Still a nice looking bass though. Good luck Si Edited January 26, 2008 by Sibob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 (edited) Sibob is correct; the repro parts are the body, neck pickup and the scratchplate. Edited January 26, 2008 by walbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 Apologies to all those who have asked for pictures. Should be up tomorrow evening (Tuesday). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Sibob' post='128346' date='Jan 26 2008, 06:00 PM']You can kinda see that its a Bravewood body, I've never seen a vintage fender that has 'aged' like that Still a nice looking bass though. Good luck Si[/quote] My vintage Fender has aged like that. It was toured all over the states during the 60s. Man, it's beaten to death! What I'm trying to say is that Bravewood are the best in the business for 'real' relic finishes, and this bass looks pretty darn good to me. If I was to buy it, I'd have to know that the parts were worth at least as much as the asking price. Neck must be worth £600 - £700 66 bridge £150 - £200 Scratchplate £200 Tuners £200 etc. etc. I'd expect to pay around £2000 - £2500 retail for a 66' refinned jazz, so this seems ok. Edited January 28, 2008 by Jebo1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyC Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Were all the parts put together by bravewood or have you added to them over the years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 [quote name='Sibob' post='128346' date='Jan 26 2008, 06:00 PM']You can kinda see that its a Bravewood body, I've never seen a vintage fender that has 'aged' like that Still a nice looking bass though. Good luck Si[/quote] Looks like my (for real trashed) '66 Jazz as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 28, 2008 Author Share Posted January 28, 2008 [quote name='TimmyC' post='129496' date='Jan 28 2008, 06:57 PM']Were all the parts put together by bravewood or have you added to them over the years?[/quote] I added the tuners, bridge saddles, thumbrest, neck pickup cover and bridge pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) Pictures are now [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16160918@N03/sets/72157603816901243/"]here[/url]. Gareth Edited February 5, 2008 by walbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 The Jazz looks great Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 [quote name='Marcus' post='129841' date='Jan 29 2008, 10:30 AM']The Jazz looks great Gareth[/quote] Thanks, it is, and I'm glad how the pics turned out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) On eBay. Edited February 17, 2008 by walbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) Some eye candy... Edited February 5, 2008 by walbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Sensible offers considered, but the way it's going I'll be holding onto both these beauties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hi mate, sad as it might seem, you might be better off selling the jazz as separate pieces. It's worth a fortune in bits. I'm just putting it out there... Cheers, L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 [quote name='Jebo1' post='134318' date='Feb 5 2008, 01:55 PM']Hi mate, sad as it might seem, you might be better off selling the jazz as separate pieces. It's worth a fortune in bits. I'm just putting it out there... Cheers, L[/quote] I know, but it's such a great playing bass that seems a real shame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 If it was me - and I'm being candid here - I'd maybe not jump at a parts bass that I hadn't put together myself. That's not to say that nobody would be, but for something like this, people are often very picky. A refinned pre CBS jazz is going to set you back (if you can find one) about £2300 - £2800 so you're in that ballpark. It looks like a great bass, and even if it's just a visual first impression, i tlooks like it would knock spots off a custom shop reissue. The neck itself looks beautiful, 66' is one of the best years for Fenders as collectible legend goes... If I win Lotto Euromillions I will buy this bass off you and love it. I will also then amass the worlds greatest collection of vintage Fender Jazz Basses, but that's another story! This is a promise and I will swear by it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 [quote name='Jebo1' post='134340' date='Feb 5 2008, 02:18 PM']If it was me - and I'm being candid here - I'd maybe not jump at a parts bass that I hadn't put together myself. That's not to say that nobody would be, but for something like this, people are often very picky. A refinned pre CBS jazz is going to set you back (if you can find one) about £2300 - £2800 so you're in that ballpark. It looks like a great bass, and even if it's just a visual first impression, i tlooks like it would knock spots off a custom shop reissue. The neck itself looks beautiful, 66' is one of the best years for Fenders as collectible legend goes... If I win Lotto Euromillions I will buy this bass off you and love it. I will also then amass the worlds greatest collection of vintage Fender Jazz Basses, but that's another story! This is a promise and I will swear by it![/quote] I agree with pretty much all of this. Bravewood, while they are great basses, are not that well known in the UK let alone overseas, so I can understand buyer apprehension. It really is a great bass, as you say the neck is to die for, and I'm aware that 66 is considered a great year. Thanks for your comments. Helpful and constructive. Cheers Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) Bump. Edited February 17, 2008 by walbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 (edited) Valentine's bump Edited February 17, 2008 by walbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 (edited) Bump. Edited February 17, 2008 by walbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Some genuine interest in the bass from a few folk but nothing definite yet, so a gentle bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) Really need the money, so it looks like this bass will be broken up and the parts sold on eBay... Edited February 27, 2008 by walbassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 [quote name='walbassist' post='147691' date='Feb 27 2008, 11:05 AM']Really need the money, so it looks like this bass will be broken up and the parts sold on eBay...[/quote] Unless anyone wants to buy any of the parts through this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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