BB3000S Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) Hi guys, Have to share some pics of my latest addition, a wonderful late 70's / early 80's Fender Jazz in Cherry Burst (original finish, rather rare I think). Fell in love with the looks when I first saw it, and luckily it plays and sounds as wonderful as it looks. Cheers, Matt Edited December 3, 2011 by BB3000S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) Now, I don't like Jazzes, I don't like Cherryburst, and I'm not even keen on blocks, but I LOVE that. Wow. Tell me it weighs a ton (my old 78 weighed 11lb 12oz) and I can relax and stop GASing... Edited December 2, 2011 by Muzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 very handsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1322851031' post='1456734'] Now, I don't like Jazzes, I don't like Cherryburst, and I'm not even keen on blocks, but I LOVE that. Wow. Tell me it weighs a ton (my old 78 weighed 11lb 12oz) and I can relax and stop GASing... [/quote] Thanks! The different elements just work very nicely together, don't they? I have to be honest, it weighs in at 10.5 lbs which for a late 70's jazz isn't too bad, and anyway I assume some part of that 70's growl comes from the weight as well as from the PU placement. [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1322852203' post='1456750'] very handsome [/quote] Cheers mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 That jazz looks wicked ! I used to have a 78 Precision in Cherry Burst , it was just the most striking colour . I still miss that bass................................................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Beautiful bass in wonderful condition for over 30 years old! Wish I could say the same ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 That may well be the nicest '70's Fender I've ever seen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Not as rare as a Cherryburst with matching headstock This bloke seems to think that Cherryburst was offered only for one year. [url="http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/cbprecision.htm"]http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/cbprecision.htm[/url] I saw a 50's P bass in cherryburst with an anodised scratch plate a few weeks back and it looked stunning. Nice bass Matt - congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Beautiful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 (edited) Cheets guys! [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1322891763' post='1457046'] Not as rare as a Cherryburst with matching headstock This bloke seems to think that Cherryburst was offered only for one year. [url="http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/cbprecision.htm"]http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/cbprecision.htm[/url] I saw a 50's P bass in cherryburst with an anodised scratch plate a few weeks back and it looked stunning. Nice bass Matt - congrats! [/quote] Thanks CK - very interesting link as well. Anyone know how long Fender used the S8.... serials and when E.... came? I seem to have it that S8..... was used 1978-1980 and that E1... came in -81. However, based on your link it is probably from 1981. Let's say early eighties! The previous owner bought this in California in 1994 while studying at MI, and it was his only bass until like many of us being sucked into forumbased GAS a couple of years back. It has some very nice signs of wear accumulated over the years. Edited December 3, 2011 by BB3000S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 This is the bass I referred to earlier. Although having seen yours I'm not so sure its cherryburst any more...could be sienna burst if they offered that colour back then or maybe a very faded standard sunburst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Stunning Jazz nuff said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 That my friend is a truly exceptional looking bass, everything just works in complete visual harmony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1322957012' post='1457805'] This is the bass I referred to earlier. Although having seen yours I'm not so sure its cherryburst any more...could be sienna burst if they offered that colour back then or maybe a very faded standard sunburst. [/quote] That's just a faded early 3TSB. Here's one in slightly better nick: Edited December 4, 2011 by wateroftyne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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