Ghost_Bass Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hi, i've been offered this bass on a trade but i'm not sure on what model it is and it's (used) value so i'm counting on BC's knowledge to help me out on this. From the look i would say it's an american standart, i haven't got the serial yet but as soon as i know it i'll be posting it here. Here's some pics: [url="https://picasaweb.google.com/106572846091439162015/JazzV?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPCuuYOmpZ_rIw&feat=directlinkhttps://picasaweb.google.com/106572846091439162015/JazzV?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPCuuYOmpZ_rIw&feat=directlink#slideshow/5696804362470462402"]https://picasaweb.google.com/106572846091439162015/JazzV?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPCuuYOmpZ_rIw&feat=directlinkhttps://picasaweb.google.com/106572846091439162015/JazzV?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPCuuYOmpZ_rIw&feat=directlink#slideshow/5696804362470462402[/url] Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Certainly looks to be an American Standard/Series serial number/date clarifies which series it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Yep, from the Fender site i got that feeling although the logo doesn't look the same: [url="http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0190760700"]http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0190760700[/url] I've asked the guy to send me the serial so we can clarify this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Serial starts with Z5 plus 5 digits so it's from 2005. Anybody has an idea of it's value? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Is it just my eyes or does the nut slot for the E string look a bit wide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Good point sir! Judging by the bridge i get the feeling that he tried to get a bigger string spacing and first thing on my mind is that he may have routed the slot a bit to get more spacing near the nut... i'm starting to get put of from this one. I'm still waiting to hear some opinions on it's value, i think the model is realy a 2005 American Standart (USA) Jazz V, how much is it worth on the market? I see them priced at $1.800,00 on Fender site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceH Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Not sure of the value I'm afraid but it looks like it has the S1 switch. It's also IMO one of the more desirable models because it has the 4+1 tuner config. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Taking new list prices, 5 string Fender Jazz is 1.35 times as expensive as a 4 string. Hopefully that can give you a starting point taking used 4 string prices on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Certainly does look like a USA S-1 Jazz 5, the condition is 'well-used' for a 2005, lots of swirling and the fingerboard needs a really good clean! The bridge doesn't look right to me (not as chunky as the USA bass bridges from the ones I've had) and it's v tarnished! Where's it been living? Outside?? Have a look at the lacquer on the back of the neck as they do craze after a while if they're not kept in ideal conditions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1326453666' post='1497345'] Taking new list prices, 5 string Fender Jazz is 1.35 times as expensive as a 4 string. Hopefully that can give you a starting point taking used 4 string prices on here. [/quote] Going this route i found some 4 stringers on the FS forum going for around £600, adding the 1.35 factor it would be around £800ish for the 5 version. Would anyone spend this amount on this bass (after a good clean, setup, new strings, nut and replacing some rusty screws)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1326468956' post='1497681'] Going this route i found some 4 stringers on the FS forum going for around £600, adding the 1.35 factor it would be around £800ish for the 5 version. Would anyone spend this amount on this bass (after a good clean, setup, new strings, nut and replacing some rusty screws)? [/quote] Hi Ghost Bass, That was just to give you a starting point. From there, you can now factor in condition and the supply and demand - pretty sure 5 stringers don't hold their value quite as well a 4, but I may be wrong. Also depends how badly the other party wants to do the trade, so you could probably be looking at going in at 4 string price and working your way up if you have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Yep, i know that and you're quite right. I don't need another bass, i just want to sell my Thumb so i can place an order for a Super12T, i'm just wondering if that Fender would worth the same as the Thumb and if it would be easier to move along... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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