Rick's Fine '52 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]OK, need to sell something, and these are looking favourite. I know how rare they are so I won’t be giving them away, and know I’ll regret it as soon as they’re gone, as I know they’ll never be replaceable. [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]Perfectly matched pair, the pickguards look like they were cut from the same sheet. Impossibly rare examples.[/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Based on recent sales and pricing on these, they tend to go for around £1200+ each. The Jazz is particularly rare though, so if I get a sensible offer, then they’ll go, if not, they’ll stay.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]If you’re looking, then you’ll know all about these examples. Unlike the ’82 Fullerton reissues, these were made using the original ’62 blueprints, sent over by Fender US, and are the closest reissue Fender ever made. The large Fender decal versions were only made for 2 months, before Fender US made them stop, and use the large Squier decal. Many of the ones still in the factory were stripped, and new decals applied before sent out for sale, some were already out there or slipped the net, making them very sought after, many of those even had the Squier portion of the decal sanded off as they were deemed unfashionable to have the Squier decal visible.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]The Jazz is believed to be an early prototype version to show at a German Music fair and to US Fender reps, in May 1982. It has many features not included on the regular JV issues.[/font][/color] [u][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Jazz[/font][/color][/u] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]Neck date April ’82 JV 00*** S/N 3TSB Slab rosewood board Chrome covers Mutes Large Fender, small Squier decal export JV Believed to be early prototype version[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]Has the earliest known neck date of an export JV, and this instrument is featured as such on the Fender JV website.[/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana] [size=3][u]Precision[/u][/size][/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Neck date, May ‘82 JV0**** S/N 3TSB Slab rosewood board Chrome covers Large Fender, small Squier decal export JV[/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Prefer to sell as pair, as haven’t got the heart to split them up, although single sales offers considered.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]I’ve received an offer privately for the Jazz, but before I make a decision, thought I’d give BC’ers an opportunity. Great investment opportunity also. These will be the pre-CBS basses of the future, except much rarer![/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]Thanks for looking. I’m genuinly half hoping that no-one is interested. I will be very sad to lose these.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]Rick[/font][/color][/size] Edited August 20, 2012 by Rick's Fine '52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 That first photo is pure porn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 What a lovely pair you have there Rick! Hope you get the outcome you need either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1335444582' post='1631221'] That first photo is pure porn! [/quote] Thanks Clarky, keeping to the porn theme, they are a 'lovely pair'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSix Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 What's your asking price...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi Rick, Please post prices for each bass, and I suppose a pair price too. Beautiful basses...I might even be tempted lol Thanks Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Good lord! Amazing. And yes prices please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) Not many available to bench mark for prices. there is a similar Precision available on a certain auction site at the moment for £1250, not as early as mine, and the Jazz is far more valuable. I've already received an offer of £2k, but I think I would get more if advertised properly, and split the pair. I'm in no desperate need to sell, but if the right offer comes along then I will. [b]£2500[/b] would make me pay some more attention I think. Not cheap, but these are super rare, especially in this condition, and a matched pair. I saw a jazz offered in japan for £1800, not as old as mine, so with shipping and customs it would have been in excess of £2000 Edited April 29, 2012 by Rick's Fine '52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'd be tempted to sell something else - they are beautiful. If they were mine I'd be lining up to sell a kidney before I parted with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1335447625' post='1631324'] I'd be tempted to sell something else - they are beautiful. If they were mine I'd be lining up to sell a kidney before I parted with them. [/quote] I know, I'm thinking the same, I'll never be able to replace them. I just need some space. I've only regretted selling one bass, and these will join that list i fear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1335447969' post='1631338'] I know, I'm thinking the same, I'll never be able to replace them. I just need some space. I've only regretted selling one bass, and these will join that list i fear! [/quote] Go on, get rid of that stanky Rik instead... would take up the same wallspace as these two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1335448414' post='1631351'] Go on, get rid of that stanky Rik instead... would take up the same wallspace as these two. [/quote] I love that 4005, Mani has been my bass idol for many years, and I always wanted it, this is as close as i'll get. Thats going nowhere, its probably worth nothing anyway apart from the Ricky parts! how can you not love this, I'm very upset now! ; Edited April 26, 2012 by Rick's Fine '52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 OH my lord, those JVs are just [i]beautiful[/i]. You'd have to prize those out of my cold dead hands if they were mine. Maybe the best looking pair of basses I've ever seen, and I've seen a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1335449443' post='1631375'] I love that 4005, Mani has been my bass idol for many years, and I always wanted it, this is as close as i'll get. Thats going nowhere, its probably worth nothing anyway apart from the Ricky parts! how can you not love this, I'm very upset now! ; [/quote] Sorry, not a huge Rik fan unless Bruce Foxton is holding it..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1335453018' post='1631453'] Sorry, not a huge Rik fan unless Bruce Foxton is holding it..lol [/quote] I agree generally, I think Ricks are the ugliest basses made, but the 4005 is unique, and beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 firstly- wow you're selling (possibly) and secondly- how beautiful is that Jazz? If I had the readies I would! (thinks about what I could sell) nope- but good luck! (the jazz is awesome- the P I have no doubt is all right- but mine is prettier! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Very beautiful pair of basses, and a very good investment, I love my JV but these are the daddies - bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1335476304' post='1632033'] firstly- wow you're selling (possibly) and secondly- how beautiful is that Jazz? If I had the readies I would! (thinks about what I could sell) nope- but good luck! (the jazz is awesome- the P I have no doubt is all right- but mine is prettier! ) [/quote] You know I'm a sucker for 2-tone/maple P's, so I won't defend that comment!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 but you getting the holy trio of JV basses may never happen now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 They are gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBassBob Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Would you take body parts as payment? I've got a kidney which has been worn in comfortably and has plenty of life left in it. I also have 10 toes with a unique grain pattern on the nails. At a stretch I could possibly throw in a foot. PM if you're interested All joking aside, those are absolutely beautiful! If I had the money I'd go for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1335476304' post='1632033'] (....the P I have no doubt is all right- but mine is prettier! ) [/quote] Ditto! mine is pretty much identical to yours Luke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 [quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1335516430' post='1632358'] Would you take body parts as payment? I've got a kidney which has been worn in comfortably and has plenty of life left in it. I also have 10 toes with a unique grain pattern on the nails. At a stretch I could possibly throw in a foot. PM if you're interested All joking aside, those are absolutely beautiful! If I had the money I'd go for them. [/quote] Actually, a new spine would be of interest. I've had two lots of surgery on mine, the second of which involved some removal, and replacement with what can best be described as scaffolding, so I'll take your vertebrae as p/x if thats agreeable?? Thanks for the comment, they are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 oh wow - didn't think i'd see these two up for sale... here's hoping i win the lottery this weekend, i'd be knocking on your door monday morning if I had the £££... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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