Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) As the pictures will show, it's a sunburst finish with rosewood neck. It's not a pristine example by any means, having proved its worth over many gigs and tours (not to mention a smash hit album!*), but it's in far better condition than I thought and has nothing to affect playability or sound. There are a few minor chips to the body finish, some buckle rash but nothing extreme. There is a fair bit of knocks and dings around the edge of the headstock but again, it all adds character according to Fender these days. As for the neck, there are a few light marks to the varnish but again these aren't noticeable when it's being played - I'm very particular about necks and it never bothered me. There are some wear marks on the upper horn, I've taken a picture but it doesn't look as bad in the flesh. Also, at some point the scratchplate cracked by the jack socket - this was professionally repaired but can still be seen. The thumb rest is long gone sadly. I don't have the original case but will throw in a Thomann tweed-style hardcase. All this, yours for £850. * It was in HMV... Edited May 6, 2012 by Cosmo Valdemar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 More pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 I can't upload any more pics for some reason but can email them on if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 That's a nice looking bass at a good price. The wood looks lovely under the sunburst finish. What does it weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1335473372' post='1631929'] That's a nice looking bass at a good price. The wood looks lovely under the sunburst finish. What does it weigh? [/quote] Ah... Not sure. But I'll try to find out. It's certainly not a back-breaker like some Fenders of this era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 That is a seriously good deal - and with the added fame as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Very nice, what album was that then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1335475210' post='1631994'] Very nice, what album was that then? [/quote] [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tight-Nerves-Suavity-Sons-Merrick/dp/B002BK0LHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335476476&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tight-Nerves-Suavity-Sons-Merrick/dp/B002BK0LHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335476476&sr=8-1[/url] Maybe 'smash hit' was stretching the truth a little... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 PMd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 (edited) PM'd again. Loverly bass by the way! Edited April 26, 2012 by ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1335476548' post='1632044'] [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tight-Nerves-Suavity-Sons-Merrick/dp/B002BK0LHE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335476476&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co...35476476&sr=8-1[/url] Maybe 'smash hit' was stretching the truth a little... [/quote] I`ve seen that cd about............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I think a weight would definitly help this move Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Will get the weight asap. Bump for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassulike66 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Incoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 For all you weight-watchers out there - this bass weighs between 10.5lb and 11lb. Weight measurements courtesy of a set ot bathroom scales and a Nintendo Wii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 That`s not a bad weight - my 77 is 10lbs and it`s no problem doing a 2 hour gig with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 A fine bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Someone buy this bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 thinking I like this, Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 [quote name='merlin' timestamp='1335864177' post='1636996'] thinking I like this, Bump. [/quote] Thanks, have another bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mase Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]PMd[/font][/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 mINOR BUMP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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