ead Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) [size=4]SOLD[/size] [size=4]After much soul-searching and inner contemplation I have decided to sell this Antoria Jazz bass. At least three BCers have played and admired the bass and hopefully at some point they will drop by and confirm this.[/size] [size=4]I believe the bass was made [/size]by Fujigen Gakki, who were responsible for MIJ Fenders[size=4]. T[/size][size=4]he traditional J pickups rather that the earlier version that had p/ups that looked a bit like humbuckers would indicate mid to late 70s. [/size][font=Arial, sans-serif][size=4]The 3-piece neck and fretboard are maple with vintage frets and nice block inlays and binding.[/size][/font] [size=4]When I acquired the bass it had a rather unpleasant black finish. This I decided to remove as I had heard these basses had mahogany bodies. Sure enough they do, but it is a butchers’ block with a laminate in the middle rather than a solid 2 or 3-piece body. Hopefully the pics will show this. I have copious images of the refinish process if you are interested to see them.[/size] The bass is now finished in Danish oil and to my mind is very attractive – clearly that is subjective. The bridge was replaced by the previous owner and is now a Wilkinson item with brass saddles. I have upgraded the electronics with a Kiogon manufactured twin stacked knob setup (including a new plate and jack socket) per the early jazz basses. A great bit of kit and gives the bass a good range of tones. [size=4]If you have any questions at all, or require additional pictures of any details please ask away and I give as comprehensive an answer as I am able![/size] [size=4]I think this is a good quality and inexpensive jazz-a-like bass for which I would like £175 ono which includes a good quality Sumo gig bag. The bass is currently strung with Fender 9050CL flatwound strings; super-smooth and creamy tones.[/size] [size=4]For sale only, no trades at tis stage thanks very much.[/size] [attachment=138005:Antoria Jazz 1975 05.JPG] [attachment=138006:Antoria Jazz 1975 06.JPG] [attachment=138007:Antoria Jazz 1975 07.JPG] [attachment=138009:Antoria Jazz 1975 08.JPG] [attachment=138010:Antoria Jazz 1975 09.JPG] Edit: Forgot to mention that the pickguard is a replacement item. I have the original white one that will be included with the bass. Edited July 8, 2013 by ead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Yes - Played this, very nice bass. Would be tempted by this if I wasn't in a culling phase. Damn you bad timing. Mr Ead is a top guy to deal with as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Pretty Also, ead is a good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) Alain's a top bloke and this is a cracking bass, like all his others. Just get it bought peeps. Edited July 1, 2013 by karlfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Thanks for the endorsements boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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