pobrien_ie Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Stumbled across this today: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=252221291490&alt=web Ending soon. Looks like someone could get a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Weird, I wonder if he did something with the listing that stopped it appearing on a UK only search, I check Ebay everyday and hadn't seen this one, it does look a real bargain, I am thankful I already have too many Precision's and a Jazz build in progress otherwise the bank account would be getting another beating as we speak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrien_ie Posted December 26, 2015 Author Share Posted December 26, 2015 [quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1451156425' post='2938612'] Weird, I wonder if he did something with the listing that stopped it appearing on a UK only search, I check Ebay everyday and hadn't seen this one, it does look a real bargain, I am thankful I already have too many Precision's and a Jazz build in progress otherwise the bank account would be getting another beating as we speak! [/quote] Unsold at £499!! Thought that was great value for what looks like a legit '83 JV. As you say, something with the listing might have limited its scope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 [quote name='Roger2611' timestamp='1451156425' post='2938612'] Weird, I wonder if he did something with the listing that stopped it appearing on a UK only search, I check Ebay everyday and hadn't seen this one, it does look a real bargain, I am thankful I already have too many Precision's and a Jazz build in progress otherwise the bank account would be getting another beating as we speak! [/quote] I've been watching that for a few days (in north west). I forgot all about it. I'm surprised it didn't sell though. Perhaps there was something limiting it's search further afield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 My JV doesn't have a skunk stripe...did some have skunk stripes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 (edited) http://www.21frets.com/squier_jv/jvprecisionbass.htm My 57 has one too. Was there a 57 in black? I think only the JV's with maple boards have skunk stripes? Edited December 26, 2015 by itsmedunc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 There was a single bid on it for a day or so but that must have been retracted. I can just see that sitting in my bass rack... along with too many others, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I couldn't resist. I got in touch with the guy and we came to an arrangement. I went to collect it this morning and have to say it is an absolute peach. Seller bought it new in 1983 - it is completely original and almost no wear as he is mainkly a drummer. A near perfect 57 re-issue in my favourite colour way - I'll stick a black plate on it, I think. Everything is right - neck stamp, cloth wires, green cap etc. Neck was bowed but straightened immediately with a tweak to the truss rod. Some nice figuring in the maple, too, which itself is a rich warm caramel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Well done the man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Very envious Paul, kept looking at that myself but sensibility - for once - overcame Precision Lust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 I know what you mean. I had originally decided not to - even though it was on my watch list, having moved to 32" scale it seemed silly to get another long scale again. But when it didn't sell I lost my self-control. The best bit (apart from the price) is that it only weighs 8lbs. As soon as I get the black plate on I'll do a post on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrien_ie Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Sounds like a great result...well done. I was tempted myself as I really liked the look of it. Best of luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Just put a black scratch plate on it. [attachment=209145:JV01.jpg] [attachment=209146:JV02.jpg] I'm having trouble putting this down at the moment. Sounds beautiful, really sings. I am lucky enough to own a Fender logo JV0 '57 RI Precision in tobacco burst. So far as I can tell the build quality of this is about the same. But this is lighter and has a nicer tone. And cost considerably less! Edit - just noticed I've put the new strings on a bit wonky! I must shift them over a groove. Edited January 9, 2016 by Paul S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdenspur Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 That's very nice Paul - a good score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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