Happy Jack Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1974-Fender-Jazz-Bass-Vintage-American-Sunburst-Finish-Electric-Guitar-OHSC-/262293776375 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 'Tis just a scratch. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 A good honest description from a dealer must be right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luulox Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 The wear seems a bit strange to me but I can't quite put my finger on it. I don't know a lot about them so most probably fine, definitely not for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 At least it looks genuine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 [quote name='Luulox' timestamp='1455722896' post='2981833'] The wear seems a bit strange to me but I can't quite put my finger on it. [/quote] By the top horn is a bit angular...like it's had a sticker or tape stuck on it that took the paint away when peeled off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 The woodgrain's a bit odd for a clear-finish bass - all at strange angles, in fact the body looks like it's stuck together from random offcuts. Don't know a lot about US Fenders - is this just typical CBS-era shonky quality? Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 [quote name='Luulox' timestamp='1455722896' post='2981833'] The wear seems a bit strange to me but I can't quite put my finger on it. I don't know a lot about them so most probably fine, definitely not for me though. [/quote] It looks too hard-edged to me to be play wear. I have a suspicion the wear is deliberate, sort of - it looks as if someone has chipped it accidentally, then found that the finish will come off if you pick at it - maybe with a scraper. Look at the way the wear pattern is parallel, perpendicular to the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luulox Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1455752218' post='2982221'] It looks too hard-edged to me to be play wear. I have a suspicion the wear is deliberate, sort of - it looks as if someone has chipped it accidentally, then found that the finish will come off if you pick at it - maybe with a scraper. Look at the way the wear pattern is parallel, perpendicular to the neck. [/quote] [quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1455724649' post='2981855'] By the top horn is a bit angular...like it's had a sticker or tape stuck on it that took the paint away when peeled off. [/quote] Glad its not just me! I wonder if someone was going to strip it then spotted the wood underneath was not great and just left it. Could be any number of things really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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