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1964 Fender Jazz Bass All Original SOLD
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thebassist
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SOLD today to a lovely bloke.

Here is my all original 1964 Fender Jazz Bass. It's all honest, natural wear and tear - I've owned this bass for the past 20 years and I've really looked after it myself - looks pretty much the same as when I originally bought it. This bass really plays beautifully with an arrow straight neck, fully working trussrod, electronics, etc.

My bass playing needs have changed and I'm primarily playing 6-string nowadays so after considerable deliberation, I've decided now could be the time to sell it to someone else to enjoy.

If you've got any questions, please fire away. I'll certainly add to this description based on things I'm asked and things I remember.

I'm based in Bournemouth, Dorset.

I would consider a trade for a 6-string Fodera or a 6-string Ken Smith with cash adjustment. I'm not looking for any other trades at all.

Serial number: L40720
Neck date: 7 JUN 64A
Colour: original sunburst
Weight: 9 lbs 2oz
Case: 70s

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With frets like that this bass gots da funk fo sho :)

That is not a criticism, on the off chance that anyone thinks it is.

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I could be interested.

Couple of questions. What's with the slither of on the back of the neck? Is there damage underneath?

And, is there any overspray or touch up in the front? There seems some discolouration in the area around the bridge pickup and above it. Perhaps it's just really overarm rubbing.

Thanks, Johnny

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[quote name='Johnnysonic' timestamp='1465944392' post='3072420'] I could be interested. Couple of questions. What's with the slither of on the back of the neck? Is there damage underneath? And, is there any overspray or touch up in the front? There seems some discolouration in the area around the bridge pickup and above it. Perhaps it's just really overarm rubbing. Thanks, Johnny [/quote]

Hi - there is no overspray or touch ups and I'm told the slither on the back of the neck is normal. The discolouration, I'm rather ashamed to admit, is grime. I've thought about cleaning it all up but am a bit afraid of using something and damaging it.

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Thanks for this. To be fair, the slither of wood isn't normal; someone's stuck it in there, presumably to work like a shim to raise the neck. I just wanted to make sure there was no damage to the neck, but I guess there isn't.

I'll message you; hopefully we can do a deal. Best, Johnny

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[quote name='Johnnysonic' timestamp='1466031743' post='3072992']
Thanks for this. To be fair, the slither of wood isn't normal; someone's stuck it in there, presumably to work like a shim to raise the neck. I just wanted to make sure there was no damage to the neck, but I guess there isn't.

I'll message you; hopefully we can do a deal. Best, Johnny
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I was told it was normal by a reputable dealer who checked my bass over and who sells a lot of pre-CBS Fenders. I'll be more than happy to share that information with anyone who requests it by PM. Here are some links found via a Google search about Fender shims which appear to back up what the dealer said.

[url="http://eddievegas.com/store/details/1963-Orig-Neck-Shim-Fender-Stratocaster-Pre-CBS.php"]http://eddievegas.co...ter-Pre-CBS.php[/url]
[url="http://ze1bmsaq0o.talkiforum.com/20131031/strattele-neck-shims-yes-leo-fender-did-this-3341884/"]http://ze1bmsaq0o.ta...d-this-3341884/[/url]
[url="http://www.guitarhq.com/fender.html"]http://www.guitarhq.com/fender.html[/url]
[url="http://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/shim-wood-makes-any-difference.133909/"]http://www.thegearpa...ference.133909/[/url]
[url="http://www.chubbuckguitars.com/blog/2012/06/22/1964-jazzmaster-oh-baby"]http://www.chubbuckg...zmaster-oh-baby[/url]
[url="http://pellegrinlowend.com/fenddate.html"]http://pellegrinlowe...m/fenddate.html[/url]
[url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Musical_Instruments_Corporation"]https://en.wikipedia...nts_Corporation[/url]

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[quote name='Johnnysonic' timestamp='1466031743' post='3072992']
Thanks for this. To be fair, the slither of wood isn't normal; someone's stuck it in there, presumably to work like a shim to raise the neck. I just wanted to make sure there was no damage to the neck, but I guess there isn't.

I'll message you; hopefully we can do a deal. Best, Johnny
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I can recommend the Fender bass book. I too knew nothing about old Fender basses until I read that.

Bump for a great bass and seller.

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[quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1466278014' post='3074664']
Looks fantastic. How about a pic minus the pickguard?
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Sold today to a lovely gent. And here is my final photo of the '64 with the buyers beautiful and original '62.

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