Raslee Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Wow, never predicted this would ever happen but my lovely 1974 Fender Jazz is up for grabs. Sadly life's unexpected situations happen and I need to recoup some cash from building works and also a recent car purchase. So with a very heavy heart my 1974 all original, apart from the wires on the pickups, a screw in the strap holder, and the middle screw in the bridge - previous snapped when taking it off to photo yesterday. Hands down this is the best bass i've played and heard - no other jazz soundwise has come close but it's all i have to sell. Also another bass (in my sig) that shall not be mentioned will be going too. The bad bits for complete honesty, a screw went through the 19th fret making a very small hole indentation to the fretboard - doesn't effect playability though - seen in the myriad of pictures to follow. Also there is a hairline crack in first pearloid marker on the first fret - still smooth though, again not an issue - quite common on a bass of this age. Under the scratch plate there is a strange 3-4cm line dint, was like this when i got it - see pics. Usual knocks, mojo and small dings for a 42 year old bass but again nothing tragic - this bass is cool as ** Forgot to mention, as seen in the pictures it has a Hipshot detuner on at present, i will take this off and return the original tuner or i can leave the detuner on for an extra £20 - along with the original tuner. *** Also i have the original ashtray covers Also my surname is 'Stone', my 6yr old daughter used to call this 'The Family Stone bass'...so if you're looking for a bass for metal...this is not the bass your looking for ...however if you love all things with a groove then buy it before i see sense and kick myself hard. So without further ado check the link to the 81 pictures of all the bass and bits - i stripped it this morning for authenticity pictures and now its all back together as sweetly as before. Low action and a nice 9.81lbs / 4.4 Kgs.....not a heavy beast by any means but also not too light to suck the tone out. The 81 Pictures: [url="https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B0O5BydzFW49mM"]https://www.icloud.c...#B0O5BydzFW49mM[/url]: If you need anything more specific then do let me know, but I'm reluctant to strip it again. Oldie pictures: [attachment=223202:jazz 74.jpg] [attachment=223203:jazz head.jpg] [attachment=223204:Screenshot (9).png] [attachment=223205:Screenshot (7).jpg] [attachment=223209:IMG_2391.JPG] When i got this bass in part cash/trade the seller was looking for £2K. I will be looking for just £1750 or better still a part trade with a cheaper 4 string only bass, ideally a USA jazz or other Jazz, possibly a Precision ideally with a Jazz width neck i.e Duck Dunn or Fender Special, Limelight etc, may consider a 3EQ Musicman Stingray, G&L's etc and cash my way (at least £900). Collection from Plymouth or buyer can arrange courier. I do not have a hard case, rather I have one of those soft cases...not a gig bag but soft case - it will packed superwell by my wife, who is legendary (see my feedback) - have posted many basses around the world without issues too. Right, must go and nurse my anxiety attacks Edited July 12, 2016 by Raslee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 That is rather tempting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 A Y.O.B. Jazz... no mr Been you do not need it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
three Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 What's the weight of this - I had an absolutely gorgeous '76 in natural but it was unbearably heavy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbs Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Lee is a top guy to deal with, buy with confidence. Awesome bass too, mine is identical to this otherwise I'd buy this in a heartbeat at that price....... GLWTS mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 [quote name='three' timestamp='1468237600' post='3089427'] What's the weight of this - I had an absolutely gorgeous '76 in natural but it was unbearably heavy? [/quote] A bearable 9.81lbs...nicely sitting too [quote name='Orbs' timestamp='1468239300' post='3089448'] Lee is a top guy to deal with, buy with confidence. Awesome bass too, mine is identical to this otherwise I'd buy this in a heartbeat at that price....... GLWTS mate! [/quote] Ah, love ya - I needd the love...soooo sad to see this bass go...maybe nobody will want it for a while [quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1468226962' post='3089302'] A Y.O.B. Jazz... no mr Been you do not need it.... [/quote] Ditto, 42 too...but certainly not Level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 [quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1468181343' post='3089107'] That is rather tempting [/quote] - It would certainly tempt me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Great looking bass and almost my YOB. Unfortunately, I have no money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Aargh, Lee, what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Hi Lee,I'm liking the look of your 74 Jazz (who in their right mind wouldn't) I've got a couple of nice options for you. I have a rather nice 78 Jazz in Red with a maple fingerboard,it's all original,it weighs about 11 lbs. Also I have a 94 Stingray Honeyburst with a maple fingerboard,it's a nice weight. Sorry I don't have the original cases for these. If your interested I will send you some photos of them. I'll make sure there's plenty of cash your way to make it worth your while! [email protected] or if you want to phone me on 07939120702 Cheers Norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Sorry that was supposed to be a PM. Apologies to all Mods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 My perfect year of birth bass!!!!! That would be a dream come true 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 [quote name='Normski' timestamp='1468257494' post='3089643'] Sorry that was supposed to be a PM. Apologies to all Mods! [/quote] Replied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
play loud and clear Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Trade deal pending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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