Matt_UK Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hi guys Just saw this on Gumtree, a really cheeeeap Jazz with little information: [url="http://www.gumtree.com/london/91/30458191.html"]http://www.gumtree.com/london/91/30458191.html[/url] Was just wondering if anyone could work out the age of the bass (through the inlays, fender logo, truss rod, any other logos etc), as its rather inexpensive (and potentially a bargain if its an original vintage) As I dont have much knowledge of Jazz's, I thought I would rack more knowledgeable people's brains here Thanks in advance guys! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Looks like a bit of a bargain if it's as old as it looks. Ask the seller for the serial number and check it against the ones on the fender site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaver Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 [quote name='budget bassist' post='319816' date='Nov 1 2008, 08:39 PM']Looks like a bit of a bargain if it's as old as it looks. Ask the seller for the serial number and check it against the ones on the fender site.[/quote] Ssssshhh you two. Emailed the seller this morning not heard back yet. You'll never beat me too it from Notts, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Lmao Im too far away from it, and I dont think I could summon up the reddies... I was just a bit curious ! Looks nice though, but Id prefer a maple board tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 [quote name='deaver' post='319818' date='Nov 1 2008, 08:41 PM']Ssssshhh you two. Emailed the seller this morning not heard back yet. You'll never beat me too it from Notts, Sam[/quote] Haha i'm not interested It's all yours mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 It looks like a 75 RI to me, despite the rust on some of the parts - the headstock markings are wrong for an original 70's model. Not sure exactly how much they go for (I don't pay much attention to Jazz basses), but I'd guess £320 isn't too far off the mark for a Jap model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 not sure, the body colour looks quite aged as well as the hardware, it could well be an older model, certainly worth inquiring about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Deaver, could you keep us posted on this one as youve emailed the guy? Id love to know what the serial no. is and if its a vintage bargain Cheeers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) [quote name='BassManKev' post='320239' date='Nov 2 2008, 04:04 PM']not sure, the body colour looks quite aged as well as the hardware, it could well be an older model, certainly worth inquiring about![/quote] It's quite simple to age hardware and a little button polish will darken the finish. The tuners, tug bar holes and logo don't match up date-wise - though Fender are quite well known for their oddities - but the real killer is the silver/grey serial number. 70's versions never had that. Edited November 2, 2008 by Musky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaver Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) Not heard anything back yet. I'm pretty sure though that this is a Jap 75 reissue (which is what I've been looking for) - it will be a few years old hence the tarnish Edited November 2, 2008 by deaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLightyear Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I went to see this one last week- it is a reissue apparently of a '66 although I'm not up on my fender production dates- I think it was made in the late 80's. I decided not to buy it since the condition wasn't as excellent as advertised- a few dings in the neck and a large crack in the lacquer, plus rust on the screws and hardware generally- looked like it'd spent some time outside! As well as that it needs a good set up as the action is pretty high and when you factor all that in it seemed like less of a bargain! Will make a nice bass for someone though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_UK Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Cheers for the info Johnny - shame it wasnt as good as I was hoping...then again, what I was hoping for was the impossibility of it being AMAZINGLY OLD and STUPIDLY CHEAP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 [quote name='Matt_UK' post='321487' date='Nov 4 2008, 12:51 AM']I was hoping for was the impossibility of it being AMAZINGLY OLD and STUPIDLY CHEAP...[/quote] If you want that I'll give you my mums number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='321576' date='Nov 4 2008, 09:40 AM']If you want that I'll give you my mums number [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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