Beedster Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 (edited) Yes, Nik, I'm after a Jazz Looks like I'm selling my '79 Precision maple fretless so, with apologies to Stu from whom I only bought this beauty last week, it's a case of last in first out in order to replace the fretless. The Mustang's a stunning bass, and tone-wise it packs a pretty big punch (helped by the addition of a new set of TI Jazz Flats at the weekend). I rehearsed with it on Friday and although it didn't have quite the clout of my '78 Precision, it was a lot closer than I thought it would be. It's a lovely bass to play and to look at, and the grain is perfect. I'm not looking for anything other than the £400 I paid for it or a passive fretless Fender (although I would consider a fretless Stingray). it will be despatched in a hard case. [attachment=15541:Mustang_1.jpg][attachment=15542:Mustang2.jpg][attachment=15543:Mustang3.jpg] Edited November 7, 2008 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 You're gonna hate the thin neck. It'll all end in tears ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 [quote name='pete.young' post='321302' date='Nov 3 2008, 08:32 PM']You're gonna hate the thin neck. It'll all end in tears ;-)[/quote] LOL, agreed, but I tend to only play fretless at the dusty end so, having played a while ofna fretless jazz last week, I'm thinking it's going to work out. If not, I'll get a Warmoth B neck. Just PM'd you Pete Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Gonna have to ebay it if no-one here has anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 [quote name='Beedster' post='321263' date='Nov 3 2008, 07:56 PM']Yes, Nik, I'm after a Jazz [/quote] Christ - I hope this doesn't mean McCain is going to get in tonight over in The States!! Anyway, you'll love having a Jazz Chris and what's more, it'll complete your set of iconic Leo Fender basses, what with the Precisions, the Stingray and finally a Jazz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='322337' date='Nov 5 2008, 12:18 AM'] Christ - I hope this doesn't mean McCain is going to get in tonight over in The States!! Anyway, you'll love having a Jazz Chris and what's more, it'll complete your set of iconic Leo Fender basses, what with the Precisions, the Stingray and finally a Jazz...[/quote] No, but an owl did just fly backwards past my window Still not a fan of fretted Jazzes Nik, but having played a fretless last week found the neck far less of a problem than I had expected (or rememberered from previous Jazzes owned). To be honest, I've always liked the [i]idea[/i] of a fretted Jazz bass, I''ve just never found one that worked for me when push came to shove live. However, fretless is a different ball game really so I'm going to give it a go. I've got too much cash tied up in my old fretless Precision which I rarely use anymore so seems a good time to sell that and try something new Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 [quote name='Beedster' post='322429' date='Nov 5 2008, 08:31 AM']No, but an owl did just fly backwards past my window Still not a fan of fretted Jazzes Nik, but having played a fretless last week found the neck far less of a problem than I had expected (or rememberered from previous Jazzes owned). To be honest, I've always liked the [i]idea[/i] of a fretted Jazz bass, I''ve just never found one that worked for me when push came to shove live. However, fretless is a different ball game really so I'm going to give it a go. I've got too much cash tied up in my old fretless Precision which I rarely use anymore so seems a good time to sell that and try something new Cheers Chris[/quote] Good move I think Chris! And whatever happens, from an outsider's point of view, it's certainly been more entertaining around here watching the increase in bass traffic that's occurred since the Beedster's return to Basschat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehappybunny Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 bump For the benefit of any potential buyers out there, I bought it for £400 then spent £50 on set up and fret stone (professionally done by luthier at the Bass Bash) and it's now had another new set of luvverly TI flat strings (old nickelwounds were only weeks old) Didn't quite last the 25 years that you were speaking about, eh Chris Hope you find your sonic nirvana in the world of the Jazz Cheers Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Ahh... I didn't make the connection before but it all makes sense now! I heard this bass played a few times at The SE Bash and it had a great sound... Looks cool too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='322634' date='Nov 5 2008, 01:29 PM']Ahh... I didn't make the connection before but it all makes sense now! I heard this bass played a few times at The SE Bash and it had a great sound... Looks cool too..[/quote] It is a stuner for sure. Have to admit I was [i]almost [/i] tempted to keep this and let my Precision go . It has a great tone and feel, surprisingly so in fact. No one got a jazz.....? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 [quote name='lozbass' post='322681' date='Nov 5 2008, 02:22 PM']PM sent[/quote] Sold pending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 [quote name='Beedster' post='322689' date='Nov 5 2008, 02:33 PM']No one got a jazz.....? Chris[/quote] John at Far East Guitars has got a stunner. [url="http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedjb2.htm"]http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedjb2.htm[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 mmm the far east guitars one is lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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