karlfer Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) Ooops, sorry, sold a week ago. I need to move house later in the year. It will be the end of gigging for me as there's no pub scene there. I don't gig this wonderful bass in the dubious gaffs I play, so time to sell it. BAD BITS. I would also consider a part ex BUT I need to realise at least £1000 cash for the expensive move to come. Original pups are not on, BUT I have them & they are included. I think the bridge pickup has been re-wired at some stage. No idea what the current pups are, but they work nicely. Original included pups, neck no. 180?74, 6.90 ohms, bridge no 181574, 7.60 ohms. Don't think scratchplate is original. (Edit). Like many early 70's Fenders, nothing on the heel of neck, but some stamps can be seen & name looks like it ends "es" The 2 pot dates (both vols) that I can see are 137-73 then it get's tricky. HAPPY to take the control plate off for inspection but I've tried about 20 photos of the numbers & can't get them right. Don't think the case is original, but it's certainly battered. GOOD BITS. It's a lovely bass which seems to be mainly original, lots of chips, bit of forearm wear. Not heavy at fractionally over 9lbs I WON'T COURIER I'm afraid, I can't get full insurance at this sort of cost. I will happily drive within 100 miles of Wigan. Happy for any experts to point out any unintended misinformation, it is 45 years old after all. I am in no rush, thanks for looking, Karl. Edited March 9, 2019 by karlfer 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Beautiful bass, Karl! Just FYI, the thumb rest should be above the strings on a 74, and if the screw holes on the scratchplate line up with the body it's probably original. To my knowledge they didn't use any template at this time and just drilled the holes through the scratchplate and body... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 47 minutes ago, bakerster135 said: Beautiful bass, Karl! Just FYI, the thumb rest should be above the strings on a 74, and if the screw holes on the scratchplate line up with the body it's probably original. To my knowledge they didn't use any template at this time and just drilled the holes through the scratchplate and body... Thanks Alex, that sounds about right for mid 70's Fender . Having said that, when I put it back together again, the only thing that had gone out was pick up heights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 What the fek have you done to me Karl!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon. Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Oh, for the love of gods! Please, put this away somewhere out of my sight... don't know how you could bare to part with that Karl. It's a thing of beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 That's a lovely bass Karl, If it was maple I would be in trouble.. Shouldn't hang about this one. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Thanks chaps it is indeed a rather splendid instrument ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman666 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Man that's a lovely looking jazz! GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeper Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Lovely bass at a cracking price, gotta love those 70s blocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH161 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Great set of pictures Karl... All looks very good to me - fine looking bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 20 hours ago, Bassman666 said: Man that's a lovely looking jazz! GLWTS Thank 'ee young sir! 10 hours ago, Creeper said: Lovely bass at a cracking price, gotta love those 70s blocks Another thank 'ee young sir 8 minutes ago, CH161 said: Great set of pictures Karl... All looks very good to me - fine looking bass. Thanks Cliff, always good to have a known expert chip in, for good or for bad, especially when Fender were changing from 4 bolt to 3/bullet around this time. I wish my photographic skills were up to being able to focus on the numbers. Actually, I wish my eyes were up to focusing on the numbers . I got a bit of a flaying for my price on Faecesbook. I pointed out this is what a similar one (a year younger) might cost from one of the foremost dealers (and that one sold). http://andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=1389&fbclid=IwAR3KRdG_r8eVcq_gXuJaQWgH5VHvF6AYCQoNk5EG9N2tU_EuhoYftekdLUo Thanks again fellas, cheers, Karl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeper Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 1 minute ago, karlfer said: .I got a bit of a flaying for my price on Faecesbook. I pointed out this is what a similar one (a year younger) might cost from one of the foremost dealers (and that one sold). http://andybaxterbass.com/details.php?id=1389&fbclid=IwAR3KRdG_r8eVcq_gXuJaQWgH5VHvF6AYCQoNk5EG9N2tU_EuhoYftekdLUo Thanks again fellas, cheers, Karl. It’s a good price, I paid £3.5k for my 72 a Jazz bass from The aforementioned dealer... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 23 hours ago, Creeper said: It’s a good price, I paid £3.5k for my 72 a Jazz bass from The aforementioned dealer... Yup, the good 'uns are getting pricey now, although he does have high overheads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 That neck looks lovely and shallow in the pics. What's it like in real life? Unfortunately Karl, I'm only going to be window shopping for a while... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Any more pics? 😉 Nice bass, all looks good to me, and for what it’s wirth, I think the price is good, shouldn’t hang around. Classic Fenderness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 On 20/02/2019 at 17:02, itsmedunc said: That neck looks lovely and shallow in the pics. What's it like in real life? Unfortunately Karl, I'm only going to be window shopping for a while... Yeah it's fairly shallow Dunc, normal dimensions, not as shallow as a Geddy. On 20/02/2019 at 19:37, Rick's Fine '52 said: Any more pics? 😉 Nice bass, all looks good to me, and for what it’s wirth, I think the price is good, shouldn’t hang around. Classic Fenderness. Thanks Rick, good to know especially from someone with your knowledge. Now, what other pic's would you like? All PM'S replied folks, as I've said this is a long term sale so no need for anybody to act in haste, It would be REALLY great if potential buyers got the chance to try it for a couple of hours, with no obligation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Carlsberg don't do bass guitar adverts. But if they did ... Anyone wondering how it should be done, this is the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-sad Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 WOAOH !!!! Trade for a "similar looking" Japanese reissue without the block plus cash? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Thanks for the reply Karl. I just wish that my finances at the moment were far far better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 12 hours ago, itsmedunc said: Thanks for the reply Karl. I just wish that my finances at the moment were far far better! Always a pleasure with you Dunc On 22/02/2019 at 00:07, k-sad said: WOAOH !!!! Trade for a "similar looking" Japanese reissue without the block plus cash? Think you're supposed to make offers by PM On 21/02/2019 at 20:06, pete.young said: Carlsberg don't do bass guitar adverts. But if they did ... Anyone wondering how it should be done, this is the way. Very kind Pete, I wish I could take better photos. If you wish to ask this much money off people, my opinion is you need to make the effort. If somebody wants £2k+ for a vintage bass & puts up 3 photos, lazy & not respecting buyers imo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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