Jebo1 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Hi, Well, I've been offered a new bass, and I'm thinking of putting this up for sale. This is a completely original (to the solder joint) 1966 Fender Jazz bass in candy apple red. This is the rarest custom colour and even in this time of frugality, these are still in demand. It has the original covers, bridge, pickups etc. and is ready for a full nut and bolt investigation of its condition. Bring a screwdriver! The pickups are dated, neckplate is fine, neck date is clear, finish is very 'aged' (let's say batterred), the bridge is original, umm, pickguard, oval tuners, I know what I'm talking about, it's a good un. It took e over 50 vintage Fenders (ok I was a dealer) to find it. For those in the know, the finish has the silver glitter finish underneath the red finish, which makes it definitely dated to 66' and is the rarer type (Fender fans, it was gold to create the sparkle from 67 onwards). Umm, it has pearl inlays, and with the neck date is from December of 66'. Asking price, well, it's going to be around £4,000 Serious PMs etc, let me know. A camera will be forthcoming Sunday (I lost mine on a roadtrip) so pics will go up then. This is a serious sale, and I'm incredibly sad to see it go. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Ever since i saw a CAR jazz bass in the first music shop i wnet in i wanted one. I cant afford it mind but pictures would make me smile! (and what have you been offered???!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Well, I sure as hell haven't got £4000 but I have got to see pictures of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='352169' date='Dec 11 2008, 09:29 PM']Well, I sure as hell haven't got £4000 but I have got to see pictures of this. [/quote] +1, wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 f*** me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote name='Jebo1' post='352164' date='Dec 11 2008, 09:20 PM']Well, I've been offered a new bass, and I'm thinking of putting this up for sale.[/quote] What on earth can top a 66 Jazz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 You're the Father Christmas of the bass world Lawrie How about I give you all my basses and my girlfriend (who trust me, is a babe.....) Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote name='LukeFRC' post='352168' date='Dec 11 2008, 09:29 PM'](and what have you been offered???!)[/quote] Got it in one, Luke. What bass can you offer a man that will persuade him to sell an all-original 1966 Jazz? I'm intrigued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Well, I've been offered a 62 jazz bass, and a Harley, but I'm not sure about either of them... Pics will go up Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote name='Beedster' post='352211' date='Dec 11 2008, 10:10 PM']You're the Father Christmas of the bass world Lawrie How about I give you all my basses and my girlfriend (who trust me, is a babe.....) Chris[/quote] Crikey Chris, the neck is far too thin for you my friend :-) As for your girlfriend, phew, well, the offer is a good one. I'll run it past the missis :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 I guess I should also share the fact that I've lost my job on Tuesday too, which was a kick in the teeth. The 62 jazz might need to go back where it came from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote name='Jebo1' post='352222' date='Dec 11 2008, 10:22 PM']I'll run it past the missis :-)[/quote] Mine won't share mate. I've tried Really sorry to hear about the job mate, always had you down as a rock star anyway so perhaps the time to pursue that? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 What does it sound like? would you be able to post some samples? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 Yeah, I've used it for recording for years. Check out: www.jebomusic.co.uk or www.myspace.com/jebomusic Umm, that's me! Done some other sessions etc, but nothing I can post on the internet. Best played through an EBS rig :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebo1 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote name='Beedster' post='352228' date='Dec 11 2008, 10:31 PM']Mine won't share mate. I've tried Really sorry to hear about the job mate, always had you down as a rock star anyway so perhaps the time to pursue that? Chris[/quote] Aye, the missis thought that, hence the breakup :-) I'm self-employed, so it's not so bad really. I have options! Cheers though bud, it's an odd time. My 60 year old father lost his job on the same day too. Credit Crunch biting my skinny ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote name='Jebo1' post='352240' date='Dec 11 2008, 10:44 PM']Aye, the missis thought that, hence the breakup :-) I'm self-employed, so it's not so bad really. I have options! Cheers though bud, it's an odd time. My 60 year old father lost his job on the same day too. Credit Crunch biting my skinny ass![/quote] My GF lost hers in mid November - her company simply screwed up its budgets and did a last-in/first-out, despite having aggressively recruited her from her previous job - and about three days later walked into a much better job. Even better, her previous boss was up for the same job Good luck mate Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote name='Beedster' post='352247' date='Dec 11 2008, 10:52 PM']My GF lost hers in mid November - her company simply screwed up its budgets and did a last-in/first-out, despite having aggressively recruited her from her previous job - and about three days later walked into a much better job. Even better, her previous boss was up for the same job Good luck mate Chris[/quote] Guess what I meant to say is that it won't take a bloke like you long, and you'll probably end up with something better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 gotta see this! makes my 69 feel a bit ordinary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 [quote name='Beedster' post='352211' date='Dec 11 2008, 10:10 PM']You're the Father Christmas of the bass world Lawrie How about I give you all my basses and my girlfriend (who trust me, is a babe.....) Chris[/quote] [quote name='phsycoandy' post='352275' date='Dec 11 2008, 11:26 PM']gotta see this! makes my 69 feel a bit ordinary [/quote] An absolute perv fest! Oh and I've gotta see pics... no not the bass. Beedster's babe. B*mmer about your job but as someone who has been through it (more than once or twice... and an impending redundancy in 2010 '[size=1]at least I get a fair bit of notice[/size]'), it's often astonishing how it can be a catalysed for change to the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Will this be on the Antiques Roadshow on Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 PIKCHAIRS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 found it! (hope you dont mind me linking to this pic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinalTap Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 66 jazz with matching headstock. Wow! If I sell my Stingray, I'm interested.... I was planning to get my drivers license, but that can wait..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 ooooooooooh! That will be a Guy Pratt colour one then .. Go on Chris ... there's loads of GF's aroud but chances like this come up about as often as dates with Kylie ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 We need pictures here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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