Steve Browning Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Worth noting I agree on the pick-ups. I changed them out on both of mine but don't let that put you off the initial purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 42 minutes ago, karlfer said: Try it if you can. I've had a couple. Good in many ways, but; no forearm contour thing, both had pick ups that seemed weak to me I have heard that before but the stock pups in mine are fine. My jazz is one of the really early ones without a pickguard or the Jazz type control panel. It also has the higher mass bridge that was changed at some point in production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 He's declined my offer as he's got an old mate looking at it next week and has given him first refusal. I've said I'm happy to give him £600 if his mate doesn't want it so we'll just have to wait and see now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Just wish I’d bought one of the LPB aerodyne Jazz basses our in 2014/15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misowaki Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Chienmortbb said: I have heard that before but the stock pups in mine are fine. My jazz is one of the really early ones without a pickguard or the Jazz type control panel. It also has the higher mass bridge that was changed at some point in production. I think that's one of the later export models actually. It's the only one listed on the Fender website. Edited October 9, 2019 by Misowaki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 On 08/10/2019 at 23:24, Ricky 4000 said: Personally, I'd far prefer the Aerodyne Jazz due to the Jazz neck. There's a trader in Taunton whom always seems to have them in funky JDM colours... 😍 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-JAPAN-2010-DOMESTIC-OLD-CANDY-APPLE-RED-FINISH-AERODYNE-JAZZ-BASS-MIJ/202792923036?hash=item2f37666f9c:g:WPwAAOSwm8Zdl3nH He's popped up with some lefties but I don't like his pricing sadly, almost 900 seems too much to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 2 hours ago, uk_lefty said: He's popped up with some lefties but I don't like his pricing sadly, almost 900 seems too much to me. They were just short of £1000 rrp here. I got mine via a personal import from Japan. Cost just under £500 inc insurance and shipping. Add £70 import duty and Igot a bargain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted October 10, 2019 Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Chienmortbb said: They were just short of £1000 rrp here. I got mine via a personal import from Japan. Cost just under £500 inc insurance and shipping. Add £70 import duty and Igot a bargain. Exactly. And he was selling used ones for 900 quid. When all reviews say that you may want to replace the pickups I think 500 is far more realistic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 He's only gone and sold it to his mate. Nevermind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 But he did tell me what band his mate plays in, so I'm going track him down to let him know if he doesn't get on with it to get hold of me. Back to gigging every week after this weekend for the rest of the year so I can concentrate on playing rather than eyeing up basses 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Mac Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 09/10/2019 at 05:57, Steve Browning said: Here's an old pic of my red one (I also had a natural). Excellent basses. Lovely and light. Usual Japanese build quality. I sold mine for around the £500 or so each IIRC. Gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 (edited) I am almost certain that they started in 2003. I found the import paperwork and I did a personal import for my Jazz from Japan in 2006. My serial number starts with a R which is said to be 2004/2005. I am no expert but I believe the neck determines whether it is Names a P or J. Edited November 24, 2019 by Chienmortbb Add pictures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 https://www.facebook.com/groups/BassPlayersMarketUK/permalink/2914631398548469/?sale_post_id=2914631398548469 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 If anyone was still looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: If anyone was still looking I am in active negotiations for this. Fingers tightly crossed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, stewblack said: I am in active negotiations for this. Fingers tightly crossed Good luck! Looks lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Good luck! Looks lovely I have a bass he might trade for, waiting to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 I spoke with him about it before Christmas but couldn't get up there until new year. I was going to message him today about going up tomorrow but, and it's a big but, a week ago he wanted £650, we'd agreed if he still had it after Christmas I'd come and get it. Since then he has upped it to £750 which I'm not paying on principle. @stewblack if you are in talks I'll leave you to it as I'm only going to offer him his original price of £650. In all honesty is was going to offer £600 as it's been for sale for a while and the £50 saving would've covered petrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 20 minutes ago, Maude said: I spoke with him about it before Christmas but couldn't get up there until new year. I was going to message him today about going up tomorrow but, and it's a big but, a week ago he wanted £650, we'd agreed if he still had it after Christmas I'd come and get it. Since then he has upped it to £750 which I'm not paying on principle. @stewblack if you are in talks I'll leave you to it as I'm only going to offer him his original price of £650. In all honesty is was going to offer £600 as it's been for sale for a while and the £50 saving would've covered petrol. Oh I’ve been having run ins with someone this week with similar goalpost movements. Makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chienmortbb Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 (edited) Well look at it like this. Roughly £1000 retail. SH shroud brings £400-£600 depending on condition. They are great basses but they are not rare and they are not vintage. Would I swap any US made Fender for mine? No way. If people want to pay silly money for USA made instruments that is up to them. If I had to replace mine I would in an instance but not for £750. Also I love the fact that mine has no pickguard, I would not even go £650 for one with a pickguard. Rant over. Edited December 28, 2019 by Chienmortbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Sort of a precursor to the aerodyne is in my clutches at the minute...very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted December 28, 2019 Author Share Posted December 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, Chienmortbb said: Well look at it like this. Roughly £1000 retail. SH shroud brings £400-£600 depending on condition. They are great basses but they are not rare and they are not vintage. Would I swap any US made Fender for mine? No way. If people want to pay silly money for USA made instruments that is up to them. If I had to replace mine I would in an instance but not for £750. Also I love the fact that mine has no pickguard, I would not even go £650 for one with a pickguard. Rant over. Are we talking about the same basses? I've never seen P aerodyne without a scratchplate, a lot of J aerodynes don't have a scratchplate but they are a lot more common as they were produced for longer. I definitely want a P style one as I prefer the shape and trans finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 Well it's all gone a bit quiet. I made a fair trade offer, I thought, but then I assumed his price was fair. If its that inflated then maybe I'm best off passing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Maude said: I spoke with him about it before Christmas but couldn't get up there until new year. I was going to message him today about going up tomorrow but, and it's a big but, a week ago he wanted £650, we'd agreed if he still had it after Christmas I'd come and get it. Since then he has upped it to £750 which I'm not paying on principle. @stewblack if you are in talks I'll leave you to it as I'm only going to offer him his original price of £650. In all honesty is was going to offer £600 as it's been for sale for a while and the £50 saving would've covered petrol. Hey this is Basschat, we don't push in, I will hold off until I hear from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: Sort of a precursor to the aerodyne is in my clutches at the minute...very nice. That really is a great looking bass, Andy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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