Manton Customs Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 (edited) Up for sale is here is this 1976 Fender jazz bass. Ash body, Maple fretboard with blocks and binding...ultimate 70s! The bass is in good all original condition and comes with a (non-original) tweed Fender hard case. The bass plays very nicely having recently received a full setup. It also sounds excellent, with a biting aggressive tone just like a 70’s jazz should have! I have given the bass a full check over - I'm a fulltime luthier of over 15 years and any potential buyers can rest assured there are no issues with the bass. As mentioned all the hardware is original and all the dates read as they should for a 76. The only missing bits are the bridge and pickup covers. As for provenance - the bass was bought approximately 5 years ago from the The Bass Gallery in London I’ve done my best to picture pretty much all of the marks to the finish on the bass, which really isn’t too much considering it’s age. I’d say it’s in better condition than a lot of 70s Fenders which come up for sale. The frets are near perfect too and have a great deal of life left in them. Truss rod works as it should also, so no work required and ready to gig! Any questions feel free to ask and more pics are available on request. Cash and collection from Shropshire (near Shrewsbury) only please. Edited April 23, 2023 by Manton Customs 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 That just oozes cool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 That does look nice. Who's going to ask the obligatory question first? I'm not, as I'm not looking for a Jazz, but if this was a P, it would be my first question...... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocketdog Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Nice example of a vintage bass👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 fingers crossed for tomorrows lottery 😍 we all know it won't be sub 9lb 😲 only a serious buyer needs play it and feel if it's the one for them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddster Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Oh boy, hold up, just selling kindey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 On 08/12/2022 at 16:43, ossyrocks said: That does look nice. Who's going to ask the obligatory question first? I'm not, as I'm not looking for a Jazz, but if this was a P, it would be my first question...... me! Weight pls? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted December 14, 2022 Author Share Posted December 14, 2022 2 hours ago, King Tut said: me! Weight pls? Approx 5 kg/ 11lb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 6 hours ago, Manton Customs said: Approx 5 kg/ 11lb Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undertone Posted December 15, 2022 Share Posted December 15, 2022 is the finish original please? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted December 15, 2022 Author Share Posted December 15, 2022 5 hours ago, Undertone said: is the finish original please? Thanks Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asingardenof Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Gorgeous! Come on lottery win! XD GLWTS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Fcuk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_gontarski Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Marcus Miller 😱 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share Posted January 10, 2023 48 minutes ago, nick_gontarski said: Marcus Miller 😱 Yep, it does that sound very well too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestick Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 🤪. I want! Sadly checked under the mattress and just dust ☹️ lovely looking beast indeed 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 11 hours ago, thestick said: 🤪. I want! Sadly checked under the mattress and just dust ☹️ lovely looking beast indeed 👍 😆 thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBassGirl Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 Is this still for sale, @Manton Customs? I'm near Whitchurch and would love to check it out in person with a view to buying! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted March 17, 2023 Author Share Posted March 17, 2023 Still available currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moley6knipe Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 My YOB bass. None more 70s really. Microtilt, white blocks, black scratchplate and natural ash body. This is beautiful, and if I find the money 😆 I’ll be in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted March 25, 2023 Author Share Posted March 25, 2023 15 hours ago, moley6knipe said: My YOB bass. None more 70s really. Microtilt, white blocks, black scratchplate and natural ash body. This is beautiful, and if I find the money 😆 I’ll be in touch. Exactly…The ultimate 70s jazz! Thank you 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkie635 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Very fine example sir. It WILL go. Best of luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 On 01/04/2023 at 18:45, snorkie635 said: Very fine example sir. It WILL go. Best of luck. Thank you! Yep it’s nice and original 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 If anyone is in the Bristol area this weekend and would like to try this bass out, I’m bringing it to my stand at the Bristol Guitar Show which is at Ashton Gate Stadium tomorrow (Sunday) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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