Clarky Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 (edited) Just acquired this lovely 73 Jazz off eBay for a reasonable price. A near perfect match to my 72 Precision (see avatar). I am very excited! Weighs 10lbs and body in great nick for a 37 year old bass (nice bright sunburst with lots of red tones in it IMHO). I have secured a vintage 70s bridge to replace the ugly Schaller after-market jobbie and will be putting in Wizard 84 pickups in it (at least until I find a reasonably priced vintage 70s set of p/ups - the ones on eBay are close to £500 ) [attachment=40982:73_jazz_1.jpg] [attachment=40983:73_jazz_2.jpg] [attachment=40984:73_jazz_3.jpg] [attachment=40985:73_Jazz_4.jpg] Edited January 24, 2010 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Congrats Clarky, looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aznbass Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Thats a nice Jazz bass. But the P bass looks stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Brilliant Clarky...two vintage Fenders now Whats next on the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='723277' date='Jan 24 2010, 04:49 PM']Brilliant Clarky...two vintage Fenders now Whats next on the list?[/quote] Nothing I hope, Gareth! I have always wanted a vintage Precision and a vintage Jazz in the classic 3TS, and I have a good CIJ Fender 70 reissue Precision (oly white of course!) for playing the seedier venues. So that is everthing sorted. I tried a 5'er but couldn't really get on with the extra string and wider neck (and didn't need it in my band anyway). Maybe one day a Tony Franklin fretless??? Now I have to learn to play the bl**dy things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='723286' date='Jan 24 2010, 05:01 PM']Nothing I hope, Gareth! I have always wanted a vintage Precision and a vintage Jazz in the classic 3TS, and I have a good CIJ Fender 70 reissue Precision (oly white of course!) for playing the seedier venues. So that is everthing sorted. I tried a 5'er but couldn't really get on with the extra string and wider neck (and didn't need it in my band anyway). Maybe one day a Tony Franklin fretless??? Now I have to learn to play the bl**dy things![/quote] The Tony Franklin is a beauty! That would be a great addition. Id have to learn all over again though. Im still not 100% I need a 5 string. I had one when I was first starting out and never used the B, but the bass was a cheapish one, so it probably put me off. If I do go for one, its going to take some searching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='723277' date='Jan 24 2010, 04:49 PM']Brilliant Clarky...two vintage Fenders now Whats next on the list?[/quote] A week in the doghouse when the missus finds out that he`s punted the JJ! Really nice Clarky. I`m glad that you seem to have found your holy grail. I am still looking for mine! Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='723286' date='Jan 24 2010, 05:01 PM']Maybe one day a Tony Franklin fretless???[/quote] Very nice Clarky. Are you turning into Water of Tyne? Now as for Tony Franklin, the other day I got a PM from a German basschatter offering me an extremely generous price (and so a very attractive profit) for my TF but I said 'NO!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebuckets Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Nice one Clarky, even a relatively new BCer like myself has seen some gear come and go through your hands (all looked after of course) glad you got your matching set-Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted January 24, 2010 Author Share Posted January 24, 2010 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='723397' date='Jan 24 2010, 06:49 PM']Very nice Clarky. Are you turning into Water of Tyne? [/quote] No Dave, he can actually play his instruments! besides I have a white P-bass still, so still clinging on to my trademark And Jezzaboy, you are so right about Mrs Clarky .... I reckon I've got less than a week before she spots all my wheeling-and-dealing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 [quote name='EssentialTension' post='723397' date='Jan 24 2010, 06:49 PM']Very nice Clarky. Are you turning into Water of Tyne? Now as for Tony Franklin, the other day I got a PM from a German basschatter offering me an extremely generous price (and so a very attractive profit) for my TF but I said 'NO!' [/quote] Ditto, can't seem to let mine go either at the moment Nice Jazz Clarky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Alleh f*****g lulah You sell either, I come looking for you mate! Nice one dude. The circle is complete. Or something C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='723614' date='Jan 24 2010, 10:05 PM']Alleh f*****g lulah You sell either, I come looking for you mate! Nice one dude. The circle is complete. Or something C[/quote] Guess who sorted the 70s bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='723629' date='Jan 24 2010, 10:13 PM']Guess who sorted the 70s bridge.[/quote] Mmmmmm........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 [quote name='Beedster' post='723634' date='Jan 24 2010, 10:20 PM']Mmmmmm........[/quote] Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Yay... nice one! Looking forward to the report! The 84s are lovely.. that's what I put in my last one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Looks lovely. Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing some pics of it with the P bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Nice one Clarky, missed this thread yesterday - looks great. Fair play to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Ummmmmmmm . twins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Anyway, it's a lovely looking bass, Clarky. Congrats. But what happens if your Nash turns out to be better? *Ducks!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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