99ster Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) Following on from the Build Diary thread - here she is.... A restored 1960 Fender Jazz bass. Brought back to life after being abused, neglected and bunged on eBay. The serial number of 49940 indicates that it must have been one of the very first Jazz basses made. Having the serial number at the bottom of the neck plate is pretty rare – apparently this only happened during ‘59-60 (the famous Entwistle blonde Jazz has its serial number in this position too – though that serial is higher – it’s No. 51038). The neck date is July 1960. John from Bravewood told me that the Fender sales records show that the first jazzes were ordered around March 1960, but there's very little evidence of actual basses delivered before August 1960... A big thanks to [b]the[/b] top man [url="http://www.andyviccarscustom.co.uk/"]Mr Andy Viccars[/url] for all his hard work, skill and dedication: [attachment=3498:60_jazz_full_front.jpg] [attachment=3499:60_jazz_body.jpg] [attachment=3500:60_jazz_...y_angle5.jpg] [attachment=3501:60_jazz_...ock_zoom.jpg] [attachment=3503:60_jazz_...y_angle4.jpg] [attachment=3502:60_jazz_...plate_sn.jpg] [attachment=3724:60_jazz_body2.jpg] Edited November 24, 2007 by 99ster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Oh my... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Bring me the tissues, quick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 [quote name='s_u_y_*' post='87301' date='Nov 12 2007, 01:38 PM']Oh my... [/quote] Oh my... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Judas H. Christmas on horseback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 *drool* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 blimey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick80 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 A stack-knob jazz! Oh my!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbev Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Speech...........less......ulp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmyC Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Fit! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Ive just soiled myself.......wont be a mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinson Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Bravo sir, been waiting for that for a while. Any chance of a group shot when you have the time? Splendid stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chop Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Sacre Bleu ! Congrats on that, well worth the wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 [quote name='paul, the' post='87339' date='Nov 12 2007, 02:34 PM']Oh my... [/quote] Oh! (I wish it was my) Fabulous Bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 [quote name='Nick80' post='87357' date='Nov 12 2007, 03:15 PM']A stack-knob jazz! Oh my!![/quote] Not just any ol stack-knob jazz .... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=1615&view=findpost&p=16641"]Read the build diary[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Sexsational! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 What a find..... great story ....... What a treat! Oh and complements to the chef for a top dish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Oooooooooh, it's gorgeous. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 That's a sensational looking Bass, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Thanks for all the great comments guys - they're much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 WOW - dont mind me, ive just had to change my pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird War Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 It looks brilliant - he who dared, won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elom Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I know that this is not the build thread, but could you cobble up a side-by-side before and after pic please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted November 23, 2007 Author Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) [quote name='elom' post='93027' date='Nov 22 2007, 10:26 PM']I know that this is not the build thread, but could you cobble up a side-by-side before and after pic please...[/quote] Here's a quick comp using some of the original eBay pics - of the splendid orange paint-job & matching nasty pickguard (we didn't do any better quality 'before' pics): [attachment=3723:60_jazz_comp.jpg] Edited November 23, 2007 by 99ster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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