Clarky Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) Got this in a trade on BassChat but need to raise funds so selling on. A 1975 Fender Jazz that has seen some serious work in the pubs and clubs of Ireland (I understand!) and carries some of the scars from doing so*! Reasonably lightweight (9.6 lb on my digital scales) and a great player (it has been played by BC's Happy Jack and SiBob if you wanted a third party opinion), with the preferred 4-bolt neck. Its all original apart from: replacement brass nut; replacement tort guard; bridge pickup had died and was rewound to original spec by previous owner; has an earlier (1973) and more collector-desirable Fender bridge with the elongated G screw. If I were keeping it, the only thing I would do is get The Bass Doc to make a more 70s-correct repro tort guard. No hard case I'm afraid but will be securely packed in a premium Ritter gigbag. I'm after [s]£1500 ono[/s] £1400 including delivery - final price [attachment=57088:Clarky_J...bass_070.JPG][attachment=57086:Clarky_J...bass_072.JPG] * the 'mojo'd' paintwork is clear on the pics. There is also a big ding underneath (an inch long) where it obviously bashed into a doorframe or similar - this is not visible front or back on, only when you tilt it up to look at the lower body edging. Just want the buyer to be aware of every imperfection! Edited August 26, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I would love this bass Clarky, but don't have the funds. There have been so many cracking basses coming on here over the last couple of weeks. I have to save for purchases these days and I think I'm still about six months shy of enough for your bass. Best of luck with the sale. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 (edited) Cheers Gary - there really are some fabulous basses for sale on BC right now - its a buyer's market ... which is great if you're a buyer Here's another few pics (not great, but its dark now!): [attachment=57110:Clarky_J...bass_065.JPG][attachment=57111:Clarky_J...bass_071.JPG][attachment=5711 2:Clarky_J...bass_069.JPG] Edited August 20, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 I guess the need to raise funds means no trades? I have a Rickenbacker 4003 I'd love to trade for a 70s Jazz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 (edited) clarky now you have my attention...if only u wanted to trade and i had something thing to trade.. Edited August 21, 2010 by bubinga5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hey BB and b5, afraid I am after cash in this instance due to nasty (Spanish) taxman who wants to take rather more (several times ) off me than £1500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 that looks lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin8708 Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 Hi Clarky , I am interested , I like the fact it's a 4 bolter with a Maple neck . I assume all the basic's are there , ie , straight neck + pick-ups work . Do the frets have much wear ? Are you based in Central London . ( I am on the Isle of Wight ) Thanks Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 (edited) [quote name='martin8708' post='932161' date='Aug 21 2010, 07:43 PM']Hi Clarky , I am interested , I like the fact it's a 4 bolter with a Maple neck . I assume all the basic's are there , ie , straight neck + pick-ups work . Do the frets have much wear ? Are you based in Central London . ( I am on the Isle of Wight ) Thanks Martin.[/quote] Hi Martin, as far as I am concerned its completely functional - pickups work, neck is straight etc and the frets have plenty of life in them still. As I mentioned earlier, one of BC's moderators (SiBob) recently played this and it was owned by Happy Jack, so you could always seek an independent view. I live near Hammersmith in Central London and work near Liverpool St Cheers Clarky Edited August 21, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 (edited) Sunday morning bump. Swapped strings for medium gauge today (it came with heavy gauge strings) and it is now super-slick. Great player and all it needs IMHO is a more celluloid-y tort guard (bass doc is your man ) or a three-ply black guard to be a stunner Edited August 22, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 It's already a stunner Clarky. I still can't afford it, but almost tempted to go into debt for it. Taking my good wife out for lunch today, with the hope that after a glass or two she might see the investment potential of a decent seventies jazz and talk me into buying it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 [quote name='gary mac' post='932647' date='Aug 22 2010, 11:59 AM']It's already a stunner Clarky. I still can't afford it, but almost tempted to go into debt for it. Taking my good wife out for lunch today, with the hope that after a glass or two she might see the investment potential of a decent seventies jazz and talk me into buying it .[/quote] Good luck with that Gary - make sure its a glass or two of Carlsberg Special Brew and it might do the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='932316' date='Aug 21 2010, 10:28 PM']Hi Martin, as far as I am concerned its completely functional - pickups work, neck is straight etc and the frets have plenty of life in them still. As I mentioned earlier, one of BC's moderators (SiBob) recently played this and it was owned by Happy Jack, so you could always seek an independent view. I live near Hammersmith in Central London and work near Liverpool St Cheers Clarky[/quote] Yup, perfect working order, sounds great, plays great. Buy with confidence. Last of the 4 bolts I'd say, proper transition! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Really wish i had the money for this!! I'd love somethin with a bit of history to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 Forgot to add - serial number is 615019 This brings up the following on the Fender serial dater project website (just to endorse the year): "Your guitar was made at the Fullerton Plant (Fender - CBS Era), USA in the Year(s): 1975" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 i keep looking at pictures of this, it's lovely lovely lovely..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) I need to sell this so, cutting to the chase, my [u][b]final[/b][/u] price is £1400 including delivery. Can't say fairer than that. If it doesn't sell for this I will have to store it away for a better time to sell and find the tax money elsewhere Edited August 23, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 Bump for those who did not spot £100 (final) price cut yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 Sale pending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 (edited) not surprising that this went at a very attractive price! One happy new owner, certainly... If I was a fretless player id have been sorely tempted (there are some really awesome fretlesses on here at the moment!!!) Edited August 24, 2010 by Stag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 24, 2010 Author Share Posted August 24, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Stag' post='934561' date='Aug 24 2010, 10:55 AM']not surprising that this went at a very attractive price! One happy new owner, certainly...[/quote] It is/was a great price but, as you all know (and there was a thread about this recently), its a pretty tough market for sellers at the moment The sale is not done and dusted yet but, assuming all well, the new owner will indeed be a happy bunny as its a slick-playing, great-sounding jazz with more than a few Irish stories to tell! And the sale helps me out no end with El taxman so everybody is happy (well I'm not happy about the tax bill but you know what I mean) Edited August 24, 2010 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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