1978-1982 70's Transition Fender Jazz: UNIQUE! UNBELEIVABLE CONDITION!

[honest abe]

This is what many call a "transition" jazz bass as it was completed in 1982 (as per stamp on heel of neck) but built with parts from both 70's and 80's. The neck is rare in that it is bound but has dots instead of blocks and carries a 78 serial number. The body is ash and is attached to the neck with the 3 bolt tiltomatic plate. The pickups are 70's position. The pickguard is 80's at it has no thumbrest or holes for a neck pickup guard. The bridge is of heavier guage like the 80's basses. The tuners are vintage in style like 70's. I believe it to be all original from the factory. I'm not certain about the F plate though. I don't have the original case. It weighs around 10 lbs. and the truss rod works perfectly. And yes it does have binding with dots. Absolutely gorgeous! It's not in perfect condition but it has no major dings or dents. It has a little buckle rash on the back but nothing through the paint or wood (just the clear). The neck is very clean with only two small areas on the binding where the clear has rubbed off (documented in the additional pics link). The fretwear is negligible. It plays awesome and is very resonant. The only thing I've done to it since I got it was give it a good buffing. The vintage blonde 1978 is not part of the deal! I'm not completely INSANE! LOL! They just look so good together! Asking $2100 $1985 $1885 $1785 shipped. Here is a link with more detailed pics of the bass including electronics and date on the neck heel.

1982 Black Transition Fender Jazz pictures by abraham754 - Photobucket

[MasterBass!]

Damn fine bass's bump!

[Dickie]

Love it, want it.

[gforcemusic]

PM sent...

[swpyne]

Nice Abe, what kind of trades are you interested in?

[jonno1707]

Wow that bound/dot J is cool and rare...!

[Caca de Kick]

wow wow wow wow wow wow!

I really wish I had the scratch for this.

[FranF]

pmed!

[Red Four]

At first glance, that is the most appealing Jazz bass I've ever seen. Good luck with it. It looks utterly fantastic.

[70sJazz]

What about the white one?

[Caca de Kick]

I can't stop staring at it...
I wish I had the scratch.

[the art guy]

Man, if I was a Jazz Bass guy..I would be all over this in a heartbeat. Beautiful. If only it was a P.........

[DannDubblewe]

WOW. If I could it would be mine. Your picture of the two together is the background on my phone if that says anything good luck! I'm sure it won't last long.

[honest abe]

Final price drop to 1785 shipped!

[Cory]

So that's where that 78 blonde went........

Bump for a sweet bass.

[honest abe]

...pending payment.

[honest abe]

....and payed!