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Old 10-22-2010, 10:41 AM
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1978/79 Fender Jazz *Brown Sunburst* MUST SEE

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All original and very clean 1978/79 Fender Jazz. I acquired this from another TB'r, Il Capo. It is in fantastic shape. Definitely one of the good ones. Unfortunately, due to financial obligations, I have to move this beautiful bass.

Here is the original description from Il Capo:

- Absolutely marvelous tone that can't be duplicated.
- Exceptionally light, right around 9.75lbs with minimal finish checking (only on the back, see pics below).
- Pristine neck, meaty frets, working bullet rod, sets up very well.
- Unmolested electronics, original solder points, pads beneath original grey-bottom pups are squashed, but original (so I don't want to replace them)
- Neck pocket not the tightest, but I've seen worse
- Beautiful faded brown-sunburst over sweet grained ash (which might be a one-piece) w/maple neck and white binding.
- Authenticity verifiable w/ OHSC (matching serials on headstock and untouched sticker beneath pickguard say 1978, pots say 1979)

Pot Codes:
013446 250K A R1377909
Pocket Stamp:
FRR 30
Neck Sticker (no stamp at butt):
FRR 40
Line #5 R. Govea

- Has all the original screws, thumbrest and F-bridge cover with mute intact!
- Replacement chrome pup cover
- Just had a Pro set-up 1 week ago by Mike Forrester of Forrester Kustoms.
- Brand New DR Lowrider Strings!

$2300 OBO + Shipping. Paypal e-check preferred.

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Old 10-22-2010, 10:48 AM
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This is so clean!
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Old 10-22-2010, 08:09 PM
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Very nice!
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My pants just got tight. So sexy.
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very very,..very nice!!!
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speechless.............................
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My dream bass! Damn...Someone needs to buy this.
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one piece ash body is not so usual for fenders of that era. must have been a custom or special request. sweet bass
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this is amazing
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Old 10-25-2010, 01:56 PM
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Low action and a very comfortable neck.
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Bump for a bass that I will forever miss and for a seller that is one of the nicest fellas you'll find around here..
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How much for the Farrah drawing?
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Thank for the compliment, Il Capo. The Farrah drawing is not for sale!
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That is truly a stunning Jazz. Nowhere near my budget, but I hope you find a buyer.
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Nice weight for a late 70's jazz. 9.75lbs!
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Beautiful Jazz bump and good luck with the sale!
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Old 10-31-2010, 11:53 AM
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Sweet looking bass.
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