SOLD!
This is a sweet, handmade bass by Steve Azola (info here:
www.azola.com). The Jazzman I is a Jazz w/a twist - it uses a Seymour Duncan MM/Stingray pickup and combines it with an 18V 3-band Duncan active preamp. Bass Player said this bass has "clear present highs riding warm, punchy lows"..."rich, growly character". I agree, this bass is super punchy and can go from rich, warm lows to super-aggressive modern tones. Has a push/pull mid contour circuit on the volume know ("slap switch"). Neck is a oval Jazz style (1.5" nut) and is dead straight, frets are excellent. The action is very low with some newer nickel rounds.
The bass is in excellent condition; no dings, nicks or gouges. Just very light scratches here and there. The bass originally had a long ebony thumbrest (attached with adhesive). I don't use it, so I took it off. I'll include with the bass. An older, rectangular molded Fender case is included (bass fits perfectly). Bass is incredibly light (around 8 lbs). Cost $1299 back in 98! I'll include a copy of the Bass Player review with the bass.
Specs:
Body: Swamp Ash
Neck: One piece Maple neck
Frets: 21 medium
Pickups: Seymour Duncan Basslines MM Stingray humbucker
Preamp: 18V Duncan Preamp
Controls: Volume (Push/Pull slap switch), Bass, Mid, Treble
Scale: 34"
Bridge: Hipshot
Tuners: Hipshot Ultralite
Selling for $750 shipped in the US. International shipping is no problem, just PM for quote.
