For Trade Feeler - 1970 Fender Jazz Bass

Latinbass · #1 07-30-2011, 06:38 AM

Hi guys,

I have here an excellent player Fender Jazz Bass which dates to 1970 as per serial number, pots and pickups.

The finish in red,pickguard and the badass bridge are non-original. But everything else is.

I believe the body to be ash ( it is lightweight bass around 9lbs)

This bass is a great player. The pickups have plenty of output - I have used the bass in Latin Salsa gigs and that neck pickup's tone is thunderous - fat and babybass like. The bridge pickup is very sweet-like with that Jaco growl.

I am looking for a trade: high end 5 or 4 string jazz basses.

If you are interested - let me know what you have and we'll discuss any money differences.

SubSectorSucker · #2 07-30-2011, 06:43 AM

ReBass · #3 07-30-2011, 07:26 AM

Wow is right. That's gorgeous!

t-ray · #4 07-30-2011, 07:33 AM

PM SENT!!

Latinbass · #5 07-30-2011, 08:40 AM

lots of interesting trade offers. Keep'em coming.

No offense meant to those offering $800 value instrument but please read my post - I specifically stated "High end" trades.

Thanks,

portraitoftracy · #6 07-30-2011, 09:03 AM

I can't tell from your post, is the paint job an older refin?

Latinbass · #7 07-30-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by portraitoftracy

I can't tell from your post, is the paint job an older refin?

The paint job is a fiesta red "relic" refin

Latinbass · #8 07-31-2011, 07:14 AM

A few interesting offers but still available.

Bassmickeyd · #9 07-31-2011, 08:02 AM

Not to diss you or the bass but that's one of the phoniest relic jobs I've seen yet. .... A good example on what 'not' to do to a fine old instrument. .... Who did the repaint and relicing?

Latinbass · #10 07-31-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bassmickeyd

Not to diss you or the bass but that's one of the phoniest relic jobs I've seen yet. .... A good example on what 'not' to do to a fine old instrument. .... Who did the repaint and relicing?

This bass was already refinished when I bought it. I got it because it is an excellent player. This bass original finish was ruined by the first owner who decided to spray paint it.

Me, personally, if I have nothing good to say about something I wouldn't post negative comments on anybody's thread.

mdogs · #11 07-31-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassmickeyd

Not to diss you or the bass but that's one of the phoniest relic jobs I've seen yet. .... A good example on what 'not' to do to a fine old instrument. .... Who did the repaint and relicing?

This really is a totally pointless post. If people don't like it, they won't buy it, obviously you are among this crowd. Anyway, your post does NOTHING to lend information to this post so why bother?

shrimpflea · #12 07-31-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassmickeyd

Not to diss you or the bass but that's one of the phoniest relic jobs I've seen yet. .... A good example on what 'not' to do to a fine old instrument. .... Who did the repaint and relicing?

I don't think it's a bad relic at all, reminds me of a pino palladino relic....anyways that's an awesome Jazz, wish I could afford it.

**steelbed45** · #13 07-31-2011, 01:16 PM

/agree with mdogs. The seller posted that the finish was not original and submitted that for consideration. Honesty when posting - how exactly does that merit a flame post? Good luck with the trade/sale.

Bassmickeyd · #14 07-31-2011, 01:27 PM

OK sorry, to those of you who didn't understand when I stated that I am neither dissing the bass or the player selling it. .... It was a mere observation. ..... He stated it was refinished before he got, which states it was beyond his control and came that way. ..... I'm sure the bass is worth every dime he's asking for. The statement was made purely on the 'fashion' statement relicing has become. ..... As so often when statements are taken out of context its the messenger who gets shot. .... I take your bullets bravely. .... And only one of you said you liked the relic job but all of you said you disagreed with me only because I voiced my opinion. .... Interesting!

mdogs · #15 07-31-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassmickeyd

OK sorry, to those of you who didn't understand when I stated that I am neither dissing the bass or the player selling it. .... It was a mere observation. ..... He stated it was refinished before he got, which states it was beyond his control and came that way. ..... I'm sure the bass is worth every dime he's asking for. The statement was made purely on the 'fashion' statement relicing has become. ..... As so often when statements are taken out of context its the messenger who gets shot. .... I take your bullets bravely. .... And only one of you said you liked the relic job but all of you said you disagreed with me only because I voiced my opinion. .... Interesting!

For sale threads are no place for negative comments unless they have some sort of constructive addition. Clearly, yours did not! BTW, sorry for not mentioning it before, I really like the relic job and the color is killin...

TheDialog · #16 07-31-2011, 07:27 PM

Let's drop the discussion and get back to the selling or trading of the bass.

jwr · #17 07-31-2011, 07:49 PM

very nice bass! I dig it, too bad I don't have anything for trade! Bump for a beauty!

Latinbass · #18 07-31-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDialog

Let's drop the discussion and get back to the selling or trading of the bass.

I agree with TheDialog - well said!!!!

And thank you all for the kind words - Now lets get this baby traded.....

cataract · #19 08-01-2011, 07:49 PM

I'm surprised this bass is still available. It's quite gorgeous!!

zeppelinbass95 · #20 08-01-2011, 09:31 PM

My god that is one finnneeee looking bass.