JV 83 Squier by Fender PB BASS BODY Made in Japan

kittyboy · #1 01-21-2009, 12:49 PM

This is a gorgeous JV body (non-export) I bought off of ebay from a japanese instrument distributor. It's one of the prettiest bodies I've ever seen, and has high-quality JV components. I was going to build something with it, but bought another bass instead.

Here's a link to the auction I bought it from:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=220313153817

I'll let it go for what I paid, $350 shipped, or best offer.

Only interesting trades: Wizzy Cab, maybe a tube pre. Prefer cash. Paypal fine. Local sale in Brooklyn ok too!

I have more photos, but the ones from the auction are as good or better.

kittyboy · #2 01-22-2009, 02:41 PM

Gorgeous JV Squier body and no comments? Odd...

Can you see the pics? It's one of the most beautiful colors I've ever seen.

kittyboy · #3 01-23-2009, 06:08 PM

Hmmm....

This one is *beautiful* guys, and I figure most if not all are familiar with the JV Squier reputation as some of the best stuff to ever come out of japan...

Johnny Alien · #4 01-23-2009, 07:24 PM

This is the body only, no electronics? And is there a difference between the early Fender JV from Japan and the Squier run JV? I thought the Fender JV were alder and that ebay ad says this body is Basswood.

kittyboy · #5 01-23-2009, 08:11 PM

Thanks for the questions, Johnny.

First of all, everything is included--pups, wiring, bridge...

My understanding is that this would be the nicest non-export japanese stuff of its time, second in quality to the export jv stuff, but comparable...

I've got more photos, maybe I'll put them up and we can verify what kind of wood it is.

With the right neck I think this would make a great sounding and knockout-gorgeous P.

Johnny Alien · #6 01-23-2009, 08:34 PM

Yeah throw up some photos if possible. It looks like it may have the router hump near the neck pocket. If so that is much more accurate than modern reissues; US or Japan.

kittyboy · #7 01-23-2009, 09:30 PM

Pics:

kittyboy · #8 01-23-2009, 09:32 PM

more:

kittyboy · #9 01-23-2009, 09:32 PM

Does that show you what you want to see?

Johnny Alien · #10 01-23-2009, 09:36 PM

Nice body...nice color...and it does look like it has the accurate router hump.

I don't think I am looking for a body but if you decide to part it out anymore I would be very interested in the pickup so keep me in mind

GeneralElectric · #11 01-24-2009, 12:05 AM

How much without shipping?

kittyboy · #12 01-24-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GeneralElectric

How much without shipping?

$335. Usually I'd deduct more, but shipping won't cost much, I've got a box ready to go, and the post office is right around the corner!

For $350 I'd deliver it within the city, that is to the pizza place by the station closest to you...

GeneralElectric · #13 01-24-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kittyboy

$335. Usually I'd deduct more, but shipping won't cost much, I've got a box ready to go, and the post office is right around the corner!

For $350 I'd deliver it within the city, that is to the pizza place by the station closest to you...

I live in the sunny shores of Staten Island. The only place where rent is cheaper than Brooklyn.

Our island's one train is also on the opposite end.

I'm seriously considering picking this up, even though I don't need it.

But now I'm trying to square away a medical bill since I burned the ever living **** out of my hand and had to pay for a little ER visit.

kittyboy · #14 01-24-2009, 02:57 PM

Meeting in manhattan could work too, lemme know.

Also might consider trade, currently interested in:

flipster pedal, wizzy cab...

kittyboy · #15 01-25-2009, 09:47 PM

still available. this is a nice one, folks...

kittyboy · #16 01-26-2009, 03:58 PM

Surprised this is still here!

As pretty a body as you could hope to find, and excellent JV parts...

Johnny Alien · #17 01-26-2009, 05:53 PM

Don't forget to keep me in mind for the pickup if you decide to part it out

kittyboy · #18 01-27-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Alien

Don't forget to keep me in mind for the pickup if you decide to part it out

Will do.

Bump.

Seriously: who wants one of the prettiest and best-sounding Ps around, with a neck of your choice, for cheap?

dpike · #19 02-12-2010, 09:41 AM

Hi Did you sell this bass body? thanks

**Dark Horse** · #20 02-12-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dpike

Hi Did you sell this bass body? thanks

You're bumping a "for sale" thread that's over one year old, instead of simply sending the guy a PM ?