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For sale '75 Mocha Jazz

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$3,280.00
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4
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I Purchased this bass in Asheville North Carolina from its original owner who used it playing folk music throughout the Northeast. I love this bass and wouldn't be selling it if it were not for having to get my teeth worked on. Another reason, to be honest, why the bass is going up for sale is that it's too darn clean. I'm always worried about scratching it. The original owner had some sort of protective backing on the instrument that was removed before I purchased it. It does have some wear on the lower horn and body, but the wear is from the original hardshell case not providing enough cushion over the years. Therefore when I ship the bass, I Will probably have to ship it in a gig bag or newer case, and ship the 0HSC separately.

The original owner installed an extra string tree for the A string which I have removed. It left a small hole. Also it did not come with the original bridge pick up ash tray. Thats it. Everything else is stock.
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Altitude

Altitude

An ounce of perception, a pound of obscure.
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Mar 9, 2005
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Nice bass. Nice gig, too. How long have you been with them? Can’t imagine how much fun (and challenging) it would be to step into an organization that kind of lineage.
 
tbassist

tbassist

Tony Black
May 1, 2010
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Waynesville NC
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i'm 6'6"
Thanks, it was pretty nerve wracking for sure. Thankfully the guys were and are very supportive. Now I've been playing with them for a year and a half ( I'm still the kid) and the shows keep getting better and better. I have plenty of freedom to stretch out, or if I feel like it, keep it reigned in.
 
bassarama

bassarama

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Sep 14, 2006
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Kmrumedy said:
Nice bass but that crack is in a tell tale spot. How is the truss rod? Were the markers ever removed?
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That was my question too ?
That crack (fissure line) looks ominous and likely not just cosmetic ?
I've never seen that before. Was the bass stressed in the neck too when it sustained the 2 deep body gouges ??
 
tbassist

tbassist

Tony Black
May 1, 2010
199
132
Waynesville NC
www.tonyblackbass.com
Disclosures
i'm 6'6"
bassarama said:
That was my question too ?
That crack (fissure line) looks ominous and likely not just cosmetic ?
I've never seen that before. Was the bass stressed in the neck too when it sustained the 2 deep body gouges ??
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The gouges are from the case padding wearing out and it being carried around in it for years. I would not recommend anyone buy a used vintage instrument without it being personally inspected by the buyer and a professional.
 
tbassist

tbassist

Tony Black
May 1, 2010
199
132
Waynesville NC
www.tonyblackbass.com
Disclosures
i'm 6'6"
Every now and then I see a 75 Mocha/Maple Precision for sale on this site. My goal was to find one so I could have matching Basses. Now my goal is to fix my teeth.

But, I'm not a sales person and I don't want to become one for the purpose of selling the bass.

If you're a reputable buyer upon receiving payment I'll ship the bass insured, ( I'll pay shipping) and I'll give you 24 hours to check it out. If you don't like it, return it on your dime, and upon its arrival back home, I'll refund all of your money. We can use PayPal or money orders.

I want the person that invests in this piece to feel comfortable buying a used vintage instrument. One, which in 10 years could be worth far more than it is today.
 
bhoff5150

bhoff5150

Jan 30, 2011
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Is that a bullet style truss rod showing on the headstock or is the walnut plug for the truss rod fill missing? It has a 4 bolt neck joint, but appears to have a bullet truss rod which would be more of a 3 bolt neck joint thing. Just curious because I've always wondered what my headstock would look like if the walnut plug were removed (I have a 4 bolt neck). Maybe it would look just like this.....

Cool color and cool bass by the way.....
 
Acoop

Acoop

Feb 21, 2012
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bhoff5150 said:
Is that a bullet style truss rod showing on the headstock or is the walnut plug for the truss rod fill missing? It has a 4 bolt neck joint, but appears to have a bullet truss rod which would be more of a 3 bolt neck joint thing. Just curious because I've always wondered what my headstock would look like if the walnut plug were removed (I have a 4 bolt neck). Maybe it would look just like this.....

Cool color and cool bass by the way.....
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No, this is all original. In 75, Fender, went to a three bolt neck plate on the J-bass and a truss rod at the headstock. There was never a 'walnut pug' on these basses. ... I'm a little surprised that this is a 4-bolt 75 J-bass. ... My 74-J bass has a 647xxx serial. But, noted, that during the 74-75 switch over nothing was consident. ... The crack at the first fret is cosmetic and I doubt it'll get any worse.
 
bhoff5150

bhoff5150

Jan 30, 2011
725
1,122
Lawrenceburg, IN (West Cincy)
www.flipsidecincy.com
Acoop said:
No, this is all original. In 75, Fender, went to a three bolt neck plate on the J-bass and a truss rod at the headstock. There was never a 'walnut pug' on these basses. ... I'm a little surprised that this is a 4-bolt 75 J-bass. ... My 74-J bass has a 647xxx serial. But, noted, that during the 74-75 switch over nothing was consident. ... The crack at the first fret is cosmetic and I doubt it'll get any worse.
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Agree. I have a 4 bolt 75. It was manufactured during the 6th week of 1975 and is likely one of last 4 bolt necks. I have never seen a 4 bolt neck with a bullet truss rod. We all know Fender is famous for doing whatever they need to do to eat up inventory on parts.

It’s a cool bass. I’ve never seen that neck joint/truss rod combo before. That may make it even more desirable for someone.
 
kleingeld

kleingeld

Apr 29, 2009
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Philadelphia, PA
The crack in the first fret might have something to do with the former A string retainer. Pulling the A string toward the head would have put added pressure right along the line where the crack is. With the retainer removed you'd think the crack should be stable now.
 

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