Recent content by desotoslo

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    L1000 bump at first fret.

    ebony
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    L1000 bump at first fret.

    Thanks everyone, I'm in the process of returning the bass.
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    L1000 bump at first fret.

    Thanks guys. Any suggestions as to what I might do to get it fixed? I have a good luthier. I just bought this bass on Ebay, and the seller did not disclose this detail. I am not sure how to proceed. WWYD?
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    L1000 bump at first fret.

    Hi, I think I've heard this is somewhat common with L1000s, but is this a problem? I'm concerned the fingerboard appears to be a little cracked. I assume this is the truss rod protruding slightly. It doesn't seem to affect how the instrument plays. Thoughts? Thanks a lot!
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    Guidance on 1963 short scale Fender Jazz

    Just to put an end to this story, the seller was 100% honest in his portrayal of what he thought was a '63 Jazz. I know this now because he completely refunded my money this afternoon. I had a nice long discussion with him about music and bass playing. A nice guy who wasn't intentionally...
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    Guidance on 1963 short scale Fender Jazz

    Thanks for the information, again. I made a mistake. Now I just have to hope that the seller will make this right, but if not, it's my bad.
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    Guidance on 1963 short scale Fender Jazz

    wow, thanks for the info. I will try to return it to the seller.
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    Guidance on 1963 short scale Fender Jazz

    Hi all, I picked up a rough bass for a pretty good price yesterday, a 1963 Fender Jazz, short scale (33"), with a single pickup. Serial is L1xxxx, so it comes up as a 63. I am not sure what to do with it. Right now, it's dying for a setup, so that is in order. There are some cracks in the...
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    FS Only Peavey Fury Made in USA $159

    Thanks for the cool bass, and great to meet you. Enjoy our beautiful winter weather!
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    FS: 1967 Epiphone Rivoli

    1325 shipped.
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    FS: 1967 Epiphone Rivoli

    baritone makes her clean, bump.