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I did see in one of the pics that the saddle was not askew. Don't know which pic came first. And I just purchased it, so I'll let you know if it is fixed when it arrives. :thumbsup:

Thank you so much for the detailed info Gunga Din! Seeing as you still have yours and have modified it, I take it you like how it plays?

Is yours a '62 reissue?

So far one for, one against.

I was looking over '62 Jazz bass reissues on Reverb yesterday and came across this listing: Fender Jazz Bass ‘62 RI 1994 Candy Apple Red matching headstock MIJ If it was local I would have tried it out, and if it played well and sounded good it would have been a done deal because I LOVE that...

I appreciate the sentiment! It was purchased on Reverb, and the seller did have good feedback. Mostly as a buyer, but a few good entries as a seller as well. ----------------------------------- UPDATE on the entire situation: there has been new information received that resulted in a positive...

Not anymore, but that’s something I’ll be on the lookout for if there is a next time.

Well, the “issues list” continues: I can’t yet say for sure. When I first plugged it in, the bridge pickup was VERY quiet. I took it to my luthier to have the electronics removed before sending the body for refinishing. He checked both pickups with his multimeter and he declared the bridge...

I have not contacted the seller. At this point I don't think I would have any recourse since the refinish I initiated is in progress. Looks like an expensive lesson for me. Caveat Emptor. :( Thanks for the input though friends, I appreciate it.

And the neck pocket pre-stripping. I couldn't make out any markings (appeared to be oversprayed with previous refinish?):

Here is the pic of the stripped body (or partially stripped? I've never had a refinish done before) that Wilkins sent me:

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I’ll post a pic when I get home.

I recently bought a 73 Fender Jazz bass online that was advertised as all original except for the pickguard, and the body had been refinished (I would say non-professionally). The neck pocket appeared to be sprayed over and there were no markings that I could see. (Other details: Neck stamp...

I’m trying to get it into my preferred local luthier to get his opinion on a couple of things, chiefly the state of the frets which seem to be flat & low below the 12th fret. He refretted a guitar for me last year and did beautiful work, so I’ll be in good hands there. Also the bridge pickup...

Thank you so much for your insight!