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1962 Jazz $20K on the bay
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It was called the Hootenanny button, but I don't think Fender ever put them on their guitars, only basses. However, it's odd that they didn't have it before the 1960 models.
Awesome... I love seeing old, well worn basses !
OK, you asked, so here it is, warts and all:
Neck is stamped "7 Apr 62A". I just realized that it does appear to have screw holes for the mutes, but I don't remember ever seeing those mutes. I guess my brother took them off when he refinished the bass the first time. I would have sworn there was foam in the ashtray, but I took that off about forty years ago, and haven't seen it for over twenty years. I guess I'll have to dig around and find it. I'll try to get some more pics soon and start another thread. Trying to decide on another refin or leave it like it is. Sorry for the hijack, but Dark Horse asked.
MmmHmmmm How does that crow taste?
That's some nice grain on that body. If you refin, I'd show it off with a nice sunburst.
MmmHmmmm How does that crow taste?
That's some nice grain on that body. If you refin, I'd show it off with a nice sunburst.
Not the first bird I've eaten, probably won' be the last.
It was originaly 3TBurst, but that's a long story.Edit: It does have a slab board, however.
OK, you asked, so here it is, warts and all:
Neck is stamped "7 Apr 62A". I just realized that it does appear to have screw holes for the mutes, but I don't remember ever seeing those mutes. I guess my brother took them off when he refinished the bass the first time. I would have sworn there was foam in the ashtray, but I took that off about forty years ago, and haven't seen it for over twenty years. I guess I'll have to dig around and find it. I'll try to get some more pics soon and start another thread. Trying to decide on another refin or leave it like it is. Sorry for the hijack, but Dark Horse asked.
I love it .... definitely a beauty. It's funny, we can see something every day and totally forget some of the details about it...happens all the time.
Your bass kinda reminds me of this one....
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They look almost like twins, except for the control plate. That one's got some stories to tell, I'm sure. Is it yours?
OK, Bud
I owe you that one. Being able to admit when your are wrong is what separates the men form the boys.
OK, people tell me sometimes bass players are a bit too serious.
I usually tell them, "no."
Of course, I tell dogs that, when they get up on my furniture, as well.
Do you know anything about IRA/ARE in these Yamaha basses? Something to do with making the wood settle in to itself?
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Without opening up a can of worms (which I'm very good at), I'd just like to point out how extremely subtle the tonal changes would be from wood aging and "settling into itself". It would take a veteran audiophile with superb ears to hear the difference, and he could probably only do it with the bass solo'd in a studio environment using premium monitors. And even then, the change would not necessarily be "better". Just different.
But in real-world settings? With a live band or in a recorded mix? No way. You're better off working on your technique to maximize your tone.
See, now if I had the dough for that 62, I think I'd rather end up buying this...
RARE original 1961 Fender JAZZ BASS "Stack Knob" Sunburst slab board | eBay
RARE original 1961 Fender JAZZ BASS "Stack Knob" Sunburst slab board | eBay
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Without opening up a can of worms (which I'm very good at), I'd just like to point out how extremely subtle the tonal changes would be from wood aging and "settling into itself". It would take a veteran audiophile with superb ears to hear the difference, and he could probably only do it with the bass solo'd in a studio environment using premium monitors. And even then, the change would not necessarily be "better". Just different.
But in real-world settings? With a live band or in a recorded mix? No way. You're better off working on your technique to maximize your tone.
I like to think of myself as civilized and "teachable" so to hear this is comforting.
Nor do I live in the big bucks world and only partially understand the snobby "golden ears" phenomenon that usually accompanies this. (ie the hi-fi world).
I parted together a jazz bass a few years back with a mexi body and allparts neck, etc.
Knowing it would be hit or miss, It turned out nice and I play it 90% of the time. It prolly could be 5 or 10% better if it was made like the one in the videos but for me and my budget, I don't live in that "everything perfect" world and it sounds fine, gets the job done and puts a grin on my face.
Also, don't forget that the Yamaha ARE and IRA stuff is a marketing angle. You know how toothpaste brands are constantly trying to add some new twist to their product to make it "new and improved"? The goal is to get your cash. Yamaha is no different.
I owe you that one. Being able to admit when your are wrong is what separates the men form the boys.
Agreed!
yeah nice bass, but between the extra holes and the broken solder joints that's why the difference in price.
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At the risk of displaying mu ignorance, aren't the pots supposed to have dates on them? I sure can't see them.
