yea I know but am I strange? I find the look of the 69 funkier!!!!
about the 66, the seller told me that the truss rod is ok!
about the 66, the seller told me that the truss rod is ok!
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1966 or 1969 jazz, different history to each!
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- Feb 16, 2008
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the '66 is, and will always be the more valuable between those two basses, so it's a no brainer as far as i'm concerned.
for sure the 66 is more valuable, it's just after the sale of fender!
I 'm tempted a lot by the 66, I got to consider that it's going to be my main gigging bass!
I 'm tempted a lot by the 66, I got to consider that it's going to be my main gigging bass!
I've owned both P-basses and J-basses from both '66 and '69, and I've played many other Fenders from both years. In my experience, '69 is a *magical* year for Fenders - every single one I've played has been not just good, but outstanding in some way. My '69 Jazz is the best Jazz I've ever owned, better than the several pre-CBS examples I've had, one of the best basses I've ever owned period, and will never leave my side.
'66s are generally good, but I've seen several from this year that had green (i.e., not properly seasoned) necks.
It sounds like you've got both in your possesion, right? Do they really play exactly equally as good? If that's the case, I'd go along with conventional wisdom and choose the earlier example for resale value and liquidity. If I were chosing without being able to play and hold, or if I wasn't sure, I'd lean towards '69 just based on my positive experiences with Fenders from that year.
/rick
'66s are generally good, but I've seen several from this year that had green (i.e., not properly seasoned) necks.
It sounds like you've got both in your possesion, right? Do they really play exactly equally as good? If that's the case, I'd go along with conventional wisdom and choose the earlier example for resale value and liquidity. If I were chosing without being able to play and hold, or if I wasn't sure, I'd lean towards '69 just based on my positive experiences with Fenders from that year.
/rick
I would totally go with the 66 for the same reasons the others have mentioned.....Nitro, closer to pre-cbs craftsmanship, higher collectability.....
The choice is yours, but if it were mine, I'd go w/ the 66.
The choice is yours, but if it were mine, I'd go w/ the 66.
that is something I often hear and read about 69 jazz basses, that they are magical!!!
I don't have them in my possession but sunday, one will get back home with me
the thing is that I noticed that often , 66 are appreciated because of their lollipop tuning pegs!
For some reason I've never seen or played a '69! Weird.
Lollipop tuners look cool and only appeared for a short while, but in actuality the ones on my '66 J feel really cheap- thin and stiff to turn. But rarity is what affects the relative value of these instruments, in the end.
Certainly there is more to like about the '66 and there is more value in it. However, as much as I would say go for the '66 I think you have to chose the one that plays the best and feels the best. In the end it is going to be your player, so make sure you get the one tht plays best.
Tough choice! I personally prefer the clover tuners, so overall I prefer the '69 from an aesthetic point of view. I agree with the other posters...whichever plays better & speaks to you is the one to get!
that's some gorgeous wear n tear. no doubt that's a good player.
are the prices on the 66 and the 69 exactly the same? because I know the 66 would be more valuable, but if you can save some money on the 69, it doesn't look like you'd be losing out on a great playing bass.
are the prices on the 66 and the 69 exactly the same? because I know the 66 would be more valuable, but if you can save some money on the 69, it doesn't look like you'd be losing out on a great playing bass.
