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Boner Bass Club

#601
OldSchool50 said:
Can you Longhorn fans help me identify that this is indeed a "boner" bass. I haven't seen it in person but it sure does look that way in the photo. No TBX tone control, but the E series serial comes back as early American Standard 89-94, The bridge looks right also. Any help is appreciated. Owner said he purchased in late 80s. What is a fair price in very good condition?
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That's a gen 1 (USA) American Standard Jazz for sure. Unless the TBX tone pot was replaced it should have that also. Its characteristics are a 22 fret no-ramp/full length neck, the reshaped body with long upper horn, the 3 screw wide-spacing bridge, tilt-neck adjustment neck plate w/Fender script, Schaller F-stamped tuners, black Strat knobs and the 8 screw pg. They can go for $600-$800 usually. Looks to be in good shape.
 
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#603
JIO said:
That's a gen 1 (USA) American Standard Jazz for sure. Unless the TBX tone pot was replaced it should have that also. Its characteristics are a 22 fret no-ramp/full length neck, the reshaped body with long upper horn, the 3 screw wide-spacing bridge, tilt-neck adjustment neck plate w/Fender script, Schaller F-stamped tuners, black Strat knobs and the 8 screw pg. They can go for $600-$800 usually. Looks to be in good shape.
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Hi JIO

I forgot to say the other week but another Boner turned up here in NZ without the TBX tone pot.

It may be true that Export models did not have this c.1989/1990
 
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#604
foal30 said:
I have 1989 Jazz Boner
Fingerboard finishes with the neck.
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Only fretted rosewood fb's on the gen 1 as far as I've read - the later 22 fret A/S basses had maple also.

foal30 said:
Hi JIO

I forgot to say the other week but another Boner turned up here in NZ without the TBX tone pot.

It may be true that Export models did not have this c.1989/1990
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Interesting - they are commonly available for about $12 if one would want too (easily) install one. It's a simple but effective tone-shaping item.
 
#605
JIO said:
Only fretted rosewood fb's on the gen 1 as far as I've read - the later 22 fret A/S basses had maple also.



Interesting - they are commonly available for about $12 if one would want too (easily) install one. It's a simple but effective tone-shaping item.
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Yes it's 1989 Rosewood finger board (originally) fretted.

I have never seen a (originally) fretless of this era.

I'm guessing mine has the original knobs...silver chrome ...looks like the Strat style ones are on instruments with the TBX pot
 
#606
JIO said:
That's a gen 1 (USA) American Standard Jazz for sure. Unless the TBX tone pot was replaced it should have that also. Its characteristics are a 22 fret no-ramp/full length neck, the reshaped body with long upper horn, the 3 screw wide-spacing bridge, tilt-neck adjustment neck plate w/Fender script, Schaller F-stamped tuners, black Strat knobs and the 8 screw pg. They can go for $600-$800 usually. Looks to be in good shape.
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Thanks JIO. Very helpful and confirmed what I thought. But I hadn't noticed the microtilt until I looked at another pic. Thought that was only available on three bolt, mid-70s jazz basses. A nice feature if you need it.
 
#607
foal30 said:
Yes it's 1989 Rosewood finger board (originally) fretted.

I have never seen a (originally) fretless of this era.

I'm guessing mine has the original knobs...silver chrome ...looks like the Strat style ones are on instruments with the TBX pot
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Yes, no fretless on the gen1 A/S - chrome knobs like on a P-bass? The black Strat knobs were a continuation of the late 70's-early 80's J's that sported them. The 3 screw bridge was intro'd in '83.
 
#608
OldSchool50 said:
Thanks JIO. Very helpful and confirmed what I thought. But I hadn't noticed the microtilt until I looked at another pic. Thought that was only available on three bolt, mid-70s jazz basses. A nice feature if you need it.
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I don't know what Micro-Tilt is
 

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#611
OldSchool50 said:
Thanks JIO. Very helpful and confirmed what I thought. But I hadn't noticed the microtilt until I looked at another pic. Thought that was only available on three bolt, mid-70s jazz basses. A nice feature if you need it.
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The micro-tilt neck adjuster was used on the '85 Performer as well. I don't believe it was the best solution for the intent but it was at least a quick-fix if needed. Think about it - one tiny stilt that separated the neck heal from the body, essentially creating a gap. Even the narrow cardboard or credit card slice that is placed in my neck pockets to angle it correctly is a partial fix. A beveled (hardwood) wedge is the best solution for a dynamic neck/body connection to preserve optimal harmonic/tonal response.
 
#612
foal30 said:
I assume it's the hole in the neck plate
As per above photo
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That's correct. By loosening the neck bolts, you can adjust the neck angle (as you would do with a shim) with the right allen wrench. Comes in handy with necks that need tweaking for the action you're looking for. I've seldom had to use in on my 76 Fender JB, but it came in handy adjusting a couple of Peavey T-40s. There are good instructions online if you want to know more.
 
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OldSchool50 said:
That's correct. By loosening the neck bolts, you can adjust the neck angle (as you would do with a shim) with the right allen wrench. Comes in handy with necks that need tweaking for the action you're looking for. I've seldom had to use in on my 76 Fender JB, but it came in handy adjusting a couple of Peavey T-40s. There are good instructions online if you want to know more.
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Cheers

Whilst it's a heavy bass it plays really well
Not sure on the tuners but they look cool so won't change them.
 
#618
foal30 said:
I don't know what Micro-Tilt is
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There is a round metal disc (like a solid washer with 2 screws to hold it in place) imbedded in the neck heal and the threaded insert w/inset hex-head screw in the body is accessed through the small hole in the plate.
 
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#620
OldSchool50 said:
Some folks don't like the three bolt mid-70's Fenders with the MT, but I love mine just fine. Supposedly the three bolt was improved on the '75 vintage reissues but I had one and didn't notice much difference. None ready.
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I dig them also but don't own a bass with one. I have seen the bullet tr on some of those J's bulging through the fb - which was one of the issues they had.
 

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