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| Author: | Matt R. [ February 16th, 2012, 4:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
I just won this on eBay for $136 shipped. I think it'll be fun.What do you guys think, worth it? I kinda do. http://www.ebay.com/itm/320846285434?ss ... 896wt_1275 |
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| Author: | AzWhoFan [ February 16th, 2012, 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
for that price, what's not to love? |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ February 16th, 2012, 4:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
I hear ya. I'm not in a hurry but I need to find a cheap way to refin this thang. |
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| Author: | Jeroen [ February 17th, 2012, 2:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
Every time I see a MIM Fender with the finish sanded off I imagine what the looks on their faces were when they found out that a sunburst MIM body that looks like a 1-piece is in fact a 3- or more-piece with poorly matching pieces and a veneer slapped to the front and back. Nothing wrong with that tonally and construction-wise, but when you're thinking of sanding it down and applying a natural finish or any other transparent finish, it must be very disappointing. Cool find, and a great price. |
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| Author: | fivebass52 [ February 17th, 2012, 3:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
Looks like in this case the body is a nice piece of wood! One question - what is the round hole above the control rout for? |
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| Author: | glefty5 [ February 17th, 2012, 6:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
IIRC, I think that's where they hang the body when spraying. Means you can't do a Jaco & lose the pickguard on MIM J's but I've never owned or seen any MIJs with that ugly sphincter in the middle like that. Way to spoil a bass IMO, but I prefer the pickguard-less look. BTW Matt, I love that white J in your pic, care to share its story (again?). Thnx |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ February 17th, 2012, 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
The bass in my avatar is my '74 Jazz. All original, bought it in 2004. Best sounding and playing bass I've ever laid hands on. |
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| Author: | pjmuck [ February 17th, 2012, 8:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
Should be a fun project. Item was a little more than the shipping! is that a basswood body or alder? |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ February 17th, 2012, 8:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
Those MIMs are alder |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ February 24th, 2012, 11:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
Just got this bass today. Neck feels really nice. I'll put it on the sage green body I bought and save the stripped body for when I decide what to do with the finish. |
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| Author: | fivebass52 [ February 29th, 2012, 11:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
just looked at the eBay listing again - nice price, but curious... was the shipping really $65? |
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| Author: | Matt R. [ February 29th, 2012, 11:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
Ha. Yes but I got it all for $136 shipped. So I dunno. Worth it for a project I think. |
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| Author: | fivebass52 [ March 1st, 2012, 2:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project |
Matt R. wrote: Ha. Yes but I got it all for $136 shipped. So I dunno. Worth it for a project I think. Still worth it for the total price, but by now we all know UPS Ground shipping these days is about $12-$20. Just wonder sometimes where seller come up with their pricing. Although, if it's packed well, and insured, even then, it should only be about $30-$40? You still got a good deal though.... looking forward to the transformation! |
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