Upcoming Jazz Bass Project

[Matt R.]

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

[AzWhoFan]

for that price, what's not to love?

[Matt R.]

I hear ya. I'm not in a hurry but I need to find a cheap way to refin this thang.

[Jeroen]

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.

[fivebass52]

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?

[glefty5]

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

[Matt R.]

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.

[pjmuck]

Should be a fun project. Item was a little more than the shipping!

is that a basswood body or alder?

[Matt R.]

Those MIMs are alder

[Matt R.]

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.

[fivebass52]

just looked at the eBay listing again - nice price, but curious... was the shipping really $65?

[Matt R.]

Ha. Yes but I got it all for $136 shipped. So I dunno. Worth it for a project I think.

[fivebass52]

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!