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Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 4:25 pm
by 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
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 4:49 pm
by AzWhoFan
for that price, what's not to love?
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 16th, 2012, 4:51 pm
by Matt R.
I hear ya. I'm not in a hurry but I need to find a cheap way to refin this thang.
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 17th, 2012, 2:26 am
by 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.
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 17th, 2012, 3:48 am
by 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?
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 17th, 2012, 6:21 am
by 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
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 17th, 2012, 8:08 am
by 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.
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 17th, 2012, 8:19 am
by pjmuck
Should be a fun project. Item was a little more than the shipping!
is that a basswood body or alder?
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 17th, 2012, 8:45 am
by Matt R.
Those MIMs are alder
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 24th, 2012, 11:56 am
by 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.
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 29th, 2012, 11:00 pm
by fivebass52
just looked at the eBay listing again - nice price, but curious... was the shipping really $65?
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: February 29th, 2012, 11:18 pm
by Matt R.
Ha. Yes but I got it all for $136 shipped. So I dunno. Worth it for a project I think.
Re: Upcoming Jazz Bass Project
Posted: March 1st, 2012, 2:54 am
by fivebass52
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!