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Post subject: '66 Fender Jazz Bass question
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 9:27 am
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I've got a lead on an original '66 Fender Jazz bass.

The bass has a well worn original neck with block inlays that's missing the white binding.

The body is original,but it and the pickguard were spray painted black with a spray can.

The pickups and all the electronics are original, but the bridge pickup needs to be rewound.

The bridge is also original as well as the strap buttons.

It does not have the original case.

What would the majority of you pay for the bass in this condition?

I'd like to make an offer on it on Monday.

I'm kinda leaning toward and off of between $1200-$1500 tops.


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Post subject: Re: '66 Fender Jazz Bass question
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 1:37 pm
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I own a '66 and if it's worth whatever you pay in that range to
acquire that instrument in the shape it's in meet your goal,
then do it. Personally, it would take a great deal of money,
time, tech restoration, etc. to get it back into any level of
acceptable playable condition; and by that time/ investment,
you will have paid a comparable amount to have simply
purchased a '66 in decent condition. Your "diamond in the
rough" has been reduced to a less- than- beater. I'd keep looking.
Or put that amount into a '66 AVRI until you can properly invest
real funds for a real vintage piece. Best of luck 'tho. M.

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