I want an old(er) Fender Jazz.
No 3-bolts.
No sunbursts.
No crazy mods/hacks like extra pickup routes.
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| Author: | KingOfAmps [ May 14th, 2008, 6:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | old Jazz |
I want an old(er) Fender Jazz. No 3-bolts. No sunbursts. No crazy mods/hacks like extra pickup routes.
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| Author: | Lefty007 [ May 16th, 2008, 6:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: old Jazz |
Well, no 3-bolts means you have to find a pre-1975, which are super rare in left-handed configuration, and they command big bucks. In my 12 years of gear hunting, I've seen maybe 3 or 4. The last one I saw was a '71 at Chicago Music Exchanged, and they wanted $5000. And it was almost unplayable (binding missing, bad frets, etc.) But, don't dismiss 3-bolt necks entirely (although I understand the concerns). I have an '82, which is identical to a late-'70 model, and the 3-bolt joint is super strong, with no wobbling of any kind. I was lucky that the previous owner never used the microtilt feature, so the neck heel was just setting flat against the pocket, and it naturally made a perfect angle for low action. Late-'70 lefty Jazzes are already at the $2800 mark, so imagine how much an older one will cost. Just my .2 cents. |
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| Author: | pjmuck [ May 16th, 2008, 7:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: old Jazz |
Agreed. I've never had a problem with my 3 bolt '77 J, or any other 3 bolt Fender I own. |
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| Author: | andrew [ May 16th, 2008, 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: old Jazz |
I've also never had issues with any of my basses with 3 bolt necks. If you can live with a three bolt neck you could save big coin on the cost of the bass overall Trey. Wasn't someone here thinking of selling a 70's Jazz? |
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| Author: | pjmuck [ May 16th, 2008, 2:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: old Jazz |
andrew wrote: Wasn't someone here thinking of selling a 70's Jazz? It will be up in the for sale section soon. I took Carlos's advice and went about replacing some missing parts, only to actually find some of the original parts while cleaning up the basement this week! Details to follow. |
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