http://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-VINTAGE-LE ... 19d6fc962e
I got to play this one a couple of months ago when I was last in Chicago. In fact, I played it two years ago. I was between getting this bass, and the American Jazz Deluxe. I could not justify having both around though, and ended up getting the Jazz Deluxe. I thought it was a bit heavy compared to the deluxe, but it was in good shape, and sounded really good. It was a tough choice for me to make, but I happily will answer questions anyone has about this. Also, if you are interested in this bass, I would call Tommy at Tommy's Guitars and just negotiate with him over the phone, as he was willing to come down a bit from the price on the auction.
86 White MIJ Jazz Bass
Re: 86 White MIJ Jazz Bass
Looks just like mine!!! (save for the fralins, ultralites and audere preamp)
Re: 86 White MIJ Jazz Bass
I have 2 of these - great bass!
Re: 86 White MIJ Jazz Bass
Oops, you are right belinmad. Sorry about posting the competing post! Just wanted to report on something I had first hand experience with. I feel very lucky that I get to travel around the US, and occasionally internationally, and can take a quick detour occasionally to look at instruments in different shops and want to report back, like I did when I went to Southpaw. Hopefully it's a helpful contribution. I don't bother posting the cruddy ones.
If your bass were available when I was looking a few years back definitely would have bought it, as it is quite nice. How did it compare tonally to the jazz deluxe you just sold?
If your bass were available when I was looking a few years back definitely would have bought it, as it is quite nice. How did it compare tonally to the jazz deluxe you just sold?