Brand new 1973 jazz

[nofi]

on ebay. item number 180447661782. could someone please provide a link. in 1973 you could get the whole package for under 300 bucks.

[godofthunder]

Linky http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180447661782&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D180447661782%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

[jmcgliss]

Untouched, except he changed original strings, removed the neck, and removed the control plate.   

[Dave W]

in 1973 you could get the whole package for under 300 bucks.

And you could still get it for 300 bucks 15 years later, because 70s Fenders were considered crap by so many players.

Funny how that changed.

[Hornisse]

I remember a natural black block Jazz in an Austin Pawn Shop back in the late 80's that could not sell for the $300 he was asking because it was a boat anchor.

[godofthunder]

Since the millenium 70's Fenders have taken on a whole new life, man I remember when you could not give them away. Pretty bass for sure though !

[nofi]

the ones i had always felt too heavy but they sounded good if i recall corectly.

[Hornisse]

I bought a '77 P bass used in 1979 for $300 with case and it was like new.   Black with maple neck was my favorite combination.  I wanted to be like Phil Lynott.  The bass was a bit heavy and the neck was baseball bat-like, but it had the best tone and lowest action out of any bass I had played at that time.  I sold it in 1982 (for $400!) when I found my Pre EB 1978 Stingray bass for $325 in the Austin Classifieds.  I also preferred the 70's Jazz bass sounds over the 60's basses for some reason.

[Freuds_Cat]

I paid about $400 for my 74 Jazz in 1980

[OldManC]

The heavy 70's Fenders I've played have a fundamental and bottom end that isn't matched by any other era. My '78 which I've had since 1986 has consistently been my most complimented bass from band members and the general public alike since the first rehearsal I took it to. No other bass I've owned sounds like that one. That sound might not be for everyone and isn't even what I want in all cases, but it certainly has it's own unique character. I'm glad I got it when it was a sucky 70's Fender and not a highly sought after 'vintage' piece.   

[Pilgrim]

That's interesting.  I have a 2000 MIM Jazz and it's one of my heaviest basses - however, it's one that all the band members like the sound of.  Still has the original factory roundwounds on it.

[Dave W]

I always keep in mind that sometimes case queens may be ones that didn't sound so good.

Whatever. Maybe this sounds great, maybe it will sell. I just know that if I wanted a top of the line J and had to have the Fender name, I'd go for a '62 Vintage RI for $1500.

[OldManC]

I just know that if I wanted a top of the line J and had to have the Fender name, I'd go for a '62 Vintage RI for $1500.

You and me both. My favorite neck of all...

[Freuds_Cat]

My JV is a 62 replica/reissue, great neck especially now that it has 3/4 Jumbo frets in it The original thin frets are not my style. I still prefer the 74 neck myself. I guess its just what I'm most used to.

[Dave W]

If given a choice, I prefer taller (not wider) frets and a flatter radius, but we're talking about vintage style necks. The AV 62 RIs feel great and are very playable for a neck of this type.