*NBD INCOMING!*How Much Should I Pay For This '66 Jazz Bass?

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*NBD INCOMING!*How Much Should I Pay For This '66 Jazz Bass?

Post by Deed_Poll » Fri Mar 22, 2013 10:53 am

Hi guys, here's a '66 Jazz Bass I'm considering.

I like the look of it. I'm thinking about expanding my "collection" of D&B offsets.

I'm normally not a fan of the mid '60s "Bullseye" bursts, but I like how this one has faded.

There's a strange "ghosting" on the neck stamp, though? Other that that it all looks pretty good, it's certainly not in mint condition but I would describe it as good, excellent from a distance

Fretboard looks like it could do with some TLC and the body looks a bit dirty in some pics, and clearly has quite a few dings in it. Although the ad says the frets have "lots of life left" it really doesn't look like it to me. It does seem original and legit though, but I don't really know Jazz Basses. The cutaway looks quite "distinctive" (lumpy) on the picture of the neckplate - is this common on models of this vintage?

At $7495 the price seems high, though the seller is considering offers. How much should I aim to pay if I choose to go ahead with this?

Thanks!

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Re: How Much Should I Pay For This '66 Jazz Bass?

Post by BoringPostcards » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:23 am

that thing is perfect.
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Post by countertext » Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:48 pm

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Post by terminalvertigo » Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:59 pm

perhaps a misstamp/restamp at the factory?
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Post by friendshipmaster » Fri Mar 22, 2013 1:01 pm

Seems pretty high.
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Post by Deed_Poll » Fri Mar 22, 2013 6:00 pm

Thinking if I go ahead I'll start the negotiation at $5250 and aim to pay less than $5800.

The annoying thing is I'll have to pay 20% on top in VAT / import duty. Which sucks, but at least it put the domestic value of my previous imports up 20% overnight :)

Anyone else think the frets look a bit low?
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Post by IPLAYLOUD » Fri Mar 22, 2013 11:29 pm

Dots & Binding super-rare on a JB. Great faded "target-burst".
This one is SO 1966. Beautiful.

7 code is a Jazz Bass
5 code is a PBass.

You can see the back print as "5 JUL 66 C"

It was first stamped as a C width neck for a PBass.
Has to have been a mistake ay the factory. Makes it that much cooler!
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Post by ChrisFFTA » Sat Mar 23, 2013 3:21 am

Holy molten lava batman... That tort!!
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Post by spook » Sat Mar 23, 2013 5:30 am

Love the D&B! It's quite similar to my one! Image I've never like those style tuners, though!
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Post by Deed_Poll » Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:08 am

IPLAYLOUD wrote:Dots & Binding super-rare on a JB. Great faded "target-burst".
This one is SO 1966. Beautiful.

7 code is a Jazz Bass
5 code is a PBass.

You can see the back print as "5 JUL 66 C"

It was first stamped as a C width neck for a PBass.
Has to have been a mistake ay the factory. Makes it that much cooler!
Thanks a lot for the info - I thought you were about to tell me it's a partscaster! :wtf: :D
ChrisFFTA wrote:Holy molten lava batman... That tort!!
Yup it's gorgeous eh, I bet it faded with the burst... Quite a bit of yellow in it.
spook wrote:Love the D&B! It's quite similar to my one! Image I've never like those style tuners, though!
That is super cool...
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Post by fosco » Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:36 pm

This Jazz Bass makes me want to start playing bass! :) :?
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Re: How Much Should I Pay For This '66 Jazz Bass?

Post by Deed_Poll » Sun Mar 24, 2013 11:50 am

Update: I couldn't resist and bought the bass! :w00t:
I guess I'll wait and see how the frets look when it arrives - my luthier said if it needs a refret he'll be able to keep the original binding, which can be a problem on some models.
I'm pretty excited about it! I'll post pictures when it arrives. I guess I fell in love with the faded burst / tort / D&B combo.
Wish me luck!
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Re: How Much Should I Pay For This '66 Jazz Bass?

Post by DerRoy » Sun Mar 24, 2013 1:22 pm

Happy NBD ;D That's a beauty you bought there!
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Re: *NBD INCOMING!*How Much Should I Pay For This '66 Jazz B

Post by 017493816 » Sun Mar 24, 2013 5:26 pm

Did you sell him your soul? :?
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Post by Deed_Poll » Sun Mar 24, 2013 5:40 pm

Altar wrote:Did you sell him your soul?
In 12 manageable monthly payments! I get to keep both my 'funk' and my 'game' though, so still winning 8)

Thanks DerRoy, I can't wait. I'd say I'll take a bunch of pictures when I get it, but the seller pretty much had the glamour shots covered I think!
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