1965 Jazzmaster - looking to purchase
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1965 Jazzmaster - looking to purchase
Hi all,
I have first option on this early ‘65 Jazz. Still working through the CITES documentation, but any thoughts are welcome… I’m a long way from point of purchase! All original save for trem arm, but I’d likely look at Staytrem for this. One original owner grandad who passed on to grandson who never played it. 7.6lbs.
I have first option on this early ‘65 Jazz. Still working through the CITES documentation, but any thoughts are welcome… I’m a long way from point of purchase! All original save for trem arm, but I’d likely look at Staytrem for this. One original owner grandad who passed on to grandson who never played it. 7.6lbs.
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster - looking to purchase
Looks great to me! Hopefully it feels and sounds great too.
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Beautiful guitar. The vibe is fantastic, and the wear adds a lovely touch.
I also own a '65 SB, and it's from the late '65 period. It features witch hat knobs, pearl dots, but no neck binding. Playing it brings so much delight. it has a wonderful neck profile and warm pickups. And the smell when you open the case, haha it's just wonderful.
I hope it all works out for you.
I also own a '65 SB, and it's from the late '65 period. It features witch hat knobs, pearl dots, but no neck binding. Playing it brings so much delight. it has a wonderful neck profile and warm pickups. And the smell when you open the case, haha it's just wonderful.
I hope it all works out for you.
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BornToHula wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 2:38 amBeautiful guitar. The vibe is fantastic, and the wear adds a lovely touch.
I also own a '65 SB, and it's from the late '65 period. It features witch hat knobs, pearl dots, but no neck binding. Playing it brings so much delight. it has a wonderful neck profile and warm pickups. And the smell when you open the case, haha it's just wonderful.
I hope it all works out for you.
Sounds like an interesting transition within a transition model you have man, quality. Always find it so interesting to hear about these wee anomalies from that period with Fender.
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Man that's gorgeous.
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster - looking to purchase
looks like a winner for sure. it would be good to see under the pick guard for the wiring and pickups, or an assurance that it's never been touched under there. i see absolutely no evidence that the pickups aren't original or any tampering, but it's important to confirm where possible.
7.6 seems light! probably just lucky. my '59 seems a lot heavier but i think mine might be ash.
best of luck!
7.6 seems light! probably just lucky. my '59 seems a lot heavier but i think mine might be ash.
best of luck!
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Thanks for all your comments. Under the hood looks sound and original.46346 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 20, 2024 7:39 pmlooks like a winner for sure. it would be good to see under the pick guard for the wiring and pickups, or an assurance that it's never been touched under there. i see absolutely no evidence that the pickups aren't original or any tampering, but it's important to confirm where possible.
7.6 seems light! probably just lucky. my '59 seems a lot heavier but i think mine might be ash.
best of luck!
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster - looking to purchase
The chrome wear on the trem was something I hadn’t seen before. Californian guitar, but grandson has had it in Arizona unplayed for a reasonable time too.
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That looks great. Where have you listed it?Marc wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:31 pmAlmost identical to mine which I have recently listed:
My early ‘65
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£8500. Most others are being listed around £10k in UK so I think that’s realistic.mr bungle wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:15 pmThat looks great. Where have you listed it?Marc wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:31 pmAlmost identical to mine which I have recently listed:
My early ‘65
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That does sound about right. The one I have an option on is £6500 in comparison.Marc wrote: ↑Mon Jan 29, 2024 11:16 am£8500. Most others are being listed around £10k in UK so I think that’s realistic.mr bungle wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:15 pmThat looks great. Where have you listed it?Marc wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:31 pmAlmost identical to mine which I have recently listed:
My early ‘65
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Re: 1965 Jazzmaster - looking to purchase
7.6lbs is awesome. Guitar looks great. Hope it works out!
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Yeah, thanks. It's all go but I have to sort CITES documentation out for both side of the borders. Anyone got any experience here?welshywelsh wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:34 amBased on this and the pics, I'd jump at it if you have the cash.