Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

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Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by JazzmasterRick » Mon Apr 14, 2025 10:38 am

Hell all.
I've recently acquired what is allegedly a '64 Jazzmaster tailpiece for a nice chunk of change. Is there any way to know whether it is legitimately vintage or not? Any indications or things I should look for on the unit? Suggestions would be much appreciated.

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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by OffYourFace » Mon Apr 14, 2025 3:27 pm

it would be helpful if you can post pics of it.

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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by JazzmasterRick » Mon Apr 14, 2025 5:08 pm

I'll get some on here in a bit. Took a bevy of fine photos. I also have taken a few of the brand new, never used AVRI tailpiece I have. I'll post them as well if necessary. Very different. Weighs more, though I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. It's always been my understanding that the older ones are simply, intrinsically better. Better metals, better handiwork, etc..
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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by OffYourFace » Mon Apr 14, 2025 11:18 pm

i don't know if google drive provides BBCode formats... anybody?

I use Imgur to host my photos. It's free and they provide BBCode under sharing options.

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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by JazzmasterRick » Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:21 am

I just did something that may have fixed it. Please let me know if the photos are viewable now. Thanks!

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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by UlricvonCatalyst » Tue Apr 15, 2025 4:53 am

JazzmasterRick wrote:
Tue Apr 15, 2025 2:21 am
I just did something that may have fixed it. Please let me know if the photos are viewable now. Thanks!
Not working for me.

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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by JazzmasterRick » Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:33 am

Hmm...weird. I can click and see.
Okay, I'll have to figure this out. If anyone knows how to do it easily, please let me know. I'd appreciate it.

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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by interceptör » Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:43 am

JazzmasterRick wrote:
Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:33 am
Hmm...weird. I can click and see.
Okay, I'll have to figure this out. If anyone knows how to do it easily, please let me know. I'd appreciate it.
Looks like the photos aren't public, Drive says I'm not authorized to access them.

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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by JazzmasterRick » Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:50 am

I've just tried another route.
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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by JazzmasterRick » Tue Apr 15, 2025 7:05 am

Perhaps I've fixed it?

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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by ryandennis » Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:20 am

Still having a difficult time seeing the images :( .

Imgur is probably your best bet. Or if you like I can message you my email and you can email them to me and I will upload them for you!
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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by Fiddy » Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:29 pm

Get the Microsoft authenticator and scan it

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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by interceptör » Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:39 pm

"You must be logged-in to do that" so still nothing.

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Re: Authenticating a mid-'60s Jazzmaster Tailpiece

Post by OffYourFace » Wed Apr 16, 2025 12:51 pm

ryandennis wrote:
Wed Apr 16, 2025 11:20 am
Still having a difficult time seeing the images :( .

Imgur is probably your best bet. Or if you like I can message you my email and you can email them to me and I will upload them for you!
THis! what a nice gesture :)

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