Jazz Bass
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(Brian Gregory) writes: >Let’s see, there’s the Standard (made in Mexico) for around $300.00, the >collectibles (Japan), that range from $600.00 to over $1000.00, The >American Standards start around $700.00, The Jazz Deluxe for around >$950.00 The Active Jazz deluxe, the Jazz 5, what are you interested in? >Not to diss you ,but your question is as vague as how much does a Toyota >cost? >sorry I forgot to say standard
Well that certainly narrows it down.
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Hi. Would anyone out there be able to tell me about how much a Fender Jazz Bass goes for?
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Let’s see, there’s the Standard (made in Mexico) for around $300.00, the collectibles (Japan), that range from $600.00 to over $1000.00, The American Standards start around $700.00, The Jazz Deluxe for around $950.00 The Active Jazz deluxe, the Jazz 5, what are you interested in? Not to diss you ,but your question is as vague as how much does a Toyota cost? Frank Christy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi. > Would anyone out there be able to tell me about how much a > Fender Jazz Bass goes for?
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>Let’s see, there’s the Standard (made in Mexico) for around $300.00, the >collectibles (Japan), that range from $600.00 to over $1000.00, The >American Standards start around $700.00, The Jazz Deluxe for around >$950.00 The Active Jazz deluxe, the Jazz 5, what are you interested in? >Not to diss you ,but your question is as vague as how much does a Toyota >cost?
sorry I forgot to say standard
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Can anyone recomend a good beginners book for learinging Jazz Bass? Thanks Micheal
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http://www.musicdispatch.com/item_detail.jsp?itemid=695084&catcode=0&… =search&type=&keywords=ed%2Bfriedland%2B
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http://www.shermusic.com/tibm.htm — Learning funk bass? visit www.js3jazz.com/store.htm "Speaking the Truth in times of Universal deceit is a revolutionary act." — George Orwell
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Can anyone recomend a good beginners book for learinging Jazz Bass? > Thanks > Micheal
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>http://www.shermusic.com/tibm.htm
That’s a real good one. Others: Ray Brown’s Bass Method – Ray Brown The Evolving Bassist – Rufus Reid Jazz Theory – Mark Levine (not bass specific but very useful info well presented) There’s one by George Mraz that seems to be long out of print that was called Playing Jazz Basslines or Playing Walking Basslines or something like that was really good. Just a bunch of lines written out that illustrated simply, clearly and quite beautifully how to play a walking bassline. If anyone has a copy of this or knows where I can get one I’d really love to replace the one I lent and never got back. jeffb
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www.jajazz.com item TC3 "The Bottom Line" by Todd Coolman, $9.95 S&y
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Well, I think it lost value already. Personally, I would not touch it if its sounds good – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I think the fire already depreciated the value of the instrument especially > if it was a bit water logged. It’s really up to you to refinish it. > Personally if it sounds good as is, I’d leave well enough alone. But if you > MUST have a finish on it go ahead and do so. The value of the instrument > won’t get that much better. Besides are you really willing to part with it > or is it a keeper. Keep that in consideration. >Hi! >I play a Fender Jazz Bass 1962 and I had some bad luck with it; as >our house burned down to the ground, the bass guitar was in there >and although recovered after the fire it was pretty wet and with a >layer of a white, foamlike substance. The guitar was sent to a >restorer and he took it apart, polished it up and put new strings >on it. The microphones and metal parts are still original. >The question is: should I have this Fender Jazz Bass repainted? It >could easily be made to look like new, but will it diminish the >value? The neck is nice and smooth, still straight and it plays >really good. Unfortunately I had to buy a new case. I would >appreciate anyone being able to answer my question. Should I or >shouldn’t I? >/Hakan
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I think the fire already depreciated the value of the instrument especially if it was a bit water logged. It’s really up to you to refinish it. Personally if it sounds good as is, I’d leave well enough alone. But if you MUST have a finish on it go ahead and do so. The value of the instrument won’t get that much better. Besides are you really willing to part with it or is it a keeper. Keep that in consideration. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Hi! >I play a Fender Jazz Bass 1962 and I had some bad luck with it; as >our house burned down to the ground, the bass guitar was in there >and although recovered after the fire it was pretty wet and with a >layer of a white, foamlike substance. The guitar was sent to a >restorer and he took it apart, polished it up and put new strings >on it. The microphones and metal parts are still original. >The question is: should I have this Fender Jazz Bass repainted? It >could easily be made to look like new, but will it diminish the >value? The neck is nice and smooth, still straight and it plays >really good. Unfortunately I had to buy a new case. I would >appreciate anyone being able to answer my question. Should I or >shouldn’t I? >/Hakan
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I am the owner of a early 70"s Jazz Bass and my case looks like HELL. The bass is in okay shape, it’s been out in the rain and sweated on even worse. Only a few chips in the finish and there’s even an area about 4"x 6" that the finish is not checked but that bass plays and sounds awsome ! ! ! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I think the fire already depreciated the value of the instrument especially > if it was a bit water logged. It’s really up to you to refinish it. > Personally if it sounds good as is, I’d leave well enough alone. But if you > MUST have a finish on it go ahead and do so. The value of the instrument > won’t get that much better. Besides are you really willing to part with it > or is it a keeper. Keep that in consideration. >Hi! >I play a Fender Jazz Bass 1962 and I had some bad luck with it; as >our house burned down to the ground, the bass guitar was in there >and although recovered after the fire it was pretty wet and with a >layer of a white, foamlike substance. The guitar was sent to a >restorer and he took it apart, polished it up and put new strings >on it. The microphones and metal parts are still original. >The question is: should I have this Fender Jazz Bass repainted? It >could easily be made to look like new, but will it diminish the >value? The neck is nice and smooth, still straight and it plays >really good. Unfortunately I had to buy a new case. I would >appreciate anyone being able to answer my question. Should I or >shouldn’t I? >/Hakan
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Hi! I play a Fender Jazz Bass 1962 and I had some bad luck with it; as our house burned down to the ground, the bass guitar was in there and although recovered after the fire it was pretty wet and with a layer of a white, foamlike substance. The guitar was sent to a restorer and he took it apart, polished it up and put new strings on it. The microphones and metal parts are still original. The question is: should I have this Fender Jazz Bass repainted? It could easily be made to look like new, but will it diminish the value? The neck is nice and smooth, still straight and it plays really good. Unfortunately I had to buy a new case. I would appreciate anyone being able to answer my question. Should I or shouldn’t I? /Hakan
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi! > I play a Fender Jazz Bass 1962 and I had some bad luck with it; as > our house burned down to the ground, the bass guitar was in there > and although recovered after the fire it was pretty wet and with a > layer of a white, foamlike substance. The guitar was sent to a > restorer and he took it apart, polished it up and put new strings > on it. The microphones and metal parts are still original. > The question is: should I have this Fender Jazz Bass repainted? It > could easily be made to look like new, but will it diminish the > value? The neck is nice and smooth, still straight and it plays > really good. Unfortunately I had to buy a new case. I would > appreciate anyone being able to answer my question. Should I or > shouldn’t I? > /Hakan
Yes, refinishing will diminish the value, but I suppose having a house burn down around it will diminish it more. I personally would not, but I have a soft spot in my heart for beat-up basses. Just do what makes you happy and worry about the resale value later. Shawn
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The roof the roof is on fire we don’t need no water let the mutha-fucker burn ok so your house burned to the ground and you axe was in there and you are wondering if you should re-finish it…hummm well does it look like shit? You must first realize that no-one in their right mind would buy a bass that looks like shit. Some people would say that burned wood will give you sustain (laughing) Really I would definitely re-finish it ,but have it done by a professional and keep the receipt. my 2 cents Jason
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Hi! >I play a Fender Jazz Bass 1962 and I had some bad luck with it; as >our house burned down to the ground, the bass guitar was in there >and although recovered after the fire it was pretty wet and with a >layer of a white, foamlike substance. The guitar was sent to a >restorer and he took it apart, polished it up and put new strings >on it. The microphones and metal parts are still original. >The question is: should I have this Fender Jazz Bass repainted? It >could easily be made to look like new, but will it diminish the >value? The neck is nice and smooth, still straight and it plays >really good. Unfortunately I had to buy a new case. I would >appreciate anyone being able to answer my question. Should I or >shouldn’t I? >/Hakan
Hi, greetings from Cape Town! If you like the way it plays and sounds, why worry about it’s resale value? Keep it! I would hang on to an original 62 Jazz regardless. Sure, if it’s in nice condition all the better; I have a 62 Precision in mint condition but it plays so well and feels so right that I’d keep it and play it even if it was beat up. Regards George Troupe
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