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jdog_35
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Username: jdog_35

Post Number: 4
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 4:51 pm:   Edit Post

my dad gave me a old fender music master bass that he bought new years ago the paint got old so he decided to paint over the old paint. Is there any way to get to the old paint? heres the ser# to date bass 548565 thanks
crobbins
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Username: crobbins

Post Number: 103
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 8:10 pm:   Edit Post

This post is worthless without pics.8)
rami
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Username: rami

Post Number: 739
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 8:46 pm:   Edit Post

With an "F" plate, that serial number puts it around late 1973 to mid 1974. The Music Master isn't a high demand Bass even if it were in mint condition. Refinishing an old Fender just ruins it's value and desirability. I know of no way to safely remove an overcoat of paint without damaging the undercoat. Perhaps you can consult a professional paint shop for their advice. But maybe it's best just to enjoy a cool old Bass the way it is.

;)

(Message edited by rami on January 30, 2008)
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 1352
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 3:37 am:   Edit Post

Speaking of Fender Here's a 1966 Jazz Bass for $27,500,00 @ vintage guitar mag classifides http://www.vintageguitar.com/classifieds/item_detail.asp?ItemID=127649

(Message edited by keavin on January 31, 2008)
white_cloud
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Username: white_cloud

Post Number: 237
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 4:08 am:   Edit Post

Crazy money for a fender of any age or description! nice bass though.

Regarding removal of the overcoat finish on the Musicmaster it vey much depends on what kind of paint was used! Im a great believer in "theres always a way!"

More info is needed.

John.
rami
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Username: rami

Post Number: 740
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 5:50 am:   Edit Post

The Music Master is a cool short scale single pickup Bass, but I suppose it was considered too similar to the Mustang for it to last.
Great Bass though and in this case, a family heirloom.
I agree with John, I'm sure there's a way to recover the original finish. I just wonder about the cost.
rami
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Username: rami

Post Number: 741
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 6:00 am:   Edit Post

That '66 Jazz Bass is outstanding, it's price is outrageous. If the seller gets that price, then there's hope for us all!
glocke
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Username: glocke

Post Number: 308
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 7:49 am:   Edit Post

geez..Ive got a 64 pacific blue refin jazz bass (all original hardware), and a 72 original finish sunburst jazz bass (finish is beat hell)...

I wonder what they are worth..maybe my reitrement doesnt look so bleak after all ??
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 1355
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 7:59 am:   Edit Post



(Message edited by keavin on January 31, 2008)
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 1356
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 8:00 am:   Edit Post

Hey glocke if i were you i'd test the market & see exactly what somebody is willing to shell out for those fenders ......remember an Old fender will fly off a shelf before an old alembic will!
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 1357
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 8:05 am:   Edit Post

VINTAGE BASSES & THEIR ASKING PRICES http://www.vintageguitar.com/classifieds/details.asp?cat=Basses_For_Sale&looktype=category&VM=m
glocke
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Username: glocke

Post Number: 309
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 8:43 am:   Edit Post

thought about it from time to time keavin. I havent played either of them in ages, but im not really in need of the cash that sales from those will bring..although the sale of both will go a long towards a nice custom medium or short scale series II
white_cloud
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Username: white_cloud

Post Number: 240
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 10:03 am:   Edit Post

Hey,

I say hold onto them..they are a sound investment!

In years to come their value will continue to rise! New fenders arent a patch on the classics, there will always be a demand for good "oldies"

John.
811952
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Username: 811952

Post Number: 1325
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 10:29 am:   Edit Post

A bandmate of mine regularly sells old Fender basses in that price range...
hifiguy
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Username: hifiguy

Post Number: 131
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 10:30 am:   Edit Post

That might be the nicest old Jazz I've ever seen. That the owner is asking the moon for it is understandable given the market: it's (1) a custom color with (2) matching headstock, (3)bound dot neck and (4) seemingly flawless. That is one rare bird. What I don't understand is people paying big bux for beat up old Js and Ps.

Still, for $27.5k I'd rather have the all-out custom Series II with ancient Egyptian inlay work that I've designed for myself.
rami
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Username: rami

Post Number: 742
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 10:35 am:   Edit Post

I also have a nice collection of vintage Fenders. Luckily, I got them all before the prices shot through the roof. I don't like to think of them in terms of their value as much as just enjoying them in my collection. Most of them play well and sound great, but I really enjoy admiring them and showing them off.

Here's my '68 Jazz - all original near perfect condition;




Real sweet!

;)
georgie_boy
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Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 325
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 10:44 am:   Edit Post

Beautiful!!
white_cloud
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Username: white_cloud

Post Number: 243
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 12:20 pm:   Edit Post

Thats almost as good as it gets Rami!

John.
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 1610
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 10:03 am:   Edit Post

I only have one Fender but I've had her almost as long as I've been playing. She was originally a tobacco sunburst US '79 precision but she's had one or two subtle modifications..

fender

Graeme
5stringho
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Username: 5stringho

Post Number: 229
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 11:09 am:   Edit Post

Fenderbacker??? =]

Looks interesting, Graeme!!
white_cloud
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Username: white_cloud

Post Number: 260
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 12:35 pm:   Edit Post

He, he, he...........outrageous!

John.
811952
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Username: 811952

Post Number: 1327
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 2:43 pm:   Edit Post

So the question I have is whether it's a ricky pickup in the bridge position, or a jazz pickup under that chrome guard...

John
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 1612
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 12:47 am:   Edit Post

It's all rick, right down to the mono and stereo 'rickosound' jacks on the edge of the body. Bridge is a schaller, very similar to that used on Fodera. When I got the bass, the rick conversion had been done but the paintwork was appalling - chipped to hell (and only a year old!!) - so I stripped it with a cabinet scraper, dye'd it a light oak and gave it a couple of coats of varnish before replacing the bridge. Every now and again I contemplate getting the tobacco burst redone professionally but Mrs J seems to think it has sentimental value as it stands. My eldest daughter looks after her now so I guess it's her decision.

Graeme

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