| Author | Message | ||
| jdog_35
New Username: jdog_35 Post Number: 4 Registered: 1-2008 |
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
Intermediate Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 103 Registered: 6-2004 |
This post is worthless without pics.8) | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 739 Registered: 6-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 1352 Registered: 12-2002 |
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
Advanced Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 237 Registered: 11-2007 |
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
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 740 Registered: 6-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 741 Registered: 6-2002 |
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
Advanced Member Username: glocke Post Number: 308 Registered: 9-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 1355 Registered: 12-2002 |
(Message edited by keavin on January 31, 2008) | ||
| keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 1356 Registered: 12-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 1357 Registered: 12-2002 |
VINTAGE BASSES & THEIR ASKING PRICES http://www.vintageguitar.com/classifieds/details.asp?cat=Basses_For_Sale&looktype=category&VM=m | ||
| glocke
Advanced Member Username: glocke Post Number: 309 Registered: 9-2002 |
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
Advanced Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 240 Registered: 11-2007 |
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
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1325 Registered: 10-2003 |
A bandmate of mine regularly sells old Fender basses in that price range... | ||
| hifiguy
Intermediate Member Username: hifiguy Post Number: 131 Registered: 10-2006 |
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
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 742 Registered: 6-2002 |
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
Advanced Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 325 Registered: 8-2005 |
Beautiful!! | ||
| white_cloud
Advanced Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 243 Registered: 11-2007 |
Thats almost as good as it gets Rami! John. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1610 Registered: 10-2002 |
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..  Graeme | ||
| 5stringho
Advanced Member Username: 5stringho Post Number: 229 Registered: 11-2006 |
Fenderbacker??? =] Looks interesting, Graeme!! | ||
| white_cloud
Advanced Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 260 Registered: 11-2007 |
He, he, he...........outrageous! John. | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1327 Registered: 10-2003 |
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
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1612 Registered: 10-2002 |
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 |
