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jdog_35

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« on: January 30, 2008, 04:51:59 PM »
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
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2008, 08:10:12 PM »
This post is worthless without pics.8)
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rami

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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2008, 08:46:23 PM »
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.  
 
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(Message edited by rami on January 30, 2008)
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keavin

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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2008, 03:37:45 AM »
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
 
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« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2008, 04:08:00 AM »
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.
 
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rami

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« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2008, 05:50:51 AM »
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.
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rami

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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2008, 06:00:36 AM »
That '66 Jazz Bass is outstanding, it's price is outrageous.  If the seller gets that price, then there's hope for us all!
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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2008, 07:49:07 AM »
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 ??
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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2008, 07:59:29 AM »
 
 
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« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2008, 08:00:03 AM »
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!
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« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2008, 08:05:20 AM »
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« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2008, 08:43:58 AM »
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
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« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2008, 10:03:23 AM »
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.
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811952

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« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2008, 10:29:34 AM »
A bandmate of mine regularly sells old Fender basses in that price range...
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« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2008, 10:30:30 AM »
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.
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