Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Discussion of vintage Jazzmasters, Jaguars, Bass VIs, Electric XIIs and any other offset-waist instruments.
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Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by JSett » Mon Feb 06, 2023 1:50 pm

I got a WhatsApp from fellow forum member simonhpieman earlier today about some gear that had appeared on Facebook Marketplace this morning in the next town over from us just 4 miles away. I won't spoil his thunder with his own NGD but between us we cut a deal with the seller.

I now have (for a very good price) a seemingly all-original 1972

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Seller pictures:

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It's too late for my usual strip-down analysis but I'll say for now it's possibly the lightest Jazzmaster I've ever picked up. I'll weigh it tomorrow to be sure. No original case but bridge and vibrato arm are present.

Big thanks to Simon for securing these until we could go back tonight to collect, and for doing the driving back and forth :-* OSG family keeping things as they should be. Stay tuned for strip and service/gutshots!
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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by s_mcsleazy » Mon Feb 06, 2023 1:58 pm

i kinda wanna run that into my 72 bassman
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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by DeathJag » Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:20 pm

Oh fuck! That's my birth year. Awesome! Hope
It's a good one. It looks pretty damn nice, even for a SB.

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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by simonhpieman » Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:22 pm

simohpieman's money-spending enablement service at your, er, service...

Already looks right at home. Agree that it weighs really little for a JM. I'll have to bring my 75 over for a party and compare notes but mine's definitely heavier. Although my 1970 is remarkably light, too...

Anyway, I have a really good feeling about that guitar. It sounded absolutely spot on when I tried it.

I have a theory re those necks with the ever-so-slightly misshaped headstock to the bottom left of the "F" in Fender, in that I assume they're all the same profile? My 75 is pretty identical, as I think was my old LPB 73 with the same cut whereas my 70 has a baseball bat MF of a neck and no weird head shape.

I'm not in a position to take photos in my dark house but I'll add to the thread asap and introduce you all to the Miami-stang!
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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by Embenny » Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:29 pm

Killer score. Looks great!
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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by simonhpieman » Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:53 pm

simonhpieman wrote:
Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:22 pm

I have a theory re those necks with the ever-so-slightly misshaped headstock to the bottom left of the "F" in Fender, in that I assume they're all the same profile? My 75 is pretty identical, as I think was my old LPB 73 with the same cut whereas my 70 has a baseball bat MF of a neck and no weird head shape.
Just looked at some photos and realised I might be talking nonsense and that the extra text underneath the decals just makes it look off, rather than it actually being off! :fp:

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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by MechaBulletBill » Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:19 pm

i had thought the gear market on facebook had died a death once they launched "marketplace" (ie gumtree but much, much worse than the already-shite gumtree). nice to know treasure can still be found!

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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by caples » Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:46 pm

shitttt ive wanted one of those things for so long. awesome score :?
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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by BoringPostcards » Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:21 pm

Sweet score, Johnny!
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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by ryandennis » Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:27 pm

Absolutely beautiful guitar, can't pass up a good deal!
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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by tequila_in_teacups » Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:08 pm

Looks great!

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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by Surfysonic » Mon Feb 06, 2023 7:58 pm

Congrats & enjoy, looks like a winner! 8)
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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by JSett » Mon Feb 06, 2023 11:45 pm

Thanks everyone :) I'm definitely pleased with it so far. It cost me only a fraction more than a new AVII66 sells at so definitely got a good deal. I generally hate sunbursts but a custom colour JM is fast becoming beyond silly money so this will have to do.

I can always gets it refinished I guess :ph34r:

Anyway, without further ado...

I did say it was light! 7lbs 15oz light to be precise!...

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3-piece body. Nice-ish grain too

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Replacement screw alert...

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Pots are all a mix of 1966 CTS. Wiring seems all original bar a little wiring splice on the neck pickup...

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Pickups look about right...

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13JUN71B is what that seems to say, seems about right. Truss rod has been abused a little but the neck itself seems perfect...

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J.CHAMBERS (a familiar name) in the pocket...

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Main flaw is the volume knob has had its thread crossed on the grub screw. Guess I'll try and find a replacement...

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As it stands after a dust and piled board...

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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by wingnutkj » Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:27 am

That's nice, that is.
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Re: Hello nineteen seventy-two...

Post by JSett » Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:46 am

I guess I gotta decide what leaves the fold now. Jaguar or Coronado?...
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