Fender Jazz bass 1961 (ex-Jim Richardson)

£8,500.00

This jazz bass was owned by Jim Richardson who played it in many of his gigs during his career as a jazz musician.

Originally Olympic White finish and refinished to black.

Alder body, rosewood fingerboard, maple neck.

Non-original electronics.

Here is a short bio for Jim with specific reference to this instrument:

2 years with Jazz-Rock band IF - 1970-1972

15 years with Georgie Fame & The Blue Flames 1975-1990

Morrisey Mullen (featuring Gary Husband & Viola Wills) - 1977-1978

Stars of Rhythm & Blues Little Willie Littlefield - 1993

Radio Orchestra Sessions - Madelaine Bell, Georgie Fame

Lulu - 1969-1985

Scott Walker - 1969

Theatre Work - Guys & Dolls, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar

Bass player on the original soundtrack for 'The Sweeney'

Bergerac

Inspector Morse

Pictures (starting from stage performance at Capital Radio):

GeorgieFame - CapitalRadio

GeorgieFame - Shepton Mallett 1978

IF - Germany 1971

IF - Whiskey Agogo 1971

Morrisey Mullen, Viloa Wills, Gary Husband 1978