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By [[1991]] several potentiometer knobs had been replaced with metal Telecaster knobs and the bridge was replaced with a Schaller.
 
By [[1991]] several potentiometer knobs had been replaced with metal Telecaster knobs and the bridge was replaced with a Schaller.
  
In 2000 the bass had found a place of honour at [[Sting]]'s home - he still considered it one of his favourites.
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In [[2000]] the bass had found a place of honour at [[Sting]]'s home - he still considered it one of his favourites.
  
 
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source: photos, musicradar.com (purchase), International Musician And Recording World - July [[1985]] (condition), [[2003-11 Bass Magazine]] (modifications)
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1962 Fender Jazz Bass
File:Fender Jazz Bass.jpg
Fender Jazz Bass
Artist: Sting
Band or ensemble: Last Exit / The Police / Sting
Time gear used: YYYY - YYYY

Introduction

Sting bought this Jazz Bass in Newcastle for about 150 UK pounds. He used it in Last Exit times, with The Police and for his solo tours.

Gear breakdown

By 1985 the bass still had its original stock pickups and no modifications except for a refinishing of its neck.

By 1991 several potentiometer knobs had been replaced with metal Telecaster knobs and the bridge was replaced with a Schaller.

In 2000 the bass had found a place of honour at Sting's home - he still considered it one of his favourites.

Quotations and trivia

losing the bridge cover before

See also

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External links

References and footnotes

source: photos, musicradar.com (purchase), International Musician And Recording World - July 1985 (condition), 2003-11 Bass Magazine (modifications), 2000-03 Bass Player