2005 Case J3 Semi-Hollow, ex-Maxi Jazz - Faithless
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At a Glance:
Model: J3 Semi-Hollow
Finish: Sunburst
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlays: Mother of pearl
Headstock: 3-a-side Sperzel tuners
Body: Archtop-style with twin f-holes
Pickups: Two Case engraved pickups
Controls: Three-way pickup selector
Accessories: Leather strap
Case: Plush-lined hard case
Artist Association: Played by Maxi Jazz of Faithless; featured on Case Guitars website
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
2005 Case J3 Semi-Hollow, ex-Maxi Jazz - Faithless
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A stunning Case J3 previously owned by the late Maxi Jazz of Faithless - one of the most distinctive voices in British music.
A high-end British-built semi-hollow instrument constructed to Case’s flagship specification, and made particularly significant by its documented association with Maxi Jazz, who can be seen playing this guitar on the Case Guitars website.
The body is a laminated maple construction with a spruce centre block and carved spruce fillets, giving the guitar a controlled, focused response while retaining the resonance and air of a semi-hollow design. Top, back and sides are formed from carefully selected maple veneers and finished in a rich, dark sunburst, with twin f-holes completing the classic outline. Body depth measures approximately 1¾", keeping the instrument comfortable and well balanced whether seated or standing.
The neck is crafted from quarter-sawn mahogany, chosen for its strength and long-term stability, and carved to a comfortable C profile. A dark rosewood fingerboard is fitted, inlaid with mother-of-pearl markers including Case’s distinctive wave motif at the 12th fret, and paired with a 43mm bone nut and a 24.75" scale length. An ebony headstock overlay carries the inlaid Case logo in mother of pearl, while white body and neck binding frame the instrument cleanly.
Hardware is chrome plated throughout and includes a Gotoh tune-o-matic bridge with a lightweight Gotoh stop bar tailpiece. Sperzel tuners are fitted, providing smooth, accurate tuning and excellent stability. Electronics are equally high-spec, with 500k CTS pots wired in a traditional 1950s-style circuit to retain clarity when rolling back the volume, a Switchcraft three-way pickup selector, and a Sprague Orange Drop capacitor.
Pickups are a pair of hand-wound Bare Knuckle unpotted ‘Mule’ humbuckers, chosen for their clarity, dynamic response and authentic vintage character. The bridge pickup measures approximately 8.4kΩ and the neck 7.3kΩ, both using Alnico IV magnets, delivering a warm, articulate voice with plenty of nuance and touch sensitivity.
A superb example of boutique luthiery, built to a very high standard with a direct connection/ownership to one of the UK's most legendary voices in electronic music.
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At a Glance:
Model: J3 Semi-Hollow
Finish: Sunburst
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlays: Mother of pearl
Headstock: 3-a-side Sperzel tuners
Body: Archtop-style with twin f-holes
Pickups: Two Case engraved pickups
Controls: Three-way pickup selector
Accessories: Leather strap
Case: Plush-lined hard case
Artist Association: Played by Maxi Jazz of Faithless; featured on Case Guitars website
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
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