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Withdrawn for now. 1963 Fender P Bass.
£4250


gary mac
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[center]1963 Fender P Bass.[/center]

[center]It's right what people say, these pre CBS basses are just so good. They are also very collectible and getting rarer or course.[/center]

[center]As you can see from the photos, it didn't manage to get through the hippy era without some groovy improvements.[/center]


[center]It started life with the Fender see through blonde finish, this was removed, probably back in the sixties.[/center]

[center]The headstock has been oversprayed, so the decal still looks great.[/center]

[center]The pick guard has been customised with a number of Mother of Pearl discs, countersunk in to the surface. The irony is, that other than that, the p/g is in unbelievably good condition, with none of the buckling and cracks, normally found on ones of this vintage.[/center]

[center]The original hard case is included and is very good condition for its age. All catches and hinges function as they should.[/center]


[center]So, looks wise it's not a museum quality instrument but it is a top quality pre CBS Fender, structurally sound, no nasty surprises or damage and is truly a great player.[/center]


[center]Anyway, the spec:[/center]

[center]Ash body.[/center]

[center]Maple neck, with Rosewood fretboard.[/center]

[center]Width at nut 43.45 mm.[/center]

[center]Fret board radius 7.25"[/center]

[center]All original frets, still in superb condition.[/center]

[center]Original Tort guard, with no breaks/cracks/distortion. (just a few shiny discs)[/center]

[center]Original ash trays.[/center]

[center]Original pots, cabling and pick ups.[/center]


[center]All original hardware, with a couple of exceptions, detailed down below.[/center]



[center]The tuner fixing screws are replacement Pure Vintage Fender.[/center]

[center]The knobs are replacement, from the Pure Vintage Fender range.[/center]

[center]The Hootenanny strap button on the rear of headstock is a replacement from the Pure Vintage Fender range.[/center]


[center]This is a lovely instrument to play. The pick ups are very warm sounding (to my ears) and also very punchy and powerful. With a reading of 11k ohms.[/center]

[center]The fret work is impressively good.[/center]


[center]I've set it up with a low action, which is buzz free.[/center]

[center]Truss rod functions perfectly in both directions.[/center]

[center]The neck does not suffer from any dead spots.[/center]

[center]The fret board is a very attractive, dark piece of timber and is in excellent condition.[/center]



[center]I play this bass everyday, it's just so hard not to.[/center]

[center]I'm really not sure about the wisdom of selling it, so, if there's no interest, it may be that I'll keep it, get it refinished and enjoy for a few more years.[/center]


[center]£4250[/center]



[center]I haven't quoted a postage price, as I would be much prefer any potential purchaser to come on over to my place in Hertfordshire, have a brew, inspect the bass and try it out.[/center]

If you don't want to travel and posting is required, then we can discuss the options.


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[quote name='alembic63' timestamp='1458164597' post='3005310']
Same here..... YOB to within 2 days....very, very tempting
[/quote]

The '5' isn't the day of the month, it's a product code... 5 = Precision Bass, 6 = Bass VI and 7 = Jazz Bass. :)

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[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1458167156' post='3005347']
Gary, for God's sake :gas: :gas: :gas: :gas:
[/quote]

Sorry Karl. Nice innit :lol:




[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1458241407' post='3005969']
The '5' isn't the day of the month, it's a product code... 5 = Precision Bass, 6 = Bass VI and 7 = Jazz Bass. :)
[/quote]


Thanks for taking the time to explain the numbering Discreet. :)

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[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1459025077' post='3013018']
I was a mere few months old when this was made - looks better than I do for our age...GLWTS
[/quote]

:lol:



Tim for another bump :)

It would be good if someone were to buy this soonish, as I still play it everyday and each time think it is a lovely thing and maybe I should keep it and go for a re-fin.

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[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1459157002' post='3013826']
It would be good if someone were to buy this soonish, as I still play it everyday and each time think it is a lovely thing and maybe I should keep it and go for a re-fin.
[/quote]

Go for a refin, be guarantor on the loan I'm going to take out, then sell it to me. :biggrin:

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