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Spotted it. Quite like the colour. I would have the Squier 'classic vibe' precision model if they had bothered to make a lefty. The fiesta red '62 precision they make really is fab.

Thanks LeftyJ, Hadge. What I did was just cosmetic but I suppose gives the bass a rarity value. Cant imagine many lefties around with that type of pickguard. The bass didnt need much setting up at all. I just tweaked the intonation and string height. The bass has a lovely even tone, not too bright. On a Precision style bass I tend to play using plectrum or thumb so flatwounds may be tried out at some point. Im pleased with the way it turned out.

Gorgeous Jazz. If it was a lefty I'd have it. Shouldnt have long to wait for a sale. Good luck.

[quote name='Ronnie' timestamp='1350248722' post='1836423'] It looks NICE. I'm thinkin about buying one of these MIJ 57 Pbasses (I can't decide between the 57 and the 62... I like maple fretboards, but my other bass is a Custom order 51 pbass with the maple fretboard). By the way, where did you get the picjguard?? Thanks! [/quote] I'd also like a '62 re-issue in sunburst with rosewood neck. The gold anodised pickguard is from Fender. As far as Im aware they dont do a lefty version so before I bought it I asked a guitar workshop if they could flip it and fit it. The finish on the flip side is matte as opposed to the normal side which is brushed but still looks good. The guard was flippable because of the single ply flat edge metal . However, the workshop guy had to counter-sink the holes on the other side and slightly file around the pickup area to help it fit. Only one or two holes didnt match up when flipped so a little tweaking there as well. Will hope to fit a bridge cover plate soon.

[quote name='Ronnie' timestamp='1348662068' post='1816572'] Hi! new bass player here. I see some of you have a Japan 57 pbas. I'm thinkin about getting one, but I would like to know what you guys think about the basswood + maple combination. Too bright sound? Thank you! [/quote] Hey Ronnie. Now my Japan '57 p bass is up and running I would have to say I think the sound is very old-school depending on the strings you fit. Some precisions are bright and I like that. Easy enough to boost the bass eq on the amp. Just put up some pics of mine. Cheers.

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1350242077' post='1836293'] Yea you just beat me to it as well.. Ive got the chrome fender covers if you want them? They're off an old '78 jazz i used to have, pm me your address and ill stick em in the post and you can owe me a pint, Paul. [/quote] Thank you. Very nice offer. Pm'd.

[quote name='Subbeh' timestamp='1350239178' post='1836210'] congrats, looks bloody lovely! Would have been all over that myself if I'd been quick enough. Enjoy! . [/quote] Cheers, I will.

[quote name='sunfish' timestamp='1350086733' post='1834556'] Weight is 15kg. Not the lightest amp I've had but the best sounding. Postage would be £25 Message me your email address and I'll send you pictures Thanks for the interest [/quote] I see the amp is now on ebay.

Here's a few pics of my lefty '57 Fender Precision CIJ with gold anodised pickguard for comparison. [attachment=121026:Pbass02.jpg][attachment=121027:Pbass05.jpg][attachment=121028:Pbass04.jpg]

Ok, here are some pics of the '57 Fender Precision CIJ I bought from LeftyJ recently. The first image is the bass as received and the others are after fitting a gold anodised pickguard with thumbrest. Now looking for a chrome bridge cover to add to the look. [attachment=121015:P9080136.jpeg][attachment=121016:Pbass02.jpg][attachment=121017:Pbass04.jpg][attachment=121018:Pbass05.jpg]

Im interested. What weight is the amp in the case? Im looking for a nice amp to hook up to a 12" cab but has to be portable. What would postage be to the Glasgow area? Any chance of re-taking pics at higher resolution? Cant make out any detail. Cheers.

That Ricky deal was amazing. For anyone interested, I'll be posting pics this weekend of my work on the 57 reissue Fender Precision CIJ I picked up from LeftyJ recently.

[quote name='LeftyJ' timestamp='1349341608' post='1824840'] Looks like someone is receiving his new '57 P RI today [/quote] I certainly did! Cheers LeftyJ. Its as nice as I had hoped. Its going to Glasgow with me tomorrow to see if it can have a fender gold anodised pickguard converted and fitted. Ive spoken to Wolf of 'wolfsmusicweekly' who has a fine collection of lefty fender basses and he has done this on several basses so it might be a 'goer'. Failing this I hope to make a copy of the current plastic control plate in metal. I will post my progress and may try for both options as both seem feasible at the moment. Just a matter of cost.

Oh man, i remember this bass really well. I was after my first ever bass in 1982 but didnt have enough for a Squier. I remember the jazz bass being £250 and the precision at £230. Me and my older brother played them and loved them but with me also being a lefty i was pretty much scuppered. In fact that same year you could pick up a 70's USA precision for £120 and a 60's jazz for under £300 in Glasgow. My brother must have had 3 or 4 during the 80's before settling with a musicman sabre. Ive just acquired a 57 re-issue lefty Fender precision cij which looks identical to the one here minus the pickguard.

Agreed. That Bacchus is a lovely looking bass. Loving the perspex pickguard and maple board with block inlays too. What was the quoted price?

Second lefty stingray went for £506 on ebay. Another bargain. Another ends tomorrow but has a lot of bids so prob go for a lot more.