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    There was a lot of weight variation in the '60s, but generally speaking, P's were lighter than Js by a bit, and the Tele bass was usually heavier than both. The Tele had a slab body, so more weight there, and the neck was an absolute beast, deep and fairly wide. I've played about 4 or 5, and they were all close to 10lbs, though I did buy and own a nice 1970 one for a few years, that was exactly 9lbs with the cover on, exceprionally light for a Tele Bass. IME, typical 60s weights were between 8 1/4 and 9 lbs for a P, and between 8 1/2 and 9 1/2 lbs for a J. Early '70s ones often were quite light, similar to '60s basses, but by 1974 anything could happen, the wood being specced for price only and not weight as before. A lot of Northern Ash was used, very dense wood, and even the alder was often heavier. In general, yes, '60s Fenders were quite light (as surprisingly many '50s ones were). My '61 P is well under 9lbs, and my '66 P is well under 8 1/2lbs, and they are typical based on the 100 or so vintage ones I've held.
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    Wonderful sounding bass! In the P bass family tonewise but with a distinct sound of it's own. Beautiful rich mids and very well made, oozes quality. Good luck with the sale, I would be interested but have to sell a few basses before I buy any new ones.
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    Early ash Js are very rare and are sought after. Gorgeous bass, good luck with the sale. This is a stacker you can gig!
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    The old B30 is the only ABG I've played that could actually get loud at all and deliver some solid bass. I keep saying I'll get one one day, but then I remember I have no need for an ABG in the first place. This looks nice, wonder if it delivers like the ild one.
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    Still on the block! Time to move this baby...
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    PM answered.
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    Nothing wrong with the price, the '68s are worth a lot. Love those oval tuners. Herr Rocket, is that the original sctratchplate? I've never seen one from that year in such good shape.
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    [quote name='gareth' post='1047418' date='Dec 4 2010, 05:30 PM']Hi One Drop Am I right in thinking that a UK buyer would have to pay VAY and Duty (around 22% in total) this end to the shipper before taking delivery of this bass as you are based in Switzerland (not in the EEC)? Thanks[/quote] Hi Gareth, Normally yes (at least I think you do even for used basses), but I'm happy to ship from France, which is less than an hour's drive from here. That would save you the VAT at least, but I'd have to check if any customs duties would still apply. I also have some friends that travel back and forth to the UK that can bring the bass up by car if you wouldn't mind waiting a week or so for me to make the arrangements.
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    Bump for a price drop! £2490 (3950CHF or 2930€) insured shipping included to the EU and Switzerland.
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    [quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='949803' date='Sep 8 2010, 08:51 PM']If you go to 19977 telecaster bass in the for sale thread, you'll spot it. (Sorry one drop)[/quote] No problem, guys. The HB Tele Bass (post-'72) is another animal entirely, from the design to the placement of the pickup, making for a very different voice. I'm not sure anyone looking for one would necessarily want or like the other.
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    Good luck yourself, hope you can swing that one. I've played quite a few and most have sounded similarly well, it's been the condition that varies so much- these were relatively inexpensive fenders originally, I believe, and many were heavily modded, and many stripped to natural, too.
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    On the other hand, you can find the old Japanese ones easily on ebay, they are a bit more expensive but they hold resale value if you want to sell down the line. You get the benefit of the nicer Fender style headstock, and they are truly great basses. I own 3 (well, 2 now, I just gave one to our drummer as a birthday present. You've got to love a drummer who also wants to learn some bass) and I gig them constantly.
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    Smart move (I own three)!
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    Thank you- it's a truly spectacular place to live, in the heart of the alps, and I feel lucky to be able to live here. I had a girlfriend from Durham years ago, and went to visit her there for a few days. Lovely part of England, I really enjoyed it.
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    Never tried a Chinese one, but I own three early '80s Hard Punchers (MIJ). They are easy to find in the UK and Japan and are probably the best Precisions around for the money. They are my main gigging Ps and are built like tanks.
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    PM responded to.
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    Seems Fender ramped up production in '66 and probably produced enough basses to last through '67. I've not heard a better explanation, and '67s certainly are rare. I think I've only seen about three in photos in the last 5 years.
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    [quote name='wateroftyne' post='839044' date='May 16 2010, 06:48 PM']Folks, One Drop is a top chap, and I can vouch for him 101%. Good luck with the sale, OD![/quote] Thanks a lot, WoT! Best regards.
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    [quote name='mgibson' post='838965' date='May 16 2010, 05:31 PM']Lovley bass, best of luck selling, bit out of my range though...[/quote] Thanks! The exchange on the euro at the moment doesn't help, either. Ou7shined, I agree with you. I don't mind even extreme players wear, but abuse is another thing and a lot of old Fenders have just been beaten to heck.
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    Price Drop! Reduced to £2490 (3950CHF or 2930€) insured shipping included to the EU and Switzerland. Anyone from or traveling to Switzerland is more than welcome to come try it out, of course. This 1970 Tele bass is bone stock, is all original, and includes both original covers and a non-original rectangular HS case. The finish is Vintage White, quite close in person to the outdoor pictures, at least on my monitor. It has yellowed considerably, with a lighter area from arm-wear. There are a few tiny dings on the slab body, and a small dark patch on the upper part of the back of the neck; though the back of the neck is smooth everywhere, and is very chunky and deep front to back, very rounded, more 'C' than 'D' shaped. It's very comfortable for such a big neck. Weight is unusually light for a Tele Bass, around 8 1/2lbs or 3,8kg with both covers, and it balances great on a strap. Tone is huge and extremely clear. The grey bobbin single coil pickup is very wide range, and with the tone wide open there are tons of highs. Rolled off a bit the tone is beautifully balanced and the low end is huge. I've tried tapes, flats and rounds on this bass, and they all sounded great, and each one really changed the character of the instrument. IIRC it has fairly new DR Hi Beams at the moment and it cuts right through a mix. Plays great, the action is around medium now but you can get it very low if you want. I'm selling this for the same reason I sold the last two single coil Ps I've owned; they sound great, but I'm in a modern cover band right now and split-coil Ps are better for getting the right tones for the stuff we do, so this just sits in the case. Pictures here: [url="http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/adamr63/Fender%201970%20Telecaster%20Bass/"]http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/ada...ecaster%20Bass/[/url] and some from the person I bought it from in the US: [url="http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/adamr63/Fender_Fullerton_62_Precision_RI/Fender_1970_Telecaster_Bass/"]http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/ada...elecaster_Bass/[/url] I have a lot of good feedback on intl. sales on ebay as adamr63, and as One Drop over at TB. Thanks for looking!
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