Rick's Fine '52

[quote name='Machines' post='1247486' date='May 27 2011, 07:20 PM']I'm not really into vintage Fenders, but those are amazing. I would love to have one just to hold it and imagine what's happened to it in the last 60 years .[/quote] I know what you mean, you certainly get that feeling when you're playing them, if only they could talk, there'd be a few cool stories to tell, thats for sure!

[quote name='Truckstop' post='1246862' date='May 27 2011, 11:43 AM']Wow! That is a true vintage bass collection! Truckstop[/quote] Thanks Truckstop, i appreciate the comment.

[quote name='Mr Fudge' post='1246856' date='May 27 2011, 11:39 AM']This is like a Howard Carter Tutankhamen moment without the sand or surprise. Stunning ![/quote] Hopefully without the Curse!!! thanks for the comments.

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1246522' date='May 27 2011, 12:52 AM']Rick, welcome to Basschat. I wouldn't be **ss** because, well, what can you do? The pic is probably copyright anyway. (Maybe I shouldn't say that out loud.)[/quote] Decided to use my '52 as my avatar.....should be safe with that!

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1246522' date='May 27 2011, 12:52 AM']Rick, welcome to Basschat. I wouldn't be **ss** because, well, what can you do? The pic is probably copyright anyway. (Maybe I shouldn't say that out loud.)[/quote] Thanks Dave, i won't tell if you don't, i'm searching for a new pic now..

[quote name='KK Jale' post='1246510' date='May 27 2011, 12:33 AM']Veeery interesting. Your JV Jazz is historic. My Precisions are but a humble JV1 '57 and a JV2 '62. I didn't realise before that covers disappeared with the logo change (I seem to recall a big-Fender-small-Squier J with no cover holes - that I missed, alas - but maybe t'was an anomaly, or I'm mistaken). Pretty nuts to be talking about these when we could be discussing real '52 neck profiles but, hey, I'm just chipping in where I can PS Bad news. The excellent Mr 99ster uses the black and white Elvis pic...[/quote] There were some anolmolies during that transition in mid '82, so you're probably right, shame you missed out on that one !! We can talk '52 neck profiles, i have two, they aint small!! I'll try another avatar pic, I'm new today, i'll get there!

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1246513' date='May 27 2011, 12:35 AM']Hello [/quote] Hey..I'm new here today, and had this pic as my avatar, someone told me you'd be pi**ed, so i changed it, it would appear this is also taken!! Must try harder i guess!!

[quote name='chrisd24' post='1246506' date='May 27 2011, 12:25 AM']actually made tea come out my nose [/quote] Hey, i see you're also from northants. Good morrow neighbour.

[quote name='KK Jale' post='1246502' date='May 27 2011, 12:14 AM']Lovely! Thanks for posting. Those '58s... argh... Geek alert: as another brace-of-JVs person, may I inquire if yours came with bridge/pickup covers?[/quote] Thanks for the comment, JV's are just fab, i love them. My Precision didnt, i added those. The Jazz is a bit special though, it was the one exhibited by Fender Japan, when they initially showcased them to the World, along with a Stratocaster. My Jazz has the earliest known neck date for a JV, and is featured on the JV site. It came with both covers, and also the string mutes fitted. They wanted it to be a true replica, as you know, they were too good, so in mid '82, after just 2 months, they removed all the 'extras' such as mutes, covers, and changed from large fender, small squire decal, to large squire, small fender decal.The 'slab' rosewood boards lasted until mid '83 (Presumably o use up stocks?), when the laminated boards took over. Mine has a JV00 serial, the Precision is a JV0.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1246489' date='May 26 2011, 11:58 PM']ET is a member with that avatar but cropped down to just the great man himself [/quote] Hopefully this one isnt taken???

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1246489' date='May 26 2011, 11:58 PM']ET is a member with that avatar but cropped down to just the great man himself [/quote] Oh, I see, in that case, i'll change it PDQ. Thanks for the tip-off!!

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1246469' date='May 26 2011, 11:47 PM']Essential tension might have something to say about your avatar though [/quote] Eh?? I love that pic of Elvis at Graceland with the Precision!! I'm too young to remember though!!

[quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='1246461' date='May 26 2011, 11:38 PM']Seeing things on Basschat often surprises me, but I think this is the very first time I can truthfully say that I've been STUNNED. (BTW Young People, that's the old spelling of Gobsmacked). An original '58 is my ultimate dream (that old Y.O.B. thang). Fantastic collection you have there. Where have you been all this time ...and can I get one of my sons to marry one of your daughters? Phil[/quote] Thanks for the compliments on my collection, my first proper vintage bass i sought was also a '58, the gold anodized guard, with the 3-tone and maple neck, is one of the most beautiful things Leo made, no doubt, thats what got me hooked, having got that, i wanted a '56, then a '52, it's very addictive though!!

[quote name='gary mac' post='1245638' date='May 26 2011, 02:23 PM']That is handsome. Don't be shy, show us more.[/quote] Pics uploaded now, take a peek.

[quote name='Mr Fudge' post='1245593' date='May 26 2011, 02:03 PM']Wow, would love to see the others too.[/quote] Some pics uploaded below, have a gander

[quote name='krth1985' post='1245769' date='May 26 2011, 03:33 PM']thats far too many basses for one man, so as a welcome gift i'll help you out and take the 1961 Fender Jazz, Stack Knob, Relic, 3 tone sunburst off your hands [/quote] Ha, let me think about that!! It's on the left of this pic; Some more of my stuff is just uploaded on the 'Bass Porn' section of this Forum, have a look.. [attachment=81045:trio_62__s.jpg]

[quote name='Dave Vader' post='1245737' date='May 26 2011, 03:11 PM']Hi Rick, can I just add this thread is useless without pics [/quote] Of course, I'm new, i realise that now!!! Doh Have a look under the 'Bass Porn' section of this Forum, I've just posted some pics of some of my stuff.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1245720' date='May 26 2011, 03:05 PM']Too much time spent shopping and not enough time practising Welcome to basschat, Rick[/quote] Thankyou, and yes, you are right, far too much shopping!! I've just posted some pics of some of my Fender's on the 'Bass Porn' section of this Forum, have a gander, let me know what you think. Best Rick.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1246429' date='May 26 2011, 11:15 PM']And my two 1st series JV matched pair; [attachment=81042:jv__s.jpg][/quote] My '52's [attachment=81043:52__387.jpg] [attachment=81044:52__822.JPG]

[quote name='Hobbayne' post='1245771' date='May 26 2011, 03:34 PM']Yes, agreed! - Altogether now!.. Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!! [/quote] Having difficulty with pics, although i have just managed to upload some on the 'bass porn' section...have a look.......

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1246427' date='May 26 2011, 11:14 PM']Here's my three '58's [attachment=81041:trio___58__s.jpg][/quote] And my two 1st series JV matched pair; [attachment=81042:jv__s.jpg]

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1246426' date='May 26 2011, 11:13 PM']Yes, thats me. It's on the right hand side in this pic; [attachment=81040:trio___56__s.JPG][/quote] Here's my three '58's [attachment=81041:trio___58__s.jpg]

[quote name='Clarky' post='1246421' date='May 26 2011, 11:09 PM']Are you by any chance the seller of the '55 two-tone refin P bass on eBay at the mo'? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Bass-1955-Original-NOT-Reissue-/220789011397?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item33680cf3c5#ht_2102wt_1141"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Bas...#ht_2102wt_1141[/url][/quote] Yes, thats me. It's on the right hand side in this pic; [attachment=81040:trio___56__s.JPG]

[quote name='Clarky' post='1246233' date='May 26 2011, 08:56 PM']Phwoar - amazing condition for something 11 years older than me (I look like sh*t ) Please show us your other toys [/quote] These are my other toys, although I'm struggling to upload pics, when i post, it just says attachment, doesnt actually include the pic...i'll keep trying! 1952 Fender Precision, 100% stock, Blonde, blackguard, a real beauty 1952 Fender Precision, Blonde Nitro refin, otherwise stock, scarce in the UK. 1955 Fender Precision, 2-Tone refin, otherwise all there. 1956 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 2-Tone Sunburst, like Stings, real nice 1958 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 3-Tone sunburst, maple neck, anodised guard, lots of original '58 case candy. 1958 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1956 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1961 Fender Jazz, Stack Knob, Relic, 3 tone sunbusrt 1958 Fender Precision, self built/assembled Relic, exact replica of my real '58 1982 Fender Jazz, JV, 1st series, JV00 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare 1982 Fender Precision, JV, 1st series, JV0 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare, twin brother of the one above. 2000 Takamine Electro-Acostic, Korean thing, but plays nicely 1980..ish Rickenbacker 4005, pollocked, just like Mani's from the Stone Roses, even has MANI painted on the flightcase 1959 Fender Tweed Bassman, 4x10 Nice, tweed is nice faded amber. 2010 Fender Acoustasonic pro, 160W 2x10 combo, with built-in effects 1971 Vox escort Bass Combo, solid state, looks like old AC30, chicken foot knobs and that, not the best sound, but looks cool.

...Just signed up, look like a great site, with some useful sections. I'm from the UK, and have been playing for 25 years, although if you heard me, you'd probably think I'd been playing for 25 minutes!!! My big passion is Vintage Fenders, my current collection consists of; 1952 Fender Precision, 100% stock, Blonde, blackguard, a real beauty 1952 Fender Precision, Blonde Nitro refin, otherwise stock, scarce in the UK. 1955 Fender Precision, 2-Tone refin, otherwise all there. 1956 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 2-Tone Sunburst, like Stings, real nice 1958 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 3-Tone sunburst, maple neck, anodised guard, lots of original '58 case candy. 1958 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1956 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1961 Fender Jazz, Stack Knob, Relic, 3 tone sunbusrt 1958 Fender Precision, self built/assembled Relic, exact replica of my real '58 1982 Fender Jazz, JV, 1st series, JV00 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare 1982 Fender Precision, JV, 1st series, JV0 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare, twin brother of the one above. 2000 Takamine Electro-Acostic, Korean thing, but plays nicely 1980..ish Rickenbacker 4005, pollocked, just like Mani's from the Stone Roses, even has MANI painted on the flightcase 1959 Fender Tweed Bassman, 4x10 Nice, tweed is nice faded amber. 2010 Fender Acoustasonic pro, 160W 2x10 combo, with built-in effects 1971 Vox escort Bass Combo, solid state, looks like old AC30, chicken foot knobs and that, not the best sound, but looks cool. i have a few others that i forget, will add when i remember Looking forward to spending some time on here, looks to have a good variety of gear/topics etc. Regards Rick.