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[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1487879444' post='3243883'] That's just about [i]exactly [/i]the Tele Custom I'd like. Natural finish, Strat-type pot knobs and (probably) the straight italic 'custom' logo. A Mick Green job, in other words. [color=#faebd7].[/color] [/quote] For you Sir Skank, the headstock. [url="https://flic.kr/p/SpVrnV"][/url]
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[center]Wal Custom 1981.[/center] [center]Complete with original hardcase.[/center] [center]I’m pretty sure that I will end up regretting this decision but having recently got back into guitar playing and having made an expensive purchase, I’ve decided to sell my lovely Wal.[/center] [center]A very attractive looking instrument, with Padauk facings and a Mahogany core.[/center] [center]Signed off by Pete (the fish).[/center] [center]A great example and not overly heavy, at around 10lbs 10oz.[/center] [center]I have recently completed restoring this bass, as when I got it, it was very much in need of some TLC.[/center] [center]It sounded in fine form but wasn’t looking so good. A previous owner had applied some sort of brush on finish that I just couldn’t live with. I therefore removed it and after much preparation, applied the finish that you can see in the photos.[/center] [center]All hardware and electrics function as they should.[/center] [center]I have replaced the bridge screws and the little domed marker studs set into the body, adjacent to the control knobs. These items were all purchased from Wal Headquarters.[/center] [center]Frets are still good, as is the board. There are signs of use as to be expected with an instrument of this age but everything works as it should.[/center] [center]Truss rod functions perfectly.[/center] [center]The pre amp is a masterpiece and gives so many tonal options.[/center] [center]This Wal has the volume control with a built in on/off and I noticed at rehearsal a few nights back, that strangely, it has a bit of buzz when the switch is in the off position, it disappears as soon as it is switched on and the volume turned up.[/center] [center]Currently strung with a nice new set of DR Fat Beams 45-105.[/center] [center]The case is in good shape, although one catch is faulty, it works but has to helped along a little.[/center] [center]My price is £3,550[/center] [center]Payment by bank transfer or cash on collection (Hertfordshire).[/center] [center]Although I would prefer collection, I will post if necessary but it will be with a courier of my choice and fully insured. If you require this let me know and I will get a price.[/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/P3XB1L"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/Pbak6Y"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/Pbajxy"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/P3XxTy"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/P3XvdU"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/NLBuFq"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/PefDQT"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/ALycm5"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/MEgVPb"][/url][/center] [center]If any additional photos or info is required, just let me know.[/center]
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[quote name='Burrito' timestamp='1487622050' post='3241325'] Nice one Gary. I've found that there are plenty of great 70s Fenders out there that buck the cliched view on them. [/quote] Cheers Tim. As you say there are plenty of great ones. I was playing my old 75 P bass earlier and that is another really, really good one. Light weight, resonant, punchy pups and all very nicely put together.
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Thanks gents. It does play really well, the pick ups are sweet. The keyboard warriors who constantly tell us how awful the Fender output was in the seventies, would have to eat their words if they were to have a play on this one. I will give it a proper set up and a new set of D'Addarios in the next day or two and then just enjoy.
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I've been playing a bit more guitar lately, so treated myself to this all original '78. [url="https://flic.kr/p/R1AN3L"][/url]
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If wanted a non Fender precision, it would have to be G&L, either an SB1 or LB100 Enjoy your spend.
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Number #3 in the series...why buy a roadworn bass??
gary mac replied to BaggyMan's topic in General Discussion
Anyone getting bored with Road worn threads? -
Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 misbehaving. Help :-(
gary mac replied to Rich's topic in Repairs and Technical
Maybe the master volume pot, a lot of the earlier models suffered with a dodgy pot. My one had it, mostly a severe crackle but the volume did drop on one occasion, I had the pot on my one replaced, under warranty and all was good for evermore. -
Like it, looks very handsome.
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Chris was a gent to deal with and I'm very happy to add him to my list of Bass Chat good guys.
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[quote name='synthaside' timestamp='1485811871' post='3226957'] hrmm , Yup 1.99 inc postage for Vintage Cream .... done deal , Consider this thread closed . [/quote] Great. Their delivery is usually very quick.
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Black dog music on EBay sell them for nuppence
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Very handsome. I gigged one of these for a while, it had a Seymour Duncan Antiquity pickup and the sound was very pleasing
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[quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1485621356' post='3225397'] Phil at Guitarbuild made the body for me. Early 50s repro with the oversized neck pocket lip and the router hump in the lower cutaway. [/quote] Thanks Kevin. That paint job does look really good, I keep on revisiting your pics
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I've have aged some hardware fairly successfully in the past. Not heavy relic though, more of a subtle rounding off of edges and a few little dinks. Let me know where the body was from, if you don't mind.
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That looks great Kevin, love it. I've been contemplating a tele build for a while now, you might have just given me the inspiration to get cracking. Are you planning on ageing the hardware?