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[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1458390497' post='3007176'] Somebody mention birthday bumps? [/quote] Thanks Karl It went unnoticed on BC but that's fine I had a fine old day.

..and another bump

A still available bump.

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1458167156' post='3005347'] Gary, for God's sake [/quote] Sorry Karl. Nice innit [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.

A bump to celebrate over five years of advertising this rather lovely little amp

bump for a very decent neck for not much dosh

A still available bump.

[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. [url="https://flic.kr/p/DB7ccY"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5VVEP"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Dv9EKa"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DB6zcG"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DDpx3H"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Dv8ZoK"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5UGXX"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5UDEp"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DDqPNe"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Dcj4BG"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5VLwt"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DB6Jmd"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/F1XoC4"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/EczX5B"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/FjmAWQ"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DvaiET"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/CG2Tsn"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/CVVSi8"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/CNCLAZ"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/BYxcgx"][/url]