Bridgehouse

Popped an ad in the WTB section for an early/mid 70's Precision. Ideally I was looking for a Year of Birth. Since getting back into bass recently, I was reminded of my early bass playing days, and my longing desire to get hold of a YOB (74) Precision in Olympic White. Got a PM from a member here (dafonky) who revealed his ace card - a '74 Precision in Olympic White. Well, what a gent. Loads of pictures, really super communications, and a great price. Shipped it all the way over from the continent in a bulletproof box. It's clearly had a good life and has been very well used but as the Vintage experts always say - if an instrument has been played to death then it's probably a good 'un. And this one certainly is! Pick guard was cracked near the jack (common!) and the knobs were de-chroming quite severely, so I've taken them off and tucked them up in the OHSC and popped a new guard and knobs on, along with some strap locks. This one is intended to be my workhorse when I start gigging again. Weighs in at a smidge over 8lb 3oz on my scales. Neck is super straight and frets are well looked after. Popped some TI flat wounds on and gave the truss rod a tweak and the action has settled in at just over 4/64 across the board. Pots and Pups check out as mid-74 from the stamps, and the serial number is probably mid-late 74. I flippin' love it. Thump thump thump thump thump

I agree! What a beaut! Stick a peg on your nose when playing - definately worth that!!

[quote name='spongebob' timestamp='1483550241' post='3208162'] At least I now know what 1980's indie music actually smelt like...... [/quote] Teen Spirit? Oh, no, that was 1991....

Yep - it's really rather good. It's certainly better than my borrowed one back in the early 90s - I should try and track one down, if only for nostalgia purposes

No - bought it online. Project Music I think.

Nice - I like it! Next bass will be a P I reckon. And I like the white/maple combo. Hah 'next bass'.. Knew I shouldn't have joined here...

[quote name='grayn' timestamp='1483009588' post='3204043'] A truly beautiful bass. Fantastic choice. If that doesn't get you back into bass playing, nothing will. Congrats. [/quote] Thanks! I've had about 20 hours on it over the hols.. Getting addictive.. Using a Helix as an audio interface and amp with a couple of studio monitors so I can play along to plenty of tunes is helping tho...!

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1483006003' post='3204005'] Awesome It even has tort [/quote] You know, at first I wasn't sure - but I've seen the light and the tort is great. Much better than black with natural finish I think..

Thanks guys - it's starting to come back and I'm having a hoot in the process! All this active eq stuff is quite different to what I'm used to!

Well, I've put D'Addario Chromes on now. Loving it even more..!

Hello! Returning to bass playing after many years. I played in a function band back in my Uni days in the early 90's and I've been on smaller fretted instruments since then. Decided it was time to get back into Bass to try something different for gigging. I'm pretty sure the Bass I had back in the 90's was a Peavey.. but it was borrowed from a friend at the time and I can't remember which one it was...! However, decided to get a Bass that I've always wanted so picked up an EBMM Stingray 4 3EQ in Natural w/Maple Neck. Yum. Loving it and glad to be back!