Beedster

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1377933184' post='2193675'] Forget the wait, what's the weight? [/quote] Picking it out of the case it felt light to me Jack, perhaps moderate weight for most other players I'd guess (I kinda like heavy basses, which given I also like 70's Precisions isn't a bad thing, and even my 70's hardtail ash-bodied Strat weighs more than my MIJ Precision). C

[quote name='tredders' timestamp='1377889881' post='2193386'] Is it all original? [/quote] I'm not sure I want to pull it apart just yet Mark. The seller provided both the original receipt (it was £265 new in 1980) and a more recent one from NKRV stating all original. Whilst the finish on both body and neck is to my eye suspiciously good for both a 35 year old bass and a 70's Fender, the markings on the body under the bridge cover suggest that it's certainly either the original finish or a very old refin, which IME is unlikely on a bass of this particular era. In short, I may not only have a Monday morning late 70's Fender, but one that's clearly been either very well looked after or left in its case for the last 30-something years. And of course, I may not! I'm going to have to take a few things off and poke around when I have some time C

I've been really missing fretless so had arranged to buy back one of my ex fretless Precisions, but when that deal fell through I saw this on eBay and had to go for it. I've always loved maple fretless necks and this thing not only looks the nuts but plays like a dream. Bought as 'all original' - if it is, it's the best 70's Fender finish I've seen or played, it's lightweight, the heel and pocket are within millionths of a cm in width, the finish is almost Simms-esque, and it sings. Better pics to follow but you'll get the idea.... [attachment=142735:IMG_1354.JPG] [attachment=142736:IMG_1355.jpg] EDIT: more pics as promised [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision1_zps53b65159.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision1_zps53b65159.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision3_zps79e479b9.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision3_zps79e479b9.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision4_zpsf93cc5cb.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision4_zpsf93cc5cb.jpg[/IMG][/URL] And just to prove it's legit... [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision5_zps87db49f6.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision5_zps87db49f6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision6_zps3aceff17.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision6_zps3aceff17.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision7_zpsede397c2.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision7_zpsede397c2.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

He's only asking £195 so hardly pulling the con of the century

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1377597780' post='2189108'] Piano players only take one (electric) piano, gutiarists one guitar, trumpeters one trumpet, vocalists one PA and so on. Why do bass players feel that have to prepare for alien invasion and the likelihood of a tsunamis when no-one else does? [/quote] Guitarists only take one guitar? I'd love to be in that band

[quote name='TheRev' timestamp='1377446410' post='2187622'] There's two Yamaha SLB200s in the for sale forum...... [/quote] Thanks Rev, yes, a bit pricey for me to be honest. I find on here than if you post a wanted ad all sorts of weird stuff appears, so I'm hoping something suitable priced and suitable interesting will come up. Cheers C

[quote name='timbo1978' timestamp='1377456670' post='2187787'] I remember my girlfriend (now wife) being totally unimpressed when I told her shed have to sit in the back, because my db took up the whole passenger side of my car. [/quote] Hey, at least she got to go to the gig. Or did your DB just go everywhere with you, in which case yes, she had a point

Damn, found a design flaw in the Nissan X-Trail. Gear stick is positioned where double bass lower bout goes

Bingo........ [attachment=142310:IMG_1313.JPG] [attachment=142311:IMG_1314.JPG] [attachment=142312:IMG_1315.JPG] [attachment=142313:IMG_1316.JPG] [attachment=142314:IMG_1318.JPG]

Ha ha, we think we might have sorted it - bass on front passenger seat sticking out of the sun roof (I'm kinda hoping there's no low bridges on the way). If it happens I will of course post pics

It's a nice day here and earlier on I was offered a sit-in with a local singer-songwriter for an outdoor afternooner at a local pub. Great, said yes, then realised that now that the family is a four-piece, they and the DB are no longer going to fit in the car at the same time, and whilst I love gigging, I love it even more if the girls are there (OK, I'm aware that wiser heads will indicate that this is a situation that might change over the coming years). So, had to turn it down, although we're still going along to have a beer or two and listen to the music. So, I've posted in Items Wanted - but thought I'd also mention here - that I might be on the lookout for an EUB or travel DB! Enjoy your bank holidays all C

Hat plus floor staring [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/WorldfestChris_zps39058228.png.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/WorldfestChris_zps39058228.png[/IMG][/URL]

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1375631790' post='2163656'] One of the tube experts on Talkbass has mentioned an issue with plate voltage and keeping to the original design. It'll be well over £1000 over here...may as well get an Orange. [/quote] Hey mate, do you have a link to the TB thread, couldn't find it? Cheers C