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Thanks to all! [quote name='Mickeyboro' post='672608' date='Dec 2 2009, 10:40 PM']I have a Seventies Precision and a wife who beat cancer this year - I thought I was the lucky one, but I'm glad to see I'm not alone. All the best, my friend! [/quote] Congrats to Mrs. Mickeyboro - I've met some amazing people through this forum and in the hospitals, many of whom put my story in the shade by comparison. All the best for 2010 and well done.

If you are still struggling at a later date I'm sure I can get you a copy.

Right, I'm off to growl! Later!

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Hey all - thought I'd flash this one. I've always wanted a Fender Precision from the same decade that I came from. Some years are more key to me than others. 73 was when I was borm, 78 was when I started school so I was keen to find something from between 73-79. One of my favourite albums of all time is The Band's brown album so I have always felt the Mocha colour scheme reminded me of that. Anyhow, stumbled across this little museum condition 78 all original. I've edited / hidden the serial number from the photos but this is all original. I even have the original thumb rest, receipt and letter of authenticity! In fact I also have the original strings with the purchase (not on the bass, they have been obviously been changed). All original pots etc!!! This year has seen my wife get made redundant, my Mum get diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer's Diesease and then me get diagnosed with cancer. My wife got a new job this week, I'm cancer free and going through chemo and Mum is on fair form at the moment. This bass was a reward to myself after a stinker of a year. Drool worthy pictures to follow. Set up to my specs, low action & nice neck but with no string buzz! The tone is actually as you'd expect and it's about medium weight, not like some of the 70s basses. I've posted a lot lately as I've been off work recovering from the cancer but today has been a playing day. I'll post you these pictures and then I'm off to play more. I had some great offers of 70s P-basses from many of you (so there are bargains to be had folks!) but this is new blood to the site. And not one for resale! Enjoy More pics to follow...

I think this depends on what you are hoping to achieve. Certainly a decent set up is always good. If you've upgraded the pup already I'd see this as the priority.

I'm pleased this thread is being kept alive. In the old Bassworld days (pre BC) there was a much more anti Fender vibe to a lot of comments. I like to have a flatwound P, a roundwound P AND a P bass strung with Rotoswound TruBasss nylon strings. I agree with WoT that there is a growl as well as a thump. Every genre I've ever explored has always had a bit of inspiration for me with a bassist rocking a P-bass. I love telecasters and I love P-basses so I really do buy into the old adage that Leo got it right first time.

The G3 is the only one that is more my tastes, the first two are a bit too 80s for me. I perodically do EBay searches for Rippers and Grabers but I'm just window shopping really

Sounds like a lot of the jams I have had on the alt.folk / alt.country circuit. Great fun!

I do like the idea of this product. I like ashtray covers on P-basses so the technique is ruled out with the covers on. However I'm liking the alternative (cheaper!) suggestions listed here too.

[quote name='wesfinn' post='671438' date='Dec 1 2009, 07:08 PM']ask your local guitar shop. most chuck the boxes for big cabs[/quote] Depending on your relationship with them they are normally happen to obilge, Or try one of the industrial estates. Making packaging to fit around is the other passable alternative. Good luck

Massive precision fan too. Fantastic picture, welcome to the forum...even if you have been here a fair while lurking! Good luck with the beard too

That's great. I know they get knocked by a few on these pages but it is all we have for a UK bass magazine at the moment and I feel they should be supported. They are not some big multi million business and I for one will continue to support them

Black would be my choice. Just classic

[quote name='jamman' post='671076' date='Dec 1 2009, 01:54 PM']Well you know i said i was going to get FENDER JAZZ............Well i was at PMT in salford and had a go on this bass and thought it was the dogs...... and half the price of the fender. You might think its totally out of left field but i bought a Yamaha BB714BS. Cracking bass and got great sound !!! Well happy. cheers Ian.[/quote] Cool, did they do the Take It Away Today deal too? Also, you have to post pics. It's the law round these parts!

Looking forward to seeing the P-bass, those two look great.

[quote name='AttitudeCastle' post='603189' date='Sep 19 2009, 09:22 PM']oh also, a gig that pays...[/quote] An important omission! This depends on a lot of factors. My current band has earned over £700 from the last 3 gigs playing originals but the last 3 bands I was in didn't earn a penny. This is down to having members with connections (of which I am not really one of them!). A few years back we started on the Open Mic circuit with an older originals band and this eventually led to us earning £400 a show. Sometimes you have to put yourself out first in order to make some money. [quote name='witterth' post='603737' date='Sep 20 2009, 04:40 PM']what is soul destoying is the fact, that playing some covers is the only real way of getting paying gigs. when it comes to cash its, allways been so.. but punters these days, are not averse to "your version" of a tune, think "smooth crimimal" and stuff like that.[/quote] I think this is true to a point but I don't find it soul destroying. You just have to work harder to find a scene to fit into. I think there are advantages and downsides to playing in covers or originals bands. Personally I prefer originals but I've loved playing in 2 excellent covers bands in my time. [quote name='Deep Thought' post='603742' date='Sep 20 2009, 04:43 PM']You have to be persistent-just handing over a demo and waiting for them to ring you will get you nowhere-they never, ever do. You have to keep going back and making a pain in the arse of yourself until they relent and give you a gig. I'm crap at it, but it's a necessary evil. Also have a good press pack to go with the demo, saying something about the band, your history, influences, set list, how much you charge etc. And make sure there are contact numbers, even though they won't ring you.[/quote] Sound advice here IMHO [quote name='bigjohn' post='670890' date='Dec 1 2009, 11:28 AM']Hire a room and charge on the door? That would certainly work out if you've got enough mates to cover the charge. Are there any regularly gigging bands you like locally? you could ask them if you could support them.[/quote] I think this is a great idea. We're planning this in March. A great way to earn a lot of money and it gets promoters interested too as they see you doing well cutting them out! So long as you all put the work in or you run the risk of playing to the bar staff and your girlfriends. Advance sales also secures not being let down by unreliable friends. Good luck

Congratulations - no better feeling then aceing an audition. Well done

I picked my copy up today in WHSmiths. It's nice to see Basschat getting the plug despite misspellings and old photos. Curious to know who is in the photo.

[quote name='Tee' post='670309' date='Nov 30 2009, 07:15 PM'][i]'Please enquire'[/i] always means [i]'too expensive'[/i] for me [/quote] Yes, I agree. I'd maybe go on to enquire about plectrum prices though so I could walk out with some dignity Hoping to have an update for this thread soon btw

It may be an inexperienced seller with very poor photography skills. However I always feel with vintage kit you have to be overly cautious as missing out on a great sale is far better than getting ripped off (even if not the sellers fault)

I've seen some of the Gibson fakes that are flooding the UK market right now (they are literally flooding the market!) and to an untrained eye they are scarily close looking. EBay will probably pull it in the morning, from experience they take a day or so

Speaking as someone who has been researching the vintage market quite heavily in recent months there does seem to be a big gulf between what sellers want and what buyers want. Also certain basses are set at sky high cost because buyers know that eventually there will be somebody who is happy to pay the sky high costs. Surely the reason for buying is also a factor. A proper collector would be influenced by a refret but somebody who just fancies the retro vibe may want to play something that plays better. By and large I agree with the sentiments posted here so far