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Hutton
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I have for sale my Fender USA Standard Precision from 1984. The Bass is all-original apart from a sprague orange drop capacitor being fitted. The original capacitor is included. The bass is almost unmarked apart from a very small mark in the lacquer on the top horn which I have tried to photograph next to a one pence coin. This mark has been on the bass since I got it about 8 years ago and has not got any worse. The condition is superb considering this is a 34 year old bass.The bass will come in a non-original Fender G&G Deluxe Brown Tolex Case. The bass is currently strung with Thomastik Flatwounds. I had to think twice about putting this bass up for sale as I have grown rather fond of it but I have one too many precisions so a choice had to be made. The asking price of £1200 includes delivery to the UK. I am not looking to trade. It is sale only I’m afraid. -
I've just ordered one. The wait begins!
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I am about to join the Limelight fraternity. I have just ordered a ‘57’ Precision in candy apple red with gold anodised pickguard. The waiting now begins.😎
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I’m not judging. I would just rather not be subject to the same sort of experiences which have been expressed here. I can now perfectly understand why sellers want a collection in person only. I would not want someone selling me a bass to be put in an awkward position with a courier. By buying from a shop I would have some sort of comeback without having an awkward situation with a fellow bass chatter. The good thing about this forum is that through the experience of the members one can learn the best way forward.
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You must be kidding after the horror stories on this thread. Private deals are definitely not a good way to go if couriers are involved.
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You're absolutely right. I'll stick to buying from the shops.
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Just for the record to state an opposite experience. I have never had any problems with parcel force or any other couriers. I once had a bass delivered two days late and was given a full explanation why. Maybe it is only the bad experiences that get written about.
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Many thanks for this Karl. I would certainly travel to Edinburgh. I’ll view your ads with increased interest. You always have great basses for sale. You’re a top man.
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Is this the middle of England or the U.K.? Also, Karl would you come halfway to meet me?
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This is my position exactly apart from the different location.
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Ok folks I surrender. I seem to be alone in my thoughts. It is perhaps a geographical problem which is mine alone. All I will say is that when I have advertised basses on here I have been told by many folk that they are interested in the bass but that I am too far away. If they are far away from me then I am also far away from them.
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I’m happy to agree to differ.
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Pardon me but this is an unfair comment for the reasons I state above.
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Return rail journey costs from Aberdeen are prohibitive. It would add far too much on to the price of the bass. I also should say I have never had any problems with couriers apart from late deliveries. Just lucky I guess.
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Very good!🤣
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Meeting halfway is all very well but I live in Aberdeen.
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A 1973 Precision in good nick has just gone unsold on eBay with a starting bid of £1,000. It was a collection only auction.
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Is it just my imagination or are there more basses now being sold here and other places (eBay) which are on a collection only basis. There are basses which I could well have been interested in buying but they go unsold as they are collection in person only. It is not difficult to obtain a box and enough packing material so that the bass can be sent by courier. Are some sellers becoming lazy?
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What a shame that the original case and pickup aren't included. -
Your bass is not a 1984 bass for many reasons. Looking at the serial number it looks like your bass started life in 1978. I have no idea why the neck is stamped 1984. It may be not a year being indicated but the number 1,984. Do you have a picture of what it says on the end of the heel? -
Unfortunately, I live in the guitar shop wasteland of Aberdeen in north east Scotland. There is only one music store here (Kennys) and their stock of basses is very limited. Many thanks also to Mudpup for the offer, it is much appreciated.
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Thanks for all the replies. I think that the Classic 50s Lacquer has got my attention. Some thinking and negotiations with the keeper of the purse now need to take place.
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What is the difference (apart from relicing) between the Mex 50s Road Worn and the Mex 50s Classic Precision. I’m sure there is great wisdom amongst forumites on this issue.
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Ok my friend. I misunderstood and stand corrected.👍
