Hutton
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Thanks for the kind comments gents. She is a beauty! I didn’t go as far as drilling the wall. You can see the legs of the Hercules stand which I used. The wall does make a good background as it makes the bass stand out. -
The official Fender colour is ivory.
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I hope you’re wearing as well as the Precision Andy!😂
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The precise date is February 14th 1984. That’s what is stamped on the heel of the neck.
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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.
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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?
