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[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1150670' date='Mar 5 2011, 04:02 PM']I find I'm in complete agreement with myself - just checked the 1982 tweed case I still have and all the details you have pictured match mine.[/quote] What Howard said Just checked my '57 AV case (came with V s/n P-bass bought last year) & it looks identical to OP's pictures, without the wear, + mine has a G&G - Fender original Case - label inside. I'd say it could be anything from '83ish to present, not much help am I? Unlikely to be '60s though!

It must have been '73 through to '76 I had a ephing great Orange 2 x 18 & 2 Hiwatts on top. Trouser/flares flapping No wonder my bones ache

One of the salesmen in Bonners of Eastbourne told me "you can't re-fit strings that have been used before, they just break". I don't bother them with my custom any more.

[quote name='redstriper' post='1144789' date='Feb 28 2011, 06:50 PM']And the '62 AVs are supposed to be replicas of basses that were produced before rounds were even invented - this can't be right......... can it?[/quote] I had this conversation with Peter Cook guitars when I bought my '57 AV, they didn't have any decent flats in the shop, got onto Fender & they sent me a set - FOC!

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1144770' date='Feb 28 2011, 06:38 PM']I've played that Pino, it's rather nice despite the rust.[/quote] Yeah OK - in a way 'nice', plays nice - but I'll never understand this 'relicing' lark - not for me, it just looks like a bass that's never been looked after - who wants to pay A LOT for that?

[quote name='redstriper' post='1144758' date='Feb 28 2011, 06:30 PM'](unless you can afford the Pino which has TI flats).[/quote] I know exactly how you feel, I went into GAK last week to try a '62 AV P-bass, of course it had rounds on so I was offered the Pino to try - £2399 I believe - yes it had TI Flats on, but it was very rusty in places & had loads of paint missing didn't fancy it

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1144189' date='Feb 28 2011, 09:44 AM']This is getting worse than the BBC[/quote] Look on the bright side - at least you don't have to pay £12 a month for the pleasure

215mm 8-1/2". Precisions for ever! Vintage frets, 7-1/4" Radius, 34" scale, made to measure thanks Leo, perfect fit Don't mind 1-5/8 or 1-3/4" Nut width, as long as it's 3/4" spacing at bridge, oh yeah - 4 strings MAX. When I try a Jazz neck it's always fast & comfortable for a short time, then the pains begin.

I had great pleasure dealing with Chris - sold him a P-bass wiring set, top guy, great communication & instant payment. Thanks Chris, glad it got to you in time. Cheerz, John

Jon bought a couple of replacement looms from me, 1 Jazz & 1 Precision, he's a pleasure to deal with, excellent comms & instant payment. No problemo with jon_kemo Thanks Jon, hope to deal with you again. Cheerz, John.

[quote name='menolikeslap' post='1136994' date='Feb 22 2011, 12:46 PM']My question to you guys is, whether there are any flatwounds that can compete with roundwounds for brightness.[/quote] Answer = GHS Brite Flats: Also available in other guages

Always good for me - bought a pick up from them earlier this month - ordered on the Tuesday 8th = here on Friday 11th. Great service - even still I moan about the 10 euro delivery charge it's worth it Cheerz, John.

I'm using flats on everything I play & there's plenty of 'tone range' to be had with different strings. On Precisions I've got LaBella Deep Talkin' 1954 Originals, Fender 9050M, TI Jazz Flats, GHS Black Nylons & GHS Brite Flats. The Brite Flats are Groundwound & do exactly what it says on the packet, I think you'd like them Although they're not common here, Stringbusters do them I believe, usually get mine fron USA ebay, got some GHS Precision Flats on order now. Cheerz, John

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1132353' date='Feb 18 2011, 03:36 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/wem-vintage-wem-sapphire-bass-guitar-1968-rare-/200577517847?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2eb35a0917"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/wem-vintage-wem-sapp...=item2eb35a0917[/url][/quote] It looks as if the WEM on the pick guard is upside down I certainly remember the Selmer catalogue from school days!

You need to get your money back pronto, don't even think about a £ 100 repair! You ain't going to get a proper job done for a century I'm sure. Total Refund - Goods not as described.

I've just fitted a DiMarzio DP127 in my '57 AV & to me it's the mutz nutz! It looks as good as it sounds & as said above ^ it's equivalent to many a active bass in output. The bars instead of pole pieces are very neat & part of the reason for wanting to change - the raised poles on the A string '57 original were a bit of a pain sometimes. My Frank Bello has got Seymour Duncans, both P & J 1/4 lbs - the DiMarzio is clearer, crystal on every note, open string + harmonics ring like a bell, all with no background noise. I've also got SD 1/4lb in my MIM P & my '51 P, so they're my benchmark. Do you want a pick up that costs more than the bass though!

First Bass Owned: Tear Drop, Bill Wyman style, Hand made by Dad (woodwork) & me (design & build) 1964/5 'Go To' Bass: Fender '51 RI Precision, GHS Black Nylons. 'Your' Bass: Fender '57 AV Precision, GHS Flats & DiMarzio Pup.

[quote name='Macko1968' post='1125449' date='Feb 12 2011, 09:10 PM']No mention that it's a real Fender but adding tags & stickers in the pictures seems designed to imply it's a Fender, a classic con banned under the sale of goods act. The bass is a dog & a half. That solid black on the forearm contour suggests it's plywood, not basswood but hard to tell given the blow torch relic job. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Precision-Bass-Relic-Circa-75-/160545306284?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item25613ef6ac#ht_590wt_922"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Precision-Bass-Relic...ac#ht_590wt_922[/url][/quote] The bloke is a complete arse if he thinks that tone circuit is going to work at all!

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1124953' date='Feb 12 2011, 01:51 PM']Found myself in a studio with an hour to kill, and started fiddling around. I was playing a P-bass through a 1971 WEM Dominator, so just a simple Volume control, no separate Gain. It occurred to me that I should be able to get "that classic overdriven valve sound" and sensible volumes by turning the WEM up and the bass down. I spent 30 minutes alternating between bass UP / amp DOWN and bass DOWN / amp UP ... and I couldn't hear any significant difference (beyond more hum/buzz from the WEM when cranked). If the volume on the WEM is UP, then presumably both the pre-amp and the power stages will be cranked high. Shouldn't that take any level of input from the bass and overdrive it?[/quote] Depends mostly on the output level from the P bass, what Pup is it?

Fine for me in Windows Media player, some sweet bass tones there, I'd say a good mix, excellent first attempt, no distortion. Cheerz, John

Me Little Bastard Mini Rig, it may be small but FCUK it sounds good

Steve had a P-bass 'drop in wiring kit' from me, great communication, instant payment & an all round absolute pleasure to deal with. Nothing fishy? Au contraire mon ami, he's as fishy as they come (Me too ) Cheerz, John.

I bought this last year as a 60th birthday treat for Jan 31st just gone I've been itching to do a few mods, just fitted a DiMarzio white Pup, made a Maple thumbrest & sprayed it white to match, I'm loving the look with the gold screws too. The DiMarzio has much more output than the original, it's so clear open strings ring like a bell, harmonics 'shine' & every note is crisp with so much power, yet no nasty noises. It's certainly a step up from the Seymour Duncan 1/4lb I've got in another P. Edit: Last photo added - how it was new/standard/out of the box