Sparky Mark
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Is your amp tech authorised by GK? If not and he can't establish exactly what's wrong then I'd recommend finding a GK authorised tech. It might still be affordable to have it repaired, maintaining your modular rig. It would also be very simple to mod the combo into a cab that still matches your extension cab if the amp really is beyond economic repair.
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I don't know whether newer 3500 amps are different but my 90's mosfet version has quite a loud cooling fan so might not be suitable for low volume studio use. I gigged mine for 10 years before buying a Markbass LM3 but will probably keep it forever for sentimental reasons. Great amps.
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Apparently some bloke called James Jamerson played a 1961 Precision from 1962 to 1968 and it was beaten up something rotten but still sold for $68,750 in 2017. This is obviously a massive bargain as I've played it!
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SOLD- Price reduction to £10,500. The time has finally come after 10 years for me to offer up this beautiful example for sale. Description: 1961 Fender® Precision Bass®, featuring slab Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, and Sunburst finish. The bass is all original. Although the body finish has the normal chips and dings, the neck is in excellent shape. Both body and neck feature their original finish, and the lacquer on the neck is in excellent condition. The bass was mainly played prior to my ownership with flat wounds so the frets are in great condition. The Brazilian rosewood fingerboard is a deep, rich, dark colour, almost Ebony-like. The neck is straight and the bass plays wonderfully. This neck is the typical "C" shape of the period, with the thickness measuring .781" at the first fret and .972" at the 12th fret. The sound is killer from this great example from one of the best eras of the legendary Pre-CBS Fender® Bass. At one point the owner of the bass (this was a one owner instrument), had the pots changed and these slightly larger pots required slightly enlarging the cavity. The original pots, both dated 304 6107, are now back in place. No other modifications, alterations, or other issues exist with this bass. The neck date is 4/61 and the serial number is 639XX. The bass weighs a very light 8 lb. 3 oz., making this attractive example easy on the old back on those long nights. The pickup set is strong and healthy, measuring a perfect 11.6K for the pair. The bass comes in its original brown tolex case. The case is in good condition for its age, but does show signs of wear. The leather on one side of one end is missing. All latches work correctly and pop when opened. Interior is clean without any odours. Thumb rest, bridge and pickup covers included. I priced this with reference to a well known dealer's prices for Precisions dated either side of 1961 but happy to negotiate via direct message/phone with reputable Basschatters in possession of good forum feedback. Many thanks for looking.
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Do a search for Fender target and clown bursts; there's quite a lot of info on Talkbass too.
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That's a nice one. Some are so pronounced they call them target bursts.
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It's another example of a burst with almost no blending between the black and the red.
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^^^^This. If the seller will give you a full refund, don't hesitate to take it. He can send it to Ashdown for a check up and then sell with confidence.
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If bassists hit Vintage status at only 30 years, I must be an Antique by now!
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30 years old is generally accepted as the point where a guitar can be called vintage.
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Why do you think they are not original please?
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Sod's Law says that whenever you are wanting a specific year (YOB for instance) of manufacture it won't be available until you've bought something else. I was after a 62 and ended up with 61, 63 and 64.
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That's also true but pre CBS are more desirable to many simply because of the direct link with Leo Fender and a degree of rarity. My CS Pino is as good as any P I've ever tried but it's probably still only worth a third of my genuine 1961.
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Agreed, the prices are higher but for no good reason. There's nothing rare about 68s or anything that makes them better than a 72.
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Exactly right; nothing to do with age.
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£7.5 to £8k is what AB is asking for 65/66 3TSB jazz basses currently.
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A good 72 is worth more than an average 68; they're basically of the same vintage. Pre 65 is where the big money is, with 65 and some 66 on the cusp. 68 is well into CBS territory so intrinsically no more attractive just because it's 4 years older than a 72. Dealers will continue to ratchet prices upwards based on age alone it seems, but we know there are great basses and dogs from all Fender era.
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If they are roundwounds they won't be the originals and of course the buyer can ask for them to be left on. The offer of a new set is still the correct thing to do in my opinion. (That's an ugly burst though).
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Agreed. What on earth was AB thinking when he typed the unknown string brand comment? For this price he should have written that the bass will be set up with new strings of the buyer's choice.
