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It's in an interestingly nasty condition, I don't particularly want to touch it with my actual skin!! Where's my HAZMAT suit?

They don't look too happy at the suggestion of movement that's for sure. Chance of getting them all out without breaking? Slim I reckon.

I've kept the earth wire soldered 8n place so I can default back if I need to, poor old bridge plate!

And so it begins... strings off. Deffo some serious wear on the frets..

..and any rash like symptoms

I'm hoping they are, I'm saving that discovery for after the bridge tho 🙂. I've got a multimeter so can check bits.

It does kinda of look like I need the WHO to advise on the way forward with it. I'm sure I saw it twitch.

I've got to say, it does seem to have that instant playability, you know the connection you get when you first lay your hands on a bass? It feels right. I had an Olympic white '71 that should have been likewise, I really wanted it to be a keeper, but it just diddnt have 'it'.

First up, the bridge. Its in a hell of a state, I don't know if I can free up the screws? If not, I'm thinking of treating with a dash of penetrating oil (careful of the body) over the period of a few days and then gentle persuasion with the screwdriver. Dissassemble, try to clean back the rot and see if the components are still usable. Possibly replace with a quality aged replacement. Any thoughts?

Off the back of the Vintage Fender thread I purchased a '74 P-bass on Reverb, beaten up just how I like them (not everyone's cup of tea I know). It needs work to get it up to scratch, the main things being: 1. A refret. 2. Replace the installed electronics back to the original (if they are usable) and earth wire 3. Change the scratch plate 4. See if I can free off the bridge from the body consider reconditioning or replacing. 5. Add my favourite flats. Happy to listen to constructive advice as I update this thread.

Can I do fictional? Who could forget the best 'air bass' ever......? And dont get me started Derek Smalls. Infact most of Spinal Tap play bass.

Ah OK, I only had previous experience years ago on a US P with steels on, could be worth a go as I mainly play with flats these days.

Sounds like a plan!

Feck.. several Kronenbergs in, I've just panic bought it. Refret incoming me thinks. I'm gonna get the original electronics checked out for reinstallation, if the pots have had it, maybe just the pickups.. not liking the idea of SD's in it.

Bought a mini pedal from Cosmo. Good comms etc.. Great BC'er Cheers!

Same as, valvey goodness I'm hoping!

I've not invested this much in a pedal before, so hoping it really delivers. I will try a few samples and post them..

I found one on Reverb with the dearer Brimars in, so went for it!

Bu@@er just panic bought one anyway 😬😶

Just seen one of these has just sold on here. I quite like the idea of getting one! Quick question though.. can a booster pedal be used at its input to give a warm valvey compressed overdrive? Any thoughts? Would I just blow it up?!

Come on guys, its (just - i know not really just, its Basschat! The best bloomin site around, much better than hooters anyhoo) a forum to chat about stuff. Facts or not, there will always be disagreement. I don't post much, but lurk alot, I know you two to be great contributors since I've been here, don't let a keyboard spat ruin it for yourselves. @Hellzero @Rick's Fine '52. Bugger, that diddnt hit the spot.......delete.......delete..... too late submit. But you know what we are saying.

Carlsbro Commando. Remember those?!😁

Ah hello from Kent uk!

Ebay has been obsolete to me for a long time.