simon1964 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 (edited) I've been looking for a 1964 Precision for a while. I recently saw this one being advertised in the States at a relatively sensible price, and decided to go for it. Not least because the neck is stamped 5 Nov 1964, which just happens to be my date of birth! (I know the 5 is the model number rather than the date, but still quite cool ). Its the original finish and hardware with the pots dating to December '64 with an L number neck plate. Its surprisingly light, very playable, and a fabulous thick vintage P tone. The pics are not great as I was using direct flash - the sunburst is actually nicely faded, and is worn without being completely ruined! I took a bit of a punt on this as I bought it from Emerald City Guitars in Seattle without trying it - if anyone is ever thinking of buying from them they are first rate. [attachment=61807:IMG_1546.JPG][attachment=61809:IMG_1578.JPG][attachment=61811:IMG_1545.JPG][attach ment=61816:IMG_1529.JPG] Edited October 19, 2010 by simon1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Cool understated Vintage niceness. Envy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Beautiful... nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Lovely bass and having your birth date stamped on it is so cool! Many congratulations!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Fabulous! Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 That is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Blimey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Birth date stamp - Cool! What a find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 That's an excellent find, looks loverly. I'm going to check out their website right now, not that I have any dosh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG.J Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Just the job! Bet your made up as it's the Dogs... Nice one. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Just checked out Emerald City Guitars, so wish I hadn't. All gassed up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 That is an absolute icon of a bass you have there. Little bit jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 f*** me that should be in a museum! That is in such a nice condition, to think it's 46 years old... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='994599' date='Oct 20 2010, 11:38 AM'] f*** me that should be in a museum! That is in such a nice condition, to think it's 46 years old...[/quote] I'm a year older and in slightly battered condition, so where should they put me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) Thanks for all the comments! It does have a few scars to show for 46 years worth of playing, which don't actually show up on the pics, but it is in great for condition for its age (unlike me - I would fall into the heavy relic category ) [quote name='gary mac' post='994573' date='Oct 20 2010, 11:16 AM']Just checked out Emerald City Guitars, so wish I hadn't. All gassed up now.[/quote] They do have some amazing stuff on their website. 1951 Precision, serial number 14 appeal to anyone?! Edited October 20, 2010 by simon1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='994603' date='Oct 20 2010, 11:40 AM']I'm a year older and in slightly battered condition, so where should they put me? [/quote] Hang yourself up in a local guitar shop , £150 should get you sold to a crazy 15 year old who will take you to pieces, paint you in glow in the dark paint then cut half of your arm off and do a half job of sanding the glow in the dark paint off, leaving you with a very rough half glow in the dark, bit of original, bit of primer finish. Or thereabouts anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr1 Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 my kind of bass. congrats! what an condition! on the other hand, i had a pleasure to play exact colour and wood scheme P bass from '69 - it looked as brand new! the owner kept it unplayable,as very soon after bought it,something went wrong with vol.pot! and he didnt bothered to repair it. so, today, that pot is repaired and the bass itself looks like shiny new one - from 1969, which is, my year of birth... kinda long story,yes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I've never really been a fan of vintage basses, but I gotta tell ya, I love the look of '51 P's. I really do. Damn you, Emerald City Guitars!! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 [quote name='Truckstop' post='994800' date='Oct 20 2010, 01:49 PM']I've never really been a fan of vintage basses, but I gotta tell ya, I love the look of '51 P's. I really do. Damn you, Emerald City Guitars!! Truckstop[/quote] This aint no 51 p? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='994815' date='Oct 20 2010, 02:01 PM']This aint no 51 p?[/quote] There is one on their website which is what the post is referring to. Number 14. Whats that worth? Edit: here's the link [url="http://www.emeraldcityguitars.com/products/387-1951-precision-bass"]http://www.emeraldcityguitars.com/products...-precision-bass[/url] Edited October 20, 2010 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='994819' date='Oct 20 2010, 02:05 PM']There is one on their website which is what the post is referring to. Number 14. Whats that worth? Edit: here's the link [url="http://www.emeraldcityguitars.com/products/387-1951-precision-bass"]http://www.emeraldcityguitars.com/products...-precision-bass[/url][/quote] Christ. There is too much vintage fender/gibson porn in that shop to shake a stick at! Reckon they could buy out the federal gold reserve with that lot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 [quote name='Clarky' post='994819' date='Oct 20 2010, 02:05 PM']There is one on their website which is what the post is referring to. Number 14. Whats that worth? Edit: here's the link [url="http://www.emeraldcityguitars.com/products/387-1951-precision-bass"]http://www.emeraldcityguitars.com/products...-precision-bass[/url][/quote] Yep - saw that one. I didn't dare ask how much they wanted for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 What a beauty, should be on the porn pages, I just got a semi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnut62 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 [quote name='Bassman Sam' post='995518' date='Oct 21 2010, 02:51 AM']What a beauty, should be on the porn pages, I just got a semi [/quote] damn, no Viagra in the cupboard!! seriously though that 64 P of the OP's is gorgeous, absolutley freakin gorgeous. Glad to hear it's a player too. Happy Brithday to you and what a score. truly incredible condition and nice that it has some wear too, something never feels right to me if these are too perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 beautiful bass, alas I was born in 81. I'm guessing the equivalent bass for me would weigh twice that and look nowhere near as nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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