Musicman20 Posted October 29, 2010 Posted October 29, 2010 All I know is that Fender have officially announced this on Facebook and posted pics of the 60th Telecaster. I wonder what it will be like? Quote
AndyTravis Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 I just hope it's a really nice USA version of the 51...Not a big flashy expensive custom shop. May be why they've got rid of the Jap version last year? I waited, and waited, and missed out. I'll be looking out for this! Quote
12stringbassist Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 Here's my 60th anniv USA Fender P bass. Quote
Cat Burrito Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 Of course Fender wouldn't be missing a trick. The beauty of the range is there is a reason to celebrate something every year! Like 12stringbassist I too have a 60th Anniversary P-bass [b]but[/b] we must remember this is the 60th Anniversary of the Fender company and this thread is of course referring to the 60th Anniversary of the 1951 Fender Precision Bass so think chunky goodness and we're there! Quote
Donnyboy Posted October 30, 2010 Posted October 30, 2010 (edited) This sounds very interesting, I must say. I've had a wee hankering for a '51 reissue for a few years - one was on ebay a couple of years ago that went for £275 & the price seems to have gone up since then for used ones especially since you can't buy them new. ( unless you want the "King of Pain" signature If the std is as high as (some)folks are saying for the Jazz & Precision USA Stds then this could well be worth waiting/saving for. Look forward to reading/seeing/hearing more details. Edited October 30, 2010 by Donnyboy Quote
tony_m Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Now up on Fender website, not [i]exactly [/i]a '51 reissue... [url="http://www.fender.com/products/60th-pbass/models.php?prodNo=0196002"]http://www.fender.com/products/60th-pbass/...?prodNo=0196002[/url] [attachment=67936:60annivP.jpg] Quote
Musicman20 Posted January 5, 2011 Author Posted January 5, 2011 Hmmm, doesnt excite me that much. I bet its expensive! Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1005920' date='Oct 29 2010, 10:50 PM']All I know is that Fender have officially announced this on Facebook and posted pics of the 60th Telecaster. I wonder what it will be like?[/quote] Please pass the fb link then! thanks Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 [quote name='tony_m' post='1078966' date='Jan 5 2011, 06:41 PM']Now up on Fender website, not [i]exactly [/i]a '51 reissue... [url="http://www.fender.com/products/60th-pbass/models.php?prodNo=0196002"]http://www.fender.com/products/60th-pbass/...?prodNo=0196002[/url] [attachment=67936:60annivP.jpg][/quote] Note to self - MUST HAVE Quote
KiOgon Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 Yeah I saw that earlier on the Fender site, didn't realise it was that new My first thoughts were - why a split pickup & why the big head? Then I thought no, that make's it a bit different different so why not! If I knew - "Every P Bass built in 2011 will be outfitted with the anniversary neck plate as well" I might have waited to buy my '57 American Vintage Never mind, another one on the wish list Cheerz, John Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1079008' date='Jan 5 2011, 07:10 PM']Note to self - MUST HAVE[/quote] Curses, me too! Whilst looking like a bitsa-both-types, that is one seriously nice looking bass, Quote
EssentialTension Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 If it had a single coil (and preferably a 51 headstock) I would be very tempted but as it stands - no thanks. Quote
wateroftyne Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 [quote name='tony_m' post='1078966' date='Jan 5 2011, 06:41 PM']Now up on Fender website, not [i]exactly [/i]a '51 reissue... [url="http://www.fender.com/products/60th-pbass/models.php?prodNo=0196002"]http://www.fender.com/products/60th-pbass/...?prodNo=0196002[/url] [attachment=67936:60annivP.jpg][/quote] It's a hideous hotch-potch. Quote
EssentialTension Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 The only thing '51 about it seems to be the pickguard and control plate. Quote
alanbass1 Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 I much prefer the original telecaster headstock.... Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 I can't grow to like them I'm afraid , I find them all a bit country square dance. I think it's the pg? Not a jab at you country twangers just me thinking out loud. Quote
Noisyjon Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 It's £1,169 at Digital Village... [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/fender-60th-anniversary-precision-bass--82157"]http://www.dv247.com/guitars/fender-60th-a...ion-bass--82157[/url] Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 5, 2011 Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) £1100.00 - I no longer want one! Edited January 5, 2011 by Lozz196 Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) Has anyone seen this one on Thomann? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_68er_telecaster_bass_cc.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_68er_telecaster_bass_cc.htm[/url] Is it worth that price tag? Edited January 6, 2011 by Grand Wazoo Quote
Bassman Sam Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1079412' date='Jan 6 2011, 01:34 AM']Has anyone seen this one on Thomann? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_68er_telecaster_bass_cc.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_68er_telecaster_bass_cc.htm[/url] Is it worth that price tag?[/quote] 3 and a half grand for that, their having a laugh....I hope. Quote
Grand Wazoo Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='gareth' post='1079926' date='Jan 6 2011, 02:55 PM']i think it is a masterbuilt custom shop bass, probably very well built using premium woods and other materials is it worth it? beauty is in the eye of the beholder[/quote] Yes I concurr, trouble is... you see, it's difficult to find a justifyable reason to purchase this bass. The Japan reissue 51 which just got discontinued, you just couldn't fault, it was made with the exact period correct materials, ash body, maple neck, same machine heads and bridge, and probably the same pickup that will go into the master built custom shop one, I cannot even contemplate what improvement could be done to that design to make it so expensive. After all it's still only a single coil 1 pickup bass in a position that will only give you one sound and no harmonics due to its position. Quote
wateroftyne Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1080010' date='Jan 6 2011, 03:58 PM']Yes I concurr, trouble is... you see, it's difficult to find a justifyable reason to purchase this bass. The Japan reissue 51 which just got discontinued, you just couldn't fault, it was made with the exact period correct materials, ash body, maple neck, same machine heads and bridge, and probably the same pickup that will go into the master built custom shop one, I cannot even contemplate what improvement could be done to that design to make it so expensive. After all it's still only a single coil 1 pickup bass in a position that will only give you one sound and no harmonics due to its position.[/quote] The 'blonde' Japanese RI was a hideous colour - that's the only thing that let it down. Quote
Donnyboy Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 mmmh, first thought is that i'm glad i didn't lose sleepless nights - doesn't capture the essential visual character of the '51. Glad I bought the '51 reissue from Clarky - zero regrets!! Quote
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