Shaggy Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 (edited) I need to raise some funds soon-ish, so grim as selling times are I’m listing my current main gigging “squeeze”. Just to be clear; this is not an all-original “factory” bass, but at its heart is a MIA ‘78/’79 Fender Precision body and fretless neck; both with original finish (other than the playing surface of the fingerboard – see below) with no aftermarket routes, holes, fills, or otherwise messed with. The pickguard / pick-up / electrics assembly and bridge are modern, but are top-of-the-range “vintage” upgrade components, almost all Fender-made. Now only a couple of US-based companies make the proper (& expensive) vintage-spec cellulose tort p/guards. Result is a P bass that is the classiest looking, nicest playing, sweetest sounding that I’ve ever played. Just to confuse things further; this is currently fitted with a very lovely mid-‘80’s MIJ Fender fretted rosewood neck. Reason being that I acquired a Wal Mk1 Custom fretless in the summer; so fab fretless as the P was it just wasn’t being used; but as a fretted bass it totally shines - has that vintage P bass “sock-in-the-gut” punch, depth and growl that nothing else quite duplicates. Sorry, the older pics with the fretless neck fitted are a bit crap (& wrong bridge - see below) so I've added some of the now detatched neck. Neck / body pocket fit for both necks is spot-on, and screw-hole line up identical for both on original holes. To summarise specs; [list] [*]Body; 1979 MIA Fender; ash with original natural poly finish, slightly worn here and there but in overall great nick. Lovely grain, with a bit of “flame” Original strap buttons. Original cavity screening intact, can post extra pics. [*]Fretless neck; 1978 MIA Fender; one-piece maple fretless with walnut “skunk” stripe. Original poly finish in near-mint condition; playing surface of board recently re-finished by Martin Simms – flawlessly smooth and blends seamlessly into the original finish. Barely marked – has only ever been strung with flats since the board re-finish. [*]Fretted neck; Mid-‘80’s MIJ Fender; maple with fretted rosewood slab board, again in near-mint condition. Currently fitted with side fret-lights (see pic) that are easily removable without marking the finish - I find them really useful - and strung with medium nickel rounds. [*]Tuners and string tree (incl bushes & screws); original to the1978 fretless neck, “Fender” logo stamped (tuners) [*]Neck plate; chrome Fender “F” logo 4-hole. (I also have a ’73 Fender “F” plate with stamped serial no available, but would be a tad extra) [*]Bridge; Fender chrome” aged” unit with knurled-saddles, slot-screw adjust; imported by me from US (NB; not the one shown in pic with fretless neck – that was a generic one fitted temporarily whilst I was waiting for the Fender one). [*]P/up & bridge covers; Fender chromed; imported by me from US. [*]Pickup; Fender ’62 RI (alnico V, vintage-spec enamelled wire windings, cloth braided connecting wires etc; as fitted to Fender custom-shop and ‘60’s RI basses). Surprisingly hot output for a supposedly vintage unit, very clear and focussed sound. [*]Pickguard; WD Music vintage 7-ply cellulose tortoiseshell [*]Electrics; US-made CTS pots, Switchcraft jack, orange drop capacitor, all period-correct black & white cloth-braided wires. [*]Control knobs; WD Music chromed brass dome (period / model correct) [*]Thumbrest; blond maple of unknown pedigree. [/list] Pricing reflects that it’s not an original bass, priced rather below what it cost me to source the vintage and upgrade parts; and substantially less than if were done now. Plus you’d never find a vintage maple fretless neck this good if you searched forever! So, options; [list=1] [*]Bass fitted with fretless neck; £750 [*]Bass fitted with fretted neck; £600 (in which case I’d replace the tuners with modern Fender ones to keep the ’78 tuners with the ’78 neck) [*]Bass with both necks; £900 – the ultimate do-it-all vintage P! [/list] Collected from Swansea (or would travel up M4 a way for fuel costs), or plus insured postage. Shipped in your choice of Stagg ABS plush-lined hard-case in great nick, or brand new Warwick Rockbag deluxe padded gig-bag with shoulder-straps etc. Already making a loss and happy to keep so prices are firm, and thanks but no trade offers. PM me with any interest / queries. cheers, Greg Edited May 22, 2011 by Shaggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Crikey, what a beaut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Cheers Chris - I'm sure you recognise both necks! Some interest on this but nothing definite - having some trouble with the PC at home so if I don't answer PM's straight away please be patient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 That fretless neck looks brand new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 (edited) Wow... you do have one hell of a stable Greg!!! Gor' blimey guvnor... Edited November 14, 2010 by Stag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 [quote name='dannybuoy' post='1023418' date='Nov 14 2010, 02:20 PM'] That fretless neck looks brand new![/quote] Too right it does, I don't know it's long-term history but it can hardly have been played. Can take pics of heel etc if needed [quote name='Stag' post='1023491' date='Nov 14 2010, 03:19 PM']Wow... you do have one hell of a stable Greg!!! Gor' blimey guvnor...[/quote] I call it a stable of thoroughbreds, she calls it a festering pile of junk........... You've got a few choice ones yourself there Steve, at least one of which I've got my eye on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted November 19, 2010 Author Share Posted November 19, 2010 (edited) Now TRADED - cheers to all who PM'ed / posted Edited May 22, 2011 by Shaggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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