wateroftyne Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 [quote name='molan' post='1257834' date='Jun 5 2011, 09:33 PM']Damn, the place with the '59 only has 2 of the buggers! One of them has the matching headstock too. This is the other one: Anyone want to guess a price?[/quote] I wouldn't give Norm a penny of my money. Quote
Sibob Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='1262304' date='Jun 9 2011, 09:10 AM']I wouldn't give Norm a penny of my money.[/quote] Ooo what's the goss? Si Quote
wateroftyne Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 Well, since you asked.. Here's the brief version. I went in there a few years ago, while shopping for a Custom Shop Precision. Found just what I wanted. It was new, and for whatever reason the saddles were sky-high. I asked if someone could give it a quick tweak so I could try it with a decent setup. Norm wasn't around, but the lackeys mumbled and moaned about it. I persisted (it was a $2000 bass, after all) and they eventually took it through to the back to be tinkered with. It came back, I played it and it was lovely. So... I did the deal. My card payment went through, and one of the miserable lackeys went through the back to get the case. They came back with a standard generic Fender case. I explained it should have a CS case, case candy, etc (remember - it was a new bass). They went back in and came back with some other random case. After a few more attempts, I eventually gave up and asked them to cancel the payment. A couple of weeks later when I got home, I got my statement and I'd been charged £80 because of the difference between the buying and selling exchange rate. I rang Norm, asked if he'd meet halfway on the charges as it wasn't my fault. He responded with abuse and four-letter words. Nice. Quote
molan Posted June 9, 2011 Author Posted June 9, 2011 Interestingly the hang tag bass was described as "Norm's personal favorite" It therefore carries a $40K price tag (£25K). The matching headstock model is $25K (£16K). Quote
Sibob Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 I wasn't too far off then...just the wrong way round lol. Would have thought the matching headstock would commanded more bunce Si Quote
molan Posted June 9, 2011 Author Posted June 9, 2011 [quote name='Sibob' post='1262717' date='Jun 9 2011, 02:18 PM']I wasn't too far off then...just the wrong way round lol. Would have thought the matching headstock would commanded more bunce Si[/quote] I think the other one is virtually 'as new' and even has all the original case candy! Quote
KK Jale Posted June 9, 2011 Posted June 9, 2011 Here's another of Norm's stash, currently on the 'bay... ...the highest-priced non-artist Fender I can remember seeing... [url="http://tinyurl.com/68jyqx2"]http://tinyurl.com/68jyqx2[/url] Quote
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 [quote name='molan' post='1262764' date='Jun 9 2011, 02:56 PM']I think the other one is virtually 'as new' and even has all the original case candy![/quote] Here's my '59, it also has all the original case candy, tweed case, original strap, original cable, '58-'59 catalog, and the original 1958 fender bass manuals (Vol1 & 2). The blondes are rarer though, the rosewood neck version even more so, although the maple ones are nicer IMHO. Click to enlarge... [attachment=82281:58_bass_candy.JPG] Quote
molan Posted June 10, 2011 Author Posted June 10, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1264154' date='Jun 10 2011, 05:11 PM']Here's my '59, it also has all the original case candy, tweed case, original strap, original cable, '58-'59 catalog, and the original 1958 fender bass manuals (Vol1 & 2). The blondes are rarer though, the rosewood neck version even more so, although the maple ones are nicer IMHO. Click to enlarge... [attachment=82281:58_bass_candy.JPG][/quote] That's another beauty Rick! Quote
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 (edited) [quote name='molan' post='1264155' date='Jun 10 2011, 05:14 PM']That's another beauty Rick![/quote] She's not alone.... [attachment=82282:Trio_of___58__s.jpg] Gold guards are sooo hard to photograph, they never look right?? Edited June 10, 2011 by Rick's Fine '52 Quote
molan Posted June 10, 2011 Author Posted June 10, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1264161' date='Jun 10 2011, 05:17 PM']She's not alone.... [attachment=82282:Trio_of___58__s.jpg] Gold guards are sooo hard to photograph, they never look right??[/quote] Looks like you have too many there Rick, might as well have a bit of a clear out & sell a few off cheap Quote
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 [quote name='molan' post='1264200' date='Jun 10 2011, 05:56 PM']Looks like you have too many there Rick, might as well have a bit of a clear out & sell a few off cheap [/quote] I'm selling a '55 at the mo, not a gold guard yet though. Quote
molan Posted June 10, 2011 Author Posted June 10, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1264463' date='Jun 10 2011, 10:38 PM']I'm selling a '55 at the mo, not a gold guard yet though. [/quote] Slightly too old for me, very, very nice though Quote
molan Posted June 17, 2011 Author Posted June 17, 2011 Gone even more vintage now. . . '63 Sunburst P with rosewood board in the house Sits rather nicely with the '72 & maple board Quote
Platypus Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 We're gonna have to see some photos of that one Where did you find it? [quote name='molan' post='1273126' date='Jun 17 2011, 08:11 PM']Gone even more vintage now. . . '63 Sunburst P with rosewood board in the house Sits rather nicely with the '72 & maple board [/quote] Quote
molan Posted June 17, 2011 Author Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='Platypus' post='1273143' date='Jun 17 2011, 08:24 PM']We're gonna have to see some photos of that one [/quote] Hera ya go - Obligatory 'quick snap on the sofa' moment. . . Quote
warwickhunt Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) [quote name='molan' post='1273126' date='Jun 17 2011, 08:11 PM']Gone even more vintage now. . . '63 Sunburst P with rosewood board in the house [/quote] My YOB... doesn't exist without pics though! <edit> Ooops pics on the next page! Edited June 17, 2011 by warwickhunt Quote
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='molan' post='1273126' date='Jun 17 2011, 08:11 PM']Gone even more vintage now. . . '63 Sunburst P with rosewood board in the house Sits rather nicely with the '72 & maple board [/quote] Glad you got it all sorted! Looks great, nice pairing! good on ya. You know it's very addictive don't you? Be warned!! Quote
Platypus Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='molan' post='1273171' date='Jun 17 2011, 08:54 PM']Hera ya go - Obligatory 'quick snap on the sofa' moment. . .[/quote] Very nice indeed, Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 Wow, the rosewood board 63....thats the one! Ive noticed a lot of P Bass love recently. Quote
molan Posted June 18, 2011 Author Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='Sibob' post='1273712' date='Jun 18 2011, 01:05 PM']Very nice indeed..is it a refinish? Si[/quote] Yep - refin body & replacement guard & pots / knobs. Everything else original as far as I know. The refin is believed to be about 20 years old so it's also beginning to show some age & wear now. Quote
Sibob Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 I best make the 20min journey to have a play then hadn't I lol Si Quote
4 candles Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 you are "the ultimate gear slut"!!!! cant keep track of your purchases man regards Mark Quote
molan Posted June 18, 2011 Author Posted June 18, 2011 [quote name='4 candles' post='1274199' date='Jun 18 2011, 10:20 PM']you are "the ultimate gear slut"!!!! cant keep track of your purchases man regards Mark[/quote] Neither can I - tried to count up my basses earlier today & totally forgot about one of them, lol. Quote
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