Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) New price, additional pics [u]This is an ORIGINAL 1955 Fender Precision Bass !![/u]Not a Reissue or Relic 1955, Original example of Fender's 2nd Series Precision Bass This is a rare opportunity to acquire a very rare bass indeed, and seldom seen, especially in the UK. Don’t miss this chance. Find another one in the UK! [u]Summary[/u] 2-Tone Sunburst, professional, NOS, nitro refinish All important parts are original Single piece Maple Neck Spaghetti Logo Neck date 10/55 Body Date 10/55 Pots date to 41 & 46 week of 1955 Light bass,plays like butter Condition, overall 9/10 Fender Custom Shop Tweed Case Detail [u]Original parts[/u] Body Neck Tuners Pickup (Lindy Fralin rewind) Wiring Pots Capacitor Dome knobs Control Plate String Tee Decal Strap Buttons Ferrules Neckplate (7212) Single screw thumbrest (Refin’d & lacquered) Bridge Saddles Screws [u]Non-Original parts[/u] Single Ply pickguard (Originals commonly shattered) Bridge Plate (Taken from a 1968 Fender Telecaster Bass) Chrome Covers Fender Custom Shop reissue Tweed Case The nitro finish has been carried out professionally, and looks absolutely stunning, transluscent, to show the fantastic grain on the body, has light weather checking and cracking to finish, (Pics attached below to try and show this), looks like a NOS. There are 2 extra holes by the bridge, which have been professionally filled prior to the refinish. These are not visible when the chrome cover is fitted. Currently strung with flatwounds. I need to sell this bass to fund another purchase. Strongly advise serious bidders to view this exceptional bass. Can be viewed in Northampton, fairly central (J15 of the M1) or possibly Cambridge. I'm not a shop or music store, so please understand this. Cash on collection preferred, that way it’s a secure and honest transaction for all parties. Any other methods of payment must be discussed first, no exceptions. I’ve included all the important information and pictures, but please ask any questions before bidding. No tyre-kickers or time wasters, bid to buy, not to try. If you’re serious though, please come and have a look, have a play, have a beer, or a coffee. I have a ’59 4x10 tweed Bassman you can play it through. Thanks for looking. Looking for £5999.99 exactly! [attachment=82069:20.jpg] [attachment=82070:19.jpg] [attachment=82071:13.jpg] [attachment=82072:16.jpg] [attachment=82081:P5280010.JPG] [attachment=82073:11.jpg] [attachment=82074:6.jpg] [attachment=82075:P5060008.JPG] [attachment=82076:P5060022.JPG] [attachment=82077:P5280001.JPG] [attachment=82078:P5280003.JPG] [attachment=82079:P5280005.JPG] [attachment=82080:P5280007.JPG] Thanks for looking. Edited June 16, 2011 by Rick's Fine '52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 St..St..St..St..Stunning!!! Good luck for your sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Looks OK I suppose...... If you'd have said £5,999.98 I might have been ineterested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 [quote name='Low End Bee' post='1261214' date='Jun 8 2011, 02:09 PM']Looks OK I suppose...... If you'd have said £5,999.98 I might have been ineterested. [/quote] Sorry Low End, it has to be £5999.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 [quote name='73Jazz' post='1261203' date='Jun 8 2011, 02:02 PM']St..St..St..St..Stunning!!! Good luck for your sale[/quote] Thanks, you know you want it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1261184' date='Jun 8 2011, 01:46 PM']New price, additional pics [u]This is an ORIGINAL 1955 Fender Precision Bass !![/u]Not a Reissue or Relic 1955, Original example of Fender's 2nd Series Precision Bass This is a rare opportunity to acquire a very rare bass indeed, and seldom seen, especially in the UK. Don’t miss this chance. Find another one in the UK! [u]Summary[/u] 2-Tone Sunburst, professional, NOS, nitro refinish All important parts are original Single piece Maple Neck Spaghetti Logo Neck date 10/55 Body Date 10/55 Pots date to 41 & 46 week of 1955 Light bass,plays like butter Condition, overall 9/10 Fender Custom Shop Tweed Case Detail [u]Original parts[/u] Body Neck Tuners Pickup (Lindy Fralin rewind) Wiring Pots Capacitor Dome knobs Control Plate String Tee Decal Strap Buttons Ferrules Neckplate (7212) Single screw thumbrest (Refin’d & lacquered) Bridge Saddles Screws [u]Non-Original parts[/u] Single Ply pickguard (Originals commonly shattered) Bridge Plate (Taken from a 1968 Fender Telecaster Bass) Chrome Covers Fender Custom Shop reissue Tweed Case The nitro finish has been carried out professionally, and looks absolutely stunning, transluscent, to show the fantastic grain on the body, has light weather checking and cracking to finish, (Pics attached below to try and show this), looks like a NOS. There are 2 extra holes by the bridge, which have been professionally filled prior to the refinish. These are not visible when the chrome cover is fitted. Currently strung with flatwounds. I need to sell this bass to fund another purchase. Strongly advise serious bidders to view this exceptional bass. Can be viewed in Northampton, fairly central (J15 of the M1) or possibly Cambridge. I'm not a shop or music store, so please understand this. Cash on collection preferred, that way it’s a secure and honest transaction for all parties. Any other methods of payment must be discussed first, no exceptions. I’ve included all the important information and pictures, but please ask any questions before bidding. No tyre-kickers or time wasters, bid to buy, not to try. If you’re serious though, please come and have a look, have a play, have a beer, or a coffee. I have a ’59 4x10 tweed Bassman you can play it through. Thanks for looking. Looking for £5999.99 exactly! [attachment=82069:20.jpg] [attachment=82070:19.jpg] [attachment=82071:13.jpg] [attachment=82072:16.jpg] [attachment=82081:P5280010.JPG] [attachment=82073:11.jpg] [attachment=82074:6.jpg] [attachment=82075:P5060008.JPG] [attachment=82076:P5060022.JPG] [attachment=82077:P5280001.JPG] [attachment=82078:P5280003.JPG] [attachment=82079:P5280005.JPG] [attachment=82080:P5280007.JPG] Thanks for looking.[/quote] Shameless B U M P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 Pre-weekend Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1264087' date='Jun 10 2011, 04:16 PM']Pre-weekend Bump.[/quote] this is a 'noticed-everyones-bumping-their-own-gear-everyday' bump. If you cant beat 'em.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1264720' date='Jun 11 2011, 10:58 AM']this is a 'noticed-everyones-bumping-their-own-gear-everyday' bump. If you cant beat 'em....[/quote] I'm sure I speak for a LOT of folks here... [b]IF[/b] I had £6K spare I would have jumped on this right away & bitten your hand off. A fabulous bass. Good luck with the sale... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 [quote name='99ster' post='1264733' date='Jun 11 2011, 11:14 AM']I'm sure I speak for a LOT of folks here... [b]IF[/b] I had £6K spare I would have jumped on this right away & bitten your hand off. A fabulous bass. Good luck with the sale...[/quote] Thanks, it is fabulous, and i appreciate its not in everyones price range, especially during a difficult economic period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 Rainy, Sunday b u m p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Boring Monday BUMP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisd24 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Have a "if I sell my car and all my over stuff I still don't think I could quite afford this " bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 [quote name='chrisd24' post='1267626' date='Jun 13 2011, 06:08 PM']Have a "if I sell my car and all my over stuff I still don't think I could quite afford this " bump![/quote] Thanks Chris, i think it's going anyway, have a very keen buyer coming over at the weekend, which, if it comes off, paves the way for my next, and probably, final, purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1267628' date='Jun 13 2011, 07:10 PM']Thanks Chris, i think it's going anyway, have a very keen buyer coming over at the weekend, which, if it comes off, paves the way for my next, and probably, final, purchase![/quote] good luck bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernot Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 yummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 [quote name='73Jazz' post='1267654' date='Jun 13 2011, 06:24 PM']good luck bump[/quote] NOW SOLD. Shopping time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Congrats on the sale. Think thats the most pricey bass I've seen sold on BassChat (although it sounds like it wasn't to a BassChatter). Stunning bass and the new owner is one lucky dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1271336' date='Jun 16 2011, 12:41 PM']Congrats on the sale. Think thats the most pricey bass I've seen sold on BassChat (although it sounds like it wasn't to a BassChatter). Stunning bass and the new owner is one lucky dude![/quote] Thanks Clarky, no it wasnt to a bass chatter, he is lucky, got it for a great price, as i needed the funds towards my latest purchase, which is now secured, and in transit from the US, should be with me by the end of next week. At which point, all being well, i will be posting details of in the 'gear porn' section. I'm like a kid who just got his dream bike for christmas!! Just hope it all works out! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Jazz Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Congratulations can`t wait the porn details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 [quote name='73Jazz' post='1271394' date='Jun 16 2011, 01:18 PM']Congratulations can`t wait the porn details [/quote] Me neither!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 [quote name='73Jazz' post='1271394' date='Jun 16 2011, 01:18 PM']Congratulations can`t wait the porn details [/quote] New porn secured, paid for, and en-route. Pics received just now, they should be ready to pick up in the UK on Thursday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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