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Fender 75 P Bass


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After a few years of craving a vintage P bass, a temporary change in circumstances has allowed me to finally go for it.

So after plenty of research, some advice, help and pointers from Beedster, Rick and Howard, I took the plunge.

Simon made it all happen and found this bass for me in the States.


It's a lovely instrument and in remarkable condition. It came with the original case and a 70's strap. The case is much more road worn than the bass and comes complete with a lovely vintage aroma.

It came to me strung with flats, I've only ever played rounds but I must say that I love the smooth feel of them. They sound so right as well, although I've not yet played it at gig volume. I do intend to gig it although not in the Harlow pubs that we've recently been playing in.

The neck and fret board are a joy and thankfully there are no dead spots. The frets are very good and not showing any signs of wear.

I need to sort out an intermitent problem with the input socket and then take it out for a gig. I don't want it to be a housebound instrument for the duration of my ownership.

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[quote name='gary mac' post='1352557' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:16 PM'][url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/6081068370/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickr.../in/photostream[/url][/quote]

it's asking for an ID and password.

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[quote name='Stingray5' post='1352576' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:23 PM']Looks like the photo permission is set to 'Private'. Change to 'Public' then we can paaaarty! :)[/quote]
Will that mean that I can upload some nice big pics or you lot can just visit on flickr?

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[quote name='gary mac' post='1352577' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:25 PM']Will that mean that I can upload some nice big pics or you lot can just visit on flickr?[/quote]
Oops, sorry mate - I posted then popped out and missed your reply. :)
Classy looking P Bass though. Love that 'burst.

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[quote name='KiOgon' post='1353602' date='Aug 27 2011, 02:43 PM']Well done Gary - that looks lovely - good score :lol: & now you've made lurve with flats there's no going back :)

Cheerz, John[/quote]

Strange thing though John, although I love the smoothness and feel, they actually make my fingers a bit sore. Intend to stick with them though and just man up :)

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[quote name='gary mac' post='1352557' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:16 PM']I need to sort out an intermitent problem with the input socket[/quote]

BTW Gary - if it needs a new socket give me a shout :) I've got a spare here.

Cheerz, John

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[quote name='KiOgon' post='1353630' date='Aug 27 2011, 03:39 PM']BTW Gary - if it needs a new socket give me a shout :) I've got a spare here.

Cheerz, John[/quote]

I think it does John, can's see anything obviously wrong, the solder is good as is the cable. So that would be great. Pm how much you want for it and we will get it sorted.

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[quote name='gary mac' post='1353703' date='Aug 27 2011, 04:44 PM']I think it does John, can's see anything obviously wrong, the solder is good as is the cable. So that would be great. Pm how much you want for it and we will get it sorted.[/quote]
PM back @ ya :)

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