LemonCello Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) OK, I don't really want to do this but the fact I'm not playing it and my daughters impending 18th birthday is telling me it has to go. I bought this from Bass Direct last September on a bit of a whim as I was just amazed at the condition, it really is unmarked and It plays as good as it looks. I've been too afraid to gig it and as I'm playing my Vigier more it doesn't come out of it's case except for the occasional 'noodle'. I can't seem to upload any pics at the mo? So here is the link to the pics I put in the Gear Porn section. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/116578-precisions/page__view__findpost__p__1418864"]http://basschat.co.u...ost__p__1418864[/url] I'm looking for £1200 please. Thanks for looking. Edited February 16, 2012 by LemonCello
Chris Horton Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 It looks nice. Should'nt there be screw holes in the body near the bridge for the chrome covers ? Has the scratchplate been changed as i cant see holes for the thumb rest ? i am probably wrong with the year etc perhaps one of the fender experts here can help out
LemonCello Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 Hi Chris, Thanks. There are no holes for covers or thumb rest and the serial number indicates '79. Mark in Bass Direct assured me it's all original. Come on you Fender experts, should it have had screw holes? LC
clarkpegasus4001 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) I don't think it should have those thumb rest holes or cover holes based on other precisions i've seen. It looks original to me and it dates to 1979. Here's a couple, note there's no holes on these: [url="http://www.normansrareguitars.com/fender-1979-precision-bass.html"]http://www.normansra...ision-bass.html[/url] [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/1979-fender-precision-bass-transparent-blue-824201/"]http://www.talkbass....nt-blue-824201/[/url] I hope this helps? Edited January 31, 2012 by clarkpegasus4001
greenolive Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 hi This used to be mine , I don't know if this helps but I bought of a nice bloke in Gloucester a while back , I don't know if the covers are original but he said they were never fitted from new - so I guess no screw holes ! I can confirm it's a peach of a bass and immaculate condition good luck with the sale , I might have some pics , I ll put them up if I find them
Lozz196 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Man, I feel for you, having to sell that, it`s a beaut.
LemonCello Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 [quote name='greenolive' timestamp='1328039374' post='1520801'] hi This used to be mine , I don't know if this helps but I bought of a nice bloke in Gloucester a while back , I don't know if the covers are original but he said they were never fitted from new - so I guess no screw holes ! I can confirm it's a peach of a bass and immaculate condition good luck with the sale , I might have some pics , I ll put them up if I find them [/quote] Ha, nice to know where she came from. As I remember there was a cover in the case (at Bass Direct) but obviously not attached to the Bass. Mark kept it? which I thought was a little odd at the time. There was only 1 tho, think it was the bridge one. Thanks for confirming how nice it is!
LemonCello Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1328040722' post='1520835'] Man, I feel for you, having to sell that, it`s a beaut. [/quote] Thanks Lozz, Appreciate that budd.
3below Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Is the business, is what I should have bought in 77 when I bought sunburst P. Only one possible improvement on this bass had it been available at the time, string through body bridge . Best wishes with sale ,it is a super bass.
LemonCello Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 [quote name='CPBassman' timestamp='1328039920' post='1520812'] Trades?? [/quote] No trades yet thanks
LemonCello Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 [quote name='clarkpegasus4001' timestamp='1328038502' post='1520788'] I don't think it should have those thumb rest holes or cover holes based on other precisions i've seen. It looks original to me and it dates to 1979. Here's a couple, note there's no holes on these: [url="http://www.normansrareguitars.com/fender-1979-precision-bass.html"]http://www.normansra...ision-bass.html[/url] [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/1979-fender-precision-bass-transparent-blue-824201/"]http://www.talkbass....nt-blue-824201/[/url] I hope this helps? [/quote] Thanks, it does help
dannybuoy Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 That's a good price for one of the cleanest 70s Precisions I've seen. I was born in '79 and have a '79 natural T40, this would look good next to it but I must resist!
LemonCello Posted January 31, 2012 Author Posted January 31, 2012 [quote name='3below' timestamp='1328042264' post='1520884'] Is the business, is what I should have bought in 77 when I bought sunburst P. Only one possible improvement on this bass had it been available at the time, string through body bridge . Best wishes with sale ,it is a super bass. [/quote] Thanks, I'll be very sad to see it go.
LemonCello Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 Yeah it comes with the original case.
LemonCello Posted February 1, 2012 Author Posted February 1, 2012 I've even got the original owners manual and QC swing tag. The case is mint like the bass.
CPBassman Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Well mate. You know my offer. Trying to sell the Bass as i type.
Wooks79 Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 Very much want! YOB bass with maple neck mmmm.... Unfortunately a bit out of my price range at the mo Best of luck!
LemonCello Posted February 2, 2012 Author Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks for all the Pm's guys and for the nice comments. Still available although I think there is some fairly ferocious cash raising activity going on! I know I'll have that horrible feeling in the pit of my stomach when she goes!
CPBassman Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 No doubt. Nothing moving sales wise from me so I cant be held responsible for your outgoing anxieties. Good luck
LemonCello Posted February 5, 2012 Author Posted February 5, 2012 All Pm's answered thanks - still available!
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