Ben Jamin Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Just saw [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-USA-Precision-Bass-Guitar-1978-Sunburst-Finish-/220984899049?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%252BS%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7442637481739611291"]this[/url]! Looks genuine, is there a reason it's only at £510 with less than a day to go? Cheaper than buying a Roadworn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinson Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 I guess it will finish £800+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 The pot codes of 13790-- suggest CTS pots made in 1990! Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 All original 'as far as I know'. So not original, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) [quote name='stinson' timestamp='1333397730' post='1601231'] I guess it will finish £800+ [/quote] [quote name='2x18' timestamp='1333397747' post='1601232'] The pot codes of 13790-- suggest CTS pots made in 1990! Will. [/quote] That might explain it then! Pot codes and such are lost on me Still, £800 isn't a bad price - still around the same as a new Mex roadworn? Edited April 2, 2012 by Ben Jamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 [quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1333398942' post='1601257'] Still, £800 isn't a bad price... [/quote] If you have £800 to spend on a bass, you would be better off investing it elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1333399196' post='1601262'] If you have £800 to spend on a bass, you would be better off investing it elsewhere. [/quote] I wish I had a spare £800 to spend on a bass! It wouldn't be this one though, no Might offer him my Sue Ryder for a swap though? It's all-original and everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 This all looks right to me, and the fact that the serial number sticker is still on the back of the guard, matching the one on the headstock would add to that. Pots wise, i think he's quoted the wrong numbers, having said that, the pickups sound right, so even if you had to buy some 78/9 pots, for about £70, then it would be a great bass for someone at that price. My guess is, as has been suggested above, that it will go north of £800. Last of the 70's basses, before they changed the specs on a grand scale. If it go's for less than £600, then someone will be very happy i think...............and it won't be the seller. By the way, I have no affiliation with this instrument, i don't do modern! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 he would probably get more bids if he offered to post it. I got a few good deals from sellers who wouldnt post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 That decal positioning looks a little skew to me. I also thought fender put the serial number on the neckplate in this era. The shape doesn't convince me either, maybe it's the photos but this guitar doesn't look mmmmmmm authentic. I can't quite put my finger on it, but do you that slightly turned on feeling you get when you see a 70s p bass. Well I'm not getting it when I see this bass. Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Looks OK tO me based on lookin at the pics on a phone screen. S/n is in the correct place, decal looks correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Looks fine to me, someone could get a good deal there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Funny how the same old faces pop up when there's a 70's Precision under discussion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 A line like "she's quite heavy" when applied to a late 70's P-bass is quite concerning ... that could mean this bass weighs 5Kg or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1333438825' post='1601552'] A line like "she's quite heavy" when applied to a late 70's P-bass is quite concerning ... that could mean this bass weighs 5Kg or more. [/quote] 5kg, nothing, my Ric makes a 5kg bass look positively underfed, and I've got a 70's Strat that weighs 4kg and sounds incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 [quote name='Ben Jamin' timestamp='1333399444' post='1601268'] Might offer him my Sue Ryder for a swap though? It's all-original and everything [/quote] Do it, see what he says... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) [size=5][sub]I was in Angel Music in Denmark Street the other day, saw an unusual Rivoli-type bass with "Not for girls" on the price card. I asked the owner what that was all about, and he told me it weighed 16 lbs (i.e. > 7 Kg).[/sub] [sub]I tried picking it up - he wasn't exaggerating. The bizarre thing is, this bass was a semi-hollow with f-holes. I can only assume that the sustain block was pure lead.[/sub] [sub]I used to have an Ibanez 2369B (early 70's Japcrap Precision) which weighed over 5Kg. Played on a strap it did my back in after roughly 30 minutes of playing time. Played sitting down, with the bass resting on my knee, it cut off the circulation to my right leg and I'd get pins & needles.[/sub] [sub]I sold it to my drummer at the time.[/sub][/size] Edited April 3, 2012 by Happy Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowley Birkin QC Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 It just sold for £967 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 [quote name='Rowley Birkin QC' timestamp='1333479173' post='1602398'] It just sold for £967 !! [/quote] I'm always surprised when someone posts something along the lines ""62 Precision for £25...." as it's always the same with eBay, the serious bidders come in late in the day. The fact that this bass was £500 yesterday means - and clearly meant - nothing in terms of its final price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1333483184' post='1602456'] I'm always surprised when someone posts something along the lines ""62 Precision for £25...." as it's always the same with eBay, the serious bidders come in late in the day. The fact that this bass was £500 yesterday means - and clearly meant - nothing in terms of its final price. [/quote] Couldn't agree more. I immediately think why haven't you bought it you div until I open the link to find there's 9 days left on the auction. It seems pointless. Anyway i suppose reading these wild goosers keeps us off the streets or out of the pub so I can't complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Jamin Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1333442907' post='1601635'] Do it, see what he says... [/quote] Darn, looks like he opted for the cash instead. Well it's his loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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