Paul S Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 (edited) A friend of mine wants to move on his Fender Precision. He tells me he bought it new in the late '90s/early '00s' (he is a bit vague) but the serial number (N7323445) tells me it is a '97-98 model. USA Standard, Sunburst with maple neck and fretboard, white plate. Weighs in at around 9.5lbs and has a relatively skinny 40mm wide neck at the nut, albeit quite deep (C shape? I am never sure). Anyway, he realised after buying it he didn't like it much, bought a USA Standard Jazz, kept this as back up and very occasional use since (plays jazz and swing, sits on a stool). It has the original non-Fender hard shell case, in which it has spent most of the ensuing [s]23[/s] 13 years in the cupboard under his stairs. (edit for maths) I wished I wanted it as I don't imagine bases come long too often in this kind of nick - barely any buckle rash, a couple of really tiny dents that hardly crease the surface, a few tiny scuffs in the scratch plate and that is it. As P-basses go this is fairly lightweight and has a skinny neck - ticks a lot of my boxes. But it isn't me. Neck is a bit thick and I really am not keen on sunburst finishes. It has that lovely woody tone that is exactly as you would expect from a USA P-bass. I said, by way of a trade off for borrowing it, I would take pics and advertise it on here for him. It really is in remarkable condition for its age and with just a very few minor scuffs here and there - it looks like a bass that is a few months old. The hard shell case has cracks in two corners but is totally secure and sturdy. [attachment=107830:FP1.jpg][attachment=107831:FP2.jpg][attachment=107832:FP3.jpg][attachment=107833:FP4.jpg][attachment=107834:FP5.jpg] I asked on here as to its value and was told somewhere between £650 and £750. That was from pictures. It looks so much better than the pictures would suggest so I am putting it up here for the higher figure. [s][color=#FF0000]Edit 28th May - drop to £700 ono [/color][/s] [color=#FF0000]Final price drop 17th June to £630 with hard case, £600 without. [/color] I have no idea how much it would cost to courier this - I guess with insurance somewhere around £30 - I will look into this. Of course pick-up is welcome from Benfleet in Essex, meet half way or even delivery if not too far. Also I would welcome anyone interested to actually have a look at this in the flesh. Edited July 10, 2012 by Paul S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 And a bump to the top. These are over a grand new, this is such good condition that if you are thinking of buying a new one this is worth considering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 16, 2012 Author Share Posted May 16, 2012 One day away from my pc and this is on page 4! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 And rescued from page 5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Another page 5 rescue. Things move quickly here... 400+ views, no comments, let alone interest! To get a bass of this age in this condition doesn't happen too often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 ... and up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 Weekend bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Price drop to £700 ono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 A 'back from long weekend away' bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 A 'still no offers' bump! I can only say no. No trades, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcater Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Would a trade on a musicman stingray be of any interest? E22714...4 May 2001. Black with Maple. 3EQ. your Black/maple StingRay was completed on May 4, 2001, and was originally shipped to GC Hollywood Or a fretless jazz [b]C025935[/b] 1985 Black Fender Jazz fretless MIJ Your guitar was made at the Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan in the Year 1985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 Sorry, still no trades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcater Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Let me know if you change your mind. Cannot run to the sort of price you want but will negotiate if the fretless jazz is in part exchange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcater Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 [i]Pm'd[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 And answered. Still here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1337595137' post='1662351'] Another page 5 rescue. Things move quickly here... 400+ views, no comments, let alone interest! To get a bass of this age in this condition doesn't happen too often. [/quote] aww, have a comment from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 Aw, fanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) Price drop. The action is currently set a little high, which just proved to be a deal breaker for someone who would have to pay £75 for a set up. In view of this my friend says I can drop to £630 firm with the hard case or rock bottom price of £600 firm without. If you like a higher action or can do the work yourself/get it done cheaper this is a bargain. No offers on this now - he says he'd rather stick it back under the stairs than give it away! Edited June 17, 2012 by Paul S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) And up! Edited June 21, 2012 by Paul S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Question - a lot of people bump a thread without seemingly having to start a reply that says bump - how do you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 An overwhelming response - so bump!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 I've spent 30 mins setting this up for a lower action with a very slight adjustment to the intonation, too. I can now pass a 3mm screw driver under the E string on the 12th fret and it touches slightly. I think you'd need to tweak the truss rod to get it any lower, which I don't think is necessary. If you are in the market for a USA Standard P-Bass then this is in almost new condition but just over half the price!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Another bump. I now have an exceedingly tatty hard case good enough to ship the bass in in that case (see what I did there?) this would be £600 plus courier costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 Now 'on hold' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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