gary mac Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/7427567372/"][/url] 1970’s inspired Precision Bass, handcrafted in Hertfordshire Ok, ok, so it’s really a bitsa but it’s a good one. I’ve got a genuine 75 fender P but have been nervous about gigging it in the type of venues that I was playing with the classic rock band. So I decided to put together a 70’s style bass with decent components, that would hopefully sound and look right. I had decided that if this turned out well it would be a keeper. The good news is that it turned out really well. The unfortunate news for me, is that I‘ve now left the band and also had some unexpected expense on the home front. So I’ve decided to sell. The Spec: Squier VMP body, with 3 ply pick guard. Kiogon Greasebucket type wiring loom, with cts pots. Fender Japan 70’s reissue pups. Mightymite neck, with tinted lacquer finish and Fender decal. 9.5 radius rosewood fret board. Wilkinson vintage style tuners. Fender string tree. Fender F plate neck plate, with Allparts black cushion. New set of Rotosound Nickel Roundwounds 45-105. Everything has fitted together very well which hopefully should be evident in the photos. Looks and feels better than many of the Fenders I’ve picked up to look at in the shops. The neck had not been previously used and therefore the frets have no wear and the fret board is perfect. The only minus points are three small blemishes to the lacquer on the rear of the neck, which you should be able to see in the photos and a few surface scratches to the pick guard, which probably don’t show up in the pics. Weight is a very reasonable 9.5 lbs. I haven’t gigged the bass but have given it an outing to a rehearsal with my other band. It gave a great performance, sounded just right and sat in the mix just like a P bass should. Quite a mixed set, modern stuff, Plan B, Duffy, Black Eyed Peas and old favs, Doobies, Free, ZZ Top etc. Would be happier if this was collected as I don’t have a case for it. But we can discuss shipping if required. Happy for BC’ers to come on round for a try out. I’m asking £295.00. No trades at the moment thanks. [attachment=111253:015.JPG][attachment=111254:016.JPG][attachment=111255:017.JPG][attachment=111256:023.JPG][attachment=111257:024.JPG][attachment=111258:027.JPG][attachment=111259:031.JPG][attachment=111260:032.JPG][attachment=111261:035.JPG][attachment=111261:035.JPG][attachment=111262:036.JPG] Edited August 2, 2012 by gary mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the boy Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1340482972' post='1705198'] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/httpwwwflickrcomphotosgmac190/7427567372/"][/url] 1970’s inspired Precision Bass, handcrafted in Hertfordshire Ok, ok, so it’s really a bitsa but it’s a good one. I’ve got a genuine 75 fender P but have been nervous about gigging it in the type of venues that I was playing with the classic rock band. So I decided to put together a 70’s style bass with decent components, that would hopefully sound and look right. I had decided that if this turned out well it would be a keeper. The good news is that it turned out really well. The unfortunate news for me, is that I‘ve now left the band and also had some unexpected expense on the home front. So I’ve decided to sell. The Spec: Squier VMP body, with 3 ply pick guard. Kiogon Greasebucket type wiring loom, with cts pots. Fender Japan 70’s reissue pups. Mightymite neck, with tinted lacquer finish and Fender decal. 9.5 radius rosewood fret board. Wilkinson vintage style tuners. Fender string tree. Fender F plate neck plate, with Allparts black cushion. New set of Rotosound Nickel Roundwounds 45-105. Everything has fitted together very well which hopefully should be evident in the photos. Looks and feels better than many of the Fenders I’ve picked up to look at in the shops. The neck had not been previously used and therefore the frets have no wear and the fret board is perfect. The only minus points are three small blemishes to the lacquer on the rear of the neck, which you should be able to see in the photos and a few surface scratches to the pick guard, which probably don’t show up in the pics. Weight is a very reasonable 9.5 lbs. I haven’t gigged the bass but have given it an outing to a rehearsal with my other band. It gave a great performance, sounded just right and sat in the mix just like a P bass should. Quite a mixed set, modern stuff, Plan B, Duffy, Black Eyed Peas and old favs, Doobies, Free, ZZ Top etc. Would be happier if this was collected as I don’t have a case for it. But we can discuss shipping if required. Happy for BC’ers to come on round for a try out. I’m asking £295.00. No trades at the moment thanks. [attachment=111253:015.JPG][attachment=111254:016.JPG][attachment=111255:017.JPG][attachment=111256:023.JPG][attachment=111257:024.JPG][attachment=111258:027.JPG][attachment=111259:031.JPG][attachment=111260:032.JPG][attachment=111261:035.JPG][attachment=111261:035.JPG][attachment=111262:036.JPG] [/quote] That's cheap Gary, beautiful guitar. Good luck with the sale. Things are really slow on here at the moment so don't be disheartened if this doesn't shift straightaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Thanks. Not really a profit making exercise, just wanted to get my outlay back. Won't get disheartened, I'll just find something else to sell to pay for the washing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Sunday afternoon bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Sorry to hear it has to go Gary, it looks lovely & I'm sure it sounds great Best of luck with the sale, a lot of bass for the money I'd say! Cheerz, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 Thanks John. I hate selling basses, I just want to keep them all really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I know [i][b]exactly [/b][/i]how you feel my rack overfloweth at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1340559871' post='1706242'] I know [i][b]exactly [/b][/i]how you feel my rack overfloweth at the moment [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 A still here and still available bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 daily bump to the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gary mac Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 A bump for the weekend visitors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMX Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Lovely bass. I'm after a jazz style neck - how chunky is the nut width on this - or typical P? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 Thanks. I'll have a measure up in the morning and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pst62 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Have a (It's absolutely lovely that! That rosewood board sits better with the natural finish than the original maple did, it brings to mind John Deacon's stripped back '67. I'm about to do the opposite, by putting a maple board Mighty Mite neck on an Olympic White VM Precision, which again IMO sits better.) bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMX Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Cheers Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Thanks pst62 for your comments and the bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 HMX the nut width is 40 mm. If you want to come along for a play you are very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 The daily bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 What exactly is a Greasbucket loom? Is this a more 70's style loom than a normal loom? Only reason i ask is that im about to undertake a very similar 70's P Bass bitsa project and will be using one of Kiogons wiring looms but was just going to ask for the normal one, didnt realise there were variants. Sorry to hijack, have a free bump for a delicious bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='Pow_22' timestamp='1341316375' post='1716796'] What exactly is a Greasbucket loom? Is this a more 70's style loom than a normal loom? Only reason i ask is that im about to undertake a very similar 70's P Bass bitsa project and will be using one of Kiogons wiring looms but was just going to ask for the normal one, didnt realise there were variants. Sorry to hijack, have a free bump for a delicious bass [/quote] There is quite a lot of info/discussion about them on the net. It wouldn't be cricket to say what the general consensus is on them in a FS thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 [quote name='Pow_22' timestamp='1341316375' post='1716796'] What exactly is a Greasbucket loom? Is this a more 70's style loom than a normal loom? Only reason i ask is that im about to undertake a very similar 70's P Bass bitsa project and will be using one of Kiogons wiring looms but was just going to ask for the normal one, didnt realise there were variants. Sorry to hijack, have a free bump for a delicious bass [/quote] Fender's Grease Bucket is basically a couple of extra components in the tone circuit which in my interpretation, prevents the bottom end getting 'muddy or mushy'. Google it for Fender's own words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Thanks John, I was going to suggest that Pow 22 asked you and then along you came, good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 wednesday bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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