bassmoof Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) [url="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e12052.m43.l1123/7?euid=20df8154fa8c45f88cd9d0242112eef5&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D130784394512%26ssPageName%3DADME%3AX%3AeRTM%3AGB%3A1123"][/url] [url="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e12052.m43.l1123/7?euid=20df8154fa8c45f88cd9d0242112eef5&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D130784394512%26ssPageName%3DADME%3AX%3AeRTM%3AGB%3A1123"]Fender Precision Bass Vintage!! - with case[/url] Item Id: 130784394512 End time: 24-Oct-12 17:20:42 BST Seller: [color=#000][font=arial, sans-serif][size=2][url="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e12052.m66.l1181/7?euid=20df8154fa8c45f88cd9d0242112eef5&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fmyworld.ebay.co.uk%2Fwinandcis1%3FssPageName%3DADME%3AX%3AeRTM%3AGB%3A1181"]winandcis1[/url] ([url="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e12052.m66.l1183/7?euid=20df8154fa8c45f88cd9d0242112eef5&loc=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedback.ebay.co.uk%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewFeedback%26%26userid%3Dwinandcis1%26ssPageName%3DADME%3AX%3AeRTM%3AGB%3A1183"]1[/url])[/size][/font][/color] Spotted the above on e-bay with a buy it now for £2k Its serial number is 320716, which makes it a 1959 model? SHOULD BE 1970'S Appologies for not spotting my mistake sooner guys.... Same long time owner and looks to be all original I am in no way connected to the sale. Edited October 22, 2012 by bassmoof Quote
Beedster Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='bassmoof' timestamp='1350934649' post='1845326'] Spotted the above on e-bay with a buy it now for £2k Its serial number is 320716, which makes it a 1959 model? Same long time owner and looks to be all original [/quote] No [quote name='umcoo' timestamp='1350934919' post='1845329'] Surely that's worth more than £2k, no? [/quote] No Quote
RhysP Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 The logo is wrong for a '59 for starters. Quote
bassmoof Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 [size=5][sub]So have I got the serial number/date wrong or is it a WRONG UN?[/sub][/size] Quote
bassmoof Posted October 22, 2012 Author Posted October 22, 2012 [i]Doh, just looked at the back body picture (without glasses this time) and can see the F on the neckplate, so it's definately not 1959.[/i] [i]Possibly 1971?[/i] [i]Senior momment......[/i] Quote
Beedster Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='bassmoof' timestamp='1350935869' post='1845353'] [size=5][sub]... or is it a WRONG UN?[/sub][/size] [/quote] Yes Quote
kurosawa Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 If I were wanting a US item from overseas, I'd have to go with guitarcenter.com in the used dept. Anything else would be either too expensive or too dicey. When you set up your search, uncheck "used" and check "vintage." I don't know how they handle overseas shipments. You will find many good deals there. You can call the GC that holds that item and ask for an "in-hand" description, that is, they'll hold it and examine it and you ask all the questions you want. I plan on buying everything I can from GC used. Quote
Beedster Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='kurosawa' timestamp='1350937408' post='1845390'] If I were wanting a US item from overseas, I'd have to go with guitarcenter.com in the used dept. Anything else would be either too expensive or too dicey. When you set up your search, uncheck "used" and check "vintage." I don't know how they handle overseas shipments. You will find many good deals there. You can call the GC that holds that item and ask for an "in-hand" description, that is, they'll hold it and examine it and you ask all the questions you want. I plan on buying everything I can from GC used. [/quote] Well that's clarified things Quote
deaver Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1350938194' post='1845410'] Well that's clarified things [/quote] It would save you a trip to Ellesmere Port though... Quote
Beedster Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='deaver' timestamp='1350938559' post='1845414'] It would save you a trip to Ellesmere Port though... [/quote] Ha ha, fair point John, although the photos had done that already mate Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='kurosawa' timestamp='1350937408' post='1845390'] If I were wanting a US item from overseas, I'd have to go with guitarcenter.com in the used dept. Anything else would be either too expensive or too dicey. When you set up your search, uncheck "used" and check "vintage." I don't know how they handle overseas shipments. You will find many good deals there. You can call the GC that holds that item and ask for an "in-hand" description, that is, they'll hold it and examine it and you ask all the questions you want. I plan on buying everything I can from GC used. [/quote] Is this the same Guitar Center that sold someone a Ritter that turned out to be a Chinese knockoff, despite them being told by the owner of the original? Anyway, that's a nice looking early 70s P in the OP. Quote
Beedster Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1350938729' post='1845419'] Anyway, that's a nice looking early 70s P in the OP. [/quote] Ha ha again. Michael's way more expert that I am in these matter so I'll bow to his greater knowledge if push comes to shove, but I'd still put a substantial amount of cash on that being wrong Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Based on what I can see in the photos (always the caveat) it looks right to me. Pickguard (hard to fake) is correct, bridge has elongated G screw, tuners are correct, logo correct... I'd make the trip if I was in the market for one. Quote
Beedster Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1350939329' post='1845434'] Based on what I can see in the photos (always the caveat) it looks right to me. Pickguard (hard to fake) is correct, bridge has elongated G screw, tuners are correct, logo correct... I'd make the trip if I was in the market for one. [/quote] How about you buy it and if it's real I buy it off you for what you paid and bung in an extra £100 for charity Body just looks suss to me, I can't explain why, but add a few other things about the auction and I doubt it'll be worth the trip. Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 I certainly wouldn't stump up for it without going to see it first, but that's only sensible. Body looks fine to me, as does the rest of it. My spidey sense ain't tinglin'. Quote
Beedster Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1350940492' post='1845463'] I certainly wouldn't stump up for it without going to see it first, but that's only sensible. Body looks fine to me, as does the rest of it. My spidey sense ain't tinglin'. [/quote] Well the WoT stamp of approval's good enough for me mate. Defo not a '59 though eh Quote
Nibody Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) Guitar Info Your Plant (Fullerton - Fender - CBS Era), USA in the Year(s): 1971 Edited October 23, 2012 by Nibody Quote
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