charliethornton Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=px-G15ES2730 basically i've just bought this bass without seeing it/playing it (brave i know) but i felt it somewhere in my heart that i needed to. however, i've noticed that they're not the original pickups and the jack socked has been moved... are these problems i should be aware of and is that why it cost what it did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 SD SPB3 pickups I believe. Maybe it was converted to active in a previous life which resulted in the jack socket being moved so as to free up more space under the pickguard for all the extra gubbins?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruffers Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 (edited) In a word yes. It also been refiniished. Pickups could be sorted. Not so sure bout that jack socket relocation though, that looks like effort. Did you ask any questions? If it had been stock price would be higher. Doesnt mean its a bad buy, unless you specifically bought it because you were interested in resale value/authenticity. As a players bass it's could be a good un. Edited December 19, 2012 by gruffers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Seems a ballpark price for a bass of that era with the mods in question and from a dealer. Your decision as to whether it's the bass for you or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Got a battery box in the back, so def active. The description is just generic and should have included details about this bass, even to say it's now active and should describe the preamp (maybe lucky and its an East), you'd expect that even from an ebay ad. Shouldn't the neck bolt plate have an 'f'? For that sort of money from a retailer I'm sure you'd be within your rights to check any stamps in the neck pocket and neck end. Just can't read the serial no. Does it check out? No reason why any of this should mean a bad bass, it'll be a different sound from the electronics to standard (maybe a good thing?) and, unless the neck has problems - often up the dusty end Fender necks get a little bump around the area of attachment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Slightly worrying - if you've paid - that the website will still let me buy it also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks79 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 [quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1355959261' post='1905149'] Slightly worrying - if you've paid - that the website will still let me buy it also [/quote] Lets all buy it en masse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Played it. wasn't impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I don't think the pickguard is original, either. That description is terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Oh, the strap button has also been moved and it looks like you could store your amp in the neck pocket. Did you keep the receipt? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 It's GuitarGuitar, poor descriptions as usual. I'd use your 7 day return policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Nothing mentioned here means it's necessarily a bad bass... Don't let the (good natured) GAS-blocking put you off, if you don't like it, return it but it's your bass and only your opinion that matters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 (edited) If it plays well and you like it, but want a more Fendery sound, get one of the Original/Vintage pickups, as SD QPs aren`t traditional Fender sound. Though having just read this in more depth, and seeing that there is possibly active circuitry, could be a bit of a job. That said, if you`re unhappy with the changes and want a more standard one from the same period, return it/cancel the purchase. Gareth on here is selling a fantastic 78 in natural/black/maple, for £995 (his special Xmas price): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/183015-for-xmas-only-l995-fender-1978-precision-bass-all-original/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/183015-for-xmas-only-l995-fender-1978-precision-bass-all-original/[/url] Edited December 20, 2012 by Lozz196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 (edited) My thinking is the jack socket was moved to accomodate the extra knob for the active circut but is no longer in place so possibly the bass could be wired as passive? It has a few issues: moved strap button, non original bridge, different knobs...but at the end of the day, you might like the sound and feel of the instrument. I seem to remember this was quite cheap for a mid 70`s P, especially considering the s/h prices in guitarguitar. The biggest benefit you have is if you don`t like it, let them know and send it back. But, it may be love at first feel as Bon said............ Edited December 20, 2012 by jezzaboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Price seems to have been removed now - how much was it (if it's not a personal question)? Looks like it's a long way from original but, as others have said, if you like it that's not a problem. However if you're after a 'vintage' bass thats close to original spec then maybe it's worth reconsidering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 bridge doesn't look original to me either. More interesting question might be.... which parts of that bass are you sure were made by fender in the 70's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Oh Dear! I'd hope it was about the same price as a standard USA P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1356077229' post='1906425'] Oh Dear! I'd hope it was about the same price as a standard USA P. [/quote] At least with a standard USA P you'll know exactly what you've got... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1356077564' post='1906435'] At least with a standard USA P you'll know exactly what you've got... [/quote] Very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Unless it plays damn near perfect I would be returning it now, partly because it could be a nightmare to move on as you don't know exactly what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 To the OP. I take it you returned the bass? Was it a duffer? [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=px-G15ES2730"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/bass_guitars_detail.asp?stock=px-G15ES2730[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hope so, I know shops have to move their stock and times are difficult at the moment, but their description really stinks. Bass looks lovely but you have to delve deeply into the pics with some previous knowledge to realise what it actually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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