1970/1 Fender Precision fretless * GONE * £1900

[Clarky]

Books need to be balanced after I have bought a 1974/5 Jazz. I have two fretless Fender Precisions and thats a bit OTT. This is a gorgeous example and the most valuable of the two I own. Neck dates to December 1970 and pots to 1971. Unusually has lollipop tuners. Beautifully roadworn sunburst finish, to-die-for tort scratchplate and a lovely rosewood fretless board. I got it from walbassist (Gareth) last year and - much as I love it - I don't have any use for it other than as gorgeous home bass.

I did a trade that valued it at close to £2k and would be looking for close to this, ie, £1900 ono.

Here's Gareth's FS thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191980-fsft-fender-197071-precision-bass-fretless-l2k/page__p__1898441__hl__1970%20fretless__fromsearch__1#entry1898441"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1898441[/url]

Based in London. As always prefer hand-over in person but will post (if I can track down a big enough box)

Edited July 2, 2013 by Clarky

[Jah Wibble]

Could almost see the cogs working on your last post.....one of the best threads I've seen on here, right move

Edited May 5, 2013 by Jah Wibble

[Clarky]

Pics taken today

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[Rick's Fine '52]

Good call on the '63 Clarky, you won't regret it!

Have a bump on me for a lovely fretless P.

Edited May 6, 2013 by Rick's Fine '52

[lozbass]

This is absolutely stunning - I've had too many failed stabs at fretless for this to have any realistic interest, however, a beautiful instrument (with some extremely desirable features) at a great price

[Clarky]

Thanks Loz and Rick! I think I have probably made the right decision on keeping the 63. The fretless is IMHO my best looking bass but it's just not getting used as I gig double bass or acoustic fretless

[AndyTravis]

Oh dear! That'd look lovely next to my 77 fretted!

[wateroftyne]

Fretless Ps make a beautiful noise. Good luck with the sale!

[Clarky]

Thanks wot, they do indeed sound lovely! Here is the sound of a fretless Precision in the inimitable hands of Percy Jones - solo starts at 2:50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_p1sfrLEQs

and here's some other bloke, playing a similar bass to mine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WybHgScFi5w

[Clarky]

and here's me playing a fretless 70s Precision (albeit not the one I am selling)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDq6580mPaQ

[Clarky]

THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SITE FOR BASS ENTHUSIASTS, EXPENSIVE BASSES, CHEAP BASSES, WHATEVER , ALL I CAN SEE IS GUYS LOOKING AT PICS AND MAKING COMMENTS ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, ITS A WASTE OF TIM ADVERTISING ON HERE AS FAR AS I CAN SEE. IS THERE REALLY ANY POINT IN HAVING A FOR SALE SECTION?????? CHEERS CLARKY




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[Chris Horton]

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1367958704' post='2071687']
THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SITE FOR BASS ENTHUSIASTS, EXPENSIVE BASSES, CHEAP BASSES, WHATEVER , ALL I CAN SEE IS GUYS LOOKING AT PICS AND MAKING COMMENTS ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, ITS A WASTE OF TIM ADVERTISING ON HERE AS FAR AS I CAN SEE. IS THERE REALLY ANY POINT IN HAVING A FOR SALE SECTION?????? CHEERS CLARKY




[size=2]With apologies to George [/size]
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I think I may have seen this written somewhere before
Nice pics by the way

[Bassman Steve]

Well if Tim doesn't mind, what's the harm?



I guess it's a show of solidarity.

[W11ATO]

Where's Wateroftyne...right up his strasse ???

[Clarky]

Wateroftyne has one already! He's the 'other bloke' in the second youtube clip

[Clarky]

Saturday bump! Can post and would take near offer

[Clarky]

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Tumbleweed bump!

[Beedster]

Oh I wish, such a great bass.........

What's your other fretless Precision Clarky?

[Clarky]

Hey Chris, one of these (in answer to your question)

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[martthebass]

Really nice Clarky....wish I could be more than a tyre kicker but it would be a waste of TIM me putting anything up for sale to get the cash together because nothing ever sells on here...

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NUFFINK EFFER CELLS EN EAR EFFER U EAR MEE?
TIM

[Beedster]

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1368358803' post='2076013']
Hey Chris, one of these (in answer to your question)

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No offence mate, but keep the '71

[Clarky]

None taken Chris! The 71 is infinitely better looking but the band want an "acoustic looking" fretless on those odd occasions when I'm not playing DB. Plus the 71 is worth a lot more and the cash would be nice This summer its my daughter's 18th, my son's 21st (and I hit the big 5-0 and am off for posh weekend away with Mrs C; all three events within the space of two months. Ouch)

Edited May 12, 2013 by Clarky

[Beedster]

Congrats on all three mate, looking at you I can't believe your kids can be that old? Sounds like you have a great summer ahead, enjoy it

Chris

[Clarky]

Been a few days type bump!