Clarky Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) I have had second thoughts about selling my '71 fretless (thanks Beedster!) and so I am putting this up FS instead. This being a 1990/1 CIJ hollow bodied A/E Precision fretless. It has a Cafe Walter preamp and a piezo and 'normal' P pickup which can be blended. As is typical for this model (according to Talkbass) the G piezo output is slighly weaker than the E/A/D (apparently as the bridge pressure is lower on the G piezo [there is less tension from the thinner G string than the thicker E/A/D]); it can be remedied by getting a luthier to split the bridge saddle apparently - a fix which is largely invisible - but I was happy blending the two pickups so that the lower piezo output is neutralised by the electric pickup). Whatever, it sounds great live (I used it at our Finsbury gig a couple of weeks back and BCer wwcringe aka Tom commented on it sounding DB-like). For an early 90s bass it's in great nick with just a couple of minor dings. Weighs under 8 pounds The price is what I paid only a couple of months back on BC. Sorry no trades.. These are stock pics of an identical bass as its too dark to take a photo now [url="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ae+precision+fretless&safe=off&client=safari&hl=en-gb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=OsOjUemrB8Sh0QWM94HQCw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=768&bih=928#biv=i%7C10%3Bd%7C8aFr5sByvIvnvM%3A"]https://www.google.c...Fr5sByvIvnvM%3A[/url] [url="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ae+precision+fretless&safe=off&client=safari&hl=en-gb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=OsOjUemrB8Sh0QWM94HQCw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=768&bih=928#biv=i%7C7%3Bd%7C2BMHeE7n3XpN9M%3A"]https://www.google.c...MHeE7n3XpN9M%3A[/url] Edited September 8, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stance Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 BEAUTIFUL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) Wonderful basses. I have one exactly the same and love it. Loads of great sounds and practically no weight at all. Someone is going to be extremely happy with that. As you say, does the best double bass impression of any bass guitar. Edited June 1, 2013 by Bassman Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1369687919' post='2091709'] I have had second thoughts about selling my '71 fretless (thanks Beedster!) [/quote] I wouldn't normally advise anyone to take my advice, but on this occasion I suspect you were wise to do so Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 How close is the P-PUP solo'd to a 'proper' Precision mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Chris I thought you declared this bass fugly!!!!! In answer to your question, its not the original Lace Sensor but appears to be a DiMarzio P pickup and sounds like a good thumping P should. I recommend you drop a PM to Gareth (walbassist) who had it on trial and played it extensively before deciding he preferred his Veillette - he will give you an honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1372534268' post='2127005'] Chris I thought you declared this bass fugly!!!!! In answer to your question, its not the original Lace Sensor but appears to be a DiMarzio P pickup and sounds like a good thumping P should. I recommend you drop a PM to Gareth (walbassist) who had it on trial and played it extensively before deciding he preferred his Veillette - he will give you an honest appraisal [/quote] It is fugly, but if I was into aesthetics, would I play Precisions? I have a lovely Jazz that I doubt I'll ever gig, a nice SWR head, and an interesting combo to sell. I reckon if sold, collectively they'd allow me to buy it mate, and although I don't like the looks at all, to be honest it's a Fender Precision model I haven't owned, and you know me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Ha ha! I do know you Chris. Definitely drop a line to Gareth. He really liked the bass but not quite enough to displace the Veillette (which he had made for him) in his affections. One point, it has a pretty slim J type neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Will do mate, cheers C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Re the neck, yes, Jazz width doesn't appeal, is the neck standard Fender 4-bolt Clarky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Its four-bolt ... but it has a micro-tilt adjustment [attachment=138036:fender_ae_back.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbbq Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Hi Clarky, looks like mine : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1372685987' post='2128515'] To be precise, the neck feels very slim but I believe its a Precision width (this article describes it as such [url="http://www.njaz.com/guitars/fenderae.htm"]http://www.njaz.com/...rs/fenderae.htm[/url]). I can measure nut width tonight (oo err) [/quote] Rewind! It is a Jazz ('A') width. I measured it at 1.5" at the nut. Which may rule it out for you Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1372742164' post='2129296'] Rewind! It is a Jazz ('A') width. I measured it at 1.5" at the nut. Which may rule it out for you Chris [/quote] Thanks mate, that's a shame, I was hoping after the post yesterday that it was a wide but flat'un like my 62 RI. However, like all things Fender, it doesn't rule it out, I've played some Jazz/A necks I've loved and some Precision B/C necks I've hated (and to be honest I tend to find width less of an issue on fretless for some reason). I hope to be in town sometime over the next couple of weeks so if it's still for sale by then perhaps we'll hook up - ideally in an evening and over a beer because despite the fact that we must have done about 10 face to face deal, the average time has been about 5 mins - and I'll give it a play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Update: I am going to keep this bass (at least for now) as I have agreed a trade deal on my 70/1 P fretless. Of course I reserve the right to change my mind at least 17 times Would still be nice to have a beer some time Chris if you make iit to the smoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Ha ha, someone get on to the media quick; Beedster and Clarky in no transaction shock Yep, a beer would be nice mate, bring the A/E just in case though! I'll be in touch with dates, although I'm aware it's a bit of a busy summer for Clarke et al. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Back up for sale due to expensive summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionn Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Beautiful bass. I'd love one of these. No money though, only basses to trade, o'choin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 My band have just booked some gigs where I cannot get a DB along and so this will come in useful. Thus, much though I would like the moolah, I am withdrawing this from sale. Sorry for being an indecisive twerp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 MB1. Topic Closed Mr Clarky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Re-opened as per Mr Make-yer-bleedin-mind-up Clarky's request Lovely instrument BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) Thanks Rich, I just acquired an instrument that makes this redundant for my purposes. So its up for sale again £700 (or near offer) including semi-hard Protection Racket gigbag. As an aside, the electronics were tidied up and solder joints improved by BC's very own obbm while this was on trial with walbassist (Gareth), so its tickety-boo in all respects. Step right up if you want a fretless thats a bit different and does a very passable impersonation of a double bass Some pics of the actual bass in this previous FS thread (hope thats OK Sercet?) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/174857-fender-ae-acoustic-electric-fretless-precision-bass-for-sale/"]http://basschat.co.u...-bass-for-sale/[/url] Edited August 26, 2013 by Clarky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 PS, if you already have a gigbag and could meet me in London, I would drop the price by £50 (and I get to keep the Protection Racket gigbag for my Jazz bass) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Aw Clarky, this would have been perfect, damn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Beedster and Clarky in non-trade shocker, the sequel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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