Roger2611 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1950s-FENDER-Precision-Bass-Guitar-Serial-No-9113-/310678715931?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4855e4fe1b"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1950s-FENDER-Precision-Bass-Guitar-Serial-No-9113-/310678715931?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4855e4fe1b[/url] Spotted this on Ebay today, it has me totally convinced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Someone report it, for God's sake. I can't see a way to do it from my mobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Wow. Wait till Rick sees this. Puts his collection of Fine Fifties Fakers well and truly in the shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Ha ha! It's possibly a Watkins or Wilson Rapier Bass like on here - http://www.watkinsguitars.co.uk/basses.htm I think I'll drop him a line..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1369848794' post='2093487'] I think I'll drop him a line..... [/quote] Maybe wait till Rick has been in touch with his Bank Manager. I can envisage him hurriedly filling out a second mortgage application form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 I like the way the seller has gone to the trouble of dating the instrument whilst clearly not bothering to look at any photo's of what he is dating, I might message him and suggest it is actually a 1950's Hoover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 [quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1369849097' post='2093489'] Maybe wait till Rick has been in touch with his Bank Manager. I can envisage him hurriedly filling out a second mortgage application form [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 (edited) [s]Poor[/s] Leo must be turning in his grave Edited May 29, 2013 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 If anybody buys that bass, thinking it's the world's rarest Fender precision, I have no sympathy for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 That's quite close to me, I could pop along and check it out if anyone was worried it might not be legit. The serial number looks alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 £48 postage, do you think it's insured for £3k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 (edited) The seller seems to be convinced thats what it is! Seeing as he deals in lots of old tat, he may not know a bass guitar from a baseball Edited May 29, 2013 by Hobbayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I've pointed out the error of his ways....wonder if he'll change the listing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 It,s got a bid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 (edited) It's not even worth the opening bid, imho. Somebody DO something! Think of the children! Won't somebody please think of the children!! Edited May 29, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I don't see the problem. It's obviously a Fender. You can tell by the iconic headstock shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1369859624' post='2093722'] I don't see the problem. It's obviously a Fender. You can tell by the iconic headstock shape. [/quote] Surely you meant 'ironic'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1369859920' post='2093727'] Surely you meant 'ironic'? [/quote] *moronic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1369860043' post='2093729'] *moronic [/quote] Ha ha !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I don't know what's up with you guys. I reckon it will look good in my collection next to my $2,500 Kay. http://youtu.be/RZkyw-r34HA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 [quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1369860451' post='2093738'] I don't know what's up with you guys. I reckon it will look good in my collection next to my $2,500 Kay. [media]http://youtu.be/RZkyw-r34HA[/media] [/quote] Well, it sounds funkier than a Precision bass but we never got to hear it. Very disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 If you look at his other items, you can easily tell he's a bass guitar expert. So now I'm not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Following my message to him I got this email from the sender this morning 'whoops! ok cheers for the info, have ended it and will be be relisting it without a name or age!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Can confirm he has ended the auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Just back from 10 days away, gutted I missed this, if I'd seen it, I would have sold the '52 to land this baby......... Ok, lets look out for the re-list, probable start price £59, and still no takers, lets be honest, its barely worth the shipping cost!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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