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**RESERVED - PLEASE LOCK** Fender 1966 Precision Bass. Outstanding Condition
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[size=6][b]Now £3500[/b][/size]

I'm still not 100% sure if I should sell this, so I'm putting out the feelers here to see if you can twist my arm. I have two basses from this period and whilst as a Fender fan that's pretty cool, financially it doesn't make much sense anymore as I can't justify having two.

This bass was bought from, and is listed as 'sold' on, the great Andy Baxter Bass website, up for £4500 if you'd like to take a look. It sold for that amount to my friend, who sold it to me when he decided to buy, yet another, 1957 Precision.

It's in stunning condition, just a few subtle knocks and small scratches that you really have to look for, it's practically lived in it's case yet sounds and feels absolutely gorgeous. The neck is stunning and the tone is crystal clear with the kind of warmth only the old ones give you.

The bass is 'virgin', it has no changed parts or issues and comes with it's original hard case and metal covers - including the muting foam on the bridge cover, which is quite rare. Weighs only 8.42lb, very light for a Fender.

I am based in Harrow, NW London/Middx.

Posting is not recommended but may be possible, please email me if interested.

Thanks

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[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1377356254' post='2186666']
Do you known what month the next stamp is?
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I'm going to guess at May. The stamp is bearly visable and looks like it could be May or March. However the pickups are June as the date is 6.9.66 so in American fashion that;s 9th June. The pots are dated to the 11th week of '66, though that doesn't help us much either!

[b]EDIT: The date is May, my other '66 is from May '66 and when comparing the faint date stamp lines on both [/b][b]stamps they match up.[/b]

Thanks for the interest

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[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1382020018' post='2246757']
Mmmmm.....still love this....you really sure you wanna sell it?? :rolleyes:
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Honestly mate, I'm really not at all sure! :sad: I love both of my '66 Precisions to bits :heart:

Really this is a feeler advert, see what the folks think and see what I think too. It could be that I keep this one and let my other one go. Keeping both seems like a far fetched reality though unfortunately. Choosing between them is so hard, both so good for such different reasons. I think I may let this advert fade off down the pages for a little while....

Any new basses for you these days?

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[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1382023801' post='2246815']
Any new basses for you these days?
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Errr, maybe!! :blush:

As you know, I have picked up a new addition last week, and it is a bit special, I'm still sleeping with it, and carrying it everywhere with me, once the honeymoon period wears off, I'll get some pics up on here! :)

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[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1382024771' post='2246835']
Errr, maybe!! :blush:

As you know, I have picked up a new addition last week, and it is a bit special, I'm still sleeping with it, and carrying it everywhere with me, once the honeymoon period wears off, I'll get some pics up on here! :)
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Uh oh, sleeping with a bass that's no doubt been around the block, been played by more men than Pac Man and is at least 50 years old. I hope you're using some protection there, use some rubber, Elixir's?

I still reckon it's a stack knob :ph34r:

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[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1382038998' post='2247173']
well Poirot, you deduce well. Pics soon.....its getting some flats this weekend as your recommendation, well, similar to your suggestion anyway, see how we go! ;)
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That's fantastic, but then you already know that more than most. I've found that there is something extra special about the majority of wood Fender used up until around 61, I've played more than enough electric guitars and basses from that period (and beyond), even felt it on student models like the Musicmaster and Duo Sonic. For me stack knobs have always been my definition of how a Jazz Bass should be defined, even my old '64, which was amazing, and other pre CBS Jazzes felt like there just that little something missing. Couldn't be happier for you mate, and for the bass too, it's sure in the right hands. Can't wait to see pics, please let me know where they are posted if you can :D

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[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1382024771' post='2246835']
Errr, maybe!! :blush:

As you know, I have picked up a new addition last week, and it is a bit special, I'm still sleeping with it, and carrying it everywhere with me, once the honeymoon period wears off, I'll get some pics up on here! :)
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I want to see pictures of your new purchase, you have my taste but I don't have the dosh to back it up. If you say it's special, it's going to be a great bass.

Edit to say: Chili, your bass is stunning for it's age. :gas:[size=4] [/size]

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