Beedster Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 (edited) I've been really missing fretless so had arranged to buy back one of my ex fretless Precisions, but when that deal fell through I saw this on eBay and had to go for it. I've always loved maple fretless necks and this thing not only looks the nuts but plays like a dream. Bought as 'all original' - if it is, it's the best 70's Fender finish I've seen or played, it's lightweight, the heel and pocket are within millionths of a cm in width, the finish is almost Simms-esque, and it sings. Better pics to follow but you'll get the idea.... [attachment=142735:IMG_1354.JPG] [attachment=142736:IMG_1355.jpg] EDIT: more pics as promised [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision1_zps53b65159.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision1_zps53b65159.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision3_zps79e479b9.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision3_zps79e479b9.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision4_zpsf93cc5cb.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision4_zpsf93cc5cb.jpg[/IMG][/URL] And just to prove it's legit... [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision5_zps87db49f6.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision5_zps87db49f6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision6_zps3aceff17.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision6_zps3aceff17.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/78Precision7_zpsede397c2.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/78Precision7_zpsede397c2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Edited November 28, 2013 by Beedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Delicious looking grain in that Chris. Hope you enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tredders Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 That's lovely Chris. The grain on the body is beautiful. Is it all original? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bassman Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Worth the wait eh Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 That's very tasty indeed. I understand the love at first sight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 [quote name='tredders' timestamp='1377889881' post='2193386'] Is it all original? [/quote] I'm not sure I want to pull it apart just yet Mark. The seller provided both the original receipt (it was £265 new in 1980) and a more recent one from NKRV stating all original. Whilst the finish on both body and neck is to my eye suspiciously good for both a 35 year old bass and a 70's Fender, the markings on the body under the bridge cover suggest that it's certainly either the original finish or a very old refin, which IME is unlikely on a bass of this particular era. In short, I may not only have a Monday morning late 70's Fender, but one that's clearly been either very well looked after or left in its case for the last 30-something years. And of course, I may not! I'm going to have to take a few things off and poke around when I have some time C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 [quote name='Mr Bassman' timestamp='1377889929' post='2193388'] Worth the wait eh Chris? [/quote] Forget the wait, what's the weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1377933184' post='2193675'] Forget the wait, what's the weight? [/quote] Picking it out of the case it felt light to me Jack, perhaps moderate weight for most other players I'd guess (I kinda like heavy basses, which given I also like 70's Precisions isn't a bad thing, and even my 70's hardtail ash-bodied Strat weighs more than my MIJ Precision). C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Maple board Fretless basses are so pretty. I had the mij 70's Fretless P reissue, wish I'd kept it really. Fender should really do them again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Very nice Chris! Look at the grain on that! Now get back to Canterbury so I can have a go on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysh Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) nice, one of the rare p-basses that I like. Edited September 2, 2013 by krysh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh2 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 OMG! yess sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 If I had the cash, I'd own this by now! Not after an Alien acoustic, by any faint chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Ooh, I like the Beedster - glad you're enjoying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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