Beedster Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) Stonking bass that's leaving the herd ahead of a move back to England and the associated need to free up both money and space. Original listing at [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/197826-sold-fsft-fender-precision-bass-for-sale-much-improvedmodified-l500-sold/page__hl__precision+fralin__fromsearch__1."]http://basschat.co.u..._fromsearch__1.[/url] This is an extremely light and extremely resonant instrument that really is not all that far off any of the pre-CBS Precisions I've owned. It now had original Fender ashtrays that add hugely to the vintage vibe. I'll post some pics of these over the weekend. C Edited January 5, 2014 by Beedster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 That's lush. GLWTS. [size=4] [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BassKS Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 f*** me!!! Flat wounds? What's the action like? I want it purely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 TI flats, action about as high as Danni's little sister, lovely player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) I would love this maybe Santa will get it for me lol Edited December 7, 2013 by Thunderbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Right, house move agreed today, so this - along with a few other instruments and cabs - will need to go. Serial number indicates it's 1997-2000 CIJ, it has Lindy Fralin PUPs, non-reverse tuners, and what I can only (and honestly) describe as a very sympathetic refin, that is, it looks and feels like a vintage instrument. The neck is absolutely outstanding. I'm happy to say that if you buy this and you're not happy, you get your money back, no quibble, it's that good a bass. I can install a Badass II for an extra £50 C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 I'll be driving down to the southeast (Sussex/Kent) over the Christmas/New Year so would be able - in fact would perhaps prefer - to hand this bass over in person if the buyer happened to live en-route or within a reasonable distance Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveyboyrooster Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 This was my main gigging bass for 5 years and it's just awesome! If I had the money I would definitely buy it back. BTW unless the tuners have been changed they are original Fender USA ones that came off a 1971 P Bass! Good luck with the sale Chris and if it doesn't sell by the New Year give me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Hmm, if my Veillette sells I am on this. What's the weight and balance like Chris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 [quote name='Daveyboyrooster' timestamp='1387204489' post='2309275'] This was my main gigging bass for 5 years and it's just awesome! If I had the money I would definitely buy it back. BTW unless the tuners have been changed they are original Fender USA ones that came off a 1971 P Bass! Good luck with the sale Chris and if it doesn't sell by the New Year give me a PM. [/quote] Thanks Davey, it's a lovely Precision, and if there's one thing I know about it's Precisions! Thanks for the info, I didn't realise the tuners were vintage, I'll bump the price up by £100 In true Disney animal road movie style, it would of course be nice if you could get it home for Christmas [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1387208625' post='2309357'] Hmm, if my Veillette sells I am on this. What's the weight and balance like Chris? [/quote] Very light and very good respectively is pretty much all I can say here Gareth. I've promised another BCer that I'll take some further pics tonight, so I'll weigh it at the same time. As I suggested above, I defy anyone to be genuinely disappointed by this bass. Selling this is allowing me to keep my '78 Fretless guilt free (I'm sure you know what I mean), which al things considered, is the best path for me. I appear to fall into that rare category of bass players who, for whatever reason, not only prefer to play fretless but are actually more skilled on fretless than fretted (Jaco was another. This is, trust me, the only thing Jaco and I have in common. Far from suggesting that I'm a genius fretless player, it's in truth indicative of the fact that my fingers seem to find their way around frets with about as much ease as the average England striker find his way around a German defence). My loss = your gain blah blah blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Lovely........where you currently based Chris as I'm also in N Wales.......would love to try it if poss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Some pics of the body wear, serial number, headstock and tuners as requested by various folk [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_1576_zps92fcf022.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_1576_zps92fcf022.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_1577_zpsfd5db16a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_1577_zpsfd5db16a.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_1580_zps1999af3a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_1580_zps1999af3a.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_1582_zpsabbb9f2e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_1582_zpsabbb9f2e.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_1584_zpsf6c54c30.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_1584_zpsf6c54c30.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_1585_zps61ab9823.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_1585_zps61ab9823.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_1586_zpsf5aa3e6f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_1586_zpsf5aa3e6f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s80.photobucket.com/user/Beedster/media/IMG_1589_zps05f5f1b0.jpg.html][IMG]http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j199/Beedster/IMG_1589_zps05f5f1b0.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Please ask if you'd like more of anything specific Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 [quote name='bassintheface' timestamp='1387235797' post='2309842'] Lovely........where you currently based Chris as I'm also in N Wales.......would love to try it if poss! [/quote] Hello mate, work in Aber and live near Mach, is that of any use to you? C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1387208625' post='2309357'] Hmm, if my Veillette sells I am on this. What's the weight and balance like Chris? [/quote] Weighs in at a rather lithe and supermodel-esque 8.5lbs on my bathroom scales, and that's with the ashtrays fitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassintheface Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Hi mate, you're more Mid than North then!! I've decided to go for a new one now. Thanks anyway. Best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 [quote name='bassintheface' timestamp='1387402208' post='2311669'] Hi mate, you're more Mid than North then!! I've decided to go for a new one now. Thanks anyway. Best. [/quote] Well the locals describe it as north and appear very sceptical at the mention of the word 'mid' Glad you're sorted mate (a 100 mile drive up here is not to be taken lightly), all the best for the festive season C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 This is still for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock steady Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Lovely bass. What width is the neck? 1 5/8" or 1 3/4"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hello mate, it's 42.5mm, 1 5/8 Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chardbass Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroybasslines Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I weep. Beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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