Why would someone want do this to a 74 Precision?

[itsmedunc]

Eh? Too right its unique. Its bizarre! Or perhaps I'm showing my age...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1974-Fender-Precision-Bass-Guitar-/251516635245?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3a8f8f486d

[BigRedX]

Because they can?

I don't see what the problem is. The finish makes it look pretty good, and probably replaces some hideous worn sunburst which makes it an improvement.

[itsmedunc]

Its my age... Isn't it...

[Ktmman]

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.............






I wont be bidding...

[Si600]

+1 Much better than a sunburst/tort combo

[discreet]

Not to my taste.
I'd hazard that it makes the bass less saleable too, though of course you could refin it however you want - like this guy did.

[Beedster]

I like it, no idea why, but I like it. If it was a Modulus Flea everyone would be saying 'wow'

[JapanAxe]

[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1398977896' post='2439729']
Eh? Too right its unique. Its bizarre! Or perhaps I'm showing my age...


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[/quote]

It's been Craptonised

[KingBollock]

He could probably double the asking price if he took and angle grinder and a blow torch to it...

[discreet]

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1398978904' post='2439744']
It's been Craptonised
[/quote]

Craptonite... isn't that Superman's weakness..?

[topo morto]

So is it a Pukka '74?

[lemmywinks]

Why not? It's just another P bass, nothing particularly special about it.

Edited May 1, 2014 by lemmywinks

[planer]

I couldn't do that to a classic, genuine 40 year old instrument (if that's what it is...)

But a bit of me quite likes it.

[linear]

How many sunburst 74 P-basses does the world need? And who knows what state it was in before it was refinished - wasn't stripping the finish off your bass/guitar all the rage at one point?

[RhysP]

How can it look "totally unique" - the finish has been copied from a hideous Strat Clapton was using a few years ago.

[Beer of the Bass]

I don't mind it. The finish has at least been carefully and skillfully done - rather that than some of the awful hack jobs that pop up on eBay with startling regularity.

[peteb]

I think that looks pretty cool - and that's speaking as someone who generally prefers old Fenders in sunburst and tort...!

[cloudburst]

I think it looks great. If James Jamerson had bastardised his p-bass like this back in the day, we'd all be talking about how awesome this listing is.

CB

[Lozz196]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1398978731' post='2439740']
Not to my taste.
I'd hazard that it makes the bass less saleable too, though of course you could refin it however you want - like this guy did.
[/quote]

My thoughts too. I suppose it depends on when the refin was done - if it was years ago then fair enough, but to have had it done recently to me makes it more of a niche market item, now that many seem to like the old battered Fender look .

[Mykesbass]

Because it was a rubbish bass in the first place? Somehow 70's Fenders now have collectable status, but they did make an awful lot of junk for many years.

[Hobbayne]

I quite like it! Its based on the Fender Strat that Eric Clapton used on the George Harrison tribute concert. Although I dont agree it should be done on a 40 year old peice of history, but maybe on a newer less nostalgic model.

[BigRedX]

What is this "40 year old piece of history" nonsense?

I'm sorry but it's just an old bass that was probably in a battered/worn condition and has certainly been IMO been visually improved by the finish.

[discreet]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1399030922' post='2440169']
What is this "40 year old piece of history" nonsense?
[/quote]

I wouldn't say it's 'nonsense' - you're just not into antiques, are you?
Some people like to collect objects for reasons other than that of their actual purpose.

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1399022146' post='2440005']
Somehow 70's Fenders now have collectable status, but they did make an awful lot of junk for many years.
[/quote]

They made some good basses in the 70s too. The 76P I had for many years was excellent.

Edited May 2, 2014 by discreet

[Mykesbass]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1399030922' post='2440169']
What is this "40 year old piece of history" nonsense?

I'm sorry but it's just an old bass that was probably in a battered/worn condition and has certainly been IMO been visually improved by the finish.
[/quote]

Big +1 to this. I keep seeing this with cars now being classed as classic - Granada, early Range Rovers, all sorts of things that were just piles of junk in the first place. This bass now looks great but may well still be a pup.

[Mykesbass]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1399031358' post='2440181']
I wouldn't say it's 'nonsense' - you're just not into antiques, are you?
Some people like to collect objects for reasons other than that of their actual purpose.



They made some good basses in the 70s too. The 76P I had for many years was excellent.
[/quote]

Yes, of course they did, which is probably why a lot that survived were/are the good ones, but surely they are nothing to get precious about?