FENDER Precision (1984) - WITHDRAWN £750

[Happy Jack]

[left]For various reasons I now need to sell a few basses. This is a concept that I am struggling with, since normally I am buying rather than selling, and of course I don’t really want to sell anything at all.[/left]

[left]Hmmmm. How to decide what goes and what stays?[/left]

[left]Easy. Ask the market.[/left]

[left]I’m listing eight basses, none of which I actually want to sell. Whatever goes first will go, and once I have raised the necessary dosh I will de-list the rest.[/left]

[left]At the risk of stating the blindingly obvious, I’m trying to raise money rather than trade basses.[/left]

[left]I’m also well aware that money’s too tight to mention (damn! I mentioned it) so I won’t be offended by offers.[/left]

[left]The basses are available to try and/or collect at my studio in Acton W3. I have no problem with posting them, but I always think it makes far more sense (along with being far more sociable) to come and try before you buy.[/left]

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[left][b]FENDER Precision (1984)[/b][/left]

[left]Unusual bass, moved away from stock by the addition of an unknown after-market ’51 pickup mounted in what should be the bridge position on a P/J. The pole-pieces don’t line up with the strings, the vibe is odd, and it looks like it should sound dreadful.[/left]

[left]Actually, it really sings and the weird ’51 brings a new, aggressive dimension to the sound while still being very much a Precision. Sounds superb with a pick.[/left]

[left]Controls are V/V/T.[/left]

[left]One ding on the lower horn, but otherwise a very attractive bass. Weighs about 9lbs.[/left]

[left][b]£750[/b][/left]

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Edited August 9, 2014 by Happy Jack

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Visiting Gettysburg chest-bump.

[James Wiltshire]

That is odd is it a custom?

[Happy Jack]

No, not a custom but a rather modified original standard bass.

Whoever did the original mods wasn't very good at it and it needed a fair bit of tidying up, but it's now a great playing bass.

Having had any potential 'vintage bass' value destroyed by the mods, it's also a great workhorse bass which will accept further mods (like the SD Quarter Pounders I've just installed) without needing to question my sanity.