0353203 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) Hi All, Up for sale is my 100% stock 1957 Fender Precision Bass with its original hard case & key, strap, cleaning cloth and hang tag. This one has been in my collection for some time, but needs must. Its a great and rare example of the first major redesign P bass with (amongst other significant changes) gold anodised aluminium pickguard, split pickup with raised A pole pieces and larger headstock. It certainly has signs of playwear both front and rear body and also on the rear of the neck near the 8th fret where it must have been leant against an amp on a consistent basis. However, it is still in fantastic overall condition given its vintage (as is the original Koylon case), plays wonderfully well and sounds the business. Obviously this is a serious investment bass and so very happy for anyone to visit to play / check her out. I will also consider trades involving other vintage Fenders plus cash. Cheers, Si [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2393_zps66b03d43.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2382_zpsec5e7373.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2394_zpsaa582fdf.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2400_zps58f4f5b6.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2404_zpsa4d22e07.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2405_zpsb95769bc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2407_zps2ff3e1bd.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2408_zpsfda325d2.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2420_zps7d68b41f.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2427_zpsc95d77ef.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2429_zps6b054e7e.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2430_zps8b4eb0e2.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2431_zpse4174db5.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2436_zpsa4d1f376.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2439_zps32680d36.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2443_zps6616c008.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2455_zps13416e18.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2463_zpsad264ddf.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2465_zps450cbb8d.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2468_zps984a0763.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2396_zpsd064877d.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2424_zpsff40fe89.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2382_zpsec5e7373.jpg.html"][/url] Edited August 4, 2014 by 0353203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Wow. Just wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Good lord. It's the holy grail... GLWTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyFresh Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 You might not see it, but I am just bowing down to this one. GLWTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Fabulous. Calling Rick's Fine '52! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 You've surpassed yourself this time, Simon. That's just magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 holy smokes that's just sublime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Only $279 how does that compare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eevespete Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Absolutely stunning. Best of luck with the sale, you will not need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Holy s@&t! ............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1406559421' post='2512428'] Only $279 how does that compare? [/quote] [url="http://www.measuringworth.com/uscompare/relativevalue.php"]http://www.measuring...lativevalue.php[/url] [b] Seven Ways to Compute the Relative Value of a U.S. Dollar Amount - 1774 to Present[/b] [indent=1]In 2013, the relative worth of [b]$279 [/b]from 1957 is:[/indent] [b]$2,310 [/b]using the Consumer Price Index [b]$1,780[/b] using the GDP Deflator [b]$2,850[/b] using the Unskilled Wage [b]$3,480[/b] using the Production Worker Compensation [b]$5,340[/b] using Nominal GDP[i] per capita[/i] [b]$9,870[/b] using relative share of GDP Now all you need to do is to factor in movements in Import Duty and Exchange Rates and you'll be there ... Edited July 28, 2014 by Happy Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzBassfreak Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Holy mother of ****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Beautiful thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 This would be a year of birth bass for me. Unfortunately, the value of my current basses together doesn't even come close to £8500. It's great to see a '57' in such great condition. Best of luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aero71 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Amazing! GLWTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1406564417' post='2512487'] This would be a year of birth bass for me. Unfortunately, the value of my current basses together doesn't even come close to £8500. It's great to see a '57' in such great condition. Best of luck with the sale! [/quote] Me too. I would have bought it but 9/57 is the wrong month Coincidentally, I was looking at a YoB tractor recently and it was a fraction of that price. Didn't buy that either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Wow, if only I could!! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 hubba hubba come on Euro millions numbers don't let me down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0353203 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 As requested....also makes a good screen saver :-) Thanks for all your comments chaps.....much appreciated. Si [URL=http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/0353203/media/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2485_zps2ea95db5.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y474/0353203/1957%20Precision%20Bass/IMG_2485_zps2ea95db5.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Wow. Just Wow. YOB bass for me, too. I'll have to settle for a 57 re-issue, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 That's another keyboard ruined with drool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdenspur Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Another '57 YOB here too. A thing of great beauty. Just lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Oh lord.... The only reservation I have (apart from a lack of cash!) is I would never be able to play it. Are you leaning it in the ground in one photo??? And does your heart rate not rise when you're removing all the parts for pics?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I don't think these electric basses will catch on, I'll pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william64 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 When comparing to my heavily battered '65, this beauty looks like NOS: Congratulations to whoever grabs her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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