99ster Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 For all you vintage porn fans out there... Here she is - my latest acquisition.... a 100% original 'slab' neck 1962 Fender Precision. She's far from mint condition - but I kinda like her 'voodoo' vibe. Enjoy! [attachment=11261:62p_full_cased.jpg] [attachment=11262:62p_body_front2.jpg] Quote
99ster Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='248415' date='Jul 26 2008, 01:53 PM'] Where? When? How?[/quote] Where? Has been in Chicago & Detroit for last 46 years... When? But came to me... yesterday. How? Traded for my mint '66 Precision - which was a wrench to part with, but she wasn't getting played enough because it was so pristine. And I'm not a collector... & I really wanted a 60-62 slab neck Precision that I could play without worrying about it. Quote
wateroftyne Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 [quote name='99ster' post='248430' date='Jul 26 2008, 02:21 PM']Where? Has been in Chicago & Detroit for last 46 years... When? But came to me... yesterday. How? Traded for my mint '66 Precision - which was a wrench to part with, but she wasn't getting played enough because it was so pristine. And I'm not a collector... & I really wanted a 60-62 slab neck Precision that I could play without worrying about it.[/quote] Fairy nuff! Lovely. Just... lovely. Quote
99ster Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 [quote name='bass_ferret' post='248451' date='Jul 26 2008, 03:02 PM']has it got FUNK scratched on it?[/quote] No! The butt of the neck looks like this though... [attachment=11275:62p_neck_date.jpg] Quote
silverfoxnik Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 That is gorgeous - every ding and every knock.... History and character! Quote
99ster Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 [quote name='gareth' post='248525' date='Jul 26 2008, 05:34 PM']Fantastic Did you but it here or in the USA? Dare I ask how much?[/quote] Thanks... I'm loving it lots. It was shipped here from the US a few days ago. How much? Difficult to say as there was no cash involved - it was a swap for a mint '66 Precision, that I had also got via a PX for two 70's Precision. But a similar early '62 bass would cost you a big lump of cash, especially with the original case - the 'choco' cases fetch crazy money on their own these days. Quote
Frusty Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 [quote name='99ster' post='248402' date='Jul 26 2008, 01:36 PM']She's far from mint condition[/quote] That's what makes her so stunning! You lucky lucky bassist. Quote
beerdragon Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Take a look at his sig. thats not lucky, dont what to call it really, Quote
Jarhead Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 <---- see that? thats extreme annoyance at you lol only joking, im happy for you mate, even though i would kill to have one I don't really like mint condition guitars, even mine has huge chips in the paint on the bottom side of it I wish I had that guitar lol Zach Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 That's a real looker & a bit of history to boot! Is the case original? On the downside it's not as shiny as my 2008 model Quote
stinson Posted July 26, 2008 Posted July 26, 2008 Good lord, you sir are an animal! would love to hear what some of these beauties sound like. Quote
99ster Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='248609' date='Jul 26 2008, 08:08 PM']That's a real looker & a bit of history to boot! Is the case original? On the downside it's not as shiny as my 2008 model [/quote] Yes - that's the original brown tolex case - in very good condition for its age. Those 'choco' cases are very rare now (& brown with dark orange interior were only used in '62). And it also came with the original Fender leather strap as well... Quote
99ster Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 [quote name='simon1964' post='248613' date='Jul 26 2008, 08:14 PM']That's stunning! Congratulations![/quote] Thanks! Has been a long search to get this one - but very pleased with it. And has cured me of a big dose of GAS! Quote
99ster Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 [quote name='beerdragon' post='248580' date='Jul 26 2008, 07:03 PM']Take a look at his sig. thats not lucky, dont what to call it really, [/quote] A little bit of luck - together with a lot of hard work, hassle, and a scarily large amount of ££££ expense! Quote
99ster Posted July 26, 2008 Author Posted July 26, 2008 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='248559' date='Jul 26 2008, 06:07 PM']That is gorgeous - every ding and every knock.... History and character![/quote] If only it could talk... I bet it could tell some great rock n roll stories! Quote
stinson Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 [quote name='gareth' post='248741' date='Jul 27 2008, 01:53 AM']In due course, could you let us know how the 62 compares tone-wise mainly but also other aspects, to the 66 and the 70's basses. I know this is subjective, but you are probably in a rare category of players that has experienced all these different era fender basses. It is a wonderful bass you have - many congratulations![/quote] +1 I still think my 75 and 78 are the finest P's Ive heard and played. I would love to know what these 'holy grail' basses are all about. Quote
7string Posted July 27, 2008 Posted July 27, 2008 Blimey. Didn't come from the Chicago Music Exchange by any chance did it?? What a store that it is !! Great to hear that this bass was bought to play and not as an investment which will just sit in it's case for the next decade Quote
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