1984 fender precision USA

[chrisanthony1211]

I got my eye on a 1984 fender precision made at Fullerton in 1984 which looks to be immaculate!

Edited September 6, 2014 by chrisanthony1211

[Geek99]

They are premium but serial numbers aren't a dead reckoning - be sure what you're buying

[chrisanthony1211]

This guys had it from new and purchased in 84 so I'm pretty sure about the date, will get some photos of pots etc before I decide, so USA 1984 are good basses then?

[Lozz196]

From what I`ve read the Fullerton ones get some real good reviews. And I`ve seen them at quite higher prices than that as well - up to £1300/£1400. If all is as seems, and you like how the bass plays, snap it up quick.

[chrisanthony1211]

I think I shall follow this one up, if all is as it seems it could be a bargain.

[gareth]

lozz it depends on what type of fullerton 84 p bass it is

if it is a 62 vintage reissue then yes its a bargain

if instead it is a bog standard p bass with head truss rod, then £900 is about ok

[chrisanthony1211]

I'm off to have a look at it tomorrow evening and will report back, the photos aren't particularly good so it's a good job he lives just around the corner from me, but it does like the truss is in the headstock, it does look to be immaculate though! Maybe not such a bargain after all :-/

[chrisanthony1211]

I've been doing some research and with the truss in the headstock could this be a 57 reissue? if it doesnt have a V in the serial number does that mean its not vintage, the serial is E310717, ive been trying to make sence of the Fender dating web page but not sure, were they only making reissues in 84 at Fullerton??? how would i tell if its a 57 reissue?

[kuba.bartczak]

57 reissue does not have truss in the headstock and it should have "V" serial number

[chrisanthony1211]

Ive been to have a look and I can tell you it is immaculate, it could pass for new, black body, white pick guard, beautiful glossy maple neck. I got the history mixed up with another P bass I been looking at. This one was owned by a collector who died, his family then sold all his basses. The bloke bought it thinking he would renew his passion but it never happened for him. This looks like it has spent 30 years in its case, it may not be a V reissue but it looks a quality instrument, I'm very temped, there can't be many 30 year old precisions in this condition. It needed a good set up and some new strings but looks like new!

Edited August 21, 2014 by chrisanthony1211

[Lozz196]

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1408562089' post='2531426']
lozz it depends on what type of fullerton 84 p bass it is

if it is a 62 vintage reissue then yes its a bargain

if instead it is a bog standard p bass with head truss rod, then £900 is about ok
[/quote]

Ah, got you Gareth. If anyone should know you`re the one, given the seemingly endless flow of great Precisions that you seem to have.

[gareth]

yes still sounds like a standard precision

photos would of course prove things beyond doubt

[chrisanthony1211]

Well I took the plunge, paid a little more than I wanted but bought this, it looks as though it came out of the factory yesterday not 30 years ago, there is not a mark on it, I think it's even got the original strings on it! It even has the guarantee and inspection card from the factory. It also has absolute killer tone, photos below

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[gareth]

yes as I thought a standard precision with 3 screw bridge, white pup cover and head adjusting truss rod

looks in very god shape

how much does it weigh?

[chrisanthony1211]

Gareth, there is not a single mark on this bass, could have been built yesterday, I must admit I have never played a precision before this, and even though it needs a good set up and the strings are probably 30 Yeats old, it sounds great, bathroom scales say it weighs 8.4oz

[gareth]

that's a good weight

enjoy

[chrisanthony1211]

This may be a silly question, but if these are the original strings is it worth hanging onto them should I decide to sell in the future?

[madshadows]

That is a very nice bass, the neck looks amazing

John

Edited August 23, 2014 by madshadows

[Geek99]

[quote name='chrisanthony1211' timestamp='1408825661' post='2533899']
This may be a silly question, but if these are the original strings is it worth hanging onto them should I decide to sell in the future?
[/quote]
No not really

[Lozz196]

Great looking bass, congrats.

[BanditSid]

That is a lovely bass, I bought a new identical bass in 1984 and gigged it for about 6 years - I eventually sold it for £100 !! I wish I had kept it, it played well and looked really cool.....enjoy, I am so jealous.

[chrisanthony1211]

Thanks, I can't wait for it to get a good setup and some new strings.

[cameltoe]

Wow, stunning. What a great find. This is gonna sound weird, but I can almost smell it.

[chrisanthony1211]

Well at the moment it smells of polish! I think I'm gonna put some some chromes on this baby later today!
I was looking to buy this and move it on, but I'm so impressed with my first precision that it looks as though my Status s2 classic may have to go instead, unless I can convince that wife that two basses are better than one!

Edited August 27, 2014 by chrisanthony1211

[bassbiscuits]

That sounds like a decent price for it really - a 1990s/2000s USA Fender will set you back about £600-£700 nowadays, so as long as its decent condition and you're happy with it, that's a perfectly good price for a guitar with a bit of history too!

I had a similar aged Japanese Stratocaster about 10 years ago (think i worked it out as 1985/6) and it was great. Stupidly flogged it for £200 in a moment of financial despair. Don't ask....!

Precision basses are brilliant tho - really simple, really effective and they look great.

Enjoy playing it sir!