Old Horse Murphy Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) For sale is my 1977/78 Fender P bass. This is a very reluctant sale, but I am playing very little bass at the moment, so something has to go I'm afraid. The bass is 100% original and comes with an early 80's Fender case. There is no chrome pickup cover however but it does come with thumb rest, original strap pins and bridge cover. It is strung currently with a new set of TI Flats and the action is low and super-comfortable. The bass sounds wonderful too; everything from dubby Motown through to clangy Stranglers. Weight-wise it's very comfortable and Is between 9-9.4lbs according to my luggage scales. The colour has faded beautifully to a lovely sunburst finish and although there are a number of chips and dings. These have all been gained in the line of duty and through many years of playing. Structurally it's one of the good ones from this era and very well put together indeed. The neck is B profile, so while thicker than a Jazz, it's still very comfortable to play. I'm not really looking to post this bass and really think it should be viewed in person to appreciate it better as the photos don't do it much justice. It can be viewed either in Bristol (weekdays) or Woking (weekends). This is for sale at £1,375. I would consider trades for Fender Custom Shop Stratocasters or Telecasters, or a Gibson Les Paul Standard/Custom in excellent condition [url="http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/IMG_3989.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/IMG_3994.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/IMG_3993.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/IMG_3992.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/IMG_3991.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/IMG_3990.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/IMG_3987.jpg.html"][/url] Edited March 20, 2015 by Old Horse Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hubba hubba hubba GLWTS sadly it can't be mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1424706141' post='2699388'] Hubba hubba hubba GLWTS sadly it can't be mine [/quote] Thanks for the kind comments. It really is a reluctant sale, but the bass deserves to be played more than it is currently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Bump for trade options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 That is sensational Nick. I only have one thing worth this much wonder if I could flog it in time GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks Karl I've had a few nibbles but no bites as such yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Can't see a weight Nick (somebody had to ask)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1425576441' post='2708780'] Can't see a weight Nick (somebody had to ask)? [/quote] Get your fringe cut!! Weight-wise it's very comfortable and Is between 9-9.4lbs according to my luggage scales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1425576708' post='2708783'] Get your fringe cut!! Weight-wise it's very comfortable and Is between 9-9.4lbs according to my luggage scales. [/quote] I notice a certain surreptitious editing of post#1 at 5.32pm Anyway, I've put something else up for sale somewhere else and I've crossed my fingers. GLWTS regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Promise the weight was there all along. The edit was because I said I was interested in a Sartocaster Anyway, hope the Ric sells quickly for you mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1425586048' post='2708910'] [/quote] I've just seen your advert for something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Quite a bit of interest Nick, considering the options I have for advertising it. Mind, too many part time dealers trying to make a fast buck as well. Good luck with that and me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 7, 2015 Author Share Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1425675896' post='2709733'] Quite a bit of interest Nick, considering the options I have for advertising it. Mind, too many part time dealers trying to make a fast buck as well. Good luck with that and me [/quote] I have a love/hate thing with Rics otherwise I'd have offered a trade. It's a stunning bass though Edited March 7, 2015 by Old Horse Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 Ive been asked to add some pics with the bridge cover and thumbrest fitted. Happy to oblige [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg1_7.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg1_7.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s945.photobucket.com/user/nwmurphy/media/image.jpg2_7.jpg.html][IMG]http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad298/nwmurphy/image.jpg2_7.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me And My Bass Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Another bass I want! Just when I list my stingray as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 [quote name='Me And My Bass' timestamp='1426251161' post='2716144'] Another bass I want! Just when I list my stingray as well [/quote] Thanks mate. It's a wonderful bass but 3 P Basses is a bit too much even for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 You at it again Nick If i could shift my Stingray we would be taliking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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