Grangur Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 A few weeks ago I picked up a really great Westfield P bass off ebay for £60. There are some amazing bargains out there if you look. I bought this one as a project and couldn't convince myself of much benefit in doing much to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballstomonty Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks again for all the advice. Sound to me is more important than looks our band looks authentic due to lights,lasers and projections more than having right looking gear. Our drummers kit is nothing like nick masons for example. Just seen this on gumtree and I've asked seller for more photos serial number. At that price this baby could be the one. http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/fender-classic-series-50-s-precision-bass-black-maple-rrp-£909-/1120196751 If it's genuine ad I'll be very pleased with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballstomonty Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Dating it from the serial number it is a 2005 mim which quality wise should be fine given what I have looked up online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 [quote name='ballstomonty' timestamp='1433946629' post='2795336'] Thanks again for all the advice. Sound to me is more important than looks our band looks authentic due to lights,lasers and projections more than having right looking gear. Our drummers kit is nothing like nick masons for example. Just seen this on gumtree and I've asked seller for more photos serial number. At that price this baby could be the one. [url="http://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/fender-classic-series-50-s-precision-bass-black-maple-rrp-£909-/1120196751"]http://www.gumtree.c...909-/1120196751[/url] If it's genuine ad I'll be very pleased with this. [/quote] That's a steal! Take it, take it before I do as I am planning a trip to Manchester! I love the Classic 50 Precisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I saw that one and if I`d not been gigging this weekend would have driven up there for such a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballstomonty Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 Think I've lost out. Seller was initially enthusiastic and said he'd reserve it for me if I was sure I could realistically buy it on Friday. Replied back saying no problem asking for address and asking if I needed to bring gig bag and now no response. I think someone has made him a better offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 It wasn't me! I promise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) My answer to the same conundrum was to buy a used black/maple Mex P bass & mod it. It is more of a RW vibe than out & out copy, but I'm pleased with it. Came in at around the budget you mention, but of course you have to find the initial instrument for sale first! The link in my sig takes you to a list of the parts I used, which were easily obtainable. Edited June 10, 2015 by Wilco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballstomonty Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 Looks the business Wilco... Bet it sounds great too with those mods. Don't fancy selling it to me (wink-wink) do you? Attempts subtle mind control techniques through the power of oblique symbols €€%%$$¥¥## Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 In does indeed sound most excellent! Mind control successfully defended - this one's staying with me! Lol TBH, it's become a bit of a labour of love. I've done a lot of work on the frets too, both levelling & rounding the ends - the action & playability is really very nice as a result. I'm sure you'll find something suitable soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballstomonty Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Lucky I checked my spam mail today. My gumtree replies have gone there. The guys reserved the 50s precision for me! Going to pick it up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny B Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Have a look at Watersish.com for a breakdown of his gear - he definitely had sunburst p-basses, rosewood and maple, at one time or another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 [quote name='ballstomonty' timestamp='1434095158' post='2796542'] Lucky I checked my spam mail today. My gumtree replies have gone there. The guys reserved the 50s precision for me! Going to pick it up today! [/quote] great! don't forget to report back... with pictures!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballstomonty Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Well it's back home after a 3 hour round trip. Sound great. Desperately needs a set up, clean and a new set of strings so it's off down the local shop as with one year old baby I don't get time for such things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballstomonty Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) Here's a pic. Hope this works. Edited June 12, 2015 by ballstomonty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballstomonty Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 For some reason it's gone mirror image don't know why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballstomonty Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 I think the saddle could definitely do with replacing as its a bit rusty. Otherwise aside for a couple of dinks its in reasonably nick. In my budget I have around £250 to spend on mod it up a treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 You might find there`s nothing needed - these are really great basses and sit wonderfully in the mix. And a bit of rust/wear looks cool (if genuine which this sounds like it is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 [quote name='ballstomonty' timestamp='1434121575' post='2796940'] Well it's back home after a 3 hour round trip. [/quote] Looking good! I claim the insanity prize though - an 8-hour round trip to collect my Marathon. Won't be doing that again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotsy Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 [quote name='ballstomonty' timestamp='1434121575' post='2796940'] Well it's back home after a 3 hour round trip. Sound great. Desperately needs a set up, clean and a new set of strings so it's off down the local shop as with one year old baby I don't get time for such things. [/quote] You survived a trip to Leigh! I live 5 mins from there. Nice bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 [quote name='ballstomonty' timestamp='1434121575' post='2796940'] Well it's back home after a 3 hour round trip. Sound great. Desperately needs a set up, clean and a new set of strings so it's off down the local shop as with one year old baby I don't get time for such things. [/quote] I hear that ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballstomonty Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Get to pick it up this afternoon so it's ready for rehearsal on Wednesday and all things being well should be using it at our two gigs at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry this weekend. Being strung with Roto Jazz 77 flats. Will post some audio from the gig next week to see how it's faired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballstomonty Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) A few weeks in and two gigs under my belt I love my 50s precision. It is just right for the 70s floyd stuff and so nice to play. [URL=http://s304.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Ridley-Dash/media/IMG_0085_zpsa4e4c0e1.png.html][IMG]http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn198/Michael_Ridley-Dash/IMG_0085_zpsa4e4c0e1.png[/IMG][/URL] Flats with a pick with a trebly tone is a new one for me with a P bass but I love the sound. Nice to have a passive bass where you can dig in been playing actives for so long forgot that you can really give a p bass some welly Cheers for all the advice it was dead helpful and I certainly wouldn't have driven and got it without advice from the forum so thanks! Edited June 29, 2015 by ballstomonty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Nice one, glad it worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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