briansbrew Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hi Guys, I need some expert help/advice. I recently bought a Fender precision Bass off the evil bay and received it today, it was advertised as having minor wear marks and it's a 2008 model. Anyway having a good look at the overall finish of the body(black) and the finish is somewhat very DIY looking and it's not the high gloss finish that is on my other Precision., What is the best way to check if the finish has been over sprayed at some stage, no pics at the moment as its hidden away from the other half, you know the score lads but I will get some up tomorrow. Ant help much appreciated. The serial number is fine by the way Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Practically impossible to come to any conclusion without the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Whadya mean it's hidden away from the missus?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 If it happens to be a Roadworn or Highway One it will have a nitro finish which is thinner and less shiny than the usual paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thanks Guys Then pics are definitely needed. It's not a road worn or highway one that much I can tell.. Watch out tomorrow for the pics and hopefully this will sort it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 [quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1455736852' post='2982000'] Whadya mean it's hidden away from the missus?? [/quote] Yes, Brian did you buy a bass guitar with out getting permission from missus? If yes, that might be a bigger issue than any issues with the credibility of the bass.😀 Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Blue that's Very very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameltoe Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Check in the neck pocket and under the pickups. Is the colour the same? It should be a poly finish, which would be very thick. If it had been refinished, it would be in a thinner coat which should be easier to spot. Try giving it a good going over with t-cut or autoglym and see if it's just a case of needing a bit of TLC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 [quote name='briansbrew' timestamp='1455742521' post='2982090'] Blue that's Very very true [/quote] 😃 Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Hi Cameltoe I have done a spot of spraying in my time and I would do a better Job than the finish on this one, it would need rubbed down with 2000 grit and repolished its that bad. It looks no where near the finish on my Mexican precision. the neck will be removed tomorrow when the Minister of home affairs is out and hopefully all will be revealed. By the way its got a badass bridge fitted and this is a 2008 model which sported a high mass bridge anyway. The fender logo is quite large as is the word precision which spreads across the length of the headstock. Come back tomorrow for the pic reveal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 http://s447.photobucket.com/user/brian_harkin1/slideshow/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 It's a Highway One Precision. These had a thinner coat that was intended to wear more quickly... they were also a fair bit cheaper than the USA Series basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Stu Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) [quote name='briansbrew' timestamp='1455748836' post='2982179'] [url="http://s447.photobucket.com/user/brian_harkin1/slideshow/"]http://s447.photobuc...kin1/slideshow/[/url] [/quote] Should it look like this? How many variants of the Precision were there in 2008? edit:answered by dlloyd [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cquuEl1GZjU[/media] Edited February 17, 2016 by Big_Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thanks dlloyd I knew someone on here would know the craic, many thanks Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1455752112' post='2982219'] "I don't do my own adjustments. I take it to the Tech" Get yer hands dirty son. Get to know your bass. [/quote] Quite. Truss rod adjustment is not difficult! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 [quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1455750413' post='2982193'] It's a Highway One Precision. These had a thinner coat that was intended to wear more quickly... they were also a fair bit cheaper than the USA Series basses. [/quote] Yup, I agree. Different tuners, greasebucket tone circuit, no through body stringing, different finish. The Highway ONE ( as opposed to the earlier Highway 1) did come with a BadAss II as standard IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) By chance how much should one pay for a highway one there's a very good condition one local, but they want £500 seems a bit much even in very good condition. How do these feel compared to the USA std? Is it true the body wears very quickly. Edited February 18, 2016 by Twincam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Well guys I took the pick guard off and the finish below it was satin and original, it is indeed a Highway one, never came across one of these before. Plays and sound great by the way but I purchased was I thought was a standard precision and paid a good price for it 600 with shipping. I guess the highways can be got for a little less. Anyone here any experience of them I don't know if I should keep it and ask for some cash back due to it being mis-sold or get my money back and get the standard model thanks for all your input gentlemen, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twincam Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 [quote name='briansbrew' timestamp='1455792332' post='2982421'] Well guys I took the pick guard off and the finish below it was satin and original, it is indeed a Highway one, never came across one of these before. Plays and sound great by the way but I purchased was I thought was a standard precision and paid a good price for it 600 with shipping. I guess the highways can be got for a little less. Anyone here any experience of them I don't know if I should keep it and ask for some cash back due to it being mis-sold or get my money back and get the standard model thanks for all your input gentlemen, much appreciated [/quote] I think that price was a little too high but not a rip off. You can get std models for between 550 and 700. There's a near mint condition highway one jazz in black near to me for £500. If it was advertised as a standard you could ask for some money back but if it was advertised as a precision bass USA etc then it's doubtful if they would refund. So if you felt you have been mislead then go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 All well that end well, the seller has refund me all the money and paid for the return courier. He accepted that it should have been in the listing, he said that I should have known from the pictures that it was a Highway, since I never seen one before then I was mis-led. Happy ending all around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattpt85 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Very good of him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 [quote name='briansbrew' timestamp='1455815149' post='2982700'] All well that end well, the seller has refund me all the money and paid for the return courier. He accepted that it should have been in the listing, he said that I should have known from the pictures that it was a Highway, since I never seen one before then I was mis-led. Happy ending all around [/quote] Sounds like he's a really good seller! Having not seen pics, or the listing we can't make judgement on the selling pics. Nice result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Lucky to get the return postage paid for! The likes of paypal demand the buyer return the item at their cost before they refund (sadly recent 1st hand experience), even if an item is not as described or damaged! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 You can tell your wife that you have sold a bass to fund another when it gets picked up. Perfect result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1455816996' post='2982726'] You can tell your wife that you have sold a bass to fund another when it gets picked up. Perfect result [/quote] Flawless 😀😀😀! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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