gary mac Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 (edited) [center]1963 Fender P Bass.[/center] [center]It's right what people say, these pre CBS basses are just so good. They are also very collectible and getting rarer or course.[/center] [center]As you can see from the photos, it didn't manage to get through the hippy era without some groovy improvements.[/center] [center]It started life with the Fender see through blonde finish, this was removed, probably back in the sixties.[/center] [center]The headstock has been oversprayed, so the decal still looks great.[/center] [center]The pick guard has been customised with a number of Mother of Pearl discs, countersunk in to the surface. The irony is, that other than that, the p/g is in unbelievably good condition, with none of the buckling and cracks, normally found on ones of this vintage.[/center] [center]The original hard case is included and is very good condition for its age. All catches and hinges function as they should.[/center] [center]So, looks wise it's not a museum quality instrument but it is a top quality pre CBS Fender, structurally sound, no nasty surprises or damage and is truly a great player.[/center] [center]Anyway, the spec:[/center] [center]Ash body.[/center] [center]Maple neck, with Rosewood fretboard.[/center] [center]Width at nut 43.45 mm.[/center] [center]Fret board radius 7.25"[/center] [center]All original frets, still in superb condition.[/center] [center]Original Tort guard, with no breaks/cracks/distortion. (just a few shiny discs)[/center] [center]Original ash trays.[/center] [center]Original pots, cabling and pick ups.[/center] [center]All original hardware, with a couple of exceptions, detailed down below.[/center] [center]The tuner fixing screws are replacement Pure Vintage Fender.[/center] [center]The knobs are replacement, from the Pure Vintage Fender range.[/center] [center]The Hootenanny strap button on the rear of headstock is a replacement from the Pure Vintage Fender range.[/center] [center]This is a lovely instrument to play. The pick ups are very warm sounding (to my ears) and also very punchy and powerful. With a reading of 11k ohms.[/center] [center]The fret work is impressively good.[/center] [center]I've set it up with a low action, which is buzz free.[/center] [center]Truss rod functions perfectly in both directions.[/center] [center]The neck does not suffer from any dead spots.[/center] [center]The fret board is a very attractive, dark piece of timber and is in excellent condition.[/center] [center]I play this bass everyday, it's just so hard not to.[/center] [center]I'm really not sure about the wisdom of selling it, so, if there's no interest, it may be that I'll keep it, get it refinished and enjoy for a few more years.[/center] [center]£4250[/center] [center]I haven't quoted a postage price, as I would be much prefer any potential purchaser to come on over to my place in Hertfordshire, have a brew, inspect the bass and try it out.[/center] If you don't want to travel and posting is required, then we can discuss the options. [url="https://flic.kr/p/DB7ccY"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5VVEP"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Dv9EKa"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DB6zcG"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DDpx3H"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Dv8ZoK"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5UGXX"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5UDEp"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DDqPNe"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/Dcj4BG"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/D5VLwt"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DB6Jmd"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/F1XoC4"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/EczX5B"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/FjmAWQ"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/DvaiET"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/CG2Tsn"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/CVVSi8"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/CNCLAZ"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/BYxcgx"][/url] Edited June 17, 2016 by gary mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 OMG....my YOB and month of Birth Precision. I didn't see this, I didn't see this, Ididnt see this............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic63 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Same here..... YOB to within 2 days....very , very tempting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Gary, for God's sake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 YOB for me too. Shame I can't afford it! Ever! GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Very nice. I'd refin it blonde. But then I can't afford it, so I won't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiceSociety Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Gorgeous! Definitely has personality. Perhaps if I win the lottery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) [quote name='alembic63' timestamp='1458164597' post='3005310'] Same here..... YOB to within 2 days....very, very tempting [/quote] The '5' isn't the day of the month, it's a product code... 5 = Precision Bass, 6 = Bass VI and 7 = Jazz Bass. Edited March 17, 2016 by discreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgnofski Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1458167156' post='3005347'] Gary, for God's sake [/quote] Sorry Karl. Nice innit [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1458241407' post='3005969'] The '5' isn't the day of the month, it's a product code... 5 = Precision Bass, 6 = Bass VI and 7 = Jazz Bass. [/quote] Thanks for taking the time to explain the numbering Discreet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Somebody mention birthday bumps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1458390497' post='3007176'] Somebody mention birthday bumps? [/quote] Thanks Karl It went unnoticed on BC but that's fine I had a fine old day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1458466239' post='3007718'] It went unnoticed on BC but that's fine I had a fine old day. [/quote] Hey, I wished you 'Many Happy Returns'! After you told me it was your birthday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1458503598' post='3008165'] Hey, I wished you 'Many Happy Returns'! After you told me it was your birthday... [/quote] You did and it made me feel very special Anyway time for another bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 A price dropping bump [size=6]£150 off.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I was a mere few months old when this was made - looks better than I do for our age...GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1459025077' post='3013018'] I was a mere few months old when this was made - looks better than I do for our age...GLWTS [/quote] Tim for another bump It would be good if someone were to buy this soonish, as I still play it everyday and each time think it is a lovely thing and maybe I should keep it and go for a re-fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1459157002' post='3013826'] It would be good if someone were to buy this soonish, as I still play it everyday and each time think it is a lovely thing and maybe I should keep it and go for a re-fin. [/quote] Go for a refin, be guarantor on the loan I'm going to take out, then sell it to me. Edited March 28, 2016 by discreet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Don't re-fin it, it looks lush as it is. Where do you find these beauties Gary? GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 Time for another bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 A Sunday morning bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 A bump again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullfan Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 YOB bass for me too ! lovely, but well out of my range £££ have to ask though, anyone any idea why the MOP discs were inserted, was this a fashion mod? Good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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