FinnDave Posted January 20, 2018 Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) Bass sold (well, part exchanged for an Alembic!). Well, another bass is going to have to go as part of my new year rationalisation and attempt to reduce my debts! Fender Classic 50 Precision, bought new three months ago, used for one rehearsal and one gig, since when it has been sat indoors, unplayed . Absolutely unmarked, complete with original gig bag. This is exactly the same as the road worn Precision, but with standard paint instead of cellulose, and obviously no wear. Other than that it is identical. Sorry as I will be to see this one go, something has to and this hasn't been with me long. To be honest. it's a great bass, but I find myself taking out my familiar Standard Precisions when I'm going gigging. This bass weighs 4,080 grams ready to play, according to both our new kitchen scales and my old fishing scales. I would prefer to have this collected from me between Oxford and Swindon (where you can play it through an amplifier before buying) or meeting up at a mutually convenient point somewhere. I do have a Fender box that these are delivered in, if any buyer is prepared to allow a courier near it! Amp, cab, and door in the picture are no included! Any questions, etc, please ask. Edited July 2, 2018 by FinnDave update
cLepto-bass Posted January 20, 2018 Posted January 20, 2018 Want! Weirdly, I will be visiting Swindon in April. If this is still available then I will definitely relieve you of this.
FinnDave Posted January 20, 2018 Author Posted January 20, 2018 I'm hoping to have sold it by then, of course, but if not, then you're most welcome to call here in April!
FinnDave Posted February 24, 2018 Author Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) I'll be in Leicester tomorrow, so if anyone in the midlands is interested in this, it will be possible to meet/collect between Leicester and Oxford. This Sunday, 25th February only. I'll be leaving home at about 08.30 tomorrow, so I'll need to know tonight if you want it. Edited February 25, 2018 by FinnDave expired
FinnDave Posted February 25, 2018 Author Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) After a rather inspiring rehearsal with a band I recently joined, it seems I need a decent Jazz bass, so I'm interested in trades for this Precision. Ideally want a US Standard, 2012 or later, rosewood fingerboard, preferably sunburst. Not bloody fussy, am I! Cash adjustment as appropriate. Back to sales only, as I have just bought a Jazz bass, so the need is filled! Edited February 26, 2018 by FinnDave
wenbainhouse33 Posted February 27, 2018 Posted February 27, 2018 Got your message Dave and glad you found the jazzy you were after. Glwts
FinnDave Posted February 27, 2018 Author Posted February 27, 2018 1 hour ago, wenbainhouse33 said: Got your message Dave and glad you found the jazzy you were after. Glwts Cheers, that Jazz just kind of fell into my hands. I walked into my nearest music shop and it literally had my name on it! They knew I was after one, played it and bought it straight away. One of the new Mexican standards with pau ferro fingerboard, like rosewood but lighter colour & not on the CITES ban list! US are better, but not 2-3 times better, which is what they cost now. Clearing out all my basses except a pair of Precisions and a pair of Jazzes.
wenbainhouse33 Posted February 27, 2018 Posted February 27, 2018 Amazing. My main bass has been a mim bass with lots of upgrades, for the past 12years. Love mine. If It feels perfect buy it and keep it. That's what I say
FinnDave Posted February 27, 2018 Author Posted February 27, 2018 My other Jazz bass is a MiM Classic 60s which is stock apart from the strap locks. Bought it new in 2013. Lovely bass!
stewblack Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 Is that scratchplate some kind of mirrored finish?
mcnach Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 21 minutes ago, stewblack said: Is that scratchplate some kind of mirrored finish? Not my bass, but I have one of those... the pickguards on the Classic 50s are metallic with an 'anodised golden' finish. Not mirrored 'though.
FinnDave Posted March 18, 2018 Author Posted March 18, 2018 Yep, spot on, it is an anodised aluminium scratchplate. To be honest, when I was thinking of buying one of these, that was the one thing that was putting me off. Then I saw one 'in the flesh' rather than just a picture, and it became a very good reason to buy one! It is far more attractive in real life than in any photographs I've seen.
stewblack Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 Thanks for that. I see what you mean FD, it is difficult to make out the plate in pictures.
FinnDave Posted March 18, 2018 Author Posted March 18, 2018 There is much more depth to the colour than photos show, as soon as I saw it I was converted.
FinnDave Posted March 18, 2018 Author Posted March 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Just want. Used to have a blonde one... They say that blondes are more fun, but i prefer sunburst myself
stewblack Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 And you're sure the door isn't included? Trade maybe? I have a rather nice interior 1970s laminated wood effect with faux brass handle. VGC for its age. Thinking straight swap with maybe some cash my way..
stewblack Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 Oh should point out it's a normal right hand door unless you're in the bedroom in which case for some reason it turns into a lefty. Hope this doesn't put you off
FinnDave Posted March 18, 2018 Author Posted March 18, 2018 Is that original or an aftermarket handle?
stewblack Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 I'm not gonna lie, I've never had the handle off to check the SN but the guy I bought it off assured me it was. Certainly looks old enough
FinnDave Posted March 18, 2018 Author Posted March 18, 2018 Well, the age and origins of the handle would need to verified, otherwise there's no deal. And then there's the matter of hinging, the door would need to be compatible with our existing collection.
stewblack Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 Sorry to mess you about but now I think about I don't really want to part with it. But damn that blue panel job is lovely.
FinnDave Posted March 18, 2018 Author Posted March 18, 2018 17 minutes ago, stewblack said: Sorry to mess you about but now I think about I don't really want to part with it. But damn that blue panel job is lovely. Could probably do you a deal on the remains of the blue paint...
disgrace of bass Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 Does the Precision come with a leather waistcoat, leather trousers and tousled wig? Because that's a dead ringer for one of Suzi Quatro's instruments...😁
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