Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 (edited) This is a Project Tribute bass build that I've been working on for a while now. As with most of my builds, I tend to go over the top when it comes to parts and attention to detail, which normally results in not getting the money back, as will be the case here too I suspect. Nonetheless, this has been most enjoyable, and probably my best so far. Here's the details. The body is a Clive Brown 2-tone body from 2000, nitro. The burst shading is spot on, as you'd expect from Clive, some I've seen, even Fender Custom Shop Master Built, have the black too thin, and narrow, which is just lazy, especially considering what they charge! It wasn't relic'd when I acquired it, but I've since carried out the ageing myself, to match my own original '54. No extra holes or routes etc (Pic shown without the guard) Beautifully and in my opinion sympathetically aged, and checked. You don’t get this level of ageing at Fender, even Master Built Custom Shop models! The body has been routed at the rear to receive the period correct larger ferrules (Slightly misaligned as most were of this era), not even used on Fender's own reissues, and the small ones bug me on these models. Handmade single screw maple tug bar, exact dimensions of the originals, painted black and aged. Two saddle vintage bridge White single ply guard Aged chrome covers to bridge and pickup The pickup is a Seymour Duncan vintage antiquity, hand signed The neck is an Allparts lic. by Fender maple neck, with the correct squared heel, not curved like many. Correct truss rod adjustment at the heel. Amber nitro tinted, aged, and relic'd Tuners are amazing vintage reverse tuners by Gotoh. These are the Res-o-lite versions, which look correct, but super light, and these are aged versions, very high spec. Correct era decal applied on top of the finish CTS pots Weight (covers on), is exactly 8lb’s Looks great, and plays fab, nice low action No expense has been spared on this project, as you can see, and it shows. Its probably my best piece so far, its pictured in one of the attached photo's, with an original '53 gigbag, this is just for show, and not included!. Not to be compared with Limelights, and it's priced accordingly, or even Fender Custom Shop in my opinion, and I've had a few of their finest. Their necks and general vibe are far from ‘Vintage’. Certainly heaps better than a Nash! Priced far less than Bravewoods, which are excellent guitars. Best non-original bass for the dough by far. Price is what everything has cost me. PM if you need any additional pics etc Any inspection and test drive welcome, I'm in Northampton. I have a tweed hard case I could put it in. Pictures of the case are further down this post, in the comments. Cheers. Edited September 25, 2018 by Rick's Fine '52 Change wording
therealting Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 This is stunning. Would love to compare this with my Bravewood 56! 1
Sibob Posted June 1, 2018 Posted June 1, 2018 Fantastic work!! Wish I had the space and monies for this! If I didn’t already have an old Precision, I’d be taking a look at this for sure!! GLWTS Si 1
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 7, 2018 Author Posted June 7, 2018 Thanks for the comments, it looks even better in the flesh.
Rick's Fine '52 Posted June 26, 2018 Author Posted June 26, 2018 Bump, for a relic bass that actually looks original, not something you can say very often, if at all.
discreet Posted June 26, 2018 Posted June 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rick's Fine '52 said: Bump, for a relic bass that actually looks original, not something you can say very often, if at all. Quite. If I had the requisite paper tokens (or modern equivalent), this would be nestling in my bosom. 1
onehandclapping Posted July 5, 2018 Posted July 5, 2018 Looks nice,and I already have a brown 50s gig bag 😀 1
BCO62 Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 Hi, nice bass, really. What about its weight? Price complete shipping to Germany included? Is there a problem to to ship to? Thank you for info, best regards Bernd
Rick's Fine '52 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Posted July 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, BCO62 said: Hi, nice bass, really. What about its weight? Price complete shipping to Germany included? Is there a problem to to ship to? Thank you for info, best regards Bernd Thanks for the message, but not looking at shipping abroad, apologies.
Marc S Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 I most definitely do not "need" another bass...... But this looks so awesome - I keep coming back to look at it! Please, someone buy it and help me with my addiction! lol 1
Rick's Fine '52 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Posted July 11, 2018 1 minute ago, Marc S said: I most definitely do not "need" another bass...... But this looks so awesome - I keep coming back to look at it! Please, someone buy it and help me with my addiction! lol None of us 'need' more than one, let's be honest, but since when were guitars ever about 'need'? Oh, and yes, it is an addiction! 1
BCO62 Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 Please look for shipping costs to Germany, thanx. Regrads Bernd
Rick's Fine '52 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) Here's some pics of the case I'm chucking in with it. 50's style red lined interior, tweed exterior, inside lined pocket, with duckfoot tab. Similar aged appearance, in keeping with the bass. 2 of the 3 latches work perfect, the 3rd is missing the loop, which I'm sure would be a 2 minute job to replace if inclined. I think it suits very nicely. Not sure how old it is. Edited July 11, 2018 by Rick's Fine '52 grammar 1
discreet Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 Been back over and over again to look at this. Not doing myself any favours!! Overwhelming 1955 P GAS!! 1
Rick's Fine '52 Posted July 11, 2018 Author Posted July 11, 2018 3 minutes ago, discreet said: Been back over and over again to look at this. Not doing myself any favours!! Overwhelming 1955 P GAS!! You need to see it close up, and play the damn thing! 😁 It's a bargain too for what it is.
Thunderbird Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 27 minutes ago, BCO62 said: Please look for shipping costs to Germany, thanx. Regrads Bernd He dont wanna ship to Germany hes already answered you mate 1
discreet Posted July 11, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Rick's Fine '52 said: You need to see it close up, and play the damn thing! 😁 It's a bargain too for what it is. Yes, I DO need to see it close up and play the damn thing! I just don't have enough P-Bass tokens! Unless we could come to some arrangement where I can consolidate all my loans AND buy it with one easy payment?? Edited July 11, 2018 by discreet 1
Rick's Fine '52 Posted July 12, 2018 Author Posted July 12, 2018 In response to a couple of PM’s; The weight (with covers on), is exactly 8lb’s, nice and light.
discreet Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 35 minutes ago, Rick's Fine '52 said: The weight is exactly 8lbs, nice and light. Nooooooo! Stop it! 1
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