chrisaxe Posted September 9, 2018 Posted September 9, 2018 (edited) PRICE DROP - NOW £750 Hi everyone, For tentative sale is my lovely 2016 Fender American Standard Precision Bass. This has been my main bass since I bought it new a couple of years ago. I've used it countless times in the studio and it has toured with me all over Europe. It's a great bass with a lot of mojo, and strung with LaBella flats it has that old school P-Bass tone in spades. This is one of the last American Standard Precisions made before Fender changed to the American Pro series, and features a really great sounding Custom Shop 60's pickup. As you can see by the photos, it has a few chips and dents in the body. None of these affect the playability in any way - they are purely cosmetic. I have tried to accurately capture these in the photos but I am happy to take some more if required. I have replaced the bridge with a slightly different Fender high mass bridge to stock, but I have included the original bridge if you would like to swap it back. Both bridges allow for you to string through the body, which is pretty cool. I have also replaced the pots and input jack as the originals were getting pretty crackly. I used the pots from this upgrade kit, but the capacitor was not replaced and is still stock - https://www.charlesguitars.co.uk/parts-shop/jazz-bass-and-p-bass/premium-vintage-precision-bass-ae-electronics-upgrade-kit . The bass sounds great, these pots are a really good upgrade to the crackly originals and have worked beautifully since. I also added the old school chrome bridge and pickup covers. These are not currently fitted to the bass but are included in the sale. I think they look great! That's about it... neck is straight, truss rod works fine. Nice low action. Just a really solid bass which sounds great, looks great and plays brilliantly. I will include the original hardcase and tools (truss rod and bridge alan keys etc) along with the paperwork which came with the bass. I am happy to ship worldwide at buyers expense. I'll include some links to videos and recordings below. Any questions just drop me a message! Chris. Edited September 23, 2018 by chrisaxe Sold 3
chrisaxe Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 Just now, spacecowboy said: Proper "on the road" mojo really cool! Absolutely! It's a very cool bass.
stewblack Posted September 9, 2018 Posted September 9, 2018 Don't do it Chris! Is it because I've been ill? You missing the cash from the lessons? I'll be back soon I promise.
chrisaxe Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, stewblack said: Don't do it Chris! Is it because I've been ill? You missing the cash from the lessons? I'll be back soon I promise. Haha! Sorry but I'm afraid it's happening! Hope you're feeling better!
discreet Posted September 9, 2018 Posted September 9, 2018 Fantastic bass. I'm getting me one o' them there Custom Shop pickups - records really nicely. Of course the playing has something to do with it, obviously...
chrisaxe Posted September 9, 2018 Author Posted September 9, 2018 1 hour ago, discreet said: Fantastic bass. I'm getting me one o' them there Custom Shop pickups - records really nicely. Of course the playing has something to do with it, obviously... It's such a great sounding pickup! 1
umcoo Posted September 10, 2018 Posted September 10, 2018 Beautiful bass, such a classic look. Great playing, too!
steve-bbb Posted September 10, 2018 Posted September 10, 2018 This would be a very nice identical twin for my J whereabouts are you based please Chris?
chrisaxe Posted September 10, 2018 Author Posted September 10, 2018 38 minutes ago, steve-bbb said: This would be a very nice identical twin for my J whereabouts are you based please Chris? Sorry should have said - I’m in Bristol but happy to post at buyers expense.
chrisaxe Posted September 10, 2018 Author Posted September 10, 2018 3 hours ago, umcoo said: Beautiful bass, such a classic look. Great playing, too! Thanks! Yeah a really cool bass.
chrisaxe Posted September 10, 2018 Author Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) EDIT - No longer on hold - still available. Edited September 10, 2018 by chrisaxe No longer on hold.
steve-bbb Posted September 11, 2018 Posted September 11, 2018 21 hours ago, chrisaxe said: Sorry should have said - I’m in Bristol but happy to post at buyers expense. thanks
Quatschmacher Posted September 11, 2018 Posted September 11, 2018 Sounds lovely. What gauge and type of Labella strings are those?
chrisaxe Posted September 12, 2018 Author Posted September 12, 2018 8 hours ago, Quatschmacher said: Sounds lovely. What gauge and type of Labella strings are those? They are 760FS 45-105. Been on the bass for months now.
Quatschmacher Posted September 12, 2018 Posted September 12, 2018 4 hours ago, chrisaxe said: They are 760FS 45-105. Been on the bass for months now. Thanks. I’m definitely going to check some out as they sound more to my taste than the Chromes I’m currently using.
chrisaxe Posted September 12, 2018 Author Posted September 12, 2018 35 minutes ago, Quatschmacher said: Thanks. I’m definitely going to check some out as they sound more to my taste than the Chromes I’m currently using. Yeah they are great!
chrisaxe Posted September 14, 2018 Author Posted September 14, 2018 Now £780. Make me an offer - it’s a lovely bass!
chrisaxe Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 A couple of messages but it's still here! NOW £750.
stewblack Posted September 19, 2018 Posted September 19, 2018 I can attest not only to the extreme loveliness of this bass, but also to the fact that you won't deal with a nicer bloke than Chris. At this price you will be robbing him too.
chrisaxe Posted September 19, 2018 Author Posted September 19, 2018 48 minutes ago, stewblack said: I can attest not only to the extreme loveliness of this bass, but also to the fact that you won't deal with a nicer bloke than Chris. At this price you will be robbing him too. Cheers Stew!
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