FS: Kubicki/AllParts/Fender Precision **SOLD** £400

[Beedster]

This has been my main bass for a while now but I don't use the back PUP at all and I've recently grown to appreciate the virtues of oiled necks. I was going to split but it works really well as is - in fact the neck joint is outstanding and feels like neck and body were made for each other - so it seems a shame to do so. I also have one too many Precisions 

Spec is below

• Body: 1980s Phil Kubicki Precision. Rear route done by Martin Simms a couple of years back
• Neck: Allparts vintage Precision, very late 50's in feel (big and fat) https://www.allparts.uk.com/products/replacement-neck-for-p-bass-solid-maple-w-finish. Lovely player. 
• PUP Back: Fender US Deluxe double Jazz humbucker https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/004-9488-000-Fender-American-Deluxe-P-Precision-Double-J-Bass-Humbucker-Pickup/332819181230?epid=1203902254&hash=item4d7d91aeae:g:XLsAAOSwoYFbqmo5:rk:11:pf:0;
• PUP Front Fender US '62 RI https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Original-Precision-bass-P-bass-62-Pickup-Set-USA-Made-099-2046-000-Gifts/263919850014?hash=item3d72d9521e:g:EJwAAOSwqXZZvvR1:rk:1:pf:0
• Circuit: Kiogon stacked VT/VT
• Bridge & tuners: Not really sure but both do the job well

It's a truly stunning instrument wit quite a lot of natural playwear/mojo. There's some little black dots at the far end of the fingerboard that I can only imagine are from cigarette ash. Your guess is as good as mine. Moderate weight for a Precision. 

Happy for courier or collection from Canterbury

Cheers

Chris

 

 

Edited November 30, 2018 by Beedster

[Beedster]

The rather snug neck pocket

[discreet]

Good Lord. It's worth £400 just for the pickguard.

[Beedster]

The odd marks on the board......

[Beedster]

Just now, discreet said:

Good Lord. It's worth £400 just for the pickguard.

Yes, forgot to mention that, think it was also a little costly

[Beedster]

I'll list this on eBay tomorrow as things tend to move there quicker than here these days

[discreet]

4 minutes ago, Beedster said:

Yes, forgot to mention that, think it was also a little costly

The whole thing goes together marvellously. If I hadn't just recently spent my wad on a box (bought a combo), this would be mine...

Edited November 29, 2018 by discreet

[Beedster]

8 minutes ago, discreet said:

The whole thing goes together marvellously. If I hadn't just recently spent my wad on a box (bought a combo), this would be mine...

Thanks mate, yes it really is a rather complete instrument functionally and aesthetically. I'd go so far as to say that in terms of quality of woods and build it's Custom Shop level, it also resonates really nicely. upgrading the PUPs to something slightly more special - Fralins at the neck perhaps and a split-able PUP at the bridge allowing both humbucker and single-coil options - would probably turn this into a very special bass. 

[oldslapper]

Oh my 🤩 

That is lovely. 

You do like a natural body don't you! 

I've made a lovely fretless with the one I got off you (tort guard too!)

Edited November 29, 2018 by oldslapper

[discreet]

35 minutes ago, Beedster said:

Thanks mate, yes it really is a rather complete instrument functionally and aesthetically. I'd go so far as to say that in terms of quality of woods and build it's Custom Shop level, it also resonates really nicely. upgrading the PUPs to something slightly more special - Fralins at the neck perhaps and a split-able PUP at the bridge allowing both humbucker and single-coil options - would probably turn this into a very special bass. 

I'd fit a CS 62 P pickup. Pure fantasy, of course. 

Edited November 29, 2018 by discreet

[Steve70]

HI Chris,

Steve from Marden here, we exchanged messages about rounds or flats on this bass..  Am interested so will drop you a PM with my contact details!

Best regards, steve