claustra Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 (edited) Played it again, loved it, will be keeping it. Fender Precision made in 1978 The colour is a rather uncommon trans (wine or cherry ?) red over a book matched ash body. 100% original as far as I know, apart from the Fender spare bridge cover which I bought new with Fender screws. I'll send pics of the guts and neck pocket (S8xxxxx under the pickguard as well as on the headstock, J Flores, FRR37, FRR44 stamps on request). 41.7mm at nut 4.6kg approx Frets are in very good condition. The finish has serpent skin-like cracks on the edge of the body, it does absolutely not fall apart, and a thin superficial layer peels off, on the upper side of the back only (seems that when you scratch it with your fingernail it comes off and leaves a proper finish underneath, that might be an old layer of polish or something). I've read this is happening on some of Fender's finishes from 78 and 79. It plays absolutely perfectly and sounds really good : superb overtones and loads (yes) of sustain, focused lower mids. Really reactive to your playing style, from the subtle to the punchy dub / punk. It has been cared for during its life, no dirty marks of slapping or plectrum around the usual areas. Comes from a retired musician in a French variety band : no aggression but long sessions of playing, resulting in a very resonant instrument (a bit of story-telling). Comes with a £100 worth tobago hard case. Price : £1590 or 1800€ Located in Northern France, over to London once in a while. Shipping is not a problem. My feedback can be checked, I've met a few members irl. Now the pics I will regret it but I have to sell a bass for money, and will keep the cheaper BB1000 I've put up for sale for now as a placebo year-of-birth-Pbass Edited February 5, 2019 by claustra 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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