Sherak Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Hi, First post, hello... I came here as I have a Bass and would like to know a bit more about it as I am struggling pinning it down on the net, I say I have a Bass its a Bass a freind aquired and left in my muics room the past 5 years and doubt he has any intention of picking it up at any point soon. Its a Fender Telecaster style P-Bass, single pickup, made in Japan in 1991... thats all I could get from looking at it and the serial number. pics attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Looks like a '54 Precision reissue. What's going on with that G string though? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I have gas for these 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigman Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 42 minutes ago, Dubs said: What's going on with that G string though? Looks like it's going the wrong way round the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I've always been impressed by the Japanese Fenders. A bit of tlc (re-string the g and a new volume knob for starters) and I reckon you'll have a very nice bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherak Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) Thanks all and lol re the G string, it always throws me when I tune it, Ive not asked why its strung that way, I'd guess he may have had an issue with the string poping off the nut but like I say thats just a guess, Its probably not seen a new set of strings in a decade of more so when I restring it I will investigate. Thanks again for the info. Edited September 23, 2019 by Sherak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Steve Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 44 minutes ago, Sherak said: Thanks all and lol re the G string, it always throws me when I tune it, Ive not asked why its strung that way, I'd guess he may have had an issue with the string poping off the nut but like I say thats just a guess, Its probably not seen a new set of strings in a decade of more so when I restring it I will investigate. Thanks again for the info. seems very unlikely to be a nut problem, given that there's a string tree. Far more likely that he just didn't have a clue what he was doing when he put it on 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Monkey Steve said: seems very unlikely to be a nut problem, given that there's a string tree. Far more likely that he just didn't have a clue what he was doing when he put it on This! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 All the strings look short! Barely one turn on the post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Welcome Sherak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c60 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) I'd love one of these: If anyone knows where there's a leftie..........don't tell me or I'll have to buy it! Edited September 23, 2019 by phil.c60 spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 18 hours ago, phil.c60 said: I'd love one of these: If anyone knows where there's a leftie..........don't tell me or I'll have to buy it! Don't think there's a Fender lefty... However I'm not breaking your rules if I point you towards the Hartley Benton that's less than 100 quid or the Bach (B and Ch music in Czech Republic) that's about 250 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherak Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 21 hours ago, Monkey Steve said: seems very unlikely to be a nut problem, given that there's a string tree. Far more likely that he just didn't have a clue what he was doing when he put it on Ha ha 🙂 Knowing the guy this seems very unlikely, the only other explanation I can think of is it was that way when bought or traded for it and he never changed the strings. I've dropped him a message to find out. Watch this space ✌️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 It’s a 51 Reissue, there is no contouring on the body. The closest they got to a 54 reissue had that poxy block with Sting’s signature on it. I don’t think they have ever released a pure 54 style reissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherak Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Doctor J said: It’s a 51 Reissue, there is no contouring on the body. The closest they got to a 54 reissue had that poxy block with Sting’s signature on it. I don’t think they have ever released a pure 54 style reissue. Ahhh yeah, tbh it's something I don't like about it, it's a bit chunky, I quite like tele's but this is a lot bigger. And I was right about the G, it was like it when he bought it and has never changed it, he said he paid bout £300 10 year ago. I don't think he is so keen on it tbf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blisters on my fingers Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) For F##ks sake move them away from the radiator !!!!! and welcome Sherak Edited September 24, 2019 by blisters on my fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherak Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 On 24/09/2019 at 21:15, blisters on my fingers said: For F##ks sake move them away from the radiator !!!!! and welcome Sherak The boiler that powers those radiators died a lon long time ago 😁 Anyone care to put a value on this? I got intouch recently and he said he would let it go for £400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Snap his hand off, they’re discontinued and I’ve seen them go for £750+ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 £400 is a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Sherak said: I got intouch recently and he said he would let it go for £400. IMO, I would recommend you buy it, clean it up and re string it , it will be fun to play and you won’t lose any money 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherak Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 TY all..... I think Im gonna take the plunge with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 12 minutes ago, Sherak said: TY all..... I think Im gonna take the plunge with it. Cool, let us know how it goes 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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