Shambo Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) This is a 50th Anniversary American Standard Precision bass in Transparent Butterscotch from 2001. Weight on my luggage scale is 4.26kg or 9lb 6oz. Body: Ash Neck: Maple (Maple Capped plus Graphite Reinforced) Fingerboard: Maple (9.5" Radius/241mm) Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo Scale Length: 34" Width at Nut 1.625" Hardware: Chrome Bridge: Standard. (String-through body) Pickguard: Black Anodized Aluminum Pickups: USA P Bass Unique Features: Vintage Tint on Neck, Commemorative 50th Anniversary Neck Plate, Rolled Fingerboard Edges, Certificate of Authenticity, Orange-lined Tweed Hardcase. Not your common garden, every couple of years Fender anniversary of something or other so slap a shiny sticker on it. This is a rare factory special run with certificate, one of less the 500 worldwide and cost around £1500 when new in 2001. https://www.talkbass.com/threads/fender-50th-anniversary-precision-bass.597217/page-4 I snapped this up last year when it was moved on quickly by a couple of Basschat’s usual suspects and I’m moving it on for the exactly the same reason… it’s too damn nice. It’s pretty much mint by my reckoning and I’m scared of damaging a collectable. Since I bought it this has stayed in its case at the very back of the wardrobe. Ideally, I’d like someone to buy it and show it the light of day, but show it carefully because it’s appreciating in value. It comes with its original tweed C&G hardcase, truss rod tool and certificate of authenticity. First I sourced some Labella 0760M-TB Jamerson flats that string-through. Then I gave it to renowned Bristol luthier Eltham Jones for a thorough set up with a view to keeping it long term. I cajoled him to set it up with a very low action and, for a change, he actually did what I asked. Those fat stiff Labella’s are super low, with no buzz and easy to fret. It quivers if you give it so much as a dirty look and creamy strong fundamental tones are assured. Trial is encouraged at my home in Kingswood, Bristol and I’ll make you a cuppa as you noodle. £1250 GBP collected from Bristol. Postage in UK is £30 extra. Now £1200 delivered in the UK. I'll gladly consider interest from mainland EU members who have good feedback and presence. I will post at your cost and exact quotes will be obtained for anyone with a serious interest. All trials are very welcome in Bristol. Payment is by cash or bank transfer. Edited May 12, 2020 by Shambo sold 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J66Bass Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 (edited) Any trades ? Thanks Edited March 14, 2020 by J66Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 There's nothing I'm after TBH (except maybe a Big Al), but you are welcome to try me. I'm trying to get down to one bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Love these. Alas - gear must go before anything new arrives 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 I don't think this is the right time to be asking couriers to deliver non essentials. Also, I'm not going to be going to the post office for a few weeks or until the coronavirus situation changes for the better. If you want to collect from me in Bristol, and taking in to account the current advice regarding social distancing, this might be possible... maybe we could do the deal in my front garden? Like an illicit drug deal in a Hollywood movie... "Have you got the goods?" "Yeah, have you got the money?" "Yeah. Show me the goods and I'll show you the money"... etc... If you drop the cash and back away then I'll edge forwards and pick it up, count it, stuff it in an airtight bag for at least 72 hours, leave the case on the ground and then back away slowly to go wash my hands. You can pick up the case when I've backed away, whisk it away to the boot of your car for transportation to the bass quarantine of your choice. We can exchange brief pleasantries from a safe distance then go our seperate ways. Or something like that, I'm making this up as a go. I'm bored and stuck indoors. I have no symptoms but that's not the point. Please, by all means, get in touch if you want to express an interest, and I will give you first refusal when some sort of relative normality resumes. I hope you understand. Stay safe everyone. Warmest Regards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 You would need an Equity card to get away with that scenario! Thanks for brightening my day. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Great bass Gent of a seller Good price, a deal to be had Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Amazing looking bass. Very attractive price too. £1500 in 2001 would be £2500 now (inflation adjusted). So, £1250 is a great bargain. Good that I already have several basses in natural finish, otherwise I would be very tempted. GLWTS 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 Back available. Price now includes UK delivery. No trades and no offers please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J66Bass Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 Price drop to £1200 delivered in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PabloValero Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 On 07/03/2020 at 11:46, Shambo said: This is a 50th Anniversary American Standard Precision bass in Transparent Butterscotch from 2001. Weight on my luggage scale is 4.26kg or 9lb 6oz. Body: Ash Neck: Maple (Maple Capped plus Graphite Reinforced) Fingerboard: Maple (9.5" Radius/241mm) Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo Scale Length: 34" Width at Nut 1.625" Hardware: Chrome Bridge: Standard. (String-through body) Pickguard: Black Anodized Aluminum Pickups: USA P Bass Unique Features: Vintage Tint on Neck, Commemorative 50th Anniversary Neck Plate, Rolled Fingerboard Edges, Certificate of Authenticity, Orange-lined Tweed Hardcase. Not your common garden, every couple of years Fender anniversary of something or other so slap a shiny sticker on it. This is a rare factory special run with certificate, one of less the 500 worldwide and cost around £1500 when new in 2001. https://www.talkbass.com/threads/fender-50th-anniversary-precision-bass.597217/page-4 I snapped this up last year when it was moved on quickly by a couple of Basschat’s usual suspects and I’m moving it on for the exactly the same reason… it’s too damn nice. It’s pretty much mint by my reckoning and I’m scared of damaging a collectable. Since I bought it this has stayed in its case at the very back of the wardrobe. Ideally, I’d like someone to buy it and show it the light of day, but show it carefully because it’s appreciating in value. It comes with its original tweed C&G hardcase, truss rod tool and certificate of authenticity. First I sourced some Labella 0760M-TB Jamerson flats that string-through. Then I gave it to renowned Bristol luthier Eltham Jones for a thorough set up with a view to keeping it long term. I cajoled him to set it up with a very low action and, for a change, he actually did what I asked. Those fat stiff Labella’s are super low, with no buzz and easy to fret. It quivers if you give it so much as a dirty look and creamy strong fundamental tones are assured. Trial is encouraged at my home in Kingswood, Bristol and I’ll make you a cuppa as you noodle. £1250 GBP collected from Bristol. Postage in UK is £30 extra. Now £1200 delivered in the UK. I'll gladly consider interest from mainland EU members who have good feedback and presence. I will post at your cost and exact quotes will be obtained for anyone with a serious interest. All trials are very welcome in Bristol. Payment is by cash or bank transfer. Hi, im interested, could you contact to me? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 On hold pending payment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambo Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Now sold. Many thanks for all the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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