Reggaebass Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I know there’s many people on here that have a great knowledge of vintage fenders, it’s a big interest of mine, and Inspired by a few other threads where various questions have been asked about things like, serial numbers, bridges, cases, pots, pickups , wiring , tuners etc , some great answers and information came back . so I thought this would be a good place to share it. Also if you have a vintage fender please show us 🙂 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 I found this a good read http://www.guitarhq.com/fender.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 That’s a great resource, as is this book: 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 That is the book of knowledge, and a great reference point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Here's my '66P. I have dozens of pics of the various bits that would probably bore folks on here to tears but happy to share with the OP if of interest. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 42 minutes ago, ead said: Here's my '66P. I have dozens of pics of the various bits that would probably bore folks on here to tears but happy to share with the OP if of interest. That’s a stunner ead, I’d happily see some more 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I have absolutely decided I love a P bass, and Geddy’s book is also a nice bit of porn. I’ve popped together some P themed basses that I love. I don’t own one and my birth year was in the stinky poo Fender boat anchor years. I did have a quick play on a vintage one, but I was too early in my bass journey to appreciate it, and furthest I can go back with any assuredness on the feel is the JV 83 P bass - 1 was ok, 1 was very very good, but for the guys who own a vintage one can you describe what it is about them compared to a really good modern one? Cheers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 My late 1962 Jazz (refin)... It’s the nicest bass I’ve ever had the good fortune to play. The plant is an essential accessory..! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Here's my 72 Telecaster with original and replacement scratchplates, original is off the bass 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I like 70s jazz basses because of the different rear pickup placement which gives a unique sound especially for the odd popped note. I should have news on that front and be able to show you mine soon... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) Here’s mine. I’ve had a fair few but I’ve paired it down to one. Objectively speaking, it’s probably not as good as the modern Fenders, but, just look at it! It’s a 66 with the lollipop tuners. All original bar the jack socket which had to be replaced. Edited August 3, 2020 by Burns-bass 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 9 hours ago, Cuzzie said: I have absolutely decided I love a P bass, and Geddy’s book is also a nice bit of porn. I’ve popped together some P themed basses that I love. I don’t own one and my birth year was in the stinky poo Fender boat anchor years. I did have a quick play on a vintage one, but I was too early in my bass journey to appreciate it, and furthest I can go back with any assuredness on the feel is the JV 83 P bass - 1 was ok, 1 was very very good, but for the guys who own a vintage one can you describe what it is about them compared to a really good modern one? Cheers I did some basic recording of the '66 vs a newish Highway One (with Greasebucket circuit) and sound-wise there wasn't a great deal of difference even with slightly different strings on. All nickel rounds for the '66 compared to nickel-wound rounds for the HW One. Not done the full P bass on flats thing yet. In terms of general feel the vintage bass is lighter, has a nicer finish to the neck that tbf is probably due to it having been played over the years and so has worn down to a lovely silky finish. The profile is also slightly fatter and this suits me a bit more. When I bought it I went looking for a well used item on the basis that the fact it had been pre-loved and played as it was a good one. I think this is the case for the bass. I do gig it around the place, as much as when I had a more modern US Precision. The modern bass has long gone so I guess that re-enforces the above. I have a couple of old violins too and they also compare very favourable to the more modern instrument I have. It's entirely possible that there is a element of rose-tinted specs about the whole debate and the fact that these basses are costly may subconsciously mean some kind of justification filter is kicking in; who knows. I love mine and love playing it. Desperately coveting @Burns-bass 's '66J . That would be a lovely soul mate for my P bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I don’t doubt the skill in making them compared to the ease of CNC but I do think the differences are minimal at best, a bravewood / limelight replica is probably as good as an old fender 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 30 minutes ago, ead said: I did some basic recording of the '66 vs a newish Highway One (with Greasebucket circuit) and sound-wise there wasn't a great deal of difference even with slightly different strings on. All nickel rounds for the '66 compared to nickel-wound rounds for the HW One. Not done the full P bass on flats thing yet. In terms of general feel the vintage bass is lighter, has a nicer finish to the neck that tbf is probably due to it having been played over the years and so has worn down to a lovely silky finish. The profile is also slightly fatter and this suits me a bit more. When I bought it I went looking for a well used item on the basis that the fact it had been pre-loved and played as it was a good one. I think this is the case for the bass. I do gig it around the place, as much as when I had a more modern US Precision. The modern bass has long gone so I guess that re-enforces the above. I have a couple of old violins too and they also compare very favourable to the more modern instrument I have. It's entirely possible that there is a element of rose-tinted specs about the whole debate and the fact that these basses are costly may subconsciously mean some kind of justification filter is kicking in; who knows. I love mine and love playing it. Desperately coveting @Burns-bass 's '66J . That would be a lovely soul mate for my P bass. Thanks for that, taking rose tints away I sort of suspected that. I am not sure if your Sandberg has any form of ageing but is there any comparison with ‘maturation’ of sound? Certainly my MarloweDK, which has 70s spacing @ped I think fits that, as have masterpieces I have played. Anyhow - back to Fenders, look forward to piccies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 4 hours ago, ead said: I love mine and love playing it. That’s really all that matters..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Here are a couple of mine, if we are on a CAR theme. Any excuse...... love the 66 btw. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 58 minutes ago, GuyR said: Here are a couple of mine, if we are on a CAR theme. Any excuse...... Stunning 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, GuyR said: Here are a couple of mine, if we are on a CAR theme. Any excuse...... love the 66 btw. Very nice guy, I’ve probably asked before but what year is the bottom one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 That first picture needs cropping, Guy 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I love to dig out these photos 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 19 minutes ago, owen said: I love to dig out these photos I’ve tried the one on the right! First time I had tried a 60s fender - oddly enough, (having played a few jazzes) my first thought was”this sounds a lot like my Sadowsky will Lee jazz” Not sure that’s at all useful comment at all though. Love the one on the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Someone needs to come out with an Antigua One - love that finish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Cuzzie said: Someone needs to come out with an Antigua One - love that finish I know someone @Chewie who had one but I think it sold 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) It’s on the list for me - this thread will make me save pop and crisps money for to one day buy Edited August 3, 2020 by Cuzzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Very nice guy, I’ve probably asked before but what year is the bottom one Bottom one is 62. The others 65. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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