Owen Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I lucked out on a 73 P with an A neck. With a massive brass nut for the full 70's experience! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Owen said: I lucked out on a 73 P with an A neck Nice one, I’ve seen a few but there’s not that many of those around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: I’ve been looking at some 1960s precision’s lately and I know the neck size changed from a C to a B in 67 , are all the C neck’s 44mm , was there any variation ? , I’m ok with anything up to 42 so I’m wondering if the 44 will be too much I assume the most important characteristic of the neck type is the nut width? I think the C necks will all be the same in nutwidth. I've owned a 66 P with C neck which felt really wide compared to my other basses. Playability was really great though, but for my hands a slimmer profile is more comfortable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 The Precisions that I’ve played with 44mm (Road Worn & Classic 50s) nut width have been shallower/flatter in depth, so not too bad, the Road Worn especially was very easy to play even with dreaded music shop setup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, SurroundedByManatees said: I think the C necks will all be the same in nutwidth. I've owned a 66 P with C neck which felt really wide compared to my other basses. Thanks for that, Im used to jazzes so I’m pretty sure a C is going to be too wide for me, whereas the B is Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehandclapping Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 3 hours ago, Reggaebass said: Thanks for that, Im used to jazzes so I’m pretty sure a C is going to be too wide for me, whereas the B is Ok I use old jazzes and I love a 64 c neck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 1 hour ago, onehandclapping said: I use old jazzes and I love a 64 c neck I thought all jazzes had an A neck, or do you mean the C profile, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehandclapping Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 23 hours ago, Reggaebass said: I thought all jazzes had an A neck, or do you mean the C profile, thanks “A “necks on jazzes but love the wide “ C“ neck on a precision,for 20 years I used a 64 p neck on a 67 jazz,I bought the jazz new a but unscrewed the jazz neck and swapped it with a used 64 p neck that was on the bass next to it,can’t see that happening in a shop these days😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 This popped up in my Facebook feed from BassBros. Has anyone had any dealings with them? https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1975-fender-jazz-bass-2/ Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Just now, ossyrocks said: This popped up in my Facebook feed from BassBros. Has anyone had any dealings with them? https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1975-fender-jazz-bass-2/ Rob There’s a thread on them on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, OliverBlackman said: There’s a thread on them on here Ah ha. Found it thanks. Looks like they are good to deal with. Now, what about that ^ ‘75 Jazz ………. Hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 11 minutes ago, ossyrocks said: This popped up in my Facebook feed from BassBros. Has anyone had any dealings with them? https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1975-fender-jazz-bass-2/ Rob Will is very good to deal with, if you give him a ring he will send you all the detailed pics you need 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Reggaebass said: Will is very good to deal with, if you give him a ring he will send you all the detailed pics you need Cheers. I need to move some other gear first really, but the temptation to spend first and recoup later is strong. I’m on holiday in Scotland at the moment, so I can’t really do much until I get back. Bass Bros prices seem very reasonable if you compare them to what others seem to be asking for 70’s Fenders, which is why I posted it up here. If there’s wriggle room for cash too, then that’s even better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 That sunburst is just awful - especially the back. However, great price for a mid 70s Fender (assuming it’s original) and it isn’t a boat anchor either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, FDC484950 said: That sunburst is just awful - especially the back. However, great price for a mid 70s Fender (assuming it’s original) and it isn’t a boat anchor either. I quite like that 70’s sunburst, but then I’m a bit biased as I have a sunburst ‘73 precision which I really like and it’s not dissimilar. The Jazz is 9lbs 4oz, which is heavier than I would like, but about my limit. Sub 9lb 70’s Fenders seem hard to find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 27 minutes ago, ossyrocks said: I quite like that 70’s sunburst, but then I’m a bit biased as I have a sunburst ‘73 precision which I really like and it’s not dissimilar. The Jazz is 9lbs 4oz, which is heavier than I would like, but about my limit. Sub 9lb 70’s Fenders seem hard to find. That sunburst looks great to me and the wear just adds to it , from those pics it looks good to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johncee Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 20 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: That sunburst looks great to me and the wear just adds to it , from those pics it looks good to me The neck dings are what would put me off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 On a vintage theme, I watched this the other day and thought that some of the Basschat gang might like it so thought I’d share. Tom Bukovac is a hugely talented Nashville-based session guitarist who also hosts one of my favourite YouTube channels, Homeskoolin’ (another consequence channel/project of the pandemic/lockdown). Here he’s on the other side of the camera at George Gruhn’s place. Not a lot (well, nothing, really!) on basses, but plenty of conversation around the world of vintage… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 I have no affiliation to this seller on eBay, I just thought I would share this. ’73 Precision, looks original, and it’s the same price I paid for my ‘73 earlier this year from ATB Guitars, except this one on eBay has the original case and mine doesn’t. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325234663345?hash=item4bb97f1fb1%3Ag%3AzlUAAOSwr3VinQj1&LH_ItemCondition=4 Rob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) 31 minutes ago, ossyrocks said: I have no affiliation to this seller on eBay, I just thought I would share this. ’73 Precision, looks original, and it’s the same price I paid for my ‘73 earlier this year from ATB Guitars, except this one on eBay has the original case and mine doesn’t. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325234663345?hash=item4bb97f1fb1%3Ag%3AzlUAAOSwr3VinQj1&LH_ItemCondition=4 Rob I like the look of that I think the neck stamp puts it to 71 but I couldn’t work out the pot dates Edited June 19, 2022 by Reggaebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Reggaebass said: I like the look of that I think the neck stamp puts it to 73 but I couldn’t work out the pot dates Accepting offers too. A realistically priced bass on eBay for once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 Did anyone have a look at this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225027496626?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=z3bE_09sT4a&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=1wDkd4CjTIi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 21 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Did anyone have a look at this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225027496626?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=z3bE_09sT4a&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=1wDkd4CjTIi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY I’m watching it, but can’t justify a refinished bass at that price. Does that C on the neck stamp indicate a Jazz width nut? If so, there’s still a lot to like about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, ossyrocks said: Does that C on the neck stamp indicate a Jazz width nut No a 63 C will be 44mm , A = 1 1/2" wide at the nut. B = 1 5/8" wide at the nut (normal size). C = 1 3/4" wide at the nut. D = 1 7/8" wide at the nut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: No a 63 C will be 44mm , A = 1 1/2" wide at the nut. B = 1 5/8" wide at the nut (normal size). C = 1 3/4" wide at the nut. D = 1 7/8" wide at the nut. Ah yes, cheers. Bass Monkey has just put an exceptionally clean ‘72 Precision up on Facebook today too, but I can’t link it here. It’s not on their website yet. That’s someone of this parish is it not? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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