AndyTravis Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 On 03/02/2023 at 12:05, Clarky said: BassBros just got a 67 P bass, one owner and with unusual factory fitted Mustang tuners https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1967-fender-precision-bass/ I’m pretty sure this very bass was listed here a few years ago. again, the lollipops were described as from factory… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Burns-bass said: Not sure that’s a factory finish! Looks dreadfully done. Did Fender do special finishes back in the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Reggaebass said: Did Fender do special finishes back in the day I've had a look at this, and I've never seen anything like it, across the whole range of vintage Fenders, not just basses. I very much doubt that it's a factory refin. Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 20, 2023 Author Share Posted February 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, ossyrocks said: I've had a look at this, and I've never seen anything like it, across the whole range of vintage Fenders, not just basses. I very much doubt that it's a factory refin. Rob Thinking about it I’ve seen a few custom orders but nothing like this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, ossyrocks said: I've had a look at this, and I've never seen anything like it, across the whole range of vintage Fenders, not just basses. I very much doubt that it's a factory refin. Rob https://www.guitarworld.com/features/fender-sparkle-finishes 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskwave Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 Could be factory. Scott Edwards played an extremely sparkly P bass on 'I Will Survive'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted February 20, 2023 Share Posted February 20, 2023 8 hours ago, wateroftyne said: https://www.guitarworld.com/features/fender-sparkle-finishes This seems relevant here… “When I started to do the deep dive into sparkle guitars years ago, I got offered a lot of them,” says David. “People knew I was buying them and I saw many. But I’ve got to tell you: more than 80 per cent of them were fake! Authenticating them is about using all your senses – sight, sound, touch, texture and even smell. It’s based on experience. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted February 22, 2023 Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) Nice Fullerton era 62RI Precision at Andy Baxter's. £3k price seems a bit rich but what do I know, vintage Fender prices seem to have gone up hugely in past year. https://www.andybaxterbass.com/products/1983-fender-precision-bass-fullerton-vintage-58 Edited February 22, 2023 by Clarky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb625 Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Clarky said: Nice Fullerton era 62RI Precision at Andy Baxter's. £3k price seems a bit rich but what do I know, vintage Fender prices seem to have gone up hugely in past year. https://www.andybaxterbass.com/products/1983-fender-precision-bass-fullerton-vintage-58 Looks in good condition, but I agree, it's a bit steep. My '73 was the same price last year. Maybe they're going for the 40th Birthday present market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 9 hours ago, Clarky said: Nice Fullerton era 62RI Precision at Andy Baxter's. £3k price seems a bit rich but what do I know, vintage Fender prices seem to have gone up hugely in past year. https://www.andybaxterbass.com/products/1983-fender-precision-bass-fullerton-vintage-58 It looks nice, but Blimey, £3k for a reissue! Is that where they are now? It's quite a lot more than I paid for my '73 last year too. Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikNik Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, ossyrocks said: It looks nice, but Blimey, £3k for a reissue! Is that where they are now? It's quite a lot more than I paid for my '73 last year too. Rob Andy Baxter prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 23, 2023 Author Share Posted February 23, 2023 Way overpriced I think, non original pots and case too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted February 23, 2023 Share Posted February 23, 2023 Someone will pay that much, then when they do, it will become the norm, so lots of other places will make that the price, then berfore you know it it will be the 80s ones going up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 22/02/2023 at 22:30, Clarky said: Nice Fullerton era 62RI Precision at Andy Baxter's. £3k price seems a bit rich but what do I know, vintage Fender prices seem to have gone up hugely in past year. https://www.andybaxterbass.com/products/1983-fender-precision-bass-fullerton-vintage-58 I was quite keen on one of these at one point but made the mistake of ABing it against the real thing and it was miles off in tone and feel. No better than the Fender reissues Fender we’re producing at the time (probably 2015ish) or the Tokai which I also had sold not long before. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 23/02/2023 at 09:51, Woodinblack said: Someone will pay that much, then when they do, it will become the norm, so lots of other places will make that the price, then berfore you know it it will be the 80s ones going up Seems kind of correct. I was wondering the same about late '70s Fenders just yesterday. One person lists one way overpriced on reverb, and the rest will take this as a reference. Which results in a lot late '70s Fenders listed at around €3.5k or some even a good bit higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Any thoughts on this this one for sale on the Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Looks suspect. Obviously not the original scratch plate, missing knobs and the ashtray looks a little large, or may be that’s down to a poor photo angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 11 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: Looks suspect. Obviously not the original scratch plate, missing knobs and the ashtray looks a little large, or may be that’s down to a poor photo angle. The pickups are not original, pots non original and the scratchplate also. All this admitted by the seller on the phone to me, is it worth £1500 as it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Is the truss rod and neck ok would be my question, early 70s ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: Is the truss rod and neck ok would be my question, early 70s ? Yes good point, he does not seem too familiar with Basses judging by my questions to him but there is buyer protection with Ebay should it be the case if anything was suspect 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, briansbrew said: Yes good point, he does not seem too familiar with Basses judging by my questions to him but there is buyer protection with Ebay should it be the case if anything was suspect Looks like it could be a nice project and if all is well with the neck and body I don’t think £1500 is too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just now, Reggaebass said: Looks like it could be a nice project and if all is well with the neck and body I don’t think £1500 is too bad I can’t see it on eBay to see any closer pics, do the tuners look okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briansbrew Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 20 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I can’t see it on eBay to see any closer pics, do the tuners look okay? One has been replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Reggaebass Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, briansbrew said: The wear looks like genuine play wear doesn’t it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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