Reggaebass Posted March 30, 2023 Author Posted March 30, 2023 I’ve never seen a precision with a matching headstock , there’s a picture of a 59P on page 4 here which was special order, looks really good Quote
BassAgent Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 On 30/03/2023 at 12:31, bakerster135 said: Although definitely rarer, it was possible to get a custom colour JB without a matching headstock. My Fiesta Red 65 has a tort plate and non-painted headstock from factory, and I know Martin Petersen from the Bass Gallery has/had one with identical spec. I've also seen quite a few other examples pop up at reputable vintage Fender retailers. On the PB with matching headstock front, I'm sure Norm's Rare Guitars had one on their YouTube channel a while ago... Expand Also because Norm has an example of every single guitar ever built. Quote
GuyR Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 On 30/03/2023 at 12:31, bakerster135 said: My Fiesta Red 65 has a tort plate and non-painted headstock from factory Expand Pictures or it never happened. You know the rules Quote
mowf Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 I saw this today and it warranted a second look: https://reverb.com/uk/item/67439380-fender-jazzbass-1972-sunburst Only because the neck is clearly dated '72, but as far as I'm aware they didn't start using pearl blocks with maple necks until mid 1973. This neck must have been hanging around a for a while. Well I thought it was quite interesting anyway. Quote
peteb Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 On 29/03/2023 at 21:51, briansbrew said: Bit of a dilema guys, I have an early 70's Fretless precision and I am contemplating having it fretted, would this affect the resale value and is it worth doing. I dont play fretless that much so any feedback appreciated.. Expand Why not get someone like Jon Shuker to build you a new neck? Then you will still have the fretless neck if you decide to sell... 5 Quote
GuyR Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 On 30/03/2023 at 16:21, peteb said: Why not get someone like Jon Shuker to build you a new neck? Then you will still have the fretless neck if you decide to sell... Expand Keep it and buy an early fretted Precision too would be my logic. You need both obviously. Quote
peteb Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) This is a dangerous thread! I've just come across it and you see a £12k 64 P bass and think that's way too much. However, there is a very nice non-original 63 fiesta red P bass for £8k and you think that it's still too much, but not that ridiculous. Then you look at the other basses that seller has for sale and there is a nice early 70s s/b P bass for £5k and you start thinking, well possibly! Perhaps there is something similar out here, maybe a cheaper early 70s s/b P bass with a rosewood board, non-original but modded with a Badass bridge (like I would have put on myself) for £3 or £4k, then suddenly it's not so unaffordable! I've never really thought of buying a proper vintage bass before, although I've owned a fair few Fenders and gig a late 70s P bass now. But the temptation is there... Edited March 30, 2023 by peteb 2 Quote
briansbrew Posted March 30, 2023 Posted March 30, 2023 On 30/03/2023 at 19:38, GuyR said: Keep it and buy an early fretted Precision too would be my logic. You need both obviously. Expand I would need to sneak that one in past the missus 🤭 Quote
briansbrew Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 Can anyone tell me if this is fixable, its off a 1971 P and is badly warped, can it be flattened as I want it to be as original as possible. Pics to follow Quote
briansbrew Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 On 01/04/2023 at 12:18, briansbrew said: Can anyone tell me if this is fixable, its off a 1971 P and is badly warped, can it be flattened as I want it to be as original as possible. Pics to follow Expand Quote
briansbrew Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 On 01/04/2023 at 12:20, briansbrew said: Expand Quote
wateroftyne Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 https://offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=93643 3 Quote
briansbrew Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 On 01/04/2023 at 12:24, wateroftyne said: https://offsetguitars.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=93643 Expand Thanks you, Very good idea, I did see some guys had used a heat gun on them but this idea is much better..Looking forward to trying this out 2 Quote
Reggaebass Posted April 1, 2023 Author Posted April 1, 2023 There’s a 71 P going up for auction next week, might be worth watching https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/mctears-gallery1842/catalogue-id-srmct11822/lot-5f38aa11-b89a-4bcb-ac26-afd601125aef Quote
ossyrocks Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 On 01/04/2023 at 13:49, Reggaebass said: There’s a 71 P going up for auction next week, might be worth watching https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/mctears-gallery1842/catalogue-id-srmct11822/lot-5f38aa11-b89a-4bcb-ac26-afd601125aef Expand Nice bass! I doubt that case (with more pictures than the actual bass) is original to it. '71 should have a tailed logo. However.......it's purdy. 1 Quote
Clarky Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 Bassdirect have a stripped 69 P bass for £3.5k, claimed to be all-original bar the finish https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Precision_1969.html 2 Quote
weezergeezer Posted April 2, 2023 Posted April 2, 2023 On 01/04/2023 at 12:22, briansbrew said: Expand Id be tempted to leave it out in the sun for an hour or so on fine summers day and screw it back on the body bit at a time and when it cools hopefully it will go back to its original shape... 2 Quote
Reggaebass Posted April 2, 2023 Author Posted April 2, 2023 Think I’d try gentle heat from a hot air gun and clamp it down to a board 1 Quote
briansbrew Posted April 2, 2023 Posted April 2, 2023 Hi Guys, I know this is slightly off topic but what are these worth, 1996 Fender Jazz Bass American Vintage 62 Reissue, stacked pots, black with tortoise pickguard..Looking at one but the price seems a bit high Quote
briansbrew Posted April 2, 2023 Posted April 2, 2023 On 02/04/2023 at 18:37, BassAgent said: How much are they asking? Expand He's asking £1500 Quote
miles'tone Posted April 2, 2023 Posted April 2, 2023 On 02/04/2023 at 18:40, briansbrew said: He's asking £1500 Expand Sounds reasonable if it's in good nick. I played one in the old Bass Centre in 1996 actually. It was amazing. I've often thought about it. They cost about a grand back then, back when a grand was worth a lot more than it is now. Man, that was nearly 30 years ago... 2 Quote
peteb Posted April 2, 2023 Posted April 2, 2023 On 01/04/2023 at 17:40, Clarky said: Bassdirect have a stripped 69 P bass for £3.5k, claimed to be all-original bar the finish https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_Precision_1969.html Expand I saw that - looks quite cool and not a bad price compared to some I've seen 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted April 2, 2023 Author Posted April 2, 2023 On 02/04/2023 at 18:15, briansbrew said: Hi Guys, I know this is slightly off topic but what are these worth, 1996 Fender Jazz Bass American Vintage 62 Reissue, stacked pots, black with tortoise pickguard..Looking at one but the price seems a bit high Expand As a guide , I bought one that was a 2011 I think (V11) on the neckplate from Amsterdam in 2017 for £1600 , it was mint condition with all the case candy, can find a pic if you need it 1 Quote
briansbrew Posted April 2, 2023 Posted April 2, 2023 On 02/04/2023 at 19:41, Reggaebass said: As a guide , I bought one that was a 2011 I think (V11) on the neckplate from Amsterdam in 2017 for £1600 , it was mint condition with all the case candy, can find a pic if you need it Expand Yes I wouldnt mind seeing a pic please Quote
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