Reggaebass Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 8 hours ago, JazzyJ said: Spied this '78 with a A neck locally a couple of weeks ago. All the dates add up, cheeky offer of £300 off asking price was accepted. Nice example for well under £2k. Very nice Jazzy, congrats, that fingerboard looks lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tegs07 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Burns-bass said: This is what drives you mad about the vintage guitar world. I want £6000 but I’m making literally no attempt to prove the age, legitimacy or originality of it. Utter, utter madness. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186382317486?itmmeta=01J3PTKS5936TZS7M2H0Z8MRC0&hash=item2b654077ae:g:AOIAAOSwVARmFAH4&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8NdZ7C4IJJAUEd0eDNZTJq%2FQEyON4sDzVdnR4YsJ33vg5Ct6rm7cUjzNQCCHTUzvqq%2Fluwrf3PIXIXvLo3J4CjsZ2X%2B%2FoSWZCkz8QqD%2B8f1XHY3UKm6ySP%2F8cW4l1J7HDvlP%2FSaSnFW4tKjAre9PkSjERd%2BRLml6i6cTmUn4FXcdxJFFDfIvmN9c05Hu56Z5KJLFkQZTemY9tovQ4rYoHEaHvRn%2FxWKYpP1tT6xHSnSkY0c%2BNVcfUMa%2FUNzk%2FOCxOOgW1eILm7hCrll%2F8g0V8VeTogMTHKFodVArDew6KkiaL1W0Y93GKRGrDi5bokgQxw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9iSz9qdZA very clean and new looking wood under that ‘relic’ job and no obvious signs of age or real wear in its 60 years. Edited July 26 by tegs07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 18 minutes ago, tegs07 said: very clean and new looking wood under that ‘relic’ job and no obvious signs of age or real wear in its 60 years. It’s clown level stupidity. People on here will take the time to strip a bass down and photograph it all for something worth £1000 or whatever. To refuse to do so is rank idiocy. My guess is this is an old neck on a new body. Just looks all wrong and the guy should be embarrassed to ask £1500 for it let alone £6000. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 There is nothing like great relicing, and that is nothing like great relicing. I am fully aware that proper wear is even better, but that would spoil the flow of my post. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 14 hours ago, Reggaebass said: That’s lovely , I have seen a 67 with a B neck, but they are so rare, if I see a sunburst one I’d be very tempted Well there's the thing: I really don't want a sunburst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grelum Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 (edited) Here is my 62 Fender, originally P but now PJ, bass modded by others and me over the years. I have owned it since around 1983. I had no idea of it's potential value back then and sent it to my favourite Luthier, Alasdair Watt in Aberdeen (now sadly no longer with us) to make it into the all round bass that I needed for the work I was doing then. He shaved the C neck down to Jazz like proportions. He added a bridge pup (I think Kent Armstrong) and put an out of phase switch in for added tonal range. It had a beat up natural finish when I got it. Alasdair painted it sunburst. It had Schaller machines added. I had the original rusty Fender bridge re nickel plated and that's what is on it to this day. The pots have been replaced but I still have the originals (see pic). I took it to bits in lockdown (see photos) and had the wiring for the original split pup repaired/redone. I replaced the perished rubber pup beds which had no spring left in them. I shimmed the neck and removed the out of phase switch which was rarely if ever used. I discovered an earlier mod where a pup had been added right beside the neck. This had gone by the time I bought it in '83. I sometimes dream that when I shrug off this mortal coil it will be buried with me. Me with the PJ in '88 Edited July 26 by grelum B to C neck 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velarian Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 24 minutes ago, grelum said: Here is my 62 Fender, originally P but now PJ, bass modded by others and me over the years. I have owned it since around 1983. I had no idea of it's potential value back then and sent it to my favourite Luthier, Alasdair Watt in Aberdeen (now sadly no longer with us) to make it into the all round bass that I needed for the work I was doing then. He shaved the B neck down to Jazz like proportions. He added a bridge pup (I think Kent Armstrong) and put an out of phase switch in for added tonal range. It had a beat up natural finish when I got it. Alasdair painted it sunburst. It had Schaller machines added. I had the original rusty Fender bridge re nickel plated and that's what is on it to this day. The pots have been replaced but I still have the originals (see pic). I took it to bits in lockdown (see photos) and had the wiring for the original split pup repaired/redone. I replaced the perished rubber pup beds which had no spring left in them. I shimmed the neck and removed the out of phase switch which was rarely if ever used. I discovered an earlier mod where a pup had been added right beside the neck. This had gone by the time I bought it in '83. I sometimes dream that when I shrug off this mortal coil it will be buried with me. Me with the PJ in '88 That neck was born on the same day as me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grelum Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 A fine vintage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 8 minutes ago, Velarian said: That neck was born on the same day as me! Hate to break it to you but the "5" is not the day It's the model number: 5-Precision Bass 6-Bass VI 7-Jazz Bass 17-Mustang Bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 1 minute ago, BassAgent said: Hate to break it to you but the "5" is not the day It's the model number: 5-Precision Bass 6-Bass VI 7-Jazz Bass 17-Mustang Bass Whilst true, that takes away the lovely romance. Next thing you'll be telling people Santa isn't real. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Santa isn't real?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 14 minutes ago, BassAgent said: Santa isn't real?! Of course it is; now drink your milk and go play outside until lunch ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Completely off topic but If you want to hear what loud really is, stand next to a Top Fuel dragster when they start it up. You can forget 1000W amps or PA towers, or Motorhead or a Jumbo Jet engine. Nothing prepares you for how loud a v8 supercharged dragster running nitromethane is when it starts up. I was standing next to the exhausts and I certainly wasn't ready, I jumped in the air and almost soiled myself. My dad couldn't stop laughing and almost had a heart attack, along with about 100 other people who knew what to expect and had ear protection. As a 15 year old I could have died of shame and embarrassment. If there is a sound of the gates of hell being opened, this was it. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Velarian Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 6 hours ago, BassAgent said: Hate to break it to you but the "5" is not the day It's the model number: 5-Precision Bass 6-Bass VI 7-Jazz Bass 17-Mustang Bass Oh damn! Never mind, at least it’s the same month. I’d love a 62 slab board Precision though, particularly if it was a May model. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 I have temporary custody of a pal's '63. As far as he's aware, it's never been taken apart It plays beautifully. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 27 Author Share Posted July 27 6 hours ago, wateroftyne said: I have temporary custody of a pal's '63. As far as he's aware, it's never been taken apart It plays beautifully. Oh my that’s lovely, how would you say it compares with your early 70s ones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyrdlow Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 On 25/07/2024 at 23:23, JazzyJ said: Spied this '78 with a A neck locally a couple of weeks ago. All the dates add up, cheeky offer of £300 off asking price was accepted. Nice example for well under £2k. That's gorgeous! 😍 Good find - congratulations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyrdlow Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 7 hours ago, wateroftyne said: I have temporary custody of a pal's '63. As far as he's aware, it's never been taken apart It plays beautifully. What a beauty! Looks like it's seen plenty of action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 9 hours ago, wateroftyne said: I have temporary custody of a pal's '63. As far as he's aware, it's never been taken apart It plays beautifully. The wear on it is utter perfection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 10 hours ago, wateroftyne said: I have temporary custody of a pal's '63. As far as he's aware, it's never been taken apart It plays beautifully. I agree that the wear is fantastic, but I do wonder how any bass gets that level of distress if treated with a modicum of care? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 11 minutes ago, Sparky Mark said: I agree that the wear is fantastic, but I do wonder how any bass gets that level of distress if treated with a modicum of care? Well, it’s only the nitro that’s distressed. 50+ years of tab smoke, temperature changes, sweaty venues and scuffs will do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 https://www.oscarguitars.se/sv/4-straengad/5815-1966-fender-slab-body-precision-bass-refin-white.html Slab body 1966 P bass just posted on Oscar Guitars in Sweden. Refin looks very thick and body belly cut is a real shame. Lot’s of mojo, if that’s your thing. I’m not affiliated with the seller, but I have purchased other instruments from them with no problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow_22 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 As a regular drooler of Bass Bros site this P bass has REALLY fired up my interest! https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1975-fender-precision-bass-4/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 9 minutes ago, Pow_22 said: As a regular drooler of Bass Bros site this P bass has REALLY fired up my interest! https://bassbros.co.uk/product/1975-fender-precision-bass-4/ Yeah I saw that, it looks good and I don’t think the pickguard looks too bad either, reasonably priced as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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