Vintage Fenders

[OliverBlackman]

45 minutes ago, GuyR said:

https://www.guitar-auctions.co.uk/sale/234/147/1971-Fender-Competition-Mustang-Bass-guitar-made-in-USA
 

what a shame - a really good looking mustang. Why would you do that to the scratchplate?

 

it’s been made “player grade”

Well they describe the condition as “god” so if he’s played it, it might be okay.

[ossyrocks]

13 hours ago, andytoad said:

Feck.. several Kronenbergs in, I've just panic bought it. Refret incoming me thinks. I'm gonna get the original electronics checked out for reinstallation, if the pots have had it, maybe just the pickups.. not liking the idea of SD's in it.

I'm glad you bought it, it has prevented me buying it!

 

I think this one deserves its own thread to follow progress. I'd be keen to see more of this one and its journey back to life.

 

Rob

[ossyrocks]

13 hours ago, andytoad said:

Feck.. several Kronenbergs in, I've just panic bought it. Refret incoming me thinks. I'm gonna get the original electronics checked out for reinstallation, if the pots have had it, maybe just the pickups.. not liking the idea of SD's in it.

I'm glad you bought it, it has prevented me buying it!

 

I think this one deserves its own thread to follow progress. I'd be keen to see more of this one and its journey back to life.

 

Rob

[miles'tone]

14 hours ago, andytoad said:

Feck.. several Kronenbergs in, I've just panic bought it. Refret incoming me thinks. I'm gonna get the original electronics checked out for reinstallation, if the pots have had it, maybe just the pickups.. not liking the idea of SD's in it.

Congrats! Nice and light too. You can usually tell a good one from how much it's been played.

A little tip - Quarterpounders sound great with T.I. flats. The TIs are middy and fill out the scoop of the QPs, and the QPs give the TIs the lowdown booty that they can be a bit shy on. Great combo in a live mix.

Just a thought anyway...

[BassAgent]

15 hours ago, andytoad said:

Feck.. several Kronenbergs in, I've just panic bought it. Refret incoming me thinks. I'm gonna get the original electronics checked out for reinstallation, if the pots have had it, maybe just the pickups.. not liking the idea of SD's in it.

Awesome! Congrats, I hope it serves you well and the original electronics do their thing.

 

14 hours ago, GuyR said:

https://www.guitar-auctions.co.uk/sale/234/147/1971-Fender-Competition-Mustang-Bass-guitar-made-in-USA
 

what a shame - a really good looking mustang. Why would you do that to the scratchplate?

 

it’s been made “player grade”

 

14 hours ago, SurroundedByManatees said:

I've seen these added screws on many old Mustangs before. Apparently the scratschplate has a tendency to curl up around the edges, so people have extra screws added to keep it flat.

 

 

Personally I think it will sell for more the the estimate of £1500-2000.

The PG on my 73 has shrunk and curled up, crooking the screws a bit. I don't mind, but if you really want to prevent that from happening... It's a very pretty bass.

[BassAgent]

Oh by the way, I was also checking out this Mustang for sale in Germany:

https://secondhand-musicland.de/produkt/1971-fender-mustang-competition-gitarre-und-bass-candy-apple-red/

Very lovely set but insanely priced. I inquired about the price for just the bass. They're not planning on a separate sale, but did indicate that just the bass would have to cost around 5-6K (in €). Crazy. They also seem to think 16 and 17 on the neck stamp stand for the day. Hey, if you're overpricing vintage Fenders, please be well informed.

Edited 13 hours ago by BassAgent

[rwillett]

2 hours ago, ossyrocks said:

I think this one deserves its own thread to follow progress. I'd be keen to see more of this one and its journey back to life.

Agreed, I thought about it but don't think I have the skills or nous to do the job and would much rather learn from somebody else Also I hadn't had any Kronenbergs....

 

Rob

[nilorius]

13 minutes ago, rwillett said:

Agreed, I thought about it but don't think I have the skills or nous to do the job and would much rather learn from somebody else Also I hadn't had any Kronenbergs....

 

Rob

I read Bookowsky.

[andytoad]

4 hours ago, ossyrocks said:

I'm glad you bought it, it has prevented me buying it!

 

I think this one deserves its own thread to follow progress. I'd be keen to see more of this one and its journey back to life.

 

Rob

Sounds like a plan!

[andytoad]

3 hours ago, miles'tone said:

Congrats! Nice and light too. You can usually tell a good one from how much it's been played.

A little tip - Quarterpounders sound great with T.I. flats. The TIs are middy and fill out the scoop of the QPs, and the QPs give the TIs the lowdown booty that they can be a bit shy on. Great combo in a live mix.

Just a thought anyway...

Ah OK, I only had previous experience years ago on a US P with steels on, could be worth a go as I mainly play with flats these days.

Edited 11 hours ago by andytoad