Reggaebass Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 I like the wear on the fingerboard, very nice, is it all original Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Reggaebass said: I like the wear on the fingerboard, very nice, is it all original Dunno, it looks to be and the guy isn't trying to sell it or anything. My mate reckoned it seemed kosher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyR Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Looks very nice. Not something I would be leaving in the car under any circumstances! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skilamalink Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 PMT are advertising a 1978 Precision here https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/pre-owned-fender-1978-precision-bass-mn-black Very little detail and only two pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, peteb said: This a picture of a mate of mine holding a 52 P bass outside where he works. Apparently, a guy came in and got talking about guitars and mentioned that he had a 52 precision in the car outside and did he want to have a look. We're trying to work out what it's worth... Yoiks!! If it's all or majority original it'd be serious serious money at a specialist auction with international interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 43 minutes ago, Sparky Mark said: Yoiks!! If it's all or majority original it'd be serious serious money at a specialist auction with international interest. My mate has seen something similar on Reverb for £33k. I thought that it might be worth more. Does any one who knows more than me about these matters have any idea, just to satisfy our curiosity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, skilamalink said: PMT are advertising a 1978 Precision here https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/pre-owned-fender-1978-precision-bass-mn-black Very little detail and only two pictures. I saw that on ebay. A scandalous lack of information on the instrument ! Obvious the knobs are changed, but no mention of it. If it's just the knobs, it could be a bargain. It could be bought online and returned under distance selling rules later if it turned out to be a lemon. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Sparky Mark said: Yoiks!! If it's all or majority original it'd be serious serious money at a specialist auction with international interest. That is what i call - a beauty queen ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstar89 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 19 minutes ago, ossyrocks said: I saw that on ebay. A scandalous lack of information on the instrument ! Obvious the knobs are changed, but no mention of it. If it's just the knobs, it could be a bargain. It could be bought online and returned under distance selling rules later if it turned out to be a lemon. Rob I saw this in the morning also. The pickups hand changed also. Like you said the info is shocking. im on the hunt for a 70’s p so I have a saved search I look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 @ash has pointed that one out in another thread, the logo is telling me it’s not a 78 , shouldn’t it be a S8 serial 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: @ash has pointed that one out in another thread, the logo is telling me it’s not a 78 , shouldn’t it be a S8 serial Well spotted. I didn't even get as far as looking at it! Clearly it's wrong. Looks like the logo on my 80's MIJ '62 Reissue Precision 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 2 hours ago, peteb said: My mate has seen something similar on Reverb for £33k. I thought that it might be worth more. Does any one who knows more than me about these matters have any idea, just to satisfy our curiosity? Obviously an original 51/52P in decent condition (with case?) is worth whatever someone is prepared to pay for it. If some serious (well off) Fender collectors were to bid against each other at auction who knows where it would end? If it's all original with case then it's a very rare thing; I don't think it can be priced accurately without knowing its true condition. Its provenance would be relevant too. Maybe a come buy me auction estimate of £20k+ wouldn't be unreasonable with the expectation it would go (much) higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 3 hours ago, Sparky Mark said: Yoiks!! If it's all or majority original it'd be serious serious money at a specialist auction with international interest. Wooden tug bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Stub Mandrel said: Wooden tug bar! I noticed that too, looks like it’s right 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Reggaebass said: I noticed that too, looks like it’s right Indeed. Essential reading for fans of vintage Fenders:- Edited August 8, 2023 by Sparky Mark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 minute ago, Sparky Mark said: Indeed. Essential reading for vintage Fender fans It’s definitely good to read through now and again ,but it just makes me want to go shopping 😁 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) … on the subject of excellent books on Fender, this is definitely worth a look. It offers a detailed look at Fender over the first 75 years, covering most/all of their output - guitar, bass, amps, keys etc. It also comes in a very natty tweed-style cardboard wrap. Not reliced! Edited August 9, 2023 by Old Man Riva 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Riva Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 … and if you really want to get into the detail and the nitty-gritty of Fender from the start through to 1970 then this is the place to look. The depth of knowledge and level of detail is phenomenal (not to mention the fabulous images) - and it was certainly news to me that in the mid 60s Fender toyed with a ‘slant frets’ instrument (the ‘Marauder’)! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I can also recommend this, for... err.. the inside story. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Anyone got this one? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, ped said: Anyone got this one? Never seen that one, it looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Yeah new to me too - I'll get it and see! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 52 minutes ago, ped said: Anyone got this one? Nice - tigereye burst fingerboard, must be very, very rare !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 54 minutes ago, ped said: Anyone got this one? Yup I have that one, it's very interesting! Si 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I've got it too. I'm not very impressed by it though The Golden Age book is pretty cool, so many droolsome instruments in that book. The Seafoam Green 50s P-Bass is a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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