pst62 Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Precision-Bass-Black-with-Hard-Case-Accessories/164422679613?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225113%26meid%3D3bcfda7d1df2403da7f3631a5ec3f74b%26pid%3D100656%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26mehot%3Dpp%26itm%3D164422679613%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DRelatedTopicsKWTitleSRPSeeAll%26brand%3DFender&_trksid=p2380057.c100656.m5063&_trkparms=pageci%3A1761e80a-08bf-11eb-ab99-aa94ede05843|parentrq%3A040503861750ad331433f010fff9fe4a|iid%3A2 Quote
warwickhunt Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Hmmm. I'd have reservations all right. Quote
Hellzero Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Yes, totally, a bit hard to decipher, but right. 1 Quote
Hellzero Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Just in case, those green stamps were used from 1972 to 1980 and the codes for the instruments changed, so here it is deciphered for you : 01 : Precision Bass 03 : Rosewood fretboard 45 : 45th week 5 : 1975 2 : Day 2 1 Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Looks good to me, pickups and knobs aside. Shame it's collection only. Quote
warwickhunt Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 I'm always wary of messages from 'friendly Indians'. I'm not saying the bass is wrong per se but it is a very good get out clause if it isn't as described... someone else has said what it is not the seller! 1 Quote
Nibody Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Thats a VERY clean neck for a 75. VERY. Just saying. Quote
warwickhunt Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Very clean body for something that has needed new pick up and pots? Quote
vinorange Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, Nibody said: Thats a VERY clean neck for a 75. VERY. Just saying. I had an 85 Fender P recently that had the cleanest unmarked neck you could wish for with barely any fret wear. I couldn’t believe it but they do come along...... Could be almost worth a 450 mile round trip......maybe... Quote
Reggaebass Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 I quite like it, that could be a nice project Quote
warwickhunt Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 What's the craic with the nut and the G string run off? 1 Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Nibody said: Thats a VERY clean neck for a 75. VERY. Just saying. Not unusual, given the amount of poly they slapped on the maple. The headstock is correctly aged nitro. The tuners are right, the guard might be a change. The nut is a replacement. The rest looks good. 1 Quote
3below Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 58 minutes ago, warwickhunt said: What's the craic with the nut and the G string run off? The string run off is the same that I experienced on my 77 P bass which I bought brand new. I complained to Fender (UK) and had a setup manual in return. Loosen the neck screws, tap the headstock to correct the alignment. Tighten screws, all was good. Quote
Beedster Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 Not sure why he needs a reserve, there's two days to go and shed loads of watchers, very few serious bids go on until quite late in the day anyway. It'll go for a decent price, perhaps higher than had he put on a reserve and put off all the early small bidders, many of whom have now got their hearts set on it. And yes, that was autobiographical Quote
Max Normal Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 Are those cheap Wilkinson pickups any good? Surprised anyone would put them on a vintage P-bass. The lack of original vintage pickups seems like a big problem to me tone wise. Quote
Beedster Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Max Normal said: Are those cheap Wilkinson pickups any good? Surprised anyone would put them on a vintage P-bass. The lack of original vintage pickups seems like a big problem to me tone wise. Stick a tonerider in there for a few quid outlay and it'll sound as good as the day it left the factory 3 Quote
3below Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 18 minutes ago, Max Normal said: Are those cheap Wilkinson pickups any good? Surprised anyone would put them on a vintage P-bass. The lack of original vintage pickups seems like a big problem to me tone wise. Agree with the surprise at one being fitted to original p bass. It is not as if they were an aftermarket fitment in the era (think DiMarzio, Mighty-Mite etc). I used the Wilkinson alnico vintage type pickup in a recent bitsa P build. Seems OK to me. Quote
ash Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 Looks legit to me and I will no doubt have a flutter. Quote
prowla Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 The Wilko pickups raise some doubts as to the authenticity. Quote
Beedster Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, prowla said: The Wilko pickups raise some doubts as to the authenticity. Why, someone replaced the original PUPs that perhaps failed - wouldn't have been my first choice, but each to their own. Frankly, if I were trying to palm off a fake, I'd have put some mucky old PUPs in there and kept quiet? Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, prowla said: The Wilko pickups raise some doubts as to the authenticity. 😂 Quote
prowla Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 The seller does seem willing to post peoples' comments. Quote
prowla Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 On 09/10/2020 at 08:42, Beedster said: Why, someone replaced the original PUPs that perhaps failed - wouldn't have been my first choice, but each to their own. Frankly, if I were trying to palm off a fake, I'd have put some mucky old PUPs in there and kept quiet? I was thinking maybe made from parts or a barebones... Quote
Reggaebass Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 Bidding ends in about 10 minutes, history shows a private bidder, is that dodgy Quote
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