pst62 Posted October 7, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Hmmm. I'd have reservations all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Is the neck stamp serial number right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Yes, totally, a bit hard to decipher, but right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted October 7, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Looks good to me, pickups and knobs aside. Shame it's collection only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted October 7, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibody Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thats a VERY clean neck for a 75. VERY. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Very clean body for something that has needed new pick up and pots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinorange Posted October 7, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I quite like it, that could be a nice project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 What's the craic with the nut and the G string run off? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 7, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted October 7, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 8, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Normal Posted October 8, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 8, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted October 8, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Looks legit to me and I will no doubt have a flutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 The Wilko pickups raise some doubts as to the authenticity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 9, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, prowla said: The Wilko pickups raise some doubts as to the authenticity. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 The seller does seem willing to post peoples' comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted October 10, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Bidding ends in about 10 minutes, history shows a private bidder, is that dodgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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