Popular Post wateroftyne Posted November 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) Hey gang So... about 20 years ago, I sold everything I had and bought a 1971 P from a chap in Indianapolis via eBay (back when it was financially not completely daft to do this kind of thing). I loved everything about it - the rich, deep sound, the chunky neck, the light weight... it became my right arm for the next 10+ years. We travelled the world. Like many marriages (but not mine, I must add), familiarity sank in, and I got a wandering eye for something from the 60s. So four years ago, in a moment of stupidity, I sold it. ....and immediately regretted it. After four years roaming the wilderness, howling at the moon, the buyer (Normski of this parish) got wind of my sorrow and offered it back to me. And for this I am INCREDIBLY grateful. It arrived yesterday, and as soon as I picked it up it was like having my right arm sewn back on. It's like no time has passed. Thanks, Norm. Edited November 11, 2021 by wateroftyne 63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Great ending!! Gorgeous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Since I joined basschat that bass was what I expected you to have. I wasn't sure about midlife crisis WOT with his blue limelights and marzc...German polish basses.... but now all is right with the world ✌️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Is t that unusual to have 2 colour sunburst in the 70’s? I had a tri-colour. Or is it just that the red has faded? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) Very nice Edited November 11, 2021 by Reggaebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: Is t that unusual to have 2 colour sunburst in the 70’s? I had a tri-colour. Or is it just that the red has faded? The red's faded - the red is resplendent on the back and under the pickguard. My '71 fretless has done the same. Not quite sure why some aren't affected. It's a strange one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 The pickguard is a great colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Very nice to see a player and his bass re-united! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Any chance of an A/B-ing with this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Any chance of an A/B-ing with this one? I've just put flats on it, but I'll sort it over the next day or so 🙂 Edited November 11, 2021 by wateroftyne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Good to hear this, must have been a great day when you finally got it back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: Good to hear this, must have been a great day when you finally got it back Honestly, my heart fluttered when I opened the case. I remember the day before the buyer was due to pick it up, I emailed him to tell him I was having massive regrets, and couldn't go through with it. He understood, but then I felt so bad about it I went through with the sale. I realised I've been searching to fill the gap ever since, and for him to have to good grace to offer it back to me when I put the shout out for an early 70s P on BC a couple of weeks ago was a bit of surprise. I didn't even know he was on BC - I thought it was gone for good. Here's a vid of us happy together back in the glory days when I had a little bit of hair... Edited November 11, 2021 by wateroftyne 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 What a result and what a star for selling it back to you Never let it go again it must be the one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anatonic Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Love reading things like this - and what a beauty she is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 That’s literally ‘the bass of a lifetime’ - many happy more years with it mate 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petebassist Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 17 hours ago, wateroftyne said: Here's a vid of us happy together back in the glory days when I had a little bit of hair... EPIC !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Cor look at you in that vid. It's not just the bass that has Mojo now... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Love this, you and the Precision were clearly meant to be, don’t ever let it go again dude. My son (and no-one else) is getting my ‘Ray when I’m gone… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 On 11/11/2021 at 18:10, Ricky Rioli said: Any chance of an A/B-ing with this one? Not an A/B, and not well recorded enough to offer a scientific comparison, but here you go. FWIW, I think the maple-ness of the B&W '71 is noticeable. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normski Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 So yeah..I bought Michael's P bass around four years ago but as mentioned he didn't let it go without having second thoughts & that kinda stuck with me. I guess I never really bonded with Michael's P bass probably because it still felt like it didn't belong to me (if you all see what I mean). When I read his items wanted on here for an early 70's P bass I just had to reply. I'm a big believer of the saying what goes around comes around & this just about sums up Basschat & our fantastic community we have here. Michael it's great that you have your beloved P bass back. I'm so happy for you. It's the least I could do. Cheers Norm 24 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge_bass Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 20 minutes ago, Normski said: So yeah..I bought Michael's P bass around four years ago but as mentioned he didn't let it go without having second thoughts & that kinda stuck with me. I guess I never really bonded with Michael's P bass probably because it still felt like it didn't belong to me (if you all see what I mean). When I read his items wanted on here for an early 70's P bass I just had to reply. I'm a big believer of the saying what goes around comes around & this just about sums up Basschat & our fantastic community we have here. Michael it's great that you have your beloved P bass back. I'm so happy for you. It's the least I could do. Cheers Norm Nice one Norm. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 37 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: FWIW, I think the maple-ness of the B&W '71 is noticeable. At a couple of moments, very much so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 37 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: Not an A/B, and not well recorded enough to offer a scientific comparison, but here you go. FWIW, I think the maple-ness of the B&W '71 is noticeable. Is it going to wear flats or rounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 This is something that I believe is possible only here. Extraordinary. Fine video, too. Well done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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