1971 Fender Precision - maple neck - lightweight SOLD £2200 Tyneside

[wateroftyne]

Hey gang!

 

Time for a change around, following the return of an old flame to my collection.

 

Here's a beautiful, resonant 1971 Precision bass. Light weight (c. 8lbs 3oz), balances perfectly.

 

Neck is straight and strong, with a B profile.

 

What's not original:

- Old refin over what seems to be factory black.

- Wiring harness and pots are period-correct replacements by the legendary Dave Wilson

- Pickguard is a repro

 

What is original:

Everything else!

 

It has the usual amounts of scuffs and dings for a '71 - in particular, there's some significant lacquer discoloration along the underside of the neck. All of this is cosmetic - there's nothing structural.

 

Comes with substantial non-original hard case and bridge / pickup covers.

Inspection welcome - COLLECTION ONLY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Edited December 28, 2021 by wateroftyne

[ezbass]

Noooo! 😱*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Actually not all that surprised really.   GLWTS

[Lozz196]

Nooooo, don’t break up the ‘71 gang!

[wateroftyne]

2 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

Nooooo, don’t break up the ‘71 gang!

I know 😞

[Sweeneythebass]

Nice P 👍👂👂👍👍👍

[andydye]

am a total sucker for beautiful old P basses, that's freakin gorgeous matey glwts

[Clarky]

Think this beauty should have a bump - also, a quick compliment on your nice playing on Cosmic Girl, wot, not seen you grooving like that before - suits you sir 

[LukeFRC]

12 hours ago, Clarky said:

Think this beauty should have a bump - also, a quick compliment on your nice playing on Cosmic Girl, wot, not seen you grooving like that before - suits you sir 

I missed that. I think from watching @wateroftyne's video clips down the years I could probably play the tunes from memory he usually uses ... so cosmic girl was a bit of a shock. It will be the maple fretboard that brings the grooving... 

 

[wateroftyne]

18 hours ago, Clarky said:

Think this beauty should have a bump - also, a quick compliment on your nice playing on Cosmic Girl, wot, not seen you grooving like that before - suits you sir 

 

5 hours ago, LukeFRC said:

I missed that. I think from watching @wateroftyne's video clips down the years I could probably play the tunes from memory he usually uses ... so cosmic girl was a bit of a shock. It will be the maple fretboard that brings the grooving... 

 

Well that's very kind, gents. My purple crushed velvet suit remains in the wardrobe for now...

[Tully Kennedy]

Is this black P Bass still available?? Thx 

[wateroftyne]

59 minutes ago, Tully Kennedy said:

Is this black P Bass still available?? Thx 

It is.

[wateroftyne]

Sure is!

[Tully Kennedy]

Would you consider shipping to US if we split the cost ? Is that an option? Thx man 

[wateroftyne]

21 minutes ago, Tully Kennedy said:

Would you consider shipping to US if we split the cost ? Is that an option? Thx man 

It’s not. Sorry!