umcoo Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) Hi all, Having a clear out of some things I don't use that often, so up next is a 1978 Fender Precision. This thing screams late 70's punk I picked this up a few years ago from a guy who bought it in 1979 in Blackpool. Since it's been in my ownership, it's been used lightly, with a couple of gigs before Covid hit. It's a black and maple, late 70's P bass, so not a huge amount to say. It's definitely not a collector's piece and has been very well used. It has tons of scrapes and scratches, but works just as it should and is very comfortable to play. The Dimarzio is obviously a replacement. It was soldered in by the original owner not long after purchasing the bass. The pickups were originally held together with some electrical tape, so these have been re-soldered and re-spliced, and heat shrunk so make sure they're connected as well as possible. I also have one half of the original pickup, which will be included in the sale. Asked the owner if they could find the other half, but it's long gone. The Dimarzio has a price sticker left on the side of the pickup cover from the original purchase...£10.99 if I remember right. Thought it was a nice touch, so it's still on there. The nut looks to be a replacement - there is a small strip of maple just in front of it, which suggests it could have been damaged and replaced in a former life. It's an old repair and doesn't affect anything with the nut or playability - if I was going to keep it, I'd consider replacing it but it's works fine as is. I've tried to capture it in the pictures. Truss rod turns as it should - overall just a solid workhorse bass. As a late 70's P, she's not the lightest. Weighs 5.08kg or just a smidge over 11 lbs. Price is £1650. I'm not looking for any trades thanks. I am happy to ship, but will need to charge extra and can get a price for you based on where you are. Alternatively, collection from just outside Leek in North Staffs is preferable, or can meet somewhere reasonable for some petrol money. Thanks all, happy to answer any questions, or take additional photos. Edited August 8, 2022 by umcoo 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Might be coming into some money soon - would have bought this if it had already occurred 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Geek99 said: Might be coming into some money soon - would have bought this if it had already occurred Sounds good. Coalville's not too far from me either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Suspect it will sell sooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1957 Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 This is exactly how a Fender Precision from the Punk era should look! Anyone wanting instant mojo has it right there.......forget this road worn factory made stuff, it can never replace the real deal imo. Glwts mate! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH161 Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Surprised this is still here...these late 70s heavy basses with Dimarzio pups are truly great funk machines. In fact the Dimarzio replacement thing was all the rage back in the day. Finish looks very cool too... GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 32 minutes ago, CH161 said: Surprised this is still here...these late 70s heavy basses with Dimarzio pups are truly great funk machines. In fact the Dimarzio replacement thing was all the rage back in the day. Finish looks very cool too... GLWTS Thanks CH. Unsure if it's slightly overpriced or if the market is just a little slow. Everyone tightening belts for the upcoming utility bill increase, perhaps 🤷 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Bumping this, open to offers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy67 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Lovely bass with lots of character and mojo think the market is just slow at the moment, price seems very fair to me. Best of luck mate, Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbass29 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Did this sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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