Telecaster bass, 1972, lovingly restored - *SOLD* £1995 Bruton, Somerset

[Mickeyboro]

This belonged to the late @yorks5stringer and is being sold on behalf of his family.

 

I will add details as I find them. It includes the case pictured, as well as the newer gig bag.

 

Keith: There's a bit of a story to that. I bought it with 2 humbuckers installed (and a load

of other player mods that were non- standard) as you can see below. I returned it to stock but as it had had a big hole routed out in front of the bridge for the pickup, it was filled with wood, and primed. I then did a light couple of coats of aged vintage white nitro which was a bit more yellow than the original white ( which was also nitro so must have been a respray too.)

 

Found this which shows the original condition.

 

 

Edited September 8, 2023 by Mickeyboro

[Dazed]

That’s a lovely example with genuine patina. I’ve recently started appreciating these basses, love the tone they generate. 
Hope it raises a fair amount for the family. 

Edited August 31, 2023 by Dazed

[JohnDaBass]

41 minutes ago, Mickeyboro said:

This belonged to the late @yorks5stringer and is being sold on behalf of his family.

 

I will add details as I find them. It includes the case pictured, as well as the newer gig bag.

I played this instrument at the last South West Bass Bash where my table was nextdoor to @yorks5stringer, It is a magnificent example of a character vintage bass. I am also fortunate to own a 1972 Fender Telecaster Bass which sounds superb, has a very high output and wide variety of tones on offer.

It is truly a piece of Fender history.

I wish you every good luck in selling this instrument.

Edited August 31, 2023 by JohnDaBass

[Reggaebass]

Best of luck with the sale for the family