Does this Fender Precision look original?

[Sercet]

Any comments on this?

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[waynepunkdude]

I'm not a huge expert but there is nothing that looks dodgy to me, the scratchplate definitely looks original.

I sure there are many people who can give you better advice though.

[Cat Burrito]

It looks great BUT the seller sounds like he doesn't know his stuff. He is quick to provide a fair amount of detail on the leather strap without commenting on original pots and the usual things people highlight - he does mention the date on the neck but only after it was listed. I would be inclined to avoid if there are any doubts and buy from someone who gives more confidence. I have a 1990 bass that looks that cool & it didn't cost 1968 prices! If you want a 68 bass, this *could* be an expensive mistake - how long has he owned it? What's it's history? Is it all original? I think he's covered the strap well though!

[skankdelvar]

Bridge and pick-up covers look a bit shiny (might have been removed and stored in the case for 40 years), as do the pot knobs, but could just be a well looked-after example. You'd have to go round and give it a prod to be absolutely sure...

[wateroftyne]

Looks spot-on to me.

Check it out before you buy, as ever. It was a great era for Fender..

[The Bass Doc]

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='502075' date='May 31 2009, 08:05 AM']Looks spot-on to me.[/quote]

Me two - so many pics but I'd like to have seen bridge and pickup detail. Worth a punt in my view.

[chilisfan16]

im not a spot on p-bassist, only played one once or twice, but the condition its in does make it seem pretty originaly tbh, and the looks seem similar to those i've seen already on ebay.

[chris_b]

As I have one sitting right here to compare against, I think the neck, sunburst finish, serial number, scratch plate and machine heads look spot on for a 68. The ash trays on mine are perfect as they have lived in the sock drawer since day 1.

I have brought lots of stuff from Ebay but my rule is to go and see it, then pick it up in person.

[rslaing]

Strange bidding patterns? Price going up rapidly by £650 in a few minutes - 6 hours before end of auction?

I've bought tons of stuff of ebay, but never seen a bidding pattern like this.........

And it's getting silly.

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[chilisfan16]

[quote name='rslaing' post='502359' date='May 31 2009, 04:25 PM']Strange bidding patterns? Price going up rapidly by £650 in a few minutes - 6 hours before end of auction?

I've bought tons of stuff of ebay, but never seen a bidding pattern like this.........

And it's getting silly.

private listing - bidders' identities protected £2,050.00
31-May-09 10:48:00 BST

private listing - bidders' identities protected £2,000.00
31-May-09 14:05:06 BST

private listing - bidders' identities protected £1,900.00
31-May-09 14:04:31 BST

private listing - bidders' identities protected £1,800.00
31-May-09 14:04:01 BST

private listing - bidders' identities protected £1,700.00
31-May-09 14:03:38 BST

private listing - bidders' identities protected £1,600.00
31-May-09 14:03:22 BST

private listing - bidders' identities protected £1,500.00
31-May-09 13:38:58 BST

private listing - bidders' identities protected £1,315.01
29-May-09 23:06:17 BST

private listing - bidders' identities protected £1,315.00
31-May-09 07:58:07 BST

private listing - bidders' identities protected £1,275.00
27-May-09 23:32:04 BST

private listing - bidders' identities protected £1,100.00
27-May-09 03:38:02 BST

Starting Price £999.99
21-May-09 20:18:20 BST[/quote]

looks like a price bumper tbh. get them all the time, i swear to god when i got a bit of equipment off ebay i was about to get a bargain then the price just soared randomly.