pepone2401 Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Hi guys I'm introducing my basses one by one... First One. Let's have a look at this Fender Precision Bass "L" Series made in 1965. It has never been gigged and still has the original set of strings that were settled on the Fender factory. Hard to believe ??? Of course you can think that, but it has been examined by Georges Gruhn and he confirms the facts. I think the pictures will speak better than me... All the pictures in the following link: [url="http://gs54.photobucket.com/groups/g115/7M5WCW5JH6/?start=all"]http://gs54.photobucket.com/groups/g115/7M...5JH6/?start=all[/url] SOME PICTURES: Quote
Beedster Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Welcome to BC. Lovely bass, but I can't help thinking it's a shame it's never been gigged. Hope you're playing it and that it isn't just sitting in a glass case somewhere Chris Quote
GreeneKing Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 That is quite something. I'm not Fender's No1 fan by any means (unlike some who will be along to ooh and aah in a min) but that is a classic. Worth a pretty penny I've no doubt. The fact that I've got it's 09 twin (AV 62 Re-issue) might elevate my appreciation somewhat They really are remarkably similar. Welcome too btw. Quote
Happy Jack Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Never been gigged? It looks like it's never been played! That is astonishing, but I'm with Beedster on this one - take it up on stage with you. Quote
alexclaber Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 I just hope it doesn't fit with my theory that mint condition vintage instruments are the ones that didn't sound great and so didn't get used! Looks very nice though. Alex Quote
Kev Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 iv seen 09's in worse condition than that, quite remarkable. Quote
chris_b Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Nice one. I hope you're NOT playing it live. Please don't do that!! If it's never been played and with the original strings and accessories you've got a museum piece there, a potential gold mine! Knock the paint off something else and appreciate this one for what it really is, a cracking investment piece. Quote
GreeneKing Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 [quote name='chris_b' post='618363' date='Oct 6 2009, 11:14 AM']Nice one. I hope you're NOT playing it live. Please don't do that!! If it's never been played and with the original strings and accessories you've got a museum piece there, a potential gold mine! Knock the paint off something else and appreciate this one for what it really is, a cracking investment piece.[/quote] I'd go with that, seems a shame to ding it after all these years. If it is [quote]ones that didn't sound great and so didn't get used[/quote] then it doesn't matter. Museum piece sounds okay. Quote
Sibob Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Normally I'm of the opinion that a bass should be played as it was designed to do, regardless of the age. But in this case, it's in such amazing condition, it's gotten passed the point of being worth it lol. Keep it safe and that is a lovely family heirloom or pension! . Especially if it's a bit of a dog to play haha Si Quote
steve Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 absolutely gorgeous, around about the same age as me, I wish I was in that good nick Quote
Beedster Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 [quote name='Sibob' post='618387' date='Oct 6 2009, 11:25 AM']Normally I'm of the opinion that a bass should be played as it was designed to do, regardless of the age. But in this case, it's in such amazing condition, it's gotten passed the point of being worth it lol. Keep it safe and that is a lovely family heirloom or pension! . Especially if it's a bit of a dog to play haha Si[/quote] I can see your point but can't help thinking that if it's unplayed and hung on the wall it might as well be made of plastic. The basses that go on the walls sould be those with history, Jaco's, Jamerson's etc Quote
pepone2401 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Posted October 6, 2009 [quote name='Beedster' post='618224' date='Oct 6 2009, 09:50 AM']Welcome to BC. Lovely bass, but I can't help thinking it's a shame it's never been gigged. Hope you're playing it and that it isn't just sitting in a glass case somewhere Chris[/quote] Oups !!!! Sorry... But.... it's the case !!!! As soon I've bougth it... before it arrives home, I was thinking in setting a set of good Rotosound Swing Bass strings.... But... as soon as I've opened the case, I've understood that I couldn't to do that !!! It's a World heritage that belongs to mankind... I'm considering myself as the happy temporary guard of the treasure... Anyway... I've got other basses of that kind... and I do play with them !!!! Tank you for your comments !!! [quote name='GreeneKing' post='618225' date='Oct 6 2009, 09:50 AM']That is quite something. I'm not Fender's No1 fan by any means (unlike some who will be along to ooh and aah in a min) but that is a classic. Worth a pretty penny I've no doubt. The fact that I've got it's 09 twin (AV 62 Re-issue) might elevate my appreciation somewhat They really are remarkably similar. Welcome too btw.[/quote] Thanks for the comments (bellow too)... I believe that this bass must be kept just as it is !!!! [quote name='bigthumb' post='618271' date='Oct 6 2009, 10:19 AM'] ohhhh aahhhh That is quite something![/quote] James Jamerson would have been happy to play with it... It's his kind of sound !!! [quote name='Happy Jack' post='618292' date='Oct 6 2009, 10:30 AM']Never been gigged? It looks like it's never been played! That is astonishing, but I'm with Beedster on this one - take it up on stage with you. [/quote] No I won't !!!! [quote name='alexclaber' post='618334' date='Oct 6 2009, 10:52 AM']I just hope it doesn't fit with my theory that mint condition vintage instruments are the ones that didn't sound great and so didn't get used! Looks very nice though. Alex[/quote] It's sound is powerful but it has those 44 years old Fender Flat strings and the ruber mute under the bridge cover, and I must admit that I'm not used with such a layout. Anyway, the neck is wonderfully comfortable, straight like an arrow. There is no doubt that it would be a wonderful instrumet to play with... [quote name='chris_b' post='618363' date='Oct 6 2009, 11:14 AM']Nice one. I hope you're NOT playing it live. Please don't do that!! If it's never been played and with the original strings and accessories you've got a museum piece there, a potential gold mine! Knock the paint off something else and appreciate this one for what it really is, a cracking investment piece.[/quote] I agree with you.... [quote name='Sibob' post='618387' date='Oct 6 2009, 11:25 AM']Normally I'm of the opinion that a bass should be played as it was designed to do, regardless of the age. But in this case, it's in such amazing condition, it's gotten passed the point of being worth it lol. Keep it safe and that is a lovely family heirloom or pension! . Especially if it's a bit of a dog to play haha Si[/quote] For all the other... thank to each one for your greetings of welcome !!! Quote
bh2 Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Heh... I've seen these before at that other place... good to see you here and your fine basses. Quote
pepone2401 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Posted October 6, 2009 [quote name='bh2' post='618561' date='Oct 6 2009, 01:01 PM']Heh... I've seen these before at that other place... good to see you here and your fine basses. [/quote] Hi !!! Maybe Talkbass !!!! Thankyou ! Quote
Sibob Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 I am gonna pop this over to Gear Porn though....cos that wat it is Si Quote
pepone2401 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Posted October 6, 2009 [quote name='Sibob' post='618579' date='Oct 6 2009, 01:17 PM']I am gonna pop this over to Gear Porn though....cos that wat it is Si[/quote] Have you moved my thread to protect young children ??? I would have liked to remain where I was !!!!! Quote
Happy Jack Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 [quote name='pepone2401' post='618559' date='Oct 6 2009, 02:00 PM']Oups !!!! Sorry... But.... it's the case !!!![/quote] The perfect response - Nice one. Any chance I could borrow it on Saturday? Quote
pepone2401 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Posted October 6, 2009 [quote name='Happy Jack' post='618604' date='Oct 6 2009, 02:35 PM']The perfect response - Nice one. Any chance I could borrow it on Saturday? [/quote] Yes.... but I keep the key !!!!! Quote
birdy Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 That is beautiful. I think if you have other basses that you play then you are doing the right thing. Would be nice to hear some sound clips if you do play it from time to time. I imagine it thumps Steve Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 Very very nice. Gawd only knows how much it's worth now, complete with the original case & strings, etc... Quote
doctor_of_the_bass Posted October 6, 2009 Posted October 6, 2009 That really is a very very special instrument! Welcome to Basschat! Nick Quote
pepone2401 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Posted October 6, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='618700' date='Oct 6 2009, 02:58 PM']Very very nice. Gawd only knows how much it's worth now, complete with the original case & strings, etc... [/quote] Who nows the price of everithing but the value of nothing ???? I think in a price for this bass but I think no one would pay it, at least for for the moment... Quote
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