Beedster Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1950s-1970s-Precision-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ230178117410QQihZ013QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1950s-1970s-Precisio...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 [quote]After hours of research turning into days, going to london to numerous vintage guitar shops, we could not find one that was the same as this guitar.[/quote] get away!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 The last maple necks were available in 1959! WOW! If you don't know what you're talking about, just don't say anything. Again, WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Hats off to this guy! This has got to be one of the best eBay bass listings ever! I can't even pick a favourite bit - it's all so good... So good it's making my teeth hurt! Genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-77 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 i quite like this bit, [b]so as far as i know this seems like a one of a kind.[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunianfox Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) I liked [i]'There are numerous signatures on this guitar which are yet to be verified. so we do not know much on those as yet.'[/i] Plus who the hell was Sid [b]Viscous[/b]???? Edited October 4, 2007 by mancunianfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Hahaha.. how amusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOD2 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 [quote name='mancunianfox' post='69492' date='Oct 4 2007, 01:17 PM']I liked [i]'There are numerous signatures on this guitar which are yet to be verified. so we do not know much on those as yet.'[/i] Plus who the hell was Sid [b]Viscous[/b]????[/quote] Didn't he do a record with that legendary producer Tony Viscosity ? I'm pretty sure he came to a sticky end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'm stuck on: "But when needed to be regarded, no expense has been taken into concept." Anyone have even the foggiest idea what that means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnbass Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I didn't get past the first sentence: This is a Fender Precision Bass guitar from the 1950's - 1970's Period. Classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 [quote name='BOD2' post='69527' date='Oct 4 2007, 02:57 PM']Didn't he do a record with that legendary producer Tony Viscosity ?[/quote] now that's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'm not much of a Fender expert, or fan, but even I know that block markers and that headstock shape definitively rule out the 50s and 60s.. but 70s? If the guy had done the slightest bit of homework, he'd know that you don't try to date a Fender without examining the information under the joint. Fender will sell you a replacement decal, so the refinishing is not a deal-breaker - assuming it is a Fender in the first place, which I have my doubts about. PS: when did post-CBS Fenders from the 70s become collectors items? I must have missed that meeting, because I'm old enough to remember when they were considered worthless. I know who to blame: Geddy Lee and Marcus Miller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 oh, man... i'm weak. so many classic quotes there you'd be mistaken for thinking that this was actually a [i]joke[/i] "it has not been looked after but played very frequently without regard for its condition. But when needed to be regarded, no expense has been taken into concept." ..... i'm stumped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) and check out this wear!! looks like someones been scratching at the back of the neck with a knife.. Edited October 4, 2007 by wotnwhy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 [quote name='wotnwhy' post='69554' date='Oct 4 2007, 04:25 PM']and check out this wear!! looks like someones been scratching at the back of the neck with a knife..[/quote] Yeah - but don't forget [b]"IT WORKS!!!!!"[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 [quote name='bnt' post='69548' date='Oct 4 2007, 04:11 PM']assuming it is a Fender in the first place, which I have my doubts about. PS: when did post-CBS Fenders from the 70s become collectors items? I must have missed that meeting, because I'm old enough to remember when they were considered worthless. I know who to blame: Geddy Lee and Marcus Miller. [/quote] Clearly not Fender for so many reasons. 70's Fenders have been collectable ever since 60's ones became too expensive for most players - quite a while now. Still, that guy's made my day. I just hope someone let's him down gently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbass Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Haha, well I think this guy is just doing his best to blag a sale on something he obviously knows not alot about, haha excellent listing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grosa Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 who spells it johny?oddball someones been on the crack with some felt tips and a dremel "i was worried it would deppreciate the value" he worries too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 [quote name='grosa' post='69569' date='Oct 4 2007, 04:50 PM']who spells it johny?oddball[/quote] I know a guy who does: he's Belgian, or Flemish to be more accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grosa Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 [quote name='bnt' post='69570' date='Oct 4 2007, 04:53 PM']I know a guy who does: he's Belgian, or Flemish to be more accurate.[/quote] fair play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 [quote]What is also intruiging is the fact that the neck and body are double bolted[/quote] I've just looked at this again and I couldn't have read the whole listing properly the first time. What does that mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I assume he means it's a four bolt neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grosa Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 wouldn't that be double double or quad bolted? or something this man has confused me no end he does say he did days of research.in what area i dunno brain melting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 (edited) Gentlemen, I am going to do this for the team. I am going to see the bass in person. I am taking with me 1. A Fender serial number ID chart (of no use whatsoever in this case I imagine) 2. £4.50 cash in case I decide to buy it 3. Several bodyguards in case the seller likes the look of me I'll report back. If I get back.... Chris Edited October 4, 2007 by Beedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grosa Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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