Beedster Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1976-Fender-Precision-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ140163018279QQihZ004QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1976-Fender-Precisio...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Body looks 31 years old. Headstock looks brand new? Might be inconsistent lighting but I think this could be a bit iffy? A lot of guys have bid on it so some comments here might help out a fellow BCer. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Looks fine to me... The lower edge of the headstock (under the logo) seems to have picked up a bit of chipping. It looks heavy, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 The SN appears to be 1977 (the year the S prefix was used), the SNs began with 76xxxx in 1976. The tuners are Schallers (branded "Fender") and are consistent with 1976, the first year of their use. So, I would say its OK but probably bought/manufactured in '77 rather than '76. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Thanks chaps, I take it you don't think the wood on the headstock is a little too clean? Nice bass the! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 think its just the flash from the camera made it look light. The h/stock in the main pics looks consistent, nice aged look. They were notoriously heavy though the ash Ps in the 70s. All in all, a nice piece of history, but dont go spending buckets, they aint that rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 (edited) Went for £1000 in the end - i was following this one, only out of curiosity... Quite fancy getting a bass that is the same age as me - is that daft? This is also on at the moment... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1976-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS_W0QQitemZ180159198078QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem"]ebay link[/url] Has anyone had any experinece of these guys? Is £1,150 too expensive for something like this? Cheers in advance guys, I don't know enough about this sort of thing and can't afford to lose a grand on a lemon... maybe one day, but that's not today! Edited October 9, 2007 by jwbassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 [quote name='jwbassman' post='71501' date='Oct 9 2007, 12:19 PM']Went for £1000 in the end - i was following this one, only out of curiosity... Quite fancy getting a bass that is the same age as me - is that daft? [/quote] Not daft at all, in fact I've been suffering from exactly the same urge luckily I'm not too old or that could be a really pricey dream if you were born in the 60's eh! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Not the only one then - that's good to know, pretty sure I one of the other guys mention this too a while back (probably what planted the seed in my head!)... I'm probably just old enough (31) for it to be a reasonably expensive project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 [quote name='jwbassman' post='71501' date='Oct 9 2007, 12:19 PM']Went for £1000 in the end - i was following this one, only out of curiosity... Quite fancy getting a bass that is the same age as me - is that daft? [/quote] Not at all.. I have four of 'em! [quote name='jwbassman' post='71501' date='Oct 9 2007, 12:19 PM']This is also on at the moment... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1976-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS_W0QQitemZ180159198078QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem"]ebay link[/url] Has anyone had any experinece of these guys? Is £1,150 too expensive for something like this? Cheers in advance guys, I don't know enough about this sort of thing and can't afford to lose a grand on a lemon... maybe one day, but that's not today![/quote] Yes, £1150 is too much IMO. Also, IMO. this seller sells a lot of junk. I wouldn't go anywhere near this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 [quote name='jwbassman' post='71501' date='Oct 9 2007, 12:19 PM']Went for £1000 in the end - i was following this one, only out of curiosity... Quite fancy getting a bass that is the same age as me - is that daft? This is also on at the moment... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1976-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS_W0QQitemZ180159198078QQihZ008QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem"]ebay link[/url] Has anyone had any experinece of these guys? Is £1,150 too expensive for something like this? Cheers in advance guys, I don't know enough about this sort of thing and can't afford to lose a grand on a lemon... maybe one day, but that's not today![/quote] NO WAY!!!!!!!! That guy is notorious. Most of his basses have strange modifications, some of which he fails to mention in his descriptions. A '76 Precision in lovely condition didn't sell on ebay last week for £695 'cos it was collection only (from Norfolk I think). Maple/natural. Beautiful. Check out completed listing and get in touch with the seller, he might be disposed to doing a deal. In fact. here's the link [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300158039729&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=020"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=020[/url] Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Hey guys - thanks for the advice - Must admit I was dubious and you've confirmed my suspicions... Might be worth a email - thanks for the link Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 [quote name='jwbassman' post='71501' date='Oct 9 2007, 12:19 PM']Quite fancy getting a bass that is the same age as me - is that daft? [/quote] No not daft at all - just f***ing expensive when you get to be over 40 like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkThrust Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 [quote name='99ster' post='71550' date='Oct 9 2007, 01:42 PM']No not daft at all - just f***ing expensive when you get to be over 40 like me! [/quote] Yeah same here. I would love a 63 P but not for the sort of money they go for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 looks like I should buy in sooner rather than later then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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