Beedster Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) I've been asked to source a '64 Precision, ideally original but a stripped or refinned might work also. Substantial budget available. Can anyone who knows of any in UK or US shops post links or details here? Many thanks Chris Edited December 8, 2009 by Beedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) [i][b][u]The[/u][/b][/i] shop. [url="http://www.gruhn.com/"]Gruhn's[/url] George Gruhn is the man when it comes to vintage. [url="http://www.thebassgallery.com/vintagebasses.html"]The Bass Gallery[/url] have a '64 in at the moment. I saw it on the list when I was looking through the site last night. Do I get a cut of the finder's fee Edited November 21, 2009 by 7string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 The best collection is usually here: www.chicagomusicexchange.com happy hunting. Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 That's a brilliant shop. My wife and I went there during our trip across the USA (we got married in Las Vegas, then travelled across to New York). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Just off to check the lofts of all my uncles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 [quote name='Beedster' post='661347' date='Nov 21 2009, 09:27 PM']I've been asked to source a '64 Precision, ideally original but a stripped or refinned might work also. Substantial budget available. Can anyone who knows of any in UK or US shops post links or details here? Many thanks Chris[/quote] Rattle and Drum in Derby have this one advertised on ebay at the moment: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-1964-Precision-Bass_W0QQitemZ190351183720QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2c51d08f68"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-1964-Precisio...=item2c51d08f68[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 [quote name='simon1964' post='661673' date='Nov 22 2009, 12:00 PM']Rattle and Drum in Derby have this one advertised on ebay at the moment: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-1964-Precision-Bass_W0QQitemZ190351183720QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2c51d08f68"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-1964-Precisio...=item2c51d08f68[/url][/quote] £4K for a refin!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='661584' date='Nov 22 2009, 10:03 AM']Just off to check the lofts of all my uncles [/quote] I've already tried that and the only one I found was an original 1963 Precision beloning to old Uncle Sid. He was always fond of a bit of kidology and I noticed he'd added a couple of quirky decals saying 'Affinity Series' and 'Made in China'. I do believe the bass to be genuine however, and worth about £6500. Dear old uncle Sid, a right joker eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Ooh mine's a '63, might have considered parting with it for the right money, but a year too old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixshooter Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 For the right price my 59 could be available? much nicer than a 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks for the above guys, I've checked them all out. A trip to Chicago might be in the offing! The one in Derby is overpriced for a stripped but i'd guess negotiable on that basis. Has anyone on here played it (or owned it)? Also, anyone on here has something either '64 or very near for sale (63 will do), please drop me a line. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='ezbass' post='661846' date='Nov 22 2009, 03:24 PM']Ooh mine's a '63, might have considered parting with it for the right money, but a year too old.[/quote] Hey mate Drop me the details anyway. Pre CBS is the main issue Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='simon1964' post='661673' date='Nov 22 2009, 12:00 PM']Rattle and Drum in Derby have this one advertised on ebay at the moment: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-1964-Precision-Bass_W0QQitemZ190351183720QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2c51d08f68"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-1964-Precisio...=item2c51d08f68[/url][/quote] Eeek. I'd dread to think how poor the quality of that re-fin is considering they couldn't be bothered to remove the scratchplate when they were sanding it down :S 4k my arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 1964 All-original except a refin body...factory fitted large frets...plays and also sounds killer with a huge C neck... £2850.00 [url="http://www.guitaravenue.com/basses.htm#fenderpbass"]http://www.guitaravenue.com/basses.htm#fenderpbass[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='Buzz' post='662314' date='Nov 23 2009, 01:14 AM']4k my arse.[/quote] Interesting offer - I'm passing your details on to Sir Elton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Buzz' post='662314' date='Nov 23 2009, 01:14 AM']Eeek. I'd dread to think how poor the quality of that re-fin is considering they couldn't be bothered to remove the scratchplate when they were sanding it down :S 4k my arse.[/quote] I don't think it's been refinned, just stripped. Amazing what they did to basses in the 70's! [quote name='Stingray5' post='662322' date='Nov 23 2009, 01:41 AM']1964 All-original except a refin body...factory fitted large frets...plays and also sounds killer with a huge C neck... £2850.00 [url="http://www.guitaravenue.com/basses.htm#fenderpbass"]http://www.guitaravenue.com/basses.htm#fenderpbass[/url][/quote] Cheers S5, Have you used Guitaravenue before? Chris Edited November 23, 2009 by Beedster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) Vintage & Rare have one. I put a thread up about it last week. They also have a '65. Edited November 23, 2009 by Hutton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='Beedster' post='662283' date='Nov 23 2009, 12:00 AM']Hey mate Drop me the details anyway. Pre CBS is the main issue Chris[/quote] PMed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='Hutton' post='662467' date='Nov 23 2009, 10:34 AM']Vintage & Rare have one. I put a thread up about it last week. They also have a '65.[/quote] Hiya mate, yes, I looked at that. I wasn't all that impressed by V&R though, they seemed unsure of too many important factors with both that bass and the two Jazz basses another BCer was looking at. At the price they're asking I'd need more than "we have it on good authority that it's all original" (I asked for the month of manufacture and they said they hadn't had the neck off to check, which worried me. Furthermore, if you haven't checked the pocket and cavity you surely can't state for sure it's the original finish). In short, and ironically, they seemed to have a pretty casual approach to demonstrating the 64's vintage or its rarity. [quote name='ezbass' post='662471' date='Nov 23 2009, 10:36 AM']PMed[/quote] Replying now ez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='Beedster' post='662534' date='Nov 23 2009, 11:48 AM']Hiya mate, yes, I looked at that. I wasn't all that impressed by V&R though, they seemed unsure of too many important factors with both that bass and the two Jazz basses another BCer was looking at. At the price they're asking I'd need more than "we have it on good authority that it's all original" (I asked for the month of manufacture and they said they hadn't had the neck off to check, which worried me. Furthermore, if you haven't checked the pocket and cavity you surely can't state for sure it's the original finish). In short, and ironically, they seemed to have a pretty casual approach to demonstrating the 64's vintage or its rarity.[/quote] I found the same type of attitude. The first thing I asked was the price. When the female assistant told me I just said "Oh!" She then rather sarcastically said; "So you'll be wanting two then?" I didn't bother to ask anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razze06 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 [url="http://www.hendrixguitars.com/Hxbass.htm"]This guy[/url] used to run a shop close to my hometown in Italy, with a mouth-watering array of vintage gear. He now no longer runs a shop, he deals only in vintage gear through the internet. He has a '66 and a '68 prec on the stock list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Beedster' post='662245' date='Nov 22 2009, 11:12 PM']The one in Derby is overpriced for a stripped but i'd guess negotiable on that basis. Has anyone on here played it (or owned it)?[/quote] I've not played it (or seen it), but I will be in Derby a couple of days next week. Happy to check it out and report back. It is over-priced, but they do a steady trade in used stuff there and I would assume the price is negotiable. Edited November 23, 2009 by simon1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='simon1964' post='662599' date='Nov 23 2009, 01:06 PM']I've not played it (or seen it), but I will be in Derby a couple of days next week. Happy to check it out and report back. It is over-priced, but they do a steady trade in used stuff there and I would assume the price is negotiable.[/quote] Hi Simon Many thanks. It's certainly overpriced and I'm not sure how much of an investment it would represent given the nature of the finish, but it's got to be agood player as well as an investment so, assuming we haven't found soemthing beforehand (which is unlikely), I'd be really grateful if you could take a look. Having siad this I've emailed them for details and had no reply which, I must admit, worries me slightly (that is, I suspect they may not be able to verify a few things to my satisfaction). I'll drop you a PM later in the week? Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Sad but true fact about the UK retail sector is that I've emailed several dealers in the UK and in the US regarding their respective '64s, and whilst most of the US dealers have got back to me not one of the UK dealers has. Gotta wonder if this is simpy because when you ask questions about provenance and originality, they can't answer them? C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='Beedster' post='662382' date='Nov 23 2009, 08:55 AM']Cheers S5, Have you used Guitaravenue before? Chris[/quote] Sorry for the delay getting back to you, Chris. I can vouch for GuitarAvenue having known owner Gary Winterflood for around 30 years. He certainly knows his guitars and amps (that's including basses too!) Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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