My lovely 72 P bass

[Clarky]

Just bought this beauty from BC'er Chris Kelly. Its a lovely light and very resonant 1972 P-bass, strung with well worn-in LaBella flats, and I am a happy dude. I have long coveted a vintage P bass in suburst/tort/rosewood and now I have it

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PS, pics courtesy of Chris

[wateroftyne]

[quote name='Clarky' post='669018' date='Nov 29 2009, 11:55 AM']Just bought this beauty from BC'er Chris Kelly. Its a lovely light and very resonant 1972 P-bass, strung with well worn-in LaBella flats, and I am a happy dude. I have long coveted a vintage P bass in suburst/tort/rosewood and now I have it

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PS, pics courtesy of Chris[/quote]
Lovely!

It's a great year.. enjoy it.

[Sibob]

Very nice!
That red is still very very prominent isn't it. From what I gather, it's the first part of the 'burst' to fade!?
So it's been kept out of the sun for all those years haha

Si

[Clarky]

[quote name='Sibob' post='669035' date='Nov 29 2009, 12:16 PM']Very nice!
That red is still very very prominent isn't it. From what I gather, it's the first part of the 'burst' to fade!?
So it's been kept out of the sun for all those years haha

Si[/quote]
Yes, its a very vibrant burst and, bar the odd bit of mojo (which I positively prefer, in part as I won't have to treat it with kid gloves) its in great condition.

[Musicman20]

Good find Clarky. I'm glad you found 'the one'.

[Beedster]

MAKE SURE YOU GROWN OLD WITH THAT ONE MATE (and yes, the caps were deliberate)

Seriously dude, you can't beat an old Precision and the more you get to know it the better it'll feel and sound. Well done on doing the right thing at last

[Clarky]

Hey Chris, I am planning on this being THE ONE! So when 75 year-old Clarky plays geriatric punk, this will be strapped around his neck

[Beedster]

[quote name='Clarky' post='669048' date='Nov 29 2009, 12:54 PM']Hey Chris, I am planning on this being THE ONE! So when 75 year-old Clarky plays geriatric punk, this will be strapped around his neck [/quote]

Right now you should be playing it not BCing

[Clarky]

[quote name='Beedster' post='669051' date='Nov 29 2009, 12:55 PM']Right now you should be playing it not BCing [/quote]
Its around my neck as I type, and I am playing along to The Stone Roses

[Beedster]

[quote name='Clarky' post='669055' date='Nov 29 2009, 12:59 PM']I am playing along to The Stone Roses [/quote]

You'll be needing a Ric then

[OutToPlayJazz]

[quote name='Beedster' post='669059' date='Nov 29 2009, 01:02 PM']You'll be needing a Ric then [/quote]

Chris, don't (I repeat) don't encourage him!

Nice find, Clarky. Very very nice...

Edited November 29, 2009 by OutToPlayJazz

[Cat Burrito]

Looks great - big, big fan of the 70s P bass too. That one is actually born the year before me!

[Old Horse Murphy]

Nice one Clarky. Glad you finally got her

[Noisyjon]

Hey Clarky,

Nice one on this bass and I wish the 2 of you well in your relationship!

ATB,
Jon

[Legion]

Very nice, I'm still in search of the same thing really - its just that getting to try before you buy is pretty awkward and I'm damned if I'll buy blind anymore.

Don't sell it...





But if you do (PM me!)

[Clarky]

[quote name='Legion' post='669130' date='Nov 29 2009, 02:36 PM']Don't sell it...[/quote]
I won't! But it does mean I no longer have the readies to pester you every month or two about buying your Pino bass, Legion!

[EssentialTension]

Well done Clarky. I must get one of those myself.

[Stag]

Exactly the thing I was looking for before buying my 2009 P ( [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=68439"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=68439[/url] ) . Lovely lovely bass indeed in a classic colour scheme, great buy!

[Sibob]

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Just in case you fancy another lol

Si

[harvey1-8]

Lovely bit of kit there, Clarky. I got a '78 P myself this weekend.

[Beedster]

[quote name='Legion' post='669130' date='Nov 29 2009, 02:36 PM']I'm still in search of the same thing really[/quote]

This from a guy with a CSPino and a Tony Franklin, likely two of the best basses Fender have produced for a long time

[chrkelly]

I miss it already sniff sniff

Enjoy it Clarky, it's a beast of a bass

[alanbass1]

Nice one Clarky - I've fancied a '72 P Bass for a long time. The '72's have a great reputation.

[kingofthestuntmen]

Congrats Clarky, I had been keeping an eye on your posts after our earlier exchanges. Keep us updated, eh..?

[Legion]

[quote name='Beedster' post='669215' date='Nov 29 2009, 04:37 PM']This from a guy with a CSPino and a Tony Franklin, likely two of the best basses Fender have produced for a long time [/quote]

Until I find the Holy Grail they are certainly doing the job Ultimately it's a '71 for my dream bass though...

Anyway... you can talk!