Fretless '76 Fender P-bass for sale * GONE *

[Clarky]

As my last attempt at selling this ran to 3 pages and had an unhelpful intervention by a certain BC'er, I am starting it all over.

This is a gorgeous '76 fretless Fender Precision in amazing condition (a couple of small dings but looks like new from a few feet away, with incredibly vibrant paintwork and the rosewood board is in superb condition). The bass itself came from Vintage and Rare in Denmark Street and I paid £1,600 for it in March 2010 (its still shown on their website at £1,795t!). It weighs 10lbs. The overall condition of this bass is so good for a 34 year old that I suspect it has spent much of its life unplayed in its case - I have unfortunately carried on that tradition as I cannot play it and have decided I'm actually not bothered about being good at fretless (playing a fretted 4 string properly is ambition enough for me).

Due to personal preference I have swapped the standard black s/p for a 70s style tort one made for me by the Bass Doc so it looks very Jamerson. Of course both s/p's would be included in any sale. It has a pretty good condition Fender hard case, chrome covers and a certificate of authenticity from V&R. As far as I am aware it is completely 100% original (when wearing the black s/p of course).

Pics below:

From V&R
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Wearing new tort s/p:
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I was looking for £1500 ono but will this week accept £1400 cash for a quick deal (not including delivery)

Edited August 21, 2010 by Clarky

[Happy Jack]

I've had a go on this bass and it's every bit as nice at looks.

Clarky turned down my trade goods (using the weak excuse that none of the basses I offered said "Alembic" on the headstock - pah!) so I can't relieve him of this.

[OutToPlayJazz]

Are you sure this time, mate?

Best of luck with the sale!

I'm half tempted myself, just getting really into my latest fretless, but I also have no Alembics or Sadowskys, only a Jazz 50th Anniversary with the proper '62 chunky neck profile, but you'd have to prise that one out of my cold dead hands at the moment!

[Clarky]

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='880181' date='Jun 28 2010, 06:58 PM']Are you sure this time, mate?

Best of luck with the sale!

I'm half tempted myself, just getting really into my latest fretless, but I also have no Alembics or Sadowskys, only a Jazz 50th Anniversary with the proper '62 chunky neck profile, but you'd have to prise that one out of my cold dead hands at the moment! [/quote]
I was sure last time, Rich, but felt publicly humiliated into giving it another go. But you can't polish a turd!*

I would also trade for one thousand and four hundred of your English pounds

Edit: * for avoidance of doubt, the turd is my fretless playing not the bass!!!!!

Edited June 29, 2010 by Clarky

[martthebass]

Lovely bass C, it's starting to really p155 me off that all of the fretless' I covert are about £4-500 more than 'the fund'.

Deserves to sell.....

[Clarky]

Last day of bumping this. Goes in the storage cupboard tonight

[Schnozzalee]

[Noisyjon]

Totally not my thing but have a 'bump' for a top man and a top bass.
Someone would get a cracker here.

[Clarky]

EBay listing stopped due to pending trade

Edited July 30, 2010 by Clarky

[Clarky]

Trade did not work out. Hence up FS again

Edit: MUCH keener on cash than trades due to nasty surprise tax bill

Edit 2: Will have only occasional access to BC in next couple of weeks - will respond to any messages when I can

Edited July 30, 2010 by Clarky

[Beedster]

Dude, put it on consignment at V&R, or trade it with them for something you either want or that's easier to sell here. It's an awesome bass, but as you;re finding, fretless Precisions are something of an acquired taste compared to their Jazz or 'ray counterparts. I'd love to have it for sure, but I have what I consider to be the perfect fretless Precision, and even I can't justify two. Alternatively, refer to my previous PM re eBay

Good luck either way

C

[Clarky]

Bump from the far East!

[Clarky]

Another bump from hols!

As I recently had a very unpleasant tax demand I am really after cash but would consider a trade against something that I could potentially sell on (or at least, if it didn't sell quickly, I would enjoy playing inbetween times until it did sell). Given I like Fenders and their derivatives and Alembics it doesn't mean many possibilities but there's no harm in trying me (an Alembic or Sadowsky 5'er [with relatively narrow string spacing] would be good or a vintage Precision with maple neck [already got a lovely one with rosewood] or a Nash)

Edited August 12, 2010 by Clarky

[Clarky]

Bump in case you didn't see the post above regarding trade options as a quasi-cash solution

[Clarky]

Another I-need-some-dosh-to-pay-off-a-tax-demand-of-dubious-legality type bump

[Clarky]

Would also consider a part-cash plus bass deal if it was worth in vicinity of 1400 quid, if that tempts anyone. By way of example, a 2009 Fender Jazz in white/tort/maple plus 700 quid.

[Clarky]

Not selling my AC Willie Weeks so this really has to go.

Final offer, £100 price cut - so its £1300 cash or bass*-plus-cash to eqivalent value. Any interest folks?

* where bass = Nash/Fender/Sadowsky/Alembic

[Clarky]

Trade pending