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Its a selector switch I believe and there is ATN circuitry apparently to emulate other guitars

Now priced tatty case included

Now priced

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Hmmm sounds interesting PM me and we can talk

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1337710116' post='1664393']
Red and black looks very cool !
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Yes its a pretty distinctive colour scheme, the main thing about this bass though is the neck; it just feels 'right' somehow even though it isn't a slender neck its as comfortable as any Fender Precision I've played and in incredible condition.

I'm selling on this old Telecaster Bass from 1977 as I need to get my upright bass sorted out and pay some bills! I've used this for recording only and it formerly belonged to a private recording studio from 1979 until recently. It has had an illustrious history.
The bass has been modded in that it has a Dimarzio Jazz pickup at the bridge and one of the pots is a push/pull coil tap. The humbucker has the smoothest, warmest tone of any bass I have played and is incredibly loud, the Jazz bass tames it and makes it more useful for different musical styles. I have also moved the thumbrest to a comfier position using existing scratchplate holes.
The bridge has now been replaced with a correct era through body strung Tele Bass bridge. The neck is a three bolt job with a microtilt adjuster, it has a bullet trussrod. All parts are original with the exception of the push/pull pot, jazz pickup and bridge. The ashtray is original and it comes with a tatty old case (now pictured). The neck and frets are in superb condition with barely a blemish, it has a lovely action and intonation is good.
The bass isn't as heavy as it looks but it isn't a lightweight either! I'd estimate it weighs 10lbs however it's well balanced and surprisingly comfy to play.
As you can see the finish has begun to split/crack and there are lines across the body, these aren't cracks in the body wood I hasten to add, construction is very solid. This was a fairly common issue for this era bass apparently and though I have been tempted to refinish it and fill the jazz pickup route I have been told this is a rare finish for a Tele so I've left it. Ironically there are very few 'man-made' dings to the finish just the flaws to the paint itself.
This is an uncommon bass in a rare finish and has had an interesting past however there are flaws to it as far as collectors appeal so I'm unsure as to value it. Forum rules dictate I need to indicate a price and looking at similar era Fenders on here I would say it must be worth over a grand as a great playing old Fender..... however keeping in mind the current market offers around the 800 mark will secure it.
Here is a picture of it with the new bridge and the case. I've also included a picture with its sparring partner my '77 all original Fender Precision in maple and ash (very appropriate!), please excuse the quality it was taken on my ipad. The Precision is not included in the deal unless you want to throw another grand and a half at me !

It's sold I asked - anyone on here ?

Nice!

Yes it is, still available £650 firm. Cheers

[quote name='steviedee' timestamp='1337453060' post='1660401']
Have a bump for a nice looking bass.
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Thanks! It plays as good as it looks!

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1337543633' post='1661765']
Wish I knew where you've done your shopping for the last few years Ash
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The P bass I picked up recently had been overlooked, I think because it had a non original pickup, when I asked the seller it turned out he had kept the original in the case. I made an offer and got the bass. Its a lovely example and even has the matching serial number on a sticker on the rear of the scratchplate!

I can't get your link to work Porkpie but I too have had problems with Yodel and many other couriers. There are some really dodgy outfits around these days and I've yet to find one that has no 'small print' to suit them when they want to wriggle out of paying compensation.

I've had quite a lot of problems navigating around the site since the change to the new style site months ago. After the recent 'downtime' its become even slower.

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1337513694' post='1661106']
Looks good & I don't think the start price is at all bad if you're not expecting to pay at least that for a almost unused example 70's P-bass, what do you want? Rubber Biscuit?
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Ha! Yes reasonable price all things considered, wonder how far it will go? If I hadn't just bought a '77 in similar condition I'd certainly have a punt at this - although I paid rather less for mine .

This looks in superb condition although the start price reflects this. Looks like its never been played!

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I'll show this my Dad, he worked for Philips and made many a 'bulb' at Mullard Simonstone in the 60s & 70s I know that this will amuse him! I wonder what this guy puts in his desk lamp an EL34 or maybe an ECC83 for that slightly subdued twilight look?

Or offers!

If this falls through please let me know, cheers

Here is my old Hohner Pro Korean Made GT60. It's a good looking instrument being similar to a Jaguar or Jazzmaster...even Jagstang. The guitar is in excellent condition apart from having lost its trem and the rear strap button. It was set up as a Baritone guitar for a while and I was planning on installing a hardtail bridge lengthening the scale and setting it up like a Fender Bass VI but was told this wouldn't work...Oh well.
Anyway its here for sale and I'm looking at £130 it could do with a proper set up but everything works as it should. Sorry for the poor pics, its cream/off white with a tortie plate.

Yes I bought one of these from the states from Guitar Parts Resource for my Tele bass but it wouldn't fit, its for the VM Tele and P basses. Shame as I am looking for the correct part.

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