andydye

now for the expert input please folks...there are numbers on things and I'm aware they mean things but I'd like someone who knows stuff to have a gander and give me an opinion...it looks to me like they might be '74 pups but with '79 pots? is that right or have I the wrong end of the stick...? the body also looks like it was intended to be natural if that stamp in the cavity is to be believed? is that consistent with a genuine fender body? [url="https://flic.kr/p/oifd5P"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/ogigQS"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/ogrbj3"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/oifcRH"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/nYZsvW"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/ogtRQg"][/url]

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1404927308' post='2497107'] It's an ubercool bass. Happy to have been of assistance! P [/quote] you were amazingly helpful, many many thanks again matey! [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1404931024' post='2497154'] Hope it's as good as it looks [/quote] it sure looks mighty good doesn't it [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1404935897' post='2497213'] That`s a beaut Andy. The weight of 70s Fenders can vary immensely - I had a 77 Precision which was 10.5lbs, a mate of mine has a 77 in exactly the same colour scheme, everything the same, except his weighed 13lbs. Looks like you`ve ended up with a fairly manageable one, am sure you`re going to enjoy it. [/quote] it actually weighs a tad less than my 2010 which is itself just under 4kg so it's very lightweight for a p, especially a 70's one! [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1404936080' post='2497218'] Very nice! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! [/quote] thanks all for the kind words, it's a thing of beauty indeed! now for the 'finding out about it by taking it to bits and putting it back together again'

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1404918351' post='2496989'] Oh dear - I will need a new keyboard now. [/quote] eeeeeewww [quote name='bh2' timestamp='1404925695' post='2497084'] Looks super... I wonder if it will have that 'smell' [/quote] it does have a rather wonderful smell to the case, the bass itself has an old smoke kind of smell too, now slightly masked by guitar polish [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1404930174' post='2497140'] My keyboard does now . Very nice bass [/quote] [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1404931223' post='2497158'] Yes - someone really liked first position judging by that wear on the necks lower edge [/quote] the wear is rather focussed isn't it

[b]N[/b]ew year of birth [b]B[/b]ass [b]D[/b]ay Yes, I know the mid/late seventies weren't a great time for Fender and, yes, I know that precisely dating instruments from that period is 'difficult', but, it says S7 and 5 of other numbers in the serial number on the headstock so I'm choosing to believe it's a '77 (even if it could well be from any time in 77 or 78)! Natural finish (not original) Ash body showing some wear, maple fingerboard, frets with a bit of life left in them, some obvious lacquer wear on the fingerboard, original ashtrays, case (+ keys), looks good, neck feels a tad deeper than my 2010 USA std p and the whole thing feels really light...I thought these were meant to be heavyweights (usually!). I'll weigh it when I get home as am really curious to see what it weighs, I should also probably strip it right down to see what's under the hood too. Huge thanks to NancyJohnson (and Mrs Johnson) for collecting it from the seller and packaging it up for shipping to me, Mrs Johnson stayed in especially waiting for the courier for me! both went above and beyond the call of duty for which I am hugely grateful!!! Teaser pic before I get it home and do a proper job on it [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/14609445561/"][/url] [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/14609445561/"]20140709_145852[/url] by [url="https://www.flickr.com/people/andy_dye/"]andydye[/url], on Flickr These are the sellers pics and this link 'might' work... [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/14426063338/"][/url] [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/14426063338/"]04[/url] by [url="https://www.flickr.com/people/andy_dye/"]andydye[/url], on Flickr [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/14610603884/"][/url] [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/14610603884/"]06[/url] by [url="https://www.flickr.com/people/andy_dye/"]andydye[/url], on Flickr [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/14612143182/"][/url] [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/14612143182/"]08[/url] by [url="https://www.flickr.com/people/andy_dye/"]andydye[/url], on Flickr [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/14426280027/"][/url] [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/14426280027/"]05[/url] by [url="https://www.flickr.com/people/andy_dye/"]andydye[/url], on Flickr

[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1404681420' post='2494731'] So it's the age old simple answer that... Electrics make the biggest difference...all else is aesthetics, playing pleasure and mythos [/quote] [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1404682589' post='2494745'] So it would seem! The runaway winner was the only bass with non-standard pickups. Very interesting. Well done to all concerned for organising this, quite a surprising result I'd say..! [/quote] I like mythos and aesthetics and I love 'playing pleasure'

So it's the age old simple answer that... Electrics make the biggest difference...all else is aesthetics, playing pleasure and mythos

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1402922645' post='2477884'] cool! Any effects built in? [/quote] no mate, just the pups making it sound sweet p90 at the neck and a paf at the bridge

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1404336612' post='2491778'] Beer mats? Haven't seen beer mats since about 1986. Weren't they banned by the Heath and Safety Executive? [/quote] everywhere we play has beermats but then we're in the frozen north where h&s is a bit more spit n shovel we'll be ordering a load of beermats today btw

[quote name='omikin' timestamp='1404312293' post='2491476'] I have been nervous about stringing these flats through the body. They're La Bella 760FS (45-105) but I have had flats (different ones) start to crack when they've been strung through. Anyone strung these flats through this bass? I suppose I could put the E through the bridge and the rest through the body. [/quote] I have those exact strings on my USA p and it's strung through body, no issues thus far and it's racked up a good few practise hours and a gig so far... sweet bass by the way matey

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1404310312' post='2491443'] Is that your logo in your BC image? that would look cool as a beer mat I reckon. [/quote] that is indeed our logo matey and thankyou kindly I'm currently dreaming up a rear print with our facebook / soundcloud & twitter details on it to swing by the guys and see what they think

prices obviously vary depending on quantity but these do 100 for £68 apparently ([color=#1F497D][url="http://www.beermatcompany.co.uk/prices/"][color="#0000ff"]http://www.beermatcompany.co.uk/prices/[/color][/url][/color]) or £95 for 1000! tempted to give 'em a shot

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1404309390' post='2491424'] Get some made into beer mats and give them to some pubs... they would look cool. [/quote] I love this idea! our band logo is circular, that'd look awesome!!