Rick's Fine '52

Very sad news indeed. 😔

Here’s a couple

Still have them all. 👍

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Rare, desirable things are always sought after. Whether it’s cars, art or anything else. Instruments are no different. These are very special, have unique features, are very scarce, and seldom available. Any item hitting those qualities will be in demand. Does a Ferrari 250 make you a better driver by spending £45m? Is it worth £45m? Is a Picasso worth £300m, when you can frame a print for £200? All these items increase in value every year far more than inflation, or normal investment, including the Jazz bass. Sure it’s not for everyone, but fair play to the chap or chapess who gets to enjoy this one. Good for them. I’d love it!!

one on Gumtree at the moment; MUSICMAN STINGRAY BASS REPLICA https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/musicman-stingray-bass-replica/1469770582?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

I have an original one from 1969 for sale if you wanted to revert to original?

This is market rate for these. A ‘60 4001S recently sold for £23k! Still cheaper than a ‘61 Jazz! 😬

Congrats, nice bass. This is one of the few true GAS inducing basses that I’ve not yet owned over many years of playing and collecting vintage basses. One day though, it’s finding the right one, sounds like you’ve got a nice one, certainly looks great, love the burst shading on it, looks perfect! Good find!

This. Not an issue. I’d be looking more at how flush the truss screw was. Is it the original screw etc. A shim is just adjustment. As above, shims also came from factory, albeit not the one in the pic, but similar.

Crazy, I just got a notification about a further comment on a post I’d commented on, in 2011. Slow news day! 🤣

That’s a great version!

I’ve had a mixed bag of experience here, certainly made some long term acquaintances, and also fallen out with a couple. I’ve learned that every day is a school day when it comes to vintage Fenders in particular, and there are many with much knowledge, to whom I’ve acknowledged and respected. I’ve enjoyed sharing my collection, and enjoyed looking at that of others. I’ve shared builds and viewed enviously at the talents of proper luthiers, and not the assemblers, like me. I’ve bought, sold, traded, and given plenty of parts and bits away to folks in need of that old knob , cover or screw. I’ve enjoyed the debates, and the jokes, and the sales and the trades. I’ve spent far too many hours scrolling through the various sale posts, and spent far too much money, some of which was unnecessary, all of which made me happy! Overall, I visit less now than in previous years, as there appears to be less topics and posts that tickle my particular pickle, but I still dip in, and enjoy when I do. I hope to, for times to come too! All good here, keep playing, keep safe!