Rick's Fine '52

I'm putting this as a feeler, because I'm not sure if I can bring myself to sell it, as I know I will regret instantly, and I won't find another, but if it sells quick, then it will take away that decision.

This bass started out as a Crinson replica bass, they are classical instrument makers, and made a handful of blackguard telecaster guitars, and this bass, several years ago now. I bought it because it just blew me away, the best relic work I've ever seen.

I've built a few project basses before, and get a bit OCD with attention to detail, and when i got it, a few things bothered me, so this is the additional work i did;

• Re-routed the back to take the larger set of string ferrules, which now sit flush, I acquired an original set of '55 ferrules a few years ago, so on they went. This wasn't easy, as the older ferrules have a lip, which sits flush, so it needed routing twice.
• I made a replica maple thumb rest, sized and shaped on my real ones, which I painted black, relic’d, and then nitro clear coated it, before fitting.
• I replaced the matt black pickguard, with a Bakelite reissue version from the USA, which I relic’d, and again, nitro clear coated, to help it crack, and age with time
• I had an original string tree from 1954, so thought I’d use that up too.
• Fender PAT PEND, and serial number stamped bridgeplate, rarer than a rare thing
• I bought a set of NOS slot head screws for the chrome covers, pickguard, neckplate and thumbrest
• Finally I relic’d the chrome covers, and after putting on the flatwounds, screwed them on to finish the piece off.
• Swapped the knobs for correct style dome heads, and relic'd
• Reissue long stem Kluson reverse tuners.
  

I’m delighted with the results, and you would now have to remove the neck to see it’s not original, I still can’t believe how authentic the neck and body ageing looks, they did a terrific job, best I’ve seen. the work on the neck is stunning. Less money than a common or garden Fender Custom Shop, and we all know what they're like.

Not comparable with other relics available. This is proper work, and lacquer checking, not sanded areas. Unique bass.

If you've always wanted a Blackguard Precision, this is as close as you'll get without getting an original for 10x the price.

Pickup is a unique one-off handmade pickup.

PM if interested. Loads more pics available.

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Colour?
matching headstock?
bound fretboard?
pics?
thanks

Exact same date as mine....nice.

Congrats, now theres a real bass right there. Custom colour in great condition, very pleased for you. Enjoy it.

Nice, GLWTS

Whats the line and filler at the back of the E string tuner?, has it cracked? Thanks

Any pics?

My pair of '61 Jazz basses,

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Some more information on make/model/year may help someone steer you in the right direction?

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Nice YOB Jazz, GLWTS

SOLD, thanks

BOSS GE-7B

Bass Equalizer

Vintage Brownface, gold lettering. Made in Japan model.

Working pedal, used condition.

Price includes registered UK shipping

http://[url="http://s208.photobucket.com/user/rosesguitar_2007/media/WP_20150315_001_zpsabdam2ro.jpg.html"][/url]

BOSS Bass Limiter

LM-2B

Silver rear label.

Rare Vintage brownface gold writing pedal.

Fully working, used condition.

With original box and booklet

Price includes registered UK post.

http://[url="http://s208.photobucket.com/user/rosesguitar_2007/media/WP_20150315_002_zpsyurzl0fu.jpg.html"][/url]

[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1426378178' post='2717556']
I've heard tales of early stack knobs with ash bodies and two-tone sunbursts, but I don't think I've ever seen a photo of one.
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Yeah, thats just the 3-tone of that era, here's a pic of the back, showing the red unfaded, and if you look under the control plate, the red is still unfaded also;



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[quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1426347028' post='2717193']
Interesting - very different sunbursts and plate colours. How much is due to exposure to light, and how much was originally the same...any thoughts?
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the guards are the same, thats just the photo. The bursts though are very different. Both are 3 tone, during late '59 to late '60, the vast majority of fenders appear 2-tone, across all models, after this period, the red is far more accentuated, and lasts. The body on the bottom one is 8/60 (there are many stacker jazz bodies with this date, which was the first batch, the top one is early 61. I'll try and get a pic of the back of the '60, And front from a different angle, so you can see the 3-tone. Search on gbase for Fender between 1959 and 1960, and you'll see what i mean.

Here's my two 61's, together;

http://[url="http://s208.photobucket.com/user/rosesguitar_2007/media/91e88eb2-6648-4b4f-819f-117fae7c107e_zpsnhvnu3wg.jpg.html"][/url]

Nice bass, nice price.

GLWTS (not that you should need it)

Rory bought a pedal from me, prompt payment and comms, all good here.

Rick

Updated list, [s]two[/s] left.....

[color=#FF0000][s]Bass Flanger £45 SOLD[/s][/color]
[color=#FF0000][s]Bass Para EQ £110 SOLD[/s][/color]
[color=#FF0000][s]Bass EQ (+Manual) £45 SOLD
Bass Chorus (+Box and Manual) £55 SOLD[/s][/color]
Bass Limiter (+Box and Manual) £55
[color=#FF0000][s]BCB-60 Pedal board and integral cables SOLD [/s][/color]

Last one left.....

[quote name='Lowfrequency90' timestamp='1425306887' post='2706025']
PM'd
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18 minutes to sell.......fab stuff!!

good work fella

Bass Flanger £45 SOLD
Bass Para EQ £110
Bass EQ (+Manual) £45
Bass Chorus (+Box and Manual) £55
Bass Limiter (+Box and Manual) £55
BCB-60 Pedal board and integral cables SOLD

Last bump before ebay gets 'em

There's only one photo?