Rick's Fine '52

[font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Good catch Dan, but without pics, it didn’t happen!![/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]I’ve said on here many times before that these are far and beyond the best reissues ever made. Unlike the Fullerton reissues that also started in ’82, these used the original pre-CBS blueprints, so the contours on necks and bodies are the same. The feel in the hand of these is unmistakeable vintage, and the tone is also very well replicated, better than anything I’ve seen, played or owned from even the Custom Shop.[/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]The first batch from end of April, to end of May..ish, were way to good, and far better than their own reissues from Fullertons, and so the Americans soon made them reduce the specs, and change the decals. [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]But it isn’t just the rarity, and exclusivity of these early birds, that make them so desirable, although that has become a factor, but the playability, feel and overall vintage vibe. [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]You simply cannot replicate, or capture the feel of a real vintage bass as well as these offer. [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]I have 3 now, and they are all ’62 reissues. I still need to add a ’57 to the fold…it will happen at some point. [/color][/size][/font] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Some really bad pics taken hastily with a iphone, too much flash and light;[/color][/size][/font]

[size=3][font=Calibri][color=#000000]Bargain Fender TV Bassman Fifteen, why no bidders??[/color][/font][/size] [size=3][url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-BASSMAN-TV-FIFTEEN-AMPLIFIER-VGC-/111248265814?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=KpNt2ErynHjDrSj7B6WRwjkRmss%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc"][font=Calibri][color=#0000FF]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FENDER-BASSMAN-TV-FIFTEEN-AMPLIFIER-VGC-/111248265814?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=KpNt2ErynHjDrSj7B6WRwjkRmss%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/color][/font][/url][/size] [size=3][font=Calibri][color=#000000]Before anyone asks, yes, I won it. I’ve been looking for one of these for 2 years. The cheapest I can find is £750….and they are sold out, so you cant even get one for that price. [/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font=Calibri][color=#000000]It arrived on Tuesday, and its every bit as good as I hoped, its huge (Look at it next to my tweed 4x10 bassman), bigger than I thought, which is great, lovely tweediness, with tube warmth, and 350W of headroom. Sounds great turned down, or cranked up. Love it[/color][/font][/size] [font=Calibri][size=3][color=#000000]I bid far more than I won it for, and took it for £299.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Calibri][size=3][color=#000000]It was brand new, still has the plastic protective film on the badge, the vinyl top cover spec insert, original instruction manual, original till receipt, UK and EU leads, and a 20ft guitar lead thrown in. The original clip-on/o[/color][/size][/font]ff casters were mint too. [font=Calibri][size=3][color=#000000]It must be just me who loves these……….which suits me just fine! Happy Bunny. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Calibri][size=3][color=#000000]Some pics.[/color][/size][/font]

Definitely a reissue, fender didn't write dates like that. Over £100 for a knackered jap neck, needing fixing? Na, no thanks.

I don't believe this is produced by Fender, I've never seen anything like this from Fender before.

[quote name='Si600' timestamp='1389602321' post='2335877'] I was making noises about having one in Northampton ([url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187294-midlands-bass-bash-2013/"]http://basschat.co.u...bass-bash-2013/[/url]) but I didn't get around to doing anything about it. Re-reading my thread the consensus is build it and they will come (maybe ) PM me if you want to collaborate this year on one. [/quote] I'd definitely pop along if it was in Northampton, could bring a few vintage Fenders and amps too if there was any interest. (I didnt see the original thread). Not sure if I'd have time to help set it up, I barely have time to sh*t these days, but would be happy to give my opinion and feedback on likely venues etc?

Here's a couple more, and some of the Catalog, and Instruction Manual, both showing this 'burst stacker and the mute arrangement;

I've met about half a dozen now, and each time it was to sell gear, and would wholeheartedly agree with all the above. Its just a shame life is hectic and busy for the most part, and we are all over the place geographically. I would love to meet sooooo many more of 'us' that I have exchanged comms with, and continue to communicate with on a regular basis, but they are far and wide.....shame innit?

Here's my latest addition; 1961 Fender Jazz, all original, stack knobs, case, mutes, covers, manual, catalog, ad, strap, cord, cloth, even sealed spare strings;