Rick's Fine '52

I'm sure she would agree John, you just need to ask the right way!! They are very rare though,I havent seen another sunburst one in the UK. Rick

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1368288862' post='2075357'] Rick that's wonderful - have a bump - on the last cd I did with Bob Collum we had Martin Belmont (Graham Parker/Elvis Costello) guesting on his Fender 60's VI [/quote] Thanks Gareth, more pics just added, they're great basses actually, and look stunning, I just wish I was good enough to do it justice!! Don't fancy one then? Could think of a nice swapsy?

Hi, do you know the weight? Also, any pics with the covers and thumbrest on? thanks, Rick.

Not sure what's happening with the pic uploader, but it won't let me add more than two on the main post, here's some more;

[color=#FF0000][size=5][font=Calibri][b][u]Now Sold, please remove[/u][/b][/font][/size][/color] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri][b][u]Fender USA Custom Shop 1951 Precision, Strictly limited, 50th Anniversary[/u][/b]. Mild Relic finish.[/font][/color] [font=Calibri][color=#000000]This is the most period correct Bass I’ve [i]ever[/i] seen come out of the Custom Shop![/color][/font] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]The Fender CS are not exactly known for their attention to detail, but on these, in 2001,they’ve spent the time and effort, getting it right, maybe because they apparently only made 15, they could afford the extra detail.[/font][/color][u][u][b][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Specs/detail;[/font][/color][/b][/u][/u] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]One piece Ash body, Nocaster® transulescent Blonde, Nitrocellulose, cracked and weather checked, some chips and faded finish.[/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]Body even has the body anomoly hump, as appears on the earliest P's,where they didnt yet have the correct machinery to produce the tight radius rout to the lower horn/heel. Love that attention to detail![/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]Quartersawn maple neck, Fingerboard Radius 7.25" , wear and lacquer missing from rear.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]Warped Bakelite pickguard, this is just stunning, looks original 50’s.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]Vintage deep radius headstock scoop, so small walnut cap evident, not seen on any previous reissues.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]Reverse Klusons, smaller threads, slot head holding screws, [i]and[/i] mounting screws![/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]Single screw maple lacquered thumbrest.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]Chrome covers, with foam mute pad under bridge cover.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]PAT.PEND. Bridge with stamped, Serial Number, and phenolic, shaped saddles, lovely.[/font][/color] [font=Calibri][color=#000000]Slot head screws in all the right places, with 2/3[sup]rd[/sup]’s shaft threaded, vintage correct, perfect.[/color][/font] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]Flat pole single coil pickup, vintage aged cloth, and even has the earth wire stem, brilliant touch![/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]Weighs 8lbs with the covers etc.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]CS certificate, signed by Mike Eldred, CS envelope with lots of paperwork, cleaning cloth, tags, and Fender embossed CS Black flightcase.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]It’s strung with flats, and looks and sounds the business. Closest you'll get without spending £15K![/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Calibri]Here’s the pics; [size=3][color=#000000][font=Calibri][/font][/color][/size][/font][/color][/size]

[u][b][size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]2009 Fender® Custom Shop 60′s Bass VI Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst[/font][/color][/size][/b][/u][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]I won’t bore you with lists of players who have used these, needless to say, it’s a fabulous instrument for bassists, and guitarists alike, if you’re looking, I guess you know what it is.[/font][/color][/size][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Calibri]This is a USA Fender Custom Shop model, which, according to Suzi at the Custom Shop, were limited to 99 examples worldwide, 50 various colours, and 49 in sunburst. Not to be confused with the Japanese reissues, which as you'll know doubt be aware, are far removed from being accurate reissues of the originals, and certainly not to be confused with the recent Pawn Shop series, not quite sure what they are supposed to be. 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Numerous tone combinations are made possible with three adjustable full-range pickups. The circuit incorporates three on-off switches, one for each pickup, plus a tone modification switch enabling the player to select the pickups individually or in any combination. In addition, a tone control permits further modifications of any selected position. 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do you have any pics, such as; body date; wiring harness; underside of pickups; close up of bridge? thanks

Thanks, it is rather special. We emailed last week actually about the JV. I want another one, like vintage Fenders, I'm thinking you can't ever have too many 1st series JV's!! Rick

Good call on the '63 Clarky, you won't regret it! Have a bump on me for a lovely fretless P.

Luuuuverly!!

Shame to have to part with any fine bass, especially a YOB, the neck on this one looks just fab too. Have a Sunday bump on me, and good luck selling, and finding what you want! Rick.