Rick's Fine '52

21 hours ago, rubis said:

 

I have a set of Gotoh tuners, all period correct looking with nickel finish and the turned over ears on the back, like this 

The thing I have noticed is this...…….did Fender in and around 1964 make any kind of recess on the back of the headstock to allow the tuners .....were they made like this, where the tuner looks like it has compressed the wood as it was screwed on?

 

As ever, all advice and opinions are most welcome folks

These relief holes were drilled in the factory as standard from around Feb ‘64, to ensure the tuners sat flush (I’m always surprised it took them 13 years to work it out!! )

Nice looking beer by the way!

Soledad was kind enough to gift me a single tuner, something that was much needed. He wouldn't take anything for it, and wouldn't even allow me to cover the postage. Top man, this is what this Forum is about, excellent addition to the Basschat community.

5 Stars from me!  Deal with confidence folks.

Douglas, I owe you one, thanks.

Rick

Any more pics? 😉

Nice bass, all looks good to me, and for what it’s wirth, I think the price is good, shouldn’t hang around.

Classic Fenderness.

Keep coming back to this, shame you’re not nearer. 

Pair of ‘61 ‘burst Jazz basses

Nice bass, enjoy!

I’ll play...

Bargain, great bit of kit!!

Have a worthy bump from me.

So, after years of hunting, and considering a few I've seen over the years, none of which were quite good enough, but having the patience (Unusual for me!) to wait for the 'right' one, I've finally completed my set of original first series JV basses, with the addition of a near mint '57 Precision. The hunt is over, I can sleep easy!

These are by far the best reissues Fender have ever produced, far superior even to the early Fullerton Vintage reissues.

Here's the set, all together;

Just sold, sad to see that one go!  😞 

Had one of these, they are fab combos, bump worthy!

Something I want out there, so come on folks, cash in those savings plans, this is a steal for what it is! 😉

14 hours ago, pmjos said:

Would be great to hear this. Is there a sound file?

 

Sorry, but I don’t have one available. I’ll look into it when back from hols. 

It sounds like a ‘55 Precision 😉

I’m not being funny, but how is this still here?

I’m tempted to extend, just so I have somewhere to put this!!

On 26/06/2018 at 16:14, jensenmann said:

Now that´s a fine collection. Congrats! 

How do those early Bassman amps compare to the 59 and blackface?

The tone of the ‘52 & ‘53 is to die for, so warm and creamy, louder than you’d expect too. They have volume and tone, which is all I need (as with my basses). The others have far more range and controls, if you need it, and a bit more oomph. 

The early ones are a bit special if you ever get a chance to play through one.

I’m going to give this a worthy bump, what an amp, had one back in the early 90’s, loved that tone.

If I didn’t already have too many amps, I’d have this. Great combo, great sound, great value. Amazed it’s still here. GLWTS

Majority of mine have a traditional BBOT, and I can’t say I’ve ever had one move, or found it hard to adjust alignment or intonation. They are simple, and work perfectly in my opinion. 

Would something different audibly (for most players or audience members) change the sound? Unlikely. 

Vintage cloth wiring

In response to a couple of PM’s;

The weight (with covers on), is exactly 8lb’s, nice and light.

3 minutes ago, discreet said:

Been back over and over again to look at this. Not doing myself any favours!! 

Overwhelming 1955 P GAS!!

You need to see it close up, and play the damn thing! 😁

It's a bargain too for what it is. 

Here's some pics of the case I'm chucking in with it.

50's style red lined interior, tweed exterior, inside lined pocket, with duckfoot tab.

Similar aged appearance, in keeping with the bass. 2 of the 3 latches work perfect, the 3rd is missing the loop, which I'm sure would be a 2 minute job to replace if inclined.

I think it suits very nicely. Not sure how old it is.

1 minute ago, Marc S said:

I most definitely do not "need" another bass......
But this looks so awesome -  I keep coming back to look at it!
Please, someone buy it and help me with my addiction! lol

None of us 'need' more than one, let's be honest, but since when were guitars ever about 'need'? 

Oh, and yes, it is an addiction! 

9 minutes ago, BCO62 said:

Hi,

nice bass, really.
What about its weight? Price complete shipping to Germany included?
Is there a problem to to ship to?
Thank you for info,

best regards
Bernd

Thanks for the message, but not looking at shipping abroad, apologies.

33 minutes ago, ead said:

I'm with Roger2611 and Lozz196.  When I went looking for a vintage Fender I deliberately sought a bass that had some visible wear as to me it probably signals it's a good item and has been used not abused (and hopefully maintained) rather than stuck in a cupboard.  As original as possible and un-modded.  Mine actually has one none-vintage strap button but I guess I could always remove the old hootenany button and use that instead and leave a hole in the headstock.

Gratuitous vintage Fender pics (it's a '66):

Nice bass, lovely dark rosewood too, all in great condition!