Rick's Fine '52

[quote name='backbone' timestamp='1336605526' post='1648477'] Bought a 70's jazz pick up of Rick, he even sent it to me so that i could "try before i buy".... what a legend. Cheers Rick [/quote] Awww....schucks!

Responding to one of Andy's wanted ads, I passed a fully loaded body to him, for a project. Right timing for both of us I think, and by all accounts it fits his needs a treat. All good, great comms, easy transaction. Top man, would recommend anyone to trade with this guy. Nice 'n Easy. Rick.

Is this really such a good price for an '80? I'm looking for another purchase, and would definitely consider a nice pre-EB Ray. But I don't see this as such a great buy at that price, especially in black. He's had it a while and i didnt give it a second look, until i saw this thread. I guess I'm wrong, having seen achieved prices of these over the last 2 years, I don't think so. Having said that, I know Andy, top guy, and it's his business, so there's profits and costs to cover, and factor in. Don't get me wrong, its a lovely looking bass, nice example. For me, I'd rather pay a little more for an earlier one, in a more desirable colour.

Nice work, looking forward to seing this one develop!

[quote name='jackhammer' timestamp='1337088915' post='1655182'] I despise p basses in every aspect, however there is something about this, its really really nice [/quote] How does it differ from a P-bass that you despise all aspects of?

[quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1336689609' post='1649715'] How early did they change to plastic? [/quote] They were wooden (Cherry or maple), single screw from 1951 to 1957. These were painted black, and lacquered, some early versions from '51/2 were left plain wood, and lacquered; They changed to 2-screw black plastic in July '57, when they released the 3rd variation of the Precision. Same style used from then to now. Positioned below the strings from '57 to around '69 (transition examples exist up to a year either side of this), and above the strings after. There was a short period around 1972, when they appeared as a deep burgundy colour, that appeared almost black, but was a very deep red when you shined a light through it, like this; They used gold or silver metal ones on the P&J Bass Specials in the early 80's, with Fender embossed, short lived special edition, normally with P/J pickups, and thumbrest was positioned above the strings.