Rick's Fine '52

[quote name='lozbass' timestamp='1336556453' post='1647334'] Fantastic - retrorama! Takes me back. I'm pretty sure that these would be PA columns - WEM seemed to have most of the market for this kind of thing in the UK in the '60s and early '70s - you'll see WEM columns at almost all the big outdoor gigs of the period. The Fenders appear to be in fabulous condition. I've no need and no space, but these columns should be in some kind of rock'n'roll museum for all to marvel at - incredibly cool. [/quote] Thanks Loz, cool is definitely the word for these, if I didnt need the space, they certainly wouldnt be going anywhere.

[font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Need space and money for a new Project, so something’s gotta go, and this is next on the list.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]This is a project bass, that I assembled, to replicate my original ’58, as I wanted one I could take out and play regularly.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Great time and expense was spent sourcing period correct parts, to make it as authentic looking, feeling, and playing, as possible. The dates and decal were added for my benefit only, as I never intended to sell it. The new owner can choose to leave these on, or remove/change as necessary. It is not a production Fender bass, although [u]all[/u] the components are original (reissue!) Fender. The body is unknown origin, but matches Fender dimensions perfectly, and the 3-tone is excellent, much better than most copies, so it may well be a fender one, but I cannot confirm, everything else is real Fender.[/color][/size][/font][list] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]3-Tone Sunburst body, lightly aged, and relic’d, fake date of 10/58 added[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Single piece maple neck (Fender), with period correct truss rod nut and location, amber tinted, rolled edges, and relic’d. Fake date of 6/58 added[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Fender reissue, bridge with threaded saddles, all aged[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Fender reissue, reverse tuners & bushings, all aged[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Fender string tree, aged[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Fender period correct decal added, and aged[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]1958 Neckplate added, #41223[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Fender reissue, gold anodized guard, aged.[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Fender reissue pickups, with correct, raised ‘A’ polepieces, these are very rare, and hard to source.[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Fender reissue thumbrest[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Fender reissue pots, wiring and knobs[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Fender reissue chrome pickup and bridge covers, aged.[/color][/size][/font] [*][font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]8lb with covers, typical light 50's Fender, not an 11lb 70's jobby!![/color][/size][/font] [/list] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Looking for [s]£795 [/s][/color][color=#FF0000][b]£695.[/b][/color][color=#000000] Less than half the price of a used CS relic, and much less than a used US Reissue, with all the mojo of an original. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]I also have a Fender Custom Shop tweed case, with a repro copy of the 1957-8 Catalog; 1958-9 Catalog; 1957-8 Pricelist; Swing tags, and lead. (These items are available to the new owner, but negotiable, as not included in the sale price stated). [/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]This has been a great project to build, as you’ll see, every effort has been made to make it as ‘correct’ as possible, including the raised A pickups. Plays great too, nice and loud, great response, and lovely neck. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]This needs to be sold, so will be going on ‘The Bay’ in a couple of weeks or so, but thought I’d offer to you lot first.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Prefer collection, but will consider shipping.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Here’s some pics.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Thanks for looking[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]Rick[/color][/size][/font]

I think they were used as extension speakers/cabs. Fender, Marshall & Vox all made them. They may also have been used for PA's? They [i]are[/i] very cool !

I bought these with the intention of sitting them either side of a silverface bassman head and cab, and displaying them, and playing with my two psych, '68 Tele basses. Reality is, that it probably won't happen!! These are late 60's (Believed to be '68), pair of Fender columns. Each contains 4x8" speakers. Very cool pair, rare in the UK. Black tolex, with cream tolex inner panels. The two 60's Fender badges are worth £50 each!! The last pair I saw in the UK sold for £400. I'm looking for £[s]200[/s] [u][b]£175[/b][/u] collected. I've never even plugged them in......I'm sure they work?? Offers welcome, but I won't give 'em away. Click on pics to enlarge. [attachment=107416:fender speakers front.jpg] [attachment=107417:fender speakers back.jpg] Cheers Rick.

Always wanted one of these Clarky, some excellent footage of JPJ playing it live with LZ. Unfortunately, I wouldnt know what to do with it, tried upright, it just ain't for me. Good luck with the sale though....unless you've changed your mind...again!!

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1336127637' post='1641244'] Thanks BIGd - as I said pricing suggestions are more than welcome. I did buy it 2nd hand so will add that to the OP to make it clear. I was hoping 9 years worth of inflation would be my loss on this bass but perhaps that's too optimistic [/quote] Unless vintage, guitar gear deppreciates generally, especially items that are still available. I think asking the same price for something you bought 9 years ago is going some, leave the price as is, state that offers considered (Which this thread has probably done now anyway) and see what people say. Ultimately, the market will dicatet somethings value. I think you should be looking at 9 years of deppreciation, not inflation!!

[quote name='samuel' timestamp='1334243604' post='1613150'] This bass is MINT comes with vintage pickups and full chrome pick up covers front and back, tort pickguard, fully shielded £300!! posted Email pics on request Thanks [/quote] Any headstock pics?