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  1. Rick's Fine '52
    [quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1335526255' post='1632580'] Actually... at last calculation any one of my current basses was worth more than my car. Think I should be saving for a new (old) car, rather than looking at nice old Fenders! Or maybe just get another job..... BTW the Jazz in my pic is mostly Bravewood! [/quote] Looks nice, looks like a late' 65/'66 looker with that 'target' sunburst finish?
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    [quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1335523825' post='1632519'] Oh yes...that's the one. But I wouldn't ever trust myself with a real one....its worth about ten times more than my car! Nice job on the relic version - that must have taken some time and effort on the modern poly finish! [/quote] I sold it last year, not sure how much your car's worth, but it wasn't cheap. Thanks, poly is not the easiest to work with, it's a slow process, worth it though.
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    [quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1335516430' post='1632358'] Would you take body parts as payment? I've got a kidney which has been worn in comfortably and has plenty of life left in it. I also have 10 toes with a unique grain pattern on the nails. At a stretch I could possibly throw in a foot. PM if you're interested All joking aside, those are absolutely beautiful! If I had the money I'd go for them. [/quote] Actually, a new spine would be of interest. I've had two lots of surgery on mine, the second of which involved some removal, and replacement with what can best be described as scaffolding, so I'll take your vertebrae as p/x if thats agreeable?? Thanks for the comment, they are beautiful.
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    [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1335476304' post='1632033'] firstly- wow you're selling (possibly) and secondly- how beautiful is that Jazz? If I had the readies I would! (thinks about what I could sell) nope- but good luck! (the jazz is awesome- the P I have no doubt is all right- but mine is prettier! ) [/quote] You know I'm a sucker for 2-tone/maple P's, so I won't defend that comment!!
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    [quote name='stinson' timestamp='1335471271' post='1631844'] I always thought that 60's/early 70's neck dates looked like this? [attachment=106187:images.jpeg] [/quote] they did? The first 2 digits, or single digit is the model code, not the day. 5-Precision 7- Jazz etc
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    [quote name='stinson' timestamp='1335468335' post='1631788'] Agreed, but that type of date stamp was used later in the 70's [/quote] 5 CODE for Precisions used from '62 until '72, then it was 01.
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    Agree with others above. Although I think its at least a 1970. Pot codes will help firm up the year, the pickups could also be dated underneath. The green numbers stated don't add up for a precision of this era. [size=3]Pbass example (s/n 277983) with the code 529129B. Breaking up the code we get:[/size][list] [*] [list] [*]5 = code for Precision Bass [*]291 = batch or lot code [*]2 = February [*]9 = 1969 [*]B = 1 5/8 inch neck width (correct for a ’69 P-Bass). [/list] [/list] For that money though, you'd get a nice transition decal Precision. It's big money, and not in great condition if you look closely at the body on the pic with the guard off, and it has a replaced pot. Personally, I'd be looking at much more guitar for this spend, plenty out there too.
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    [quote name='slobluesine' timestamp='1335464778' post='1631702'] did Fender even ship early guitars with straps? has your strap any logos on KiOgan? [/quote] Yes they did. You can see pictures from the Fender factory in the late 50's showing finished guitars with straps attached. They also appear in the Fender catalogs from '51 to present day. The reissues also have the same logo'd clasp as the originals, as that's the point, they are vintage reissues; this is a pic of my strap and cable from '58 (not the best pic), the same style of both that appear as the case candy in the reissues, as shown in the pic above.
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    [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]John, this doesn't have the Fender buckle, so i think this is either;[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]1) Not a Fender strap, unless its a pre-56 strap, which would look very much like this.[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]2) It could also be a 'no-mark' strap from '64 made by some other manufacturer, as you said it came with a '64 Jazz bass.[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]This style of strap is very generic though, and was probably typical of the 50's and 60's. Most manufacturers though (Except Fender), used to brand their straps, Fender didn't start branding until late '56/'57. [/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]I have an original strap with my '52, and it looks similar to yours. My '58 Precision strap has the logo on the clasp, as does my 1/57 Precision strap. [/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Not an easy one. Hope this helps??[/size][/font] [font=arial, sans-serif][size=3]Rick[/size][/font]
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    [quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1335459491' post='1631603'] Lovely....but I'd prefer a pristine one, just like Monk Montgomery's Mastersound bass. [/quote] Like this? 10/55 body and neck;
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    [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1335453018' post='1631453'] Sorry, not a huge Rik fan unless Bruce Foxton is holding it..lol [/quote] I agree generally, I think Ricks are the ugliest basses made, but the 4005 is unique, and beautiful.
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    Was it the 'Live in Pompeii' thing they did??
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    [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1335448414' post='1631351'] Go on, get rid of that stanky Rik instead... would take up the same wallspace as these two. [/quote] I love that 4005, Mani has been my bass idol for many years, and I always wanted it, this is as close as i'll get. Thats going nowhere, its probably worth nothing anyway apart from the Ricky parts! how can you not love this, I'm very upset now! ;
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    [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1335447625' post='1631324'] I'd be tempted to sell something else - they are beautiful. If they were mine I'd be lining up to sell a kidney before I parted with them. [/quote] I know, I'm thinking the same, I'll never be able to replace them. I just need some space. I've only regretted selling one bass, and these will join that list i fear!
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    Not many available to bench mark for prices. there is a similar Precision available on a certain auction site at the moment for £1250, not as early as mine, and the Jazz is far more valuable. I've already received an offer of £2k, but I think I would get more if advertised properly, and split the pair. I'm in no desperate need to sell, but if the right offer comes along then I will. [b]£2500[/b] would make me pay some more attention I think. Not cheap, but these are super rare, especially in this condition, and a matched pair. I saw a jazz offered in japan for £1800, not as old as mine, so with shipping and customs it would have been in excess of £2000
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    [quote name='police squad' timestamp='1335445061' post='1631237'] nice, did you relic the poly finish? how did you get the checking? [/quote] yes, its poly, the checking is done with great patience.!! PM'd.
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    [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1335444582' post='1631221'] That first photo is pure porn! [/quote] Thanks Clarky, keeping to the porn theme, they are a 'lovely pair'.
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    Good luck with the bass. I assembled, and relic'd my own last year, delighted with it, saves my original from wear too. I have one of Johns creations (Not this one), and he does a great job. Here's pics of my attempt at a '55; Before shot: (after buying a Sting bass-for the contours, and a '51 reissue, swapping the necks, and selling the 'solid-body' Sting); After; Rick.
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    [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]OK, need to sell something, and these are looking favourite. I know how rare they are so I won’t be giving them away, and know I’ll regret it as soon as they’re gone, as I know they’ll never be replaceable. [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]Perfectly matched pair, the pickguards look like they were cut from the same sheet. Impossibly rare examples.[/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Based on recent sales and pricing on these, they tend to go for around £1200+ each. The Jazz is particularly rare though, so if I get a sensible offer, then they’ll go, if not, they’ll stay.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]If you’re looking, then you’ll know all about these examples. Unlike the ’82 Fullerton reissues, these were made using the original ’62 blueprints, sent over by Fender US, and are the closest reissue Fender ever made. The large Fender decal versions were only made for 2 months, before Fender US made them stop, and use the large Squier decal. Many of the ones still in the factory were stripped, and new decals applied before sent out for sale, some were already out there or slipped the net, making them very sought after, many of those even had the Squier portion of the decal sanded off as they were deemed unfashionable to have the Squier decal visible.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]The Jazz is believed to be an early prototype version to show at a German Music fair and to US Fender reps, in May 1982. It has many features not included on the regular JV issues.[/font][/color] [u][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Jazz[/font][/color][/u] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]Neck date April ’82 JV 00*** S/N 3TSB Slab rosewood board Chrome covers Mutes Large Fender, small Squier decal export JV Believed to be early prototype version[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]Has the earliest known neck date of an export JV, and this instrument is featured as such on the Fender JV website.[/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana] [size=3][u]Precision[/u][/size][/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Neck date, May ‘82 JV0**** S/N 3TSB Slab rosewood board Chrome covers Large Fender, small Squier decal export JV[/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=2][color=#000000][font=Verdana][/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Prefer to sell as pair, as haven’t got the heart to split them up, although single sales offers considered.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]I’ve received an offer privately for the Jazz, but before I make a decision, thought I’d give BC’ers an opportunity. Great investment opportunity also. These will be the pre-CBS basses of the future, except much rarer![/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]Thanks for looking. I’m genuinly half hoping that no-one is interested. I will be very sad to lose these.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana]Rick[/font][/color][/size]
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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335439042' post='1631045'] Sensible, but when I was the OP's age *rambles on about the war* I never listened to any advice whatsoever, and I doubt the OP will, either! Hooray! [/quote] Agree, and I didn't listen either.....wish i had though, might have got a proper job!!!
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    Nice looking bass, good luck with the sale? Where you based?
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    Don't Fender already do a JJB Signature Precision, but they called it the Roger Waters model, apart from the 50's vs 70's decal, isn't it the same? Black guard, black body, maple neck?
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    I think they (Stranglers) have some very recognisable tracks, and lines, that define a sound of the era, along with the Jam, Skids etc, but I don't rate them myself, he wouldn't be in my top 30 bass players. But its all a matter of taste........and many of you clearly don't have any!! Taxi!!
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    [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1335213535' post='1627495'] Have you seen this page Chris? [url="http://www.scottymoore.net/ampeg.html"]http://www.scottymoore.net/ampeg.html[/url] [/quote] That's great, big fan of Elvis ('54 to '55), I have a very rare 10" acetate from July '54, never knew thIs though. I knew about the 'Amplified-Peg', but didnt know Bill used it. Great stuff, cheers.
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    [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1335197272' post='1627083'] But if they had millions of quid they wouldn't be bass players, they'd be guitarists, surely? [/quote] That's probably quite true in most cases, although I think Mr Clayton probably has a few bob, and a few basses of course!
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