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Rick's Fine '52

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  1. Rick's Fine '52
    Here's my trio of gold guards together (Custom Shop Relic is in the middle); [attachment=92911:Trio of '58's.jpg]
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    [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1320828375' post='1431822'] another lovely looker Rick, good luck with the sale. [/quote] Thanks Gary, it's a fine bass, i think the 3-tone sunburst/maple neck/gold anodized guard, is one of the best looking, era-defining combo's Fender put out. Rick.
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    [b][size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman][color=windowtext][font=Arial][size=3][i][u]1958, FENDER PRECISION, USA[/u][/i][/size][/font][/color][/font][/color][/size][/b] [size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman][b][color=windowtext][font=Arial][size=3][i][u]CUSTOM SHOP RELIC [/u][/i][/size][/font][/color][/b] [b][color=maroon][font=Arial][size=3][i][u]3-tone sunburst, birds eye maple neck, gold anodised guard, spaghetti logo, vintage tuners, chrome bridge and pick-up covers, R serial number, raised ‘A’ pole pickups, threaded vintage saddles, Custom Shop Certificate, and stamp on rear of headstock, all usual case candy and tags, tweed case.[/u][/i][/size][/font][/color][/b] [b][font=Arial][size=3][i][u]Condition Mint (Relic), untouched, as new, perfect action, looks and plays like a dream.[/u][/i][/size][/font][/b] [b][font=Arial][size=3][i][u]This is a limited edition of 99 examples produced by Fenders custom Shop. Verification correspondence from Fender Custom Shop. Comes with original receipt, 2005(Same year) Custom Shop catalogue. Rare in the UK. [/u][/i][/size][/font][/b] [b][font=Arial][size=3][i][u]Cash on collection. [/u][/i][/size][/font][/b] [/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman][b][font=Arial][size=3][i][u]Looking for £[s]1700[/s], [/u][/i][/size][/font][/b][/font][/color][b][color=#ff0000][font=Times New Roman][font=Arial][size=3][i][u]reduced to £[s]1550[/s][/u][/i][/size][/font][/font][/color][/b][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman][b][font=Arial][size=3][i][u], reduced again to £1450 for cash on collection!! possible trade/px for vintage bass.[/u][/i][/size][/font][/b] [/font][/color][/size] [left][size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman][font=Arial][size=3][i][u][attachment=92852:1.jpg][/u][/i][/size][/font][/font][/color][/size][/left] [size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/color][/size] [left][size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman][font=Arial][size=3][i][u][attachment=92853:2.jpg][/u][/i][/size][/font][/font][/color][/size][/left] [size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/color][/size] [left][size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman][font=Arial][size=3][i][u][attachment=92854:3.jpg][/u][/i][/size][/font][/font][/color][/size][/left] [size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/color][/size] [left][size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman][font=Arial][size=3][i][u][attachment=92855:4.jpg][/u][/i][/size][/font][/font][/color][/size][/left] [size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/color][/size] [left][size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman][font=Arial][size=3][i][u][attachment=92856:5.jpg][/u][/i][/size][/font][/font][/color][/size][/left] [size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/color][/size] [left][size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman][font=Arial][size=3][i][u][attachment=92857:6.jpg][/u][/i][/size][/font][/font][/color][/size][/left] [size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/color][/size] [left][size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman][font=Arial][size=3][i][u][attachment=92858:7.jpg][/u][/i][/size][/font][/font][/color][/size][/left] [left][attachment=100247:58 CS Relic (4).JPG][/left] [left][attachment=100248:58 CS Relic (6).JPG][/left] [left][attachment=100249:58 CS Relic (11).JPG][/left] [left][attachment=100250:58 CS Relic (22).JPG][/left] [left][attachment=100251:58 CS Relic (14).JPG][/left] [size=5][color=#993300][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/color][/size]
  4. Rick's Fine '52
    [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1320420981' post='1426721'] I cant hear any bass on Eleanor Rigby? [/quote] No idea, not a fan myself ( ), took that from one of the Vox site's when i was doing some research, they seem to know their stuff. Maybe they were referring to the tracks recorded during that session, when this rig was used, which would make sense. Not my bag at all, you're talking to the wrong guy if you're talking Beatles.
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    Noticed there isnt any Vintage VOX Porn on here?? Here;s mine; [b][u][size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Original Beatles 60’s Vox Bass Rig[/font][/color][/size][/u][/b] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]This is the amp that Paul McCartney used with the Beatles for recording Norwegian Wood, Eleanor Rigby, Day Tripper and Lady Madonna, and there may well be others, although these are well documented. Prior to me purchasing this rig, it had one owner from new, and is all original. A fine example of a super rare, matched rig.[/font][/color][/size] [b][u][size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Amp Head[/font][/color][/size][/u][/b] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana][b]VOX SUPER FOUNDATION BASS[/b]. Serial Number 2680, which I believe, from research (I’m no expert, so please check for yourself), that this dates from 1967-1968, although they are not always entirely accurate, from what I’ve read.[/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Twin channel, [b]200Watt [/b]Solid State Head. The ‘Big One’.[/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Effects and distortion knobs, footswitch, plus controls and inputs for each channel. [/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]The cloth is all intact, and in excellent condition, the corner protectors are all original, with VOX decals. The top grilles are also original with VOX decals. Handle again is original, with VOX decal. All parts are original. ‘VOX’ badge, and ‘Super Foundation Bass’ badge are intact and original.[/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Rear, metal, serial number plate label intact.[/font][/color][/size] [b][u][size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Speaker Cabinet[/font][/color][/size][/u][/b] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana][b]VOX SUPER TWIN FOUNDATION BASS[/b], Serial number 327[/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]2x15” Vertical stacked speakers, the cloth is all intact, with some scuffs expected with this age, and in very good condition, no rips or holes, the corner protectors are all original, with VOX decals. All parts are original. Vertical ‘VOX’ badge, and ‘Super Twin Foundation Bass’ badge are intact and original. Rear, metal, serial number plate label intact.[/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Cab comes with original trolley casters on rear, and metal holding stands to front. The top comes with the original chrome tubular handlebars, used to push/pull the unit around (despite its size, this addition is an extremely simple design, and makes the unit easy to transport around. These chrome tubular bars also act as the support cradle for the amp head, which locates itself on top. These original chrome stands are extremely sought after in their own right.[/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]Overall, this is a fantastic, all original, rarely seen, and importantly, a [i]perfectly matched[/i] vintage sixties Vox bass rig, cosmetically it shows it's age with the expected wear and tear but nothing major wrong as the pictures show. [/font][/color][/size] [size=3][color=#000000][font=Verdana]I’ll be selling this over the coming weeks, so if you may be interested, PM me.[/font][/color][/size] [font=Verdana][size=3][color=#000000]This isn’t just a shameless plug for an upcoming sale, but I haven’t seen any vintage VOX porn on here, and it [i]is[/i] a rig to get aroused over!![/color][/size][/font] Pics; [attachment=92522:vox1.jpg] [attachment=92523:vox2.jpg] [attachment=92524:vox3.jpg]
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    [quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1320270397' post='1424743'] Really like these, but ain't buying unless it gets the 54 spec countoured body. If they did that and gave it the "roadworn" treatment, I can't help but feel they'd sell shedloads of them. Or they take that poxy Sting logo off the other one Bass direct had a trans white 54 style, custom shop model, a while back... I'd have killed you all for it [/quote] Thats exactly what i wanted, so I assembled my own. Bought a Sting and a '51 reissue bass, swapped necks, sold the one i didnt want, and made this; This is the sting body, with the swapped neck; [attachment=92515:1.jpg] Here's the finished body relic'd' [attachment=92516:2.JPG] New decal over the finish; [attachment=92517:3.JPG] Some pics of the 'fake' checking; [attachment=92518:4.JPG] [attachment=92519:5.JPG] [attachment=92520:6.JPG] And it wouldn't be complete without period correct large string ferrules; [attachment=92521:7.JPG] Looks the part, even on close inspection.
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    [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1319554750' post='1415719'] Blonde is slightly translucent...? Good call re: the relic route. That's the way I would go, too... [/quote] The majority of 68-74 Tele's were in white blonde, as stated in the OP. This finish is not transluscent like the 50's blondes, so the patch job, and refin should be fine, and it will look fabulous when finished, nice project, sure you'll have fun doing it. I have an original '68 Tele Bass pickguard, its the white one with the pearl back, very scarce indeed, most of them gassed and disintegrated. I'm saving it though, as i also want an original blonde tele bass, to go with my other two, and i know when i find the right one, chances are the guard will be gone. You'll be stretched to find another, but there are many good repro's out there. Original 60's thumbrests are much easier to source. Good luck with the project, look forward to seeing the finished article.
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    Had a day off today, so decided to take some pics of some of my basses that i havent previously had time to take apart and photograph, can think of nothing better to do, its a rare treat to have time to tinker with my toys! My '56 (It's actually a 1/57 bass, neck and body both dated 1/57, but i call it a '56 when talking about it, so people know its the single coil version, anyway, here's a couple of pics, body is crazed to hell!!! Very cool, fell in love with it all over again today!! [attachment=91996:A'56 bass in case.JPG] [attachment=91997:body in case.JPG] [attachment=91998:body date.JPG]
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    [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1319548693' post='1415561'] Yep, you got it wrong. But apology accepted. [/quote] OK my bad, time of the month!! I'll reiterate my apology. Soon be Christmas.....
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    [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1319543335' post='1415411'] what sarcy comment? A post suggested trawling the music shops, so if we know the location a nearby basschatter could be up for joining in. Entirely relevant to the thread. Not sure why you think I haven't experienced friendly basschatters? [/quote] I think your reply was taking the piss, if not I've got it wrong. My bad. I've read it again, and it sounds like you are sarcastically implying that no-one would be interested in trawling local music shops for someone else. If you were being serious, then i apologise, doesnt read that way though, to me anyway.
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    [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1319534877' post='1415195'] this, because there's probably a friendly neighbourhood basschatter near you who wouldn't object to trawling the music shops with you. [/quote] errr, No, because i know someone who has a Squire Jazz bass, 5 years old, never played, with a Trace Elliott green carpet Boxer 65 combo, again untouched, and wants pennies for the set, so if this guy was local, it might work. Trying to help someone out, but as usual, not able to do that on BC without some sarcy comment from someone with no relevance to the thread. In future i will stick to responding to specific threads i'm interested in, and not waste time actually bothering to try and help people.who are new on here, and could maybe do with some advice, or a bargain pointing in their direction. Location is quite important when buying/selling gear, especially cheap gear, as the cost of shipping can often be more than the price of the gear. And yes, there are some friendly basschatters on here, although you probably havent experienced that, i wonder why?
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    Bump for one of my old favourites.
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    [quote name='toaophil' timestamp='1319456779' post='1414229'] Yeah i'd be happy with a four. Cheers all. I'm an Ibanez fan so might search for some 2nd hand's [/quote] This is a cool looking bass for the price, and Ibanez too... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-White-Jet-King-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Good-Condition-/190592139058?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c602d3f32"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-White-Jet-King-Electric-Bass-Guitar-Good-Condition-/190592139058?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c602d3f32[/url]
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    Whereabouts are you based??
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    Bump for a very fine bass indeed, I'm very interested, but the money is a little high for me at the moment for a CBS P-Bass, top money, but then it is a top bass. Good luck.
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    [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1319185282' post='1410844'] Don't expect that to go out the house let alone offered for sale [/quote] Unlikely, and i hope i never need to sell it. I spent many years buying/selling/trading and upgrading to be in a position to get an original '52 in this condition, I certainly won't let it go without a fight!
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    Unsurprisingly, my '52. [attachment=91581:IMG_7821.jpg]
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    [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1318700156' post='1405422'] I think calling it a '70 is on the optimistic side. My '71's serial number is a couple of thousand lower. Very nice if it is what it is, though - the rosewood they were using around that time is beautiful. [/quote] SN looks correct to me for a '70. It could even be a late '69 with those tuners, be interesting to see what the neck date is. The only thing i can see as an obvious change is the pickup height adjustment screws. Its one of those basses that just looks like it's gonna sound the dog's bollox, fretless aint my thing, otherwise it would be tempting. Nice buy for someone though at that price.
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    Nice, shame the certificate is lost, otherwise I could be interested. Do you have any pics of the jack input change? Good luck.
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    [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1318407415' post='1401600'] [/quote] Maple neck and black blocks is just wrong, probably the worst combo Leo ever came up with. All a metter of personal taste of course!
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    [quote name='CHRISDABASS' timestamp='1318366971' post='1401324'] i have around 40 Bass Player (US) mags, 40 Bass guitar mags (UK) and 4 old Bassist mags (from 1999) Question is, are they worth anything? [/quote] To be honest, not really, purely because the postage costs are so high for sending them. This would probably cost £30 to send, and they are probably worth £15 as a job lot. I'd be interested, but not for £35. You often see sellers on eBay selling job lots of mags, but P+P costs put buyers off, hope this helps, although probably not.
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    [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1318344711' post='1400887'] Normally I try to refrain from controversial posts, but I finally get the chance to show my hatred for these truly AWFUL instruments! [/quote] +1 I made the mistake of having a go at Rickenbackers a while back. Tschhh, some people!
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    [quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1318325446' post='1400457'] Erm, no actually, because here is the ugliest bass in the world! [/quote] Thiis is a Fender Custom Shop Relic '57 P-Bass, made for Modern Music, based on an original one they had, and sold a few years back. A beauty.
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    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1318325204' post='1400450'] Definitely in the eye of the beholder. I haven't seen a single bass in this thread that I like the look of. [/quote] Nor me. Awful creations. It would be dull if we all liked/played the same basses though eh!
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    [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1318289958' post='1400244'] I'm sure it's a fine example of the luthier's craft but what has it got to do with music? It's a bit like people who'll pay £80,000 for a hand-made shotgun. Absolute stunning examples of workmanship, in both wood and metal, but they don't shoot any better than a plainer example costing just £1,000. Such items are really works of art rather than working tools, and not usually any better suited for the job either. [/quote] Surely you don't think people spend £80K on a shotgun because it shoots better, although i bet it shoots pretty damn good!
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