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Rick's Fine '52

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    [quote name='jonthebass' post='1279513' date='Jun 23 2011, 12:10 PM']Just beautiful Rick and what a collection you've got! Do you have any picture links you could show with some more of your collection? Cheers, Jon[/quote] Thanks Jon, i have detailed pictures of all my basses, but sadly, I'm not very I.T. friendly, if there is a simple way of uploading pictures, then i could certainly put them all on???. In the meantime, if there is a particular instrument/pic you'd like to see, let me know, and i can get one posted on here. I'm aware of things like Image Shack etc, but not sure exactly how they work? Although I'm sure its fairly simple. Is there an Image Host Site that you would recommend?? Appreciate the comments.
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    [quote name='chrisd24' post='1279416' date='Jun 23 2011, 10:05 AM']Far out teles rick! Seriously though proper cool pair there…think I need to start checking under people's beds![/quote] Aha, you've discovered my method of finding cool basses!!!
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    [quote name='bartelby' post='1279192' date='Jun 22 2011, 10:59 PM']I love the pink paisley one... Actually I love both of them![/quote] Thanks, thats how i was with it, i was enquiring as to the Paisley, without knowing at that point, they also had the blue flower, as they'd just got them in, as soon as i saw the pics, and heard the story, i just had to have them both.
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    [quote name='molan' post='1279096' date='Jun 22 2011, 09:46 PM']I love them both - equally! Great find Rick [/quote] Thanks, it was a great find, until i picked them up this morning, i was still thinking it was too good to be true to find 2 like this.
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    [quote name='ezbass' post='1278808' date='Jun 22 2011, 06:00 PM']What a major score, TWICE![/quote] Thanks ezbass, i must admit i was chuffed at finding such a good Paisley, let alone its non identical-twin brother!
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    [quote name='gary mac' post='1278932' date='Jun 22 2011, 07:35 PM']What a spectacularly excellent find. Hope I do as well when my Vintage P bass search reaches a conclusion. So will you gig them or are they to be admired and kept safe and sound indoors?[/quote] Sadly, these are too valuable to take on the road, but they'll get plenty of play-time in mi casa. What vintage P are you after?, PM me, i may be able to help you find what you're looking for? Thanks for the comments.
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    [quote name='KiOgon' post='1278818' date='Jun 22 2011, 06:05 PM']They look very happy together Uber kool [/quote] Thanks, to be honest, i couldnt really stretch to both, and originally wanted the paisley, but as they were bought together on the same day, i felt the need to keep them together. Obviously the blue flower is the rarer one, and I wanted one....... eventually, i knew i'd regret not taking the opportunity of getting the pair. I'm very glad i did though, they are just amazing in the flesh, never seen better examples.
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    [quote name='Stag' post='1278801' date='Jun 22 2011, 05:54 PM']Cool! You do pick up some mega collectible basses - how do you do it??[/quote] Keen eye, and lots of deep digging and searching. Theres some good stuff out there (Almost all of which is in the US though!). Knowing specifically what you want helps, and try not to get distracted by other goodies. I have a list of stuff i want, which is proving rather expensive, better than money in banks though, and alot more fun!! Thanks for the comment.
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    After much deliberation, negotiation, and waiting, i finally collected my latest addition to the Arsenal. 1968 Pink Paisley, and 1968 Blue Flower Telecaster Basses. These were purchased new, on the same day, by the previous owner. Apparently, he played them for a year, then, when they became unfashionable, they were retired, in their cases, and under the bed. They are the best examples of these i have seen. The Paisley has no lacquer cracks at all, the Blue Flower one does, but all the paper is intact, most flowers have half the wallpaper missing. Not everyones cup of tea granted, but they play great, sound fantastic, and from a Fender Bass collectors perspective, they are both in the 'Golden 10'. Thats it for a while now, unless i sell both my kidneys!! Here's a couple of pics. [attachment=83266:IMG_4128.jpg] [attachment=83267:IMG_4127.jpg]
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    [quote name='73Jazz' post='1271394' date='Jun 16 2011, 01:18 PM']Congratulations can`t wait the porn details [/quote] New porn secured, paid for, and en-route. Pics received just now, they should be ready to pick up in the UK on Thursday!!
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    [quote name='molan' post='1273126' date='Jun 17 2011, 08:11 PM']Gone even more vintage now. . . '63 Sunburst P with rosewood board in the house Sits rather nicely with the '72 & maple board [/quote] Glad you got it all sorted! Looks great, nice pairing! good on ya. You know it's very addictive don't you? Be warned!!
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    I'm looking for trade witha Nash (or Fender relic ) Jazz bass or Pbass + Cash. Regards Fancy a Fender 1958 Precision, Custom Shop Relic? 3-tone sunburst, maple neck, gold anodized guard All unopened case candy, includes chrome covers, strap, cable, certificate. CS Tweed Case Original till receipt 2005 (Same year) Fender Custom Shop Brochure Verfication from Fenedr CS, stating 1 of 99 limited examples. Here's a pic. [attachment=82906:8.JPG]
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    [quote name='Mike' post='1270785' date='Jun 15 2011, 10:42 PM']Hi all - anyone selling a reasonably okay french bow? Looking to spend up to about £400 - something wooden, light and french style, would be nice. Cheers Mike[/quote] It's not wooden, but how about this one, it was made in toulouse, definitely a nice, french, bow. [attachment=82829:French_Bow.jpg]
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    [quote name='73Jazz' post='1271394' date='Jun 16 2011, 01:18 PM']Congratulations can`t wait the porn details [/quote] Me neither!!
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    [quote name='Clarky' post='1271336' date='Jun 16 2011, 12:41 PM']Congrats on the sale. Think thats the most pricey bass I've seen sold on BassChat (although it sounds like it wasn't to a BassChatter). Stunning bass and the new owner is one lucky dude![/quote] Thanks Clarky, no it wasnt to a bass chatter, he is lucky, got it for a great price, as i needed the funds towards my latest purchase, which is now secured, and in transit from the US, should be with me by the end of next week. At which point, all being well, i will be posting details of in the 'gear porn' section. I'm like a kid who just got his dream bike for christmas!! Just hope it all works out! LOL
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    [quote name='73Jazz' post='1267654' date='Jun 13 2011, 06:24 PM']good luck bump[/quote] NOW SOLD. Shopping time
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    [quote name='kybosh' post='1268417' date='Jun 14 2011, 11:25 AM']as far as I know the finish is original , I've had the bass for a while and it was bought from a dealer , under the scratchplate is much the same as this : [url="http://www.eddievegas.com/store/details/1964-ORIG-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-1-OWNER.php"]http://www.eddievegas.com/store/details/19...ASS-1-OWNER.php[/url] Also with the tuners , I have no reason to think they are replacements , what make you think they are ? (I know 1 screw on one tuner is not original as it was missing when I bough the bass so I replaced it myself) any other comments welcome , I'll try and get better photo's up if anyone is actually interested in buying ?[/quote] The finish under your scratchplate is 3-tone sunburst, as the exposed parts of the body. On the link you quote (Eddie Vegas), the area under the scratchplate is 2-tone, as should be. The note someone else states about the paint stick mask, is also visible on the Eddie Vegas Bass, and not yours. Comments by others on the tuners are correct, also, an easy way of telling, is on the number of threads on the shaft, original tuners show about 3-5 turns (Depending on the angle viewed), the reissues have a dozen or so, like yours. The tuners are definitely not original, and in my opinion (Based purely on the pics, an in-hand inspection may prove very different indeed), it has been refinished, although this could have been 40 years ago of course, if it looks old to you. Still a fantastic bass, even if it has been refin'd.
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    [quote name='BigRedX' post='1268025' date='Jun 13 2011, 10:34 PM']You only need a curved board if you're going to play it with a bow.[/quote] Ah, ok, makes sense, must be hard to play on a flat board though, my hands getting cramp just thinking about it!!
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    [quote name='Slipperydick' post='1267787' date='Jun 13 2011, 07:44 PM']Anybody ever seen one, or did i dream it ?[/quote] As the guys say, it was the '53 to '56 Gibson EB1's that had the spike, definitely not the Fenders. Wouldn't these need a curved board though, to play it upright, otherwise it would be near impossible to play, no? I've only played one EUB, and a double bass, both have curved boards, not flat, like a P???
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    [quote name='chrisd24' post='1267626' date='Jun 13 2011, 06:08 PM']Have a "if I sell my car and all my over stuff I still don't think I could quite afford this " bump![/quote] Thanks Chris, i think it's going anyway, have a very keen buyer coming over at the weekend, which, if it comes off, paves the way for my next, and probably, final, purchase!
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    [quote name='kybosh' post='1267271' date='Jun 13 2011, 01:35 PM']1964 Precision bass , L series serial number Original Sunburst finish , with good honest wear Brazillian rosewood fretboard , minimal fret wear Tortoiseshell scratchplate Transition logo Original chrome bridge and pick up covers (ashtrays) Original hard shell fender case with orange plush lining All original electrics with the exception of changed tone pot Very light , plays like butter , very cool old bass £5000 link for photos , see [url="http://www.aberdeen-music.com/forums/equipment/65332-1964-fender-precision-bass.html"]http://www.aberdeen-music.com/forums/equip...ision-bass.html[/url][/quote] Nice bass, is the finish definitely original, these are normally 2-tone under the guard. Also, the tuners are definitely recent reissues. Nice looking P-Bass though, love the sunbursts. Good luck with the sale.
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    [quote name='BottomEndian' post='1265043' date='Jun 11 2011, 04:08 PM']Yikes. The listing makes it out to be real rocking-horse-sh*t stuff, while there's actually [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/1960-Fender-P-Bass-Precision-Lefty-Left-Handed-Vintage-/160598555392"]another 1960 lefty Precision on eBay[/url] right now. Rare coincidence, or do these things crop up all the time? I know nothing of vintage Fender lefties.[/quote] the sunburst '60 P-Bass is super rare, and you probably wont see another like that, in that condition, for another 10 years. Yes, its pricey, but then rarity dicates value on collectible instruments. If you're a lefty, then vintage (Pre-CBS) gear seldom turns up at all, let alone in such fine order. The gold one is also extremely rare, but has clearly had a bit of work done, and the price reflects that. Regarding coincidence, i would say yes. I havent seen 2 slabboard, lefty, P-Basses for sale at the same time....ever. The sunburst is as the listing makes out, top order collectible. Unfortunately their are probably few left handed vintage players/collectors with this much change in their pocket. Is it rare?.......yes, incredibly.
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    [quote name='99ster' post='1264733' date='Jun 11 2011, 11:14 AM']I'm sure I speak for a LOT of folks here... [b]IF[/b] I had £6K spare I would have jumped on this right away & bitten your hand off. A fabulous bass. Good luck with the sale...[/quote] Thanks, it is fabulous, and i appreciate its not in everyones price range, especially during a difficult economic period.
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