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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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    Boring Monday BUMP.
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    Rainy, Sunday b u m p
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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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    [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1264087' date='Jun 10 2011, 04:16 PM']Pre-weekend Bump.[/quote] this is a 'noticed-everyones-bumping-their-own-gear-everyday' bump. If you cant beat 'em....
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    [quote name='molan' post='1264200' date='Jun 10 2011, 05:56 PM']Looks like you have too many there Rick, might as well have a bit of a clear out & sell a few off cheap [/quote] I'm selling a '55 at the mo, not a gold guard yet though.
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    [quote name='molan' post='1264155' date='Jun 10 2011, 05:14 PM']That's another beauty Rick![/quote] She's not alone.... [attachment=82282:Trio_of___58__s.jpg] Gold guards are sooo hard to photograph, they never look right??
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    [quote name='molan' post='1262764' date='Jun 9 2011, 02:56 PM']I think the other one is virtually 'as new' and even has all the original case candy![/quote] Here's my '59, it also has all the original case candy, tweed case, original strap, original cable, '58-'59 catalog, and the original 1958 fender bass manuals (Vol1 & 2). The blondes are rarer though, the rosewood neck version even more so, although the maple ones are nicer IMHO. Click to enlarge... [attachment=82281:58_bass_candy.JPG]
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    [quote name='Dave Vader' post='1263972' date='Jun 10 2011, 02:39 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ARCHTOP-GUITAR-PROJECT-/230632364119?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35b2c29857#ht_500wt_902"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ARCHTOP-GUITAR-PROJE...57#ht_500wt_902[/url] For the record, if I had a few quid, I would get this, though the picture of Slash on it is off-putting. Tempted to make one of my own....[/quote] Is this what Nigel Tufnell would play if Spinal Tap did MTV 'Unplugged'?
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    Pre-weekend Bump.
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    [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1261184' date='Jun 8 2011, 01:46 PM']New price, additional pics [u]This is an ORIGINAL 1955 Fender Precision Bass !![/u]Not a Reissue or Relic 1955, Original example of Fender's 2nd Series Precision Bass This is a rare opportunity to acquire a very rare bass indeed, and seldom seen, especially in the UK. Don’t miss this chance. Find another one in the UK! [u]Summary[/u] 2-Tone Sunburst, professional, NOS, nitro refinish All important parts are original Single piece Maple Neck Spaghetti Logo Neck date 10/55 Body Date 10/55 Pots date to 41 & 46 week of 1955 Light bass,plays like butter Condition, overall 9/10 Fender Custom Shop Tweed Case Detail [u]Original parts[/u] Body Neck Tuners Pickup (Lindy Fralin rewind) Wiring Pots Capacitor Dome knobs Control Plate String Tee Decal Strap Buttons Ferrules Neckplate (7212) Single screw thumbrest (Refin’d & lacquered) Bridge Saddles Screws [u]Non-Original parts[/u] Single Ply pickguard (Originals commonly shattered) Bridge Plate (Taken from a 1968 Fender Telecaster Bass) Chrome Covers Fender Custom Shop reissue Tweed Case The nitro finish has been carried out professionally, and looks absolutely stunning, transluscent, to show the fantastic grain on the body, has light weather checking and cracking to finish, (Pics attached below to try and show this), looks like a NOS. There are 2 extra holes by the bridge, which have been professionally filled prior to the refinish. These are not visible when the chrome cover is fitted. Currently strung with flatwounds. I need to sell this bass to fund another purchase. Strongly advise serious bidders to view this exceptional bass. Can be viewed in Northampton, fairly central (J15 of the M1) or possibly Cambridge. I'm not a shop or music store, so please understand this. Cash on collection preferred, that way it’s a secure and honest transaction for all parties. Any other methods of payment must be discussed first, no exceptions. I’ve included all the important information and pictures, but please ask any questions before bidding. No tyre-kickers or time wasters, bid to buy, not to try. If you’re serious though, please come and have a look, have a play, have a beer, or a coffee. I have a ’59 4x10 tweed Bassman you can play it through. Thanks for looking. Looking for £5999.99 exactly! [attachment=82069:20.jpg] [attachment=82070:19.jpg] [attachment=82071:13.jpg] [attachment=82072:16.jpg] [attachment=82081:P5280010.JPG] [attachment=82073:11.jpg] [attachment=82074:6.jpg] [attachment=82075:P5060008.JPG] [attachment=82076:P5060022.JPG] [attachment=82077:P5280001.JPG] [attachment=82078:P5280003.JPG] [attachment=82079:P5280005.JPG] [attachment=82080:P5280007.JPG] Thanks for looking.[/quote] Shameless B U M P
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