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Rick's Fine '52

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  1. Rick's Fine '52
    [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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    [quote name='ficelles' post='1263450' date='Jun 9 2011, 11:44 PM']Dear god... did you rob a bank? Anyway hi Btw I know they aren't your thing but I don't suppose you could guess at the value of a '63 P, factory custom J-profile neck with rosewood board, burnt orange finish (not sure if that's factory custom or refin), in original case? Tia, ficelles[/quote] PM me with some more info, a few pics would also help, happy to give you an idea of valuation though, no probs.
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    [quote name='dmccombe7' post='1263252' date='Jun 9 2011, 08:52 PM']They haven't arrived. Damn those birds - bet they've started their own band again. Last time it was Lieutenant Pigeon PS in Scotland your word is your bond - legally so you owe me big time now All best and thanks for making me laugh tonight after a 12 hr day and 4 hr drive home. Brill !!! Cheers Dave[/quote] Sorry Dave, didn't understand that, don't understand Scottish, only Pigeon English !! Keep on bird watching...they may turn up.
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    [quote name='73Jazz' post='1261203' date='Jun 8 2011, 02:02 PM']St..St..St..St..Stunning!!! Good luck for your sale[/quote] Thanks, you know you want it!!
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    [quote name='specialbass' post='1261981' date='Jun 8 2011, 10:10 PM']I guess what I've got in mind is why you'd allow a dealer to advertise a bass for sale that they don't actually have to sell.[/quote] Like i said above, they wanted to generate interest in their shop, dealers do it all the time. This is their last listing of it. Call them, they will say its been sold.
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    Anyone own one of these, or played one?? SWR Silverado, 4x8 combo. I'm considering one, as they are more portable than a 4x10 or 12 (Obviously!), and they seem good value??? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SWR-SILVERADO-4X8-BASS-COMBO-AMP-/330574501841?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item4cf7c697d1"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SWR-SILVERADO-4X8-BA...=item4cf7c697d1[/url] Any comments on these??
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    [quote name='cd_david' post='1261585' date='Jun 8 2011, 06:37 PM']I swapped this with Bassman Sam last month, its a beautiful bass that had at some point been stripped and refinished natural, the finish had worn through on the front and back. I wanted to refinish it black (57 period correct AND RW like) so I took it to trusty Dave Wilson who did the original RW P I built. Stripped with a sleepy Mr Blues The back was particularly bad with the buckle rash exaggerating the grain just on the body contour and when Dave worked on it he has had to do a lot of building to retain the contour line but all looks fantastic. This is how it looks with the body filled and under coated. Getting exciting now [/quote] Not wishing to be geeky about things, but a '57 P-Bass would be 2 tone sunburst, with a maple neck. Black wasn't available on P's until early 60's. That said, black/rosewood if thats your thing will be very cool. Good luck with the build, great resto work so far. Not familiar with him, but from these pics, Dave Wilson's obviously a name to remember
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    [quote name='specialbass' post='1261619' date='Jun 8 2011, 06:57 PM']Your '52 has been on ebay for a while now, so I guess you're open to offers ? [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/FENDER-1952-PRECISION-BASS-UNBELIEVABLE-VINTAGE-FENDER-/390320671969?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item5ae0eccce1#ht_757wt_907"]http://cgi.ebay.com/FENDER-1952-PRECISION-...e1#ht_757wt_907[/url][/quote] I actually bought it 3 weeks ago, from the owner. He had it on consignment at New Kings Road for £18500, and Music Ground for £21000. I made the owner an offer he couldnt refuse. I'd been negotiating with him for 6 months, since i first became aware of it. New Kings Road wanted it to stay on their website to generate interest in their other stock. I agreed to allow that for a bit. I know the guys down there quite well, having bought basses from them, so had no problem. I'm certainly not looking to sell it, its the best example i've even seen, either in person or in any books/publications. Having said that.....everything has it's price doesnt it, what did you have in mind??? Rick
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    [quote name='chrisd24' post='1256989' date='Jun 5 2011, 12:02 AM']HA!.....as i said "my kind of museum" [/quote] Closed on bank holidays too.......it's rubbish!
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    [quote name='dmccombe7' post='1261034' date='Jun 8 2011, 12:03 PM']Free of charge i hope I'm a Scot. What did you expect. Payment Dave[/quote] Of course free of charge, I've sent two already, by carrier pigeon, you should receibve them any day.
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    [quote name='Low End Bee' post='1261214' date='Jun 8 2011, 02:09 PM']Looks OK I suppose...... If you'd have said £5,999.98 I might have been ineterested. [/quote] Sorry Low End, it has to be £5999.99
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    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.
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    [quote name='stoker' post='1259613' date='Jun 7 2011, 01:04 PM']hi there and welcome! nice collection! not a big fan of the p-bass but the jazzes look sweet![/quote] Thanks Stoker, I'm not a fan of post '60 P's either, necks are far too wide (And I'm 6' 3", with hands like shovels), i don't know how some folks can play them. The pre '58 P's though (Maple necks), have lovely slim necks (Not the newer reissue or relic versions though), that are a joy to play. Jazzes are much nicer to play, and slightly more versatile for me. From purely a 'collectors' point of view though, the P's are King! Thanks again for the comment. Rick
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    [quote name='dmccombe7' post='1259584' date='Jun 7 2011, 12:44 PM']Nice collection. I am not proud and would be happy to lighten your load by accepting any that you don't feel comfortable in keeping. Whow is putting it lightly. Welcome Dave[/quote] To be honest, i am starting to run out of room, if i need the space, i'll send you all my surplus basses!! Thanks for the comment.
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    Not a lefty myself, but as a vintage collector/player, thought someone may find this interesting. Not often you see pre-70 Lefty Fender Basses, especially a slab board '60. Very, very nice, i know its had a refin, but it looks superb..very cool. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1960-Fender-P-Bass-Precision-Lefty-Left-Handed-Vintage-/160598555392?pt=Guitar&hash=item25646b7b00"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1960-Fender-P-Bass-P...=item25646b7b00[/url]
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    Bit of a bonus whilst searching eBay for a Rickenbacker!! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/80s-gal-her-panties-plays-Rickenbacker-Bass-Guitar-/380345329861?pt=Guitar&hash=item588e5928c5"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/80s-gal-her-panties-...=item588e5928c5[/url] Or should this be in the Bass Porn section??
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    [quote name='BottomEndian' post='1259018' date='Jun 6 2011, 09:56 PM']Wow. Talk about just pulling a figure out of one's arse. £3900? Surely that's double the top end of what any right-thinking (reasonably knowledgeable) person would pay?[/quote] Double top-end is about right. Why didnt he just offer it to the next bidder, on a 'second chance offer'? All too odd for me.
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    [quote name='Johnston' post='1258992' date='Jun 6 2011, 09:42 PM']Do you not pay a fee to Ebay based on final selling fee's??[/quote] yes, unless the buyer, and seller, both agree not to proceed with the transaction (There's a standard pro-forma for this, that they email you). Still have to pay listing fee though, about £30.
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    [quote name='BottomEndian' post='1257661' date='Jun 5 2011, 07:34 PM']Everyone keeping their eyes peeled for the relisting then? [/quote] And...there it is, right on cue!! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1967-Fender-Bass-V-5-Rarest-Fender-Guitar-Led-Zeppelin-/130530300758?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item1e64365356"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1967-Fender-Bass-V-5...=item1e64365356[/url]
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