Rick's Fine '52

[quote name='Dave Vader' post='1245737' date='May 26 2011, 03:11 PM']Hi Rick, can I just add this thread is useless without pics [/quote] Of course, I'm new, i realise that now!!! Doh Have a look under the 'Bass Porn' section of this Forum, I've just posted some pics of some of my stuff.

[quote name='Bilbo' post='1245720' date='May 26 2011, 03:05 PM']Too much time spent shopping and not enough time practising Welcome to basschat, Rick[/quote] Thankyou, and yes, you are right, far too much shopping!! I've just posted some pics of some of my Fender's on the 'Bass Porn' section of this Forum, have a gander, let me know what you think. Best Rick.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1246429' date='May 26 2011, 11:15 PM']And my two 1st series JV matched pair; [attachment=81042:jv__s.jpg][/quote] My '52's [attachment=81043:52__387.jpg] [attachment=81044:52__822.JPG]

[quote name='Hobbayne' post='1245771' date='May 26 2011, 03:34 PM']Yes, agreed! - Altogether now!.. Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!,Pics!! [/quote] Having difficulty with pics, although i have just managed to upload some on the 'bass porn' section...have a look.......

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1246427' date='May 26 2011, 11:14 PM']Here's my three '58's [attachment=81041:trio___58__s.jpg][/quote] And my two 1st series JV matched pair; [attachment=81042:jv__s.jpg]

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1246426' date='May 26 2011, 11:13 PM']Yes, thats me. It's on the right hand side in this pic; [attachment=81040:trio___56__s.JPG][/quote] Here's my three '58's [attachment=81041:trio___58__s.jpg]

[quote name='Clarky' post='1246421' date='May 26 2011, 11:09 PM']Are you by any chance the seller of the '55 two-tone refin P bass on eBay at the mo'? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Bass-1955-Original-NOT-Reissue-/220789011397?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item33680cf3c5#ht_2102wt_1141"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Bas...#ht_2102wt_1141[/url][/quote] Yes, thats me. It's on the right hand side in this pic; [attachment=81040:trio___56__s.JPG]

[quote name='Clarky' post='1246233' date='May 26 2011, 08:56 PM']Phwoar - amazing condition for something 11 years older than me (I look like sh*t ) Please show us your other toys [/quote] These are my other toys, although I'm struggling to upload pics, when i post, it just says attachment, doesnt actually include the pic...i'll keep trying! 1952 Fender Precision, 100% stock, Blonde, blackguard, a real beauty 1952 Fender Precision, Blonde Nitro refin, otherwise stock, scarce in the UK. 1955 Fender Precision, 2-Tone refin, otherwise all there. 1956 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 2-Tone Sunburst, like Stings, real nice 1958 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 3-Tone sunburst, maple neck, anodised guard, lots of original '58 case candy. 1958 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1956 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1961 Fender Jazz, Stack Knob, Relic, 3 tone sunbusrt 1958 Fender Precision, self built/assembled Relic, exact replica of my real '58 1982 Fender Jazz, JV, 1st series, JV00 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare 1982 Fender Precision, JV, 1st series, JV0 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare, twin brother of the one above. 2000 Takamine Electro-Acostic, Korean thing, but plays nicely 1980..ish Rickenbacker 4005, pollocked, just like Mani's from the Stone Roses, even has MANI painted on the flightcase 1959 Fender Tweed Bassman, 4x10 Nice, tweed is nice faded amber. 2010 Fender Acoustasonic pro, 160W 2x10 combo, with built-in effects 1971 Vox escort Bass Combo, solid state, looks like old AC30, chicken foot knobs and that, not the best sound, but looks cool.

...Just signed up, look like a great site, with some useful sections. I'm from the UK, and have been playing for 25 years, although if you heard me, you'd probably think I'd been playing for 25 minutes!!! My big passion is Vintage Fenders, my current collection consists of; 1952 Fender Precision, 100% stock, Blonde, blackguard, a real beauty 1952 Fender Precision, Blonde Nitro refin, otherwise stock, scarce in the UK. 1955 Fender Precision, 2-Tone refin, otherwise all there. 1956 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 2-Tone Sunburst, like Stings, real nice 1958 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 3-Tone sunburst, maple neck, anodised guard, lots of original '58 case candy. 1958 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1956 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1961 Fender Jazz, Stack Knob, Relic, 3 tone sunbusrt 1958 Fender Precision, self built/assembled Relic, exact replica of my real '58 1982 Fender Jazz, JV, 1st series, JV00 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare 1982 Fender Precision, JV, 1st series, JV0 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare, twin brother of the one above. 2000 Takamine Electro-Acostic, Korean thing, but plays nicely 1980..ish Rickenbacker 4005, pollocked, just like Mani's from the Stone Roses, even has MANI painted on the flightcase 1959 Fender Tweed Bassman, 4x10 Nice, tweed is nice faded amber. 2010 Fender Acoustasonic pro, 160W 2x10 combo, with built-in effects 1971 Vox escort Bass Combo, solid state, looks like old AC30, chicken foot knobs and that, not the best sound, but looks cool. i have a few others that i forget, will add when i remember Looking forward to spending some time on here, looks to have a good variety of gear/topics etc. Regards Rick.

[attachment=80964:52.jpg] This is my favourite piece of bass porn, from my small....ish collection of vintage Fender Basses. 100% stock, 1952 Fender Precision. Original hang tag, case and strap. Condition, 9/10. Sweet.