kybosh

Thanks guys , looks like I will have to head south and get the bass checked out by someone who knows their stuff

Sounds like I got done , the finish is certainly very old , lots of weather checking etc , I was told by the seller it was original. I checked all the things like neck date , foil sheild under scratchplate , pot dates (I got the tone pot changed locally as the old one did nothing , still have it in the case) never knew about the tuners , thanks for the advice. ....anybody want to make an interesting offer then ?

unless the photo's are playing tricks that looks like daphne blue to me , I have an identical bass , also an identical colour john cruz masterbuilt 1960 strat which says daphne blue on the certificate nice bass , good luck

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 name='Beedster' post='1267292' date='Jun 13 2011, 01:57 PM']Welcome kybosh. That's quite a big ask for a '64 in these cash strapped times . Are you 100% sure that's the original finish?[/quote] cheaper than this : [url="http://www.newkingsroadguitars.co.uk/guitarshop/1964_FENDER_PRECISION_-_MINT.html"]http://www.newkingsroadguitars.co.uk/guita...ION_-_MINT.html[/url] and a lot more character gotta start somewhere with a price , make me an offer

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]