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I feel for you, this must suck. I would definitely find a specialist who has done this sort of woodwork before to look at this. Hope it all goes well!

What's your budget? My choice will always be a Fender Mustang. The MIJ go for around £450, USA (only made 66-81/82) go for at least double.

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This would be my view. A P doesn`t necessarily "cut" more, but due to the natural tone, it has more presence.
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This.

It mostly comes with a fatter neck which is a big deal to me as well as others (I like to keep my basses fairly stock). I've seen a few polls on preference and it's generally 50/50 but with a slight majority liking the P bass more.

I wanted this when it was on sale previously, had I not just spent an absurd amount of money recently I'd definitely take this. Bump for the only Ibanez I've ever wanted to own

Why would someone put a Mustang logo on a Bronco :S

I've been using DR Hi Beams, going to try DR Lo-Rider next because the Hi's are too bright for my taste. Great quality so I'm sticking with DR strings though .

Curious to see how this turns out.

Stunning, my favorite finish. I'm sure this won't be here for long

Lovely flame

Great bass, great price.

Just read it, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Thanks guys, that looks great Musky! I'm going to look through the whole thing

My bad, apologies. Good luck!

Isn't this the wrong section?

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Nope, still here!
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Deal of the century!

I would suggest selling what you have, getting a cheap squier Jazz then going to look for "the one". I only ever have 1 bass at a time, all I know is I want a modern style P bass. I just sold my 57' and now I'm on the look for my one and only. Read up specific specs on Jazz bass' to find which model you want the most then go look for that one. Of course this is only what I would do in your shoes!

As the title says; where can I read a detailed history of the P bass? I want to find a good 70's P bass but I want to read about my options first. I'm pretty much looking for the sort where it explains e.g. when they started using different pots, neck profiles, moved the thumb rest etc.

I know websites like this exist, there has to be one for the P bass... because it's the P bass dammit!

Many thanks

Get well soon Merlin!

£600 is a great price, good luck with the sale!

That neck is flamed! If this was in the UK and perhaps a little cheaper I'd strongly consider it! Good luck with the sale

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No guidance on wants (not even number of strings) and no clues on valuation.

Looks like this is a fish for 'best deal offered', rather than specific want or valuation on the P-Bass.
Another game of 'What have you got?' meets 'Guess what I'm thinking.'...?
Usually ends with 'I'll just keep it' or 'off to the Bay'.

But.. maybe not...

These are lovely basses.
I had one from new.
Back in the '80s it took me three years to get £300 for it.
It was all Jazzes then...
Gotta be worth [i]at least[/i] £800 now.

There ya go - while I was typing - posted a £1k.
Honest value, I reckon.
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Alright, well I'm after 4 strings only. I really don't have anything specific I'm after. If you want a valuation perhaps you should google what these have gone for, do you expect every seller to provide countless links to previous sales? Because I don't think I've seen a for sale thread with that. Thanks for your valuation, have a nice day.

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Hi mate, what do you value the bass at?
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Well I wouldn't let it go for less than £1000

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Putting this back up but for trade only. [b]I can offer up to £500ish with this bass[/b], so don't think yourself cheeky to ask for money on my behalf for your bass! Not after anything in particular.

It's a first year 57 year 1982 Fullerton made Precision bass.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm sure some of you might know these are the first year vintage reissues and can go for as much as some custom shop models. They may be CBS, but they are held in high regard with quality - they are said to have been made with the tools used on the original basses, also some of the original team were still around when they made these. There are a lot of threads on talkbass about this specific year and model so if you are unsure then I'd suggest checking over there.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Every part on this bass is unmodified and original. It has been gigged by what I am told the second owners grandfather, I am the third owner. All wear is natural wear and tear.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The neck pocket is amongst the tightest I've seen on a fender bass in person. The neck is fine though it needs a proper setup which I'm not capable of. All the electronics work perfectly. It is very light at [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]7.5lbs. neck date is [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11/12/82 (pics included). There are a few slight bumps are paint chips as to be expected. The nitro finish has sunk in nicely to the wood, there is some buckle rash on the back. the knobs have some chrome come off from what I assume is sweat.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I have seen/read the plasic wiring is correct for some first years, the neck written in pencil is also. With some googling I'm sure you can find this. I can get more pics on request. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]strings are dr hi beams I think 45s.[/font][/color]

[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I have bought 2 items, sold 1 bass from this website, proof can be given.[/color][/font]

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I'd look into a MIJ Jazz or perhaps some Ibanez. I'm pretty useless with Ibanez models though. I'm sure some people here know far more than I do!

Project cancelled, I don't have the money anymore as something came up. I'll be trading/selling my current bass (only bass) to get something closer to what I want. Thanks for the interest guys!