Chiliwailer

Problem is, if you need to take out the pot to fix it then the solder isn't virgin anymore.... Seems like a waste if time to me. I'd just replace it and include it in a sale IF someone is that bothered. Done it myself a few times on more vintage bases than an 81.

You're right that it's a mid range boost and cut, but with no centre dent

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1454895594' post='2974016'] Probably one of the worst openings I've seen for a while, but I didn't really have high expectations from Coldplay. Don't really know what the organisers were thinking booking them. Thought things were on the up when Bruno turned up, but he trotted out the predictable and Beyoncé certainly didn't add anything. Oh good, Coldplay are back on. Yawn. [/quote] Just finished watching the game, skipped the half time show due to my Coldplayphobiaitus. Not the best of games either unfortunately.

I love TI's and have them on a Lull PJ and Warwick Thumb 5. But in my experience they don't suit all basses. Well worth a set from DV247 though to try out.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1454683065' post='2972036'] Just spat my tea out over myself. Thanks [/quote] I hope that's not a euphemism

Classic - alnico 5 - ceramic 5 for me. Though they sound great, I just could never get on with that ceramic MM tone, not Stingray enough for me. Kind of like getting a blonde girl home and realising that the collars and cuffs don't match...

I wouldn't buy the regular Fender pickups, though the CS ones aren't bad. That said, I'm a huge fan of Lindy Fralin, I've had them on J's and P's and they are great for a vintage vibe with some modern oomph. But then I've also had great experiences with Jason Lollar, SD Custom Shop or Antiquity and Nordstrand. So many good pickups out there......

I hear you mate, but for some guys, it's not about the money at all. They may want to avoid the emails and viewings, or maybe they have a tasty collection and they don't want people coming around and seeing that. So they are either paranoid of people or payments and scams. If money is no object to them, then they are happy to pay the commission so that they don't have to put the time in. I had the opposite recently. Bear in mind that when selling very expensive gear sometimes buyers trust dealers and shops more. If I'd of sold my 57 P Bass via a commission sale I'd have got back more than I did selling it on BC as they'd have priced it much higher and taken less commision than usual due to the rarity and high value. But at least this way I got my money back when I needed it, and I didn't have to wait months to get the cash back from a dealer who's selling at a premium rate.

Another smooth and easy deal, with Chris. Always a pleasure, never a hassle. A good man.

3rd deal completed with Isabelle. I don't speak French, so limited ( nice and to the point) communication is fine by me

Custom shop have hit a winner: http://intl.fender.com/en-GB/custom-shop/basses/jazz-bass/1966-journeyman-relic-jazz-bass-rosewood-fingerboard-firemist-gold/

[quote name='Jebo1' timestamp='1454245172' post='2967772'] I wonder if anyone really did? City boys probably... [/quote] Yup, one with a killer flame went for around that figure. Not a lot of money to pay when you're a hedge fund manager.

The debate that never gets resolved and refuses to die.... Thanks heavens I didn't spend £200k+ on a 59 LP back in 2007. Mental prices indeed.

Both the raised A after 59 and slab after 62 would be quite rare, but not impossible. Back then Fender always used up whatever was still around, despite the year or current specs. My old 69 P had green and orange amplifier cloth wiring that they were using up after they changed to plastic wire, love it

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1454186825' post='2967411'] wow, nearly 6 hours with no views and no replies, [/quote] Here you go pal, they call it knurled, whatever that means http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/hardware-parts-c1/bridges-tailpieces-c2/bass-c96/bass-bridge-knurled-barrel-saddle-chrome-p4939

[quote name='Jebo1' timestamp='1454176639' post='2967309'] If I was buying a vintage guitar I'd normally stay away from refins, because it's easier to hide defects and changes that have been made etc. [/quote] Reminds me of another 66 P I owned in the mid 2000's, had been routed under the pickguard from the cavity to the horn, and most likely done with s screwdriver! Sounded lovely though It's the one that got stolen and returned to Noah and the Whale. [quote name='danbanbass' timestamp='1454176839' post='2967312'] Thanks for the info guy, it's the one on the bass direct site with all the detailed pics. [/quote] I like that shop. It's a heavier one for a 66, the 4 I've had have been around 8 - 8.5 lbs. That doesn't mean it's not original though of course. Pickup looks like it's probably right.

[quote name='Jebo1' timestamp='1454175577' post='2967293'] Echo everything Chili has said here. A mint (and it looks barely ever played) 66' is available here for £5950. I know David and he's a stand up guy, and there's probably a bit of wiggle room on price. It really is an investment quality piece. [url="http://www.davidjpym.com/page292.html"]http://www.davidjpym.com/page292.html[/url] [/quote] Blooming heck, I had to check pictures of my old one as they look so similar. Gorgeous! Oh, the ones that got away.....

Shouldn't be any lacquer on the fingerboard itself, sounds odd. The pickup being original or not is a big deal for me, there should be a hand written date written on a grey backed pickup. In rare circumstances they'll still have the old black bottom pickups, but as said, that is pretty rare from what I've seen. If it's black bottomed the ends of the pole pieces should be bevelled. Two years ago I sold a gorgeous 1966 P Bass here on basschat (actually, I've sold 3 1966 P's on here!), it was all original in nicely reliced sunburst but had an original 1963 pickup in it which had been rewound. I'm pretty sure that went for £2400. I sold a mint condition 1966 P Bass on here as well for a bargain £3500, it was worth more, but it wasn't selling and I'd bought it cheap anyway. (It ended up in Denmark St after I sold it where it was overpriced and didn't sell). So to me it makes yours look pricey at £2500. Especially if the pickup isn't right, that's a huge issue for me at that money. I'll state the obvious, collectiors prices for original ones have forced up the prices of the non original ones. But the one you're buying is in my opinion a lot of money for old wood. Sure, old wood feels great and that's worth something in terms of mojo, but it's still a lot to spend. If the pickup was original and you absolutely love it then you need to decide just how much it's worth to you to play for a players 66 P Bass....that's what it's worth IMO. Plus, you need to be sure it is an original body, harder to do when its refined. Like I said, I'm no expert so take all advice with a pinch of salt.