Deedee

No way 😧.  The something else you’ve got your eye on must be pretty special. As you know I have this exact same model and colour and I think they’ll have to prise it from my dead hands.

Whoever snaps your hand off for this won’t be disappointed 😍.

4 minutes ago, Clarky said:

Cripes. All original '61 Precision in Fiesta red. A cool £20k but nevertheless ... wow!

 

https://www.andybaxterbass.com/products/1961-fender-precision-bass-fiesta-red

Wowzers!! 😳

Can’t seem to find a feedback thread for @roblpm so I’m happy to start one.

Just received a mint green Fender P plate from Rob, an original Fender part in quite literally mint condition.  All for the very generous cost of paying £10 to the Turkey earthquake disaster fund.

Great communication, lightening quick delivery, and an all round top fella.

Many thanks again.

Just bought a rather lovely Precision from @Eldon Tyrell.  A very speedy transaction, we messaged, I jumped in the car, I played, I liked, I bought.

Bass was exactly as described and Thorsten was a perfect gentleman with great communication throughout (I even received a goody bag) 😜. 

Many thanks again.

44 minutes ago, martthebass said:

Great price on one of these.  On the basis of the neck job that Dan had done on this by Jon S I did the same to my US Sterling.  Lovely job and a definite upgrade to those of us who prefer a lacquered neck to the oil/wax rub jobby.

It was @Horizontalste who had the neck done on this one Mart, he then kindly furnished me with the details and I had the same done to the black 3-EQ I had at the time. But I agree, a serious upgrade at significant cost.

34 minutes ago, Horizontalste said:

Doesn't it just!

 

I never thought I'd let it go either, my Mrs & the kids are giving me earache over this one. My eldest has offered full asking price just to keep it in the family, he doesn't play! 🤣

I can imagine. Well I’ll be keeping an eye on it as I just might want to buy it back 🤔😂

Oh my goodness, I didn’t think I’d see the day @Horizontalste.  My very first Stingray!!!  This bass has a lot to answer for 😂😂😂 

…… and it’s the one in my arty avatar 😍

Blimey! I don’t think I’ll be frequenting any auctions any time soon 🤑🤑🤑

35 minutes ago, mep said:

Mirror pickguard and black pup. No contest.

Ok, ok, I’ll give you that. A mirror plate could do it too.

36 minutes ago, NJE said:

Never thought about black on it, off to google to find an example.

 

I have a Pearl white which I always pair with a black pickup cover when I fancy a change.

33 minutes ago, Horizontalste said:

Usually I agree with @Deedee, that's why my Stingray is his (one of) old Stingray.

However, I really like the colours just as they and I don't say that about many Ray's without maple boards!

It's a cool lookin' bat!

I must point out that I believe sticking a black plate on improves the look of most basses, although when black’s too much, a minty green one could be the answer.

This was mine 😍

12 minutes ago, NJE said:

I’m not sure if I have posted mine on here.

 

This is my 2000 Stingray, I have had this about 6 years now. I have mixed feelings about this bass, it plays so well and just feels so comfortable, but I have never been thrilled by the colour. I just can’t seem to bring myself to sell or trade it for fear of not getting another quite so good.

 

A black plate and pickup cover would make it all better 😉.

17 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

It’s always nice to get a few opinions Deedee especially if it’s a lot of money you’re spending, I’m always asking or PM’ing someone for advice, I’m surprised a few people haven’t blocked me 😁

Oh yes I’ll definitely be extremely cautious and thorough if/when something comes up  🤞.

13 minutes ago, Clarky said:

Not me. But, given my shameful record, a reasonable guess!

Apologies for the mistaken identity, but yes I was certainly as guilty up to a couple of years ago 😂.

1 hour ago, ossyrocks said:

'73's "usually" come up sunburst/tort, I don't recall ever seeing a natural/black one at all for sale recently. I bought a '73 P bass last year from ATB Guitars. I can highly recommend them. Mike Long is good to deal with, and it seems in retrospect that I got a really good deal on mine, given the way prices are now compared with only a year ago. All original bass, non-original case. I love it to bits.

 

Another option, and one I would consider, is contacting a couple of dealers and putting the word out that you're looking. Richard Henry is a straight up dealer, and is on "safari" all the time. If he knows someone is looking, he might find it. He's just put up a couple of '68 Tele basses ex-Oasis.

 

Rob

26 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Most of the early 70s Precisions I’ve seen in natural finish have had maple fingerboards and I think they came with white pickguards , not to say there isn’t any with rosewood and black pickguard as I’m sure you could order what you wanted 

Thanks for the info. I’m a little green when it comes to what was available/standard and when, so I’ll be swatting up and leaning heavily on you guys and others in the know. 😉

Just now, briansbrew said:

I may well be looking to sell my black 73 P bass on here in the very near future, only thing is that it does not have the original pickups which I have been waiting to come up on Reverb or Ebay, no such luck so far

Could be tempted, but the dream vintage p I’d like would be natural with a rosewood board and black plate (I think someone was selling a ‘72 the exact same a couple of years ago @Clarky possibly)?

8 minutes ago, Wombat said:

I have a ‘significant birthday’ this year which has made me start thinking about getting a bass as old as me! Would be a ‘63 Jazz if poss.

I guess I could go to No Tom (although they ignored me when I was in there a few weeks ago) or the Bass Gallery as ‘getting one off eBay’ (as if one would come up there!) is probably not a good idea!

I’ve scoured the usual places and Reggaebass suggested Andy Baxter but any other thoughts on how I might source one and not get ripped off?

 

I share your fears. I’m celebrating (?) my 50th and I would love a P bass from ‘73 but am scared to death of purchasing one from anyone other than someone such as Andy Baxter or a well known member on here, where the authenticity and provenance is known. 😬😬😬

That’s real pretty 😍 

Oooh a year out from my YOB otherwise I think I’d be very tempted for a road trip.

GLWTS

😍 A thing of beauty.

GLWTS

Be still my beating heart. She’s a beauty!! 😍😍😍

Oooh I do keep coming back to this. There’s absolutely no reason for me to buy another bass, but this one has me under its spell😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫. Beautiful.

Oooof!!! Can you imagine that behind you 😍.

Great cabs. GLWTS

On 19/01/2023 at 16:23, Bassman68 said:

Looks like a very tidy MK IV AH150 to me?
somewhere around ‘84 (ish?) Think the MK V’s came out in ‘86?

Great amp and I agree with @Bassman68 , a MkIV produced from ‘84 to ‘86.

11 hours ago, casapete said:

Tonight on Sky Arts at 9pm - Jeff Beck Live at the Hollywood Bowl, from 2016.

1 hour ago, bigthumb said:

And very much enjoying it 👍🏻

Me too, a great show.