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On 08/03/2018 at 23:06, rubis said:

That is just beautiful, my year of birth too 

I love the original colour difference under the scratchplate and the crazing in the lacquer, but one thing you could answer please if you would, as it has always puzzled me and that is, does the lacquer on the neck craze in the same way that it does on the body?..............I've never had such lovely a vintage guitar and I doubt, sadly, that I ever will, and I have never been able to answer my question from photos as the detail isn't there

good luck with your sale and to the lucky new owner 

Hi rubis,

Great question and yes, the lacquer on the neck does check in a similar way to the body - those pesky temperature changes, eh ?

The 64 has little or no checking to speak of, but I attach a picture of the rear of a vintage Jazzmaster I own, which was clearly taken out of a nice warm case whilst standing in a freezer on a regular basis !!

Cheers, Si

Hi All,

Up for sale is my 1964 Fender Precision Bass with its OHSC.  Lightweight at 8.6lbs.  100% original apart from an added ground wire.

A terrific sounding pre-CBS Precision with clay dots, L plate serial number, C width neck, original chrome covers with the mute still intact.

It has mojo mainly around the body edge, the frets have plenty of life left and the truss rod works as it should....the rosewood neck is nice and dark.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or to arrange to test drive with no obligation (apart from the stipulation that you must be complimentary about my coffee).

Cheers, Si

Great looking bass - can you confirm that the finish is original?

Cheers, Si

On 28/02/2018 at 13:19, ead said:

No, I just lie about my age occasionally.

Occasionally?  I lie about it to my wife on a daily basis 

7 hours ago, boroman said:

It's a BEAUTY. Should be advertised as 1961, because it was joined together in 1961. This is 3rd month production of "pat. pend" numbers on the headstock logo. 

Those early black rosewood necks are just awesome. I have '60 P with slab board and just it KILLS everything else.

Beautiful refin on this one!

In my defence I do say its a late 60 / early 61.  The two numbers started to be added under the logo in October 1960.

19 hours ago, will4bass said:

My original ‘60 P.  Love it. Sorry. Just showing off a bit... the buyer of your bass will be very very happy!

Gorgeous !!

Hi All,

Up for sale is my Q series CIJ Fender Jazzmaster (2002-2004) in Daphne Blue with matching headstock, a very rare colour

The body has a few dings, but overall in very good condition.....the neck has a couple of minor scars as can be seen in pics.

Plays and sounds great. Comes with non-orig hard case.

Cheers, Si

Hi All,

If you've lusted after an early slab board Precision Bass but can't quite bring yourself to spend those big bucks, this might be for you....

Up for sale is my light relic nitro refin late '60 / early '61 Precision with its beaten, but OHSC.  A terrific player and light at 8.7lbs.

Body dates to 08/60, Pots 60/47, neck 01/61.

All original apart from the body only refinish - only slight issue being that the tips of the pickguard at both horns have broken off - not uncommon on this vintage of bass.

The refinish was professionally carried out at Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, who also refretted the bass.  The neck is worn smooth and there is the ubiquitous fag burn on the headstock.

Any questions please do PM me - feel free to arrange to come and view / play with no obligation - I live near Woking in Surrey.

Cheers, Si

Hi All,

Used set of Lollar Precision Bass pickups  - UK shipping included.

Cheers, Si

Now sold

Thanks Cliff - if Leo's brother-in-law worked on it - say no more !!

Now sold.

Hi All,

Up for sale is my 1973 Fender P bass with its OHSC.  Lightweight at 8.4lbs and still a very vibrant sunburst.  Case in great condition.

Overall in very good condition with some signs of play wear on both the neck and body - notably some "thumb" wear just above the low E string, a small patch of buckle wear on the rear, body edge dings and dongs and a decent patch of wear / scratch on the edge of the neck between the nut and 1st fret.

Nothing to write home about though and none of this affects the terrific playability of this bass - very low action all the way up the neck with plenty of life left in the frets.  

The B width neck dates to late 72 - pots and pups to 73.  Not untypical for this period with Fender assembly not being the most rigid of regimes.

Feel free to PM me with any questions or to arrange to take a look / play with no obligation.

Trades for vintage Fender or Wal considered and I live near the mod-father himself in Woking.

Cheers, Si

I've had a few questions about the neck width - it is a "B" in Fender terminology (1 5/8 inch at the nut).

Cheers, Si

Hi All,

Up for sale is my late 73 / early 74 Fender P in its original custom colour Candy Apple Red with its OHSC.  Super light at 8.5lbs.

Mojo is the watchword here - if you are searching for a terrific relic with a players past.....look no further !!

This bass looks as cool as they come and has clearly been lovingly played for many years - just look at the pics below.  Dings, dongs, buckle-rash, edge wear, finish loss etc on both neck and body.

It has had the pups re-wound (at Gruhn Guitars, Nashville) and plays and sounds enormous with a low action all the way up the twiddly end - the pick guard is a repro and the nut has been replaced.

The frets have plenty of life left - difficult to say if its had a refret (the tangs look untouched) but let's assume yes....or at least a decent fret dress.  You would imagine so with this level of play wear on the bass itself.

The original case is in decent condition (all 3 latches work) - the handle is taped and it has some band name markings on it sprayed by a previous owner.

Feel free to PM me with any questions or to arrange to come and view / play with no obligation whatsoever.

Cheers, Si

Neil bought a vintage P bass from me today - what a top bloke and I can 100% recommend him to my fellow Basschatters.

Cheers, Si

Now sold.

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1506709824' post='3380633']
Oh my goodness Si , what a beautiful bass !
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Cheers Chris - I hope you and the family are well. Cheers, Si

[quote name='Platypus' timestamp='1506712068' post='3380663']
Fantastic bass Si!
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Thanks Paul - hope all's well with you. Cheers, Si

Hi All,

Up for sale is my all original 1961 Precision bass with its OHSC. Slab board neck and 8.7lbs.

A wonderful bass which plays like butter with a low action and dead straight neck - plenty of life left in the frets.

It has plenty of mojo with wear to the finish (especially around the lower body edge, lower rear and a patch on the edge of the little horn). Not a case queen by any means.

The finish on the neck is well worn in places. Nothing you wouldn't expect from a bass that's been loved and played for well over 50 years.

With the recent rosewood regulations these historic and collectable basses are only going to become rarer and therefore more valuable.

Asking £8,500 and will also consider part trades plus cash but only for involving vintage Fender.

Am currently trying to embed lots more pics !!

Cheers, Si

My son received this as a birthday gift and I don't actually believe he has used it - ho hum.

So yours for £35 including uk postage.

Cheers, Si

Hi All,

Up for sale is my rare Limited Edition SGS3 with OHSC and docs. Fantastic condition.

Interesting trade offers welcome.

More pics on the way.

Cheers, Si

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