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    [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='512738' date='Jun 13 2009, 12:29 PM']Not trying to hi-jack Happy Jack's thread but this one does it for me but what difference would/could the replaced pots make? I suppose irt could depend on the parts used even if it was genuine Fender parts? BB[/quote] With the experiences that I've had replacing pots or basses with replaced pots(as long as the values are matched) makes no difference that I can tell. I would be more annoyed with the extra holes for the bridge cover. But besides that its a very nice bass.
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    I don't like that Precision bass much.... Nice pair Russ!
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    Holy God that is stunning!
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    [quote name='BarnacleBob' post='512763' date='Jun 13 2009, 01:01 PM']if the neck had been totally refinished could that just be botched replacement decal?[/quote] I would guess so. The neck and tuners are correct for the pre '73 type. I think its a lovely bass which just needs a little sorting out.
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    Look at the logo, all wrong! Everything else looks ok. Otherwise a nice bass which could do with the proper decal applied by somebody who knows what their doing.
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    PM'd regarding scratch plates
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    That is one nice Sandberg! :wub:
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    This ain't sold? - Blimey. The only reason I didn't buy it was because it had one too many strings. It really is a cracking bass and I cant wait to get mine!
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    My serial number starts 503. The post are a late '73 and the pups are '73. The bass as far as I know could have been put together mid '74. I guess this one was made in early 1975 with '74 parts? Minefield!
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    The bass looks good. The thumb rest is in the correct position for the year. '73 '74 was a transition period for the whole thumb rest thing. But I do think its way over priced. This one ain't too bad. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1973-FENDER-P-BASS-PRECISION-PRICED-TO-SELL_W0QQitemZ190311352678"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1973-FENDER-P-BASS-P...emZ190311352678[/url] Not 100% original but it wouldn't bother me.
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    Its one stunning cab! My Precision sounded fantastic through that rig.
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    [quote name='Rayman' post='505667' date='Jun 4 2009, 06:12 PM']You could pimp the Japanese one with a nice new pickup. Otherwise....just blow your stash on a nice new MIA and whack some Thomastic Flats on there, splendid.[/quote] I would defiantly go for a second hand Precision over a new one and save yourself a few quid. Not that I like Precisions you know! How you getting on with your old plank Russ?
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    [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='502792' date='Jun 1 2009, 10:26 AM']It is frustrating! Anyone wanna buy an EBS cab with an annoying buzz? Haha.[/quote] It would be well suited to my annoying playing! If I lived closer I'd like to check it out and I'm sure its fixable. Silly question but its nothing to do with the front grill?
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    [quote name='cd_david' post='502213' date='May 31 2009, 12:32 PM']Hi Michael What about a REAL 75? Might be persuaded to part with it Dave[/quote] Oh my that Jazz is lovely and would be a perfect partner for my '73 Precision!
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    I've seen quite a lot of black 70s Fenders with the same finish crazing. My '73 Precision is black and it has the same 'issue' so yours is by no means an exception. If it was mine I wouldn't do a thing to it as I quite like it when they go that way! But if its not your cup of tea go for it. As long as its a good re-fin it shouldn't do much to the value. How about a natural finish?
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    Lovely bass, I'd love it. Have a bump on me!
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    How frustrating this must be. You've got me checking mine out now but I cant think of anything that it could be.
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    [quote name='tischbein' post='496625' date='May 24 2009, 02:55 PM']I always thought Thumbs have 26 frets... somebody clarify for me, please. Nice bass. How do you know it´s a Thumb??[/quote] NT's have 26 frets, at least mine did. Not that I ever used all of 'em!
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    [quote name='Randy_Marsh' post='496114' date='May 23 2009, 04:17 PM']Agreed to meet around half way, on time, talked it all through really nice guy, gave me some good advice and had a chat through some bass stuff once again, a credit to the forum. Happy to deal with him[/quote] Why thank you. Its always a pleasure to put faces to user names! Hope the bass works out for you
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    If it is the speaker you could get it reconed by these guys. [url="http://www.wembleyloudspeaker.com"]http://www.wembleyloudspeaker.com[/url] Their very good and have reconed speakers for me in the past.
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    [quote name='Rayman' post='495973' date='May 23 2009, 12:20 PM']Thanks to Paul for selling it to me, and I'm afraid mate it won't be coming back to you anytime soon. This bass is exactly what I was after. It's a total stonker.[/quote] Bugger! No, its great you like it, I knew you would as you said you liked the more 'aggressive' sound. My old '73 is more mellow/smooth which I prefer. Here's a bit more Precision porn.
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    [quote name='stevieb85' post='495794' date='May 23 2009, 08:51 AM']are they really as good as everyone says??[/quote] Yes! They are good. There well made, comfortable necks and big output. Versatile, IMHO no. They do what they do and do it great. (Saying that I've never owned a fancy HH model). After years of owning Stingrays and Precisions I've settled with the Fender simply because I prefer the midrange thump you get with a Pbass. If money was no problem I'd have a Ray any day of the week.
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    I'm sorry to bump this back to the top but I do feel compelled to post. I did withdraw the bass due to CK's comments. Now by no means am I any expert on Moduli so I cannot say he is wrong or not but if anybody (especially somebody in his position) that posts a comment about a body/neck issue it would certainly give me doubts about buying it. Now I'm sure that discrediting the bass or the sale of the bass was not CK's intention but a casual comment from a fellow bassist but like I said it might put somebody off buying it. I priced it for what I thought would be a quick sale as I didn't really need a fretless and I have bills to settle but I wasn't prepared to drop the price any further. I've been in touch with The Gallery who are now going to get it fretted and I'll probably keep it. Cheers. Paul
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