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RARE COMPETITION STRIPE FENDER USA P BASS

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Hi all

I traded an electric for a 2001 USA Fender P bass with competition stripe some time ago but realised that a P Bass is a bit chunky for my female teeny mitts - I am also advised by your knowledgable bass-chatters that it is quite a rare thing (any further info gratefully received); condition wise its really good - there are a few dark marks here and there on the body which may be contact marks or at worse case finish imprefections but really nothing to get too exctited about unless you are looking for a mint piece

So on the sad basis that it is not sensible to just keep £s tied up in guitars I have no prospect of playing I am sending out this feeler as to anyone that may be interested in buying and possible sensible values - I was thinking around £650 .....NOW £625 POSTAGE INCLUDED - I may consider a trade for a jazz type bass with blocks and ideally a white body but will consider what you have !

Think this is a great forum and there is a whole lot of knowledge in the combined brain power of the members so over to you all!

cheers

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[quote name='Hutton' post='974865' date='Oct 2 2010, 11:59 AM']Do you know if the stripes are original? Are they painted on? They look as if they may be car stripes added on by a previous owner.[/quote]


hi

no i thought that too but when you feel the stripes they are most def UNDER the laquer :)

and yes it goes much faster because of them :lol:

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[quote name='CHARLIE-BROWNE' post='974915' date='Oct 2 2010, 12:45 PM']hi

no i thought that too but when you feel the stripes they are most def UNDER the laquer :)

and yes it goes much faster because of them :lol:[/quote]


Tis one sexy beast. The tint on the Neck sits in nicely...Best Of luck with the sale.

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[quote name='CHARLIE-BROWNE' post='974788' date='Oct 2 2010, 10:42 AM']Hi all

I traded an electric for a 2001 USA Fender P bass with competition stripe some time ago but realised that a P Bass is a bit chunky for my female teeny mitts - I am also advised by your knowledgable bass-chatters that it is quite a rare thing (any further info gratefully received); condition wise its really good - there are a few dark marks here and there on the body which may be contact marks or at worse case finish imprefections but really nothing to get too exctited about unless you are looking for a mint piece

So on the sad basis that it is not sensible to just keep £s tied up in guitars I have no prospect of playing I am sending out this feeler as to anyone that may be interested in buying and possible sensible values - I was thinking around £650 - I may consider a trade for a jazz type bass with blocks and ideally a white body but will consider what you have !

Think this is a great forum and there is a whole lot of knowledge in the combined brain power of the members so over to you all!

cheers[/quote]

Nice bass Charlie.(you should have lucy/snoopy as your avatar tho' :) ) I f I were you,I'd consider purchasing a short scale bass (bronco,les paul etc.)
or even a headless if you're finding the bass a little on the big side. Good luck with the sale

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[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' post='974946' date='Oct 2 2010, 01:06 PM']Nice bass Charlie.(you should have lucy/snoopy as your avatar tho' :) ) I f I were you,I'd consider purchasing a short scale bass (bronco,les paul etc.)
or even a headless if you're finding the bass a little on the big side. Good luck with the sale[/quote]


looking for suitable avatar as i speak lol

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[quote name='CHARLIE-BROWNE' post='974788' date='Oct 2 2010, 10:42 AM']Hi all

I traded an electric for a 2001 USA Fender P bass with competition stripe some time ago but realised that a P Bass is a bit chunky for my female teeny mitts - I am also advised by your knowledgable bass-chatters that it is quite a rare thing (any further info gratefully received); condition wise its really good - there are a few dark marks here and there on the body which may be contact marks or at worse case finish imprefections but really nothing to get too exctited about unless you are looking for a mint piece

So on the sad basis that it is not sensible to just keep £s tied up in guitars I have no prospect of playing I am sending out this feeler as to anyone that may be interested in buying and possible sensible values - I was thinking around £650 - I may consider a trade for a jazz type bass with blocks and ideally a white body but will consider what you have !

Think this is a great forum and there is a whole lot of knowledge in the combined brain power of the members so over to you all!

cheers[/quote]




i honestly think i am in love <3 i give you anything you want i even kill someone .

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I can vouch for this being the real deal and the tripes are definitely NOT painted on.

Back in my guitar shop working days the Fender rep bought one of these in to try and tempt us with. I am not a fan personally, but we took one and sold it in a week. It was a limited edition at the time.

I beleive they do a guitar (6 string) in the new catalogue with a similar concept (but somewhat more expensive) which I beleive is also limited edition.
EDIT - This is the guitar I was thinking off, as such I take back the comment about them being similar! lol - [url="http://www.fender.com/news/index.php?display_article=186"]http://www.fender.com/news/index.php?display_article=186[/url]

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[quote name='pantherairsoft' post='975488' date='Oct 2 2010, 10:23 PM']I can vouch for this being the real deal and the tripes are definitely NOT painted on.

Back in my guitar shop working days the Fender rep bought one of these in to try and tempt us with. I am not a fan personally, but we took one and sold it in a week. It was a limited edition at the time.

I beleive they do a guitar (6 string) in the new catalogue with a similar concept (but somewhat more expensive) which I beleive is also limited edition.
EDIT - This is the guitar I was thinking off, as such I take back the comment about them being similar! lol - [url="http://www.fender.com/news/index.php?display_article=186"]http://www.fender.com/news/index.php?display_article=186[/url][/quote]


I've been after one of these for years

[url="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:dAlz3OQ8iLJqWM:http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/51/511241.jpg&t=1"]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:dAlz3OQ...241.jpg&t=1[/url]

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[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='975494' date='Oct 2 2010, 10:28 PM']I've been after one of these for years

[url="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:dAlz3OQ8iLJqWM:http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/51/511241.jpg&t=1"]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:dAlz3OQ...241.jpg&t=1[/url][/quote]


thanks for the confirmation of limited edition-ness! I was told this when I bought it so all seems to 'triangulate' !

I want either of those two MIJs in the photo above - who owns them and are they up for trade!! :)one of my lectrics is a sonic blue 60s Jag so would match a treat!

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[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='975517' date='Oct 2 2010, 11:07 PM']They are Gaf's but I know he would never get rid of the blue one and if he did you are 2 years behind me in the queue :)[/quote]


lol fair enough - I bow to your first in the queue-ness

Im sure something will come along - as a 'switcher' from 6 string it would probably be wasted on me until i got some speed up on the 4 stringer

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Heh heh blue one is never, ever, ever, ever, ever gonna happen ;-D the White one coming up for sale is a sign my life just went VERY wrong lol.

I got the stripes off eBay, damned if I can recall where though.

Edit: there's loads of pics of it in it's various guises over the years here:
[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34605698@N04/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/34605698@N04/[/url]

I'm lovin that p bass, lushness!

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[quote name='gafbass02' post='975713' date='Oct 3 2010, 09:07 AM']Heh heh blue one is never, ever, ever, ever, ever gonna happen ;-D the White one coming up for sale is a sign my life just went VERY wrong lol.

I got the stripes off eBay, damned if I can recall where though.

Edit: there's loads of pics of it in it's various guises over the years here:
[url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34605698@N04/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/34605698@N04/[/url]

I'm lovin that p bass, lushness![/quote]


dont gloat its not becoming :)!

they are really really cool basses love the pale block fingerboard

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fender mustang bass with the competition stripes might be a good shortscale bass replacement for that mean lookin bass of yours.

yours reminds me of a very mean Ford Mustang fastback, don't know why....cool lookin bass tho, good luck with sale

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[quote name='Bassnut62' post='976160' date='Oct 3 2010, 05:10 PM']"fender mustang bass with the competition stripes might be a good shortscale bass replacement for that mean lookin bass of yours."[/quote]

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Oggy :)

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[quote name='Bassnut62' post='976160' date='Oct 3 2010, 05:10 PM']fender mustang bass with the competition stripes might be a good shortscale bass replacement for that mean lookin bass of yours.

yours reminds me of a very mean Ford Mustang fastback, don't know why....cool lookin bass tho, good luck with sale[/quote]


I agree and indeed is on hitlist - but ideally looking for someone who will trade - would love a blue one or a white one .........:) and also an old one as they seem to have more soul generally

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[quote name='CHARLIE-BROWNE' post='976191' date='Oct 3 2010, 05:35 PM']I agree and indeed is on hitlist - but ideally looking for someone who will trade - would love a blue one or a white one .........:) and also an old one as they seem to have more soul generally[/quote]

i saw an old one recently in a strange guitar shop in backwaters of Lincolnshire. It was v.nice and about £650 I think.

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