Chris Horton Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks John , I am really chuffed to have such lovely basses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrien_ie Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 [quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1379011661' post='2207785'] Here are some more pictures of each bass with some of the case candy from each era..... 1982 Fullerton '57 reissue, [URL=http://s1237.photobucket.com/user/cmsb_horton/media/4%20basses/82FullertonampCandy_zps93b58814.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/cmsb_horton/4%20basses/82FullertonampCandy_zps93b58814.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Just lovely! I had a later 80s 57 AVRI and it had yellowed just the same as this. Out of interest, is this blonde or white? You really mind your gear by the looks of things. Just great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 [quote name='pobrien_ie' timestamp='1379014358' post='2207828'] Just lovely! I had a later 80s 57 AVRI and it had yellowed just the same as this. Out of interest, is this blonde or white? You really mind your gear by the looks of things. Just great! [/quote] I have to be honest and say that I am a real sucker for the case candy The '82 Fullerton precision is 'blonde' finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Two great basses there Chris, especially like the `82. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 My 2001 American Standard. She's a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) Here are my two 1966 Precisions. Both have May neck dates and are 183 places apart in the serial numbers! They've both got original case and the worn in one has a rare for period Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, making it pretty much just like my old '64 Precision which I sold when I bought my flat Both basses are very different in tone and equally special. I definitely love the 'before and after' thing going on here! 1966 Precisions - a great way to get the old school pre CBS feel and quality at a more affordable price. Edited September 25, 2013 by Chiliwailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Absolutely. I happily parted with all my pre-CBS Precisions when I got my '66 as it was easily the better instrument and much cheaper (1953 = £995 and 1966 = £260 - a no-brainer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_lindsay Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Can't remember if I've posted a pic of my pink P-Bass? So, just in case I haven't, here it is: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y289/kevin_lindsay/20130817_193800.jpg[/IMG] I used it for recording last week - at the studio of Wet Wet Wet's guitarist Graeme Duffin. It's a converted building literally 5 minutes from my house. The engineer, Sandy, who worked on the Wets' hits loved the instrument's sound, which was a really nice compliment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou24d53 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I live just up the road in Wishaw and recorded a few demos in Foundary Music Lab as well, really nice and friendly wee place, rehearsed in it umpteen times. Lovely looking bass as well, really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Here's a pair of matching P basses I my possession. The one on the left is a Mongrel US p Bass (1987 body, 2008 neck and various bits in between). It's been my main gigging bass for years and was a 1987 when I bought it. The neck basically died a few year a back so it was replaced with a 2008 US Standard neck (and bridge). The one on the right is a Fender Tony Franklin fretless P Bass and it is simply wonderful The last picture has my US Fender Jazz in the middle. It's a 2000 model and has Wizard 64 pickups installed. I gigged with it last Saturday and had more comments about my tone than probably all my previous gigs combined! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1381598684' post='2241276'] Here's a pair of matching P basses I my possession. The one on the left is a Mongrel US p Bass (1987 body, 2008 neck and various bits in between). It's been my main gigging bass for years and was a 1987 when I bought it. The neck basically died a few year a back so it was replaced with a 2008 US Standard neck (and bridge). The one on the right is a Fender Tony Franklin fretless P Bass and it is simply wonderful The last picture has my US Fender Jazz in the middle. It's a 2000 model and has Wizard 64 pickups installed. I gigged with it last Saturday and had more comments about my tone than probably all my previous gigs combined! [/quote] I have bad gas at the moment for a stack knob jazz, I have not had the chance to play one yet , is the tone good ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm probably not going to help Chris I much prefer the stack knob setup to the VVT as it offers a fair amount more flexibility in terms of mix etc. combined with the Wizards the bass sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1381598684' post='2241276'] Here's a pair of matching P basses I my possession. The one on the left is a Mongrel US p Bass (1987 body, 2008 neck and various bits in between). It's been my main gigging bass for years and was a 1987 when I bought it. The neck basically died a few year a back so it was replaced with a 2008 US Standard neck (and bridge). The one on the right is a Fender Tony Franklin fretless P Bass and it is simply wonderful The last picture has my US Fender Jazz in the middle. It's a 2000 model and has Wizard 64 pickups installed. I gigged with it last Saturday and had more comments about my tone than probably all my previous gigs combined! [/quote] Great basses Nick, am currently gassing big-time for a Precision in the black/tort/rw colour scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) Quick shot of my Steve Harris P with the gold pickguard I received today. Cheers Shonks! Edited October 30, 2013 by bartelby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSBass Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Here´s my new (to me) Fender American Special P bass. Got it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 [quote name='kevin_lindsay' timestamp='1380357165' post='2224155'] Can't remember if I've posted a pic of my pink P-Bass? So, just in case I haven't, here it is: I used it for recording last week - at the studio of Wet Wet Wet's guitarist Graeme Duffin. It's a converted building literally 5 minutes from my house. The engineer, Sandy, who worked on the Wets' hits loved the instrument's sound, which was a really nice compliment. [/quote] Just perfect. My girlfriend's daughter would love me to own this. Cool as... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 [size=5][sup]Just bought this '71 Precision here on bass.chat... belonged to Willy Weeks. Great bass... very inspiring. [url=http://s162.photobucket.com/user/wombatboter/media/weeks007_zps60f39d64.jpg.html][/url] [url=http://s162.photobucket.com/user/wombatboter/media/weeks006_zps76230fb7.jpg.html][/url] [url=http://s162.photobucket.com/user/wombatboter/media/weeks002_zps4e7a7b13.jpg.html][/url] [url=http://s162.photobucket.com/user/wombatboter/media/weeks005_zps85a51e3b.jpg.html][/url][/sup][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 That is a seriously gorgeous bass with wonderful provenance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1384001997' post='2271727'] [size=5][sup]Just bought this '71 Precision here on bass.chat... belonged to Willy Weeks. Great bass... very inspiring. [/sup][/size] [/quote] Fab My favourite P bass colours. I'm kind of curious, is the basses prior ownership documented ? Or just a story associated with the bass ? Like I said, just idle curiousity. While I'd love to have a bass previously owned by Willie Weeks, I'm not sure I'd necessarily pay a premium for that privilege. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I was just looking for a bass with these kind of specs (white with a tortoise pickguard) and this one was for sale... there is a certificate signed by Georges Gruhn which states it belonged to Willy Weeks. The price was rather normal, the namedropping didn't really add to the price but it's nice to know...It's an inspiring bass which makes me play different stuff... that's the most important. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2013/post-8856-0-74061900-1371739416.ipb"]http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2013/post-8856-0-74061900-1371739416.ipb[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1384001997' post='2271727'] [size=5][sup]Just bought this '71 Precision here on bass.chat [/quote] What a beaut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Removed the pickup and the bridge cover but although I usually don't like flatwounds I've kept them on the bass..They give the bass a certain "honk" without sounding too bassy.. recorded a short clip with the bass. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKKXQMD_Xn8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKKXQMD_Xn8[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1384246700' post='2274308'] Removed the pickup and the bridge cover but although I usually don't like flatwounds I've kept them on the bass..They give the bass a certain "honk" without sounding too bassy.. recorded a short clip with the bass. [/quote] Nice playing Geert! Really glad you're enjoying the bass P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Really pleased with it.. thanks for selling it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I'm not a fan of LPB having had a strat in that colour and gone of it but that is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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