Spike Vincent Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 [quote name='73Jazz' post='1095703' date='Jan 19 2011, 09:44 PM']As you were 3 years old..no one would pay 200GBP for your skills. I honestly hope this has changed too [/quote] I wish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo-London Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I have a 76 and 78. Both were heavy and poorly made. The fretless had a shallow dip in the neck that you couldn't see but it meant the A string buzzed at the C sharp and D. The '76 had a bridge that wasn't centred properly. So I had to take it off move and redrill the holes. So my experience is that they are not worth tuppence. The 60's Ps are different and worth the investment IMHO. But then I love the different neck profiles and the rosewood necks. For the 80's Ps I would get a MIJ from 82 onwards. The MIJ/CIJ Fenders are beautifully made. I've played lots of MIJs and they are consistently great. I respect those like myself who own 70's Ps and there some good ones from 70-72 and others I daresay. But in reality CBS started cutting corners in '66 and for a collectable bass you want a pre-65. Having said all that, the P is so simple an instrument that does any of this matter? Davo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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