Old Horse Murphy Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 (edited) I recently got hold of a 2006 US Fender Precision with the classic black/black/maple colour scheme. It's absolutely spotless apart from a paint chip right at the top edge of the neck pocket. First thing I did was get it set up professionally (my Tech confirmed the damage on the neck pocket is no more than a paint chip, although the previous owner had tried to colour it in), had the S1 wiring rewired and replaced with a normal Fender pot and also had a Wizard Thumper fitted. All in all, the work cost me £118. The bass comes with the Fender hard case and all the candy too. I've played it once at rehearsal and then gigged it last weekend and it sounds amazing (anyone who had tried the Thumper pickup will testify to this fact). The trouble is, I can't really see it replacing my 75 Precision or my Musicman, so I'm going to move it on. It's absolutely spotless and will come with all the S1 wiring and original pickup should anyone want to refit it. The maple grain on the fingerboard is gorgeous too and there are no dings, buckle rash (other than the mark by the neck pocket which is invisible to everyone but the player). I am looking to trade for (with a cash adjustment either way if necessary): - a quality 6 string acoustic (high end Takamine, maybe a Taylor, Guild or similar) - Marshall AVT100/150 - Fender US Jazz bass (possibly) - Stingray 5 - Stingray Fretless This has been valued at over £600 and comes with a higher spec than the current US model (and S1 US model). Of course, I'd be happy to sell too. Asking price is £600 inc delivery. I'm in no rush and this really is a Feeler. Thanks for looking Edited March 3, 2008 by Old Horse Murphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 (edited) Nick.........you need treatment! if I had the cash I'd have it to pair up the R/W neck twin. Edited February 17, 2008 by martthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 [quote name='martthebass' post='142104' date='Feb 17 2008, 08:34 PM']Nick.........you need treatment![/quote] Possibly- it's just not doing it for me Mart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 The perfect black Precision I don't reckon this'll be around for long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hi I have just posted this link on ebay ( selling my mint USA strat to fund a Jazz or Precision ) I know it is well of the mark from a quality accoustic but does it tempt you at all ?? Probably not but thought is would be worth a try so have a look and let me know what you think Regards Tony [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Stratocaster-USA-Mint-Condition_W0QQitemZ200201004201QQihZ010QQcategoryZ33039QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Stratocaster-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 [quote name='tonybassplayer' post='142154' date='Feb 17 2008, 09:46 PM']Hi I have just posted this link on ebay ( selling my mint USA strat to fund a Jazz or Precision ) I know it is well of the mark from a quality accoustic but does it tempt you at all ?? Probably not but thought is would be worth a try so have a look and let me know what you think Regards Tony [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Stratocaster-USA-Mint-Condition_W0QQitemZ200201004201QQihZ010QQcategoryZ33039QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Stratocaster-...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] Hi Tony Thanks for the offer, but I've got a US Strat, so I'm not really in the market for another one I'm afraid. I'm sure you'll have no trouble whatsoever selling it though- it's a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hi No problem and thanks for the prompt reply. Yes I think it will sell ok so I can use the money for another bass. The strat just sits in the wardrobe year after year and it should be out there on a Saturday night entertaining people Regards Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 You don't mess around do you Nick, must say this is very tempting good job i need the cash for the deposit on the shuker, by the way cheers for the feedback steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 [quote name='peety' post='142277' date='Feb 18 2008, 08:10 AM']You don't mess around do you Nick, must say this is very tempting good job i need the cash for the deposit on the shuker, by the way cheers for the feedback steve[/quote] Maybe you're right Steve. I'm pretty sure this bass will grow on me and the Thumper sounds much better than the QP I have in my other P Bass, but to be honest I'd rather something a bit different from a P Bass as the one I have (plus the Shuker 5 Stringer on order) more than satisfy my Precision obsession!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Back to the top- thanks for the interest so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Can't believe you haven't sold this yet Nick - It's the architypal Fender - everyone has to own one at some point. Have a bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 [quote name='martthebass' post='144632' date='Feb 21 2008, 07:50 PM']Can't believe you haven't sold this yet Nick - It's the architypal Fender - everyone has to own one at some point. Have a bump.[/quote] Thanks for the Bump Mart. I figure it's the wrong time of year to sell basses!! All PM's answered too- thanks for the offers guys. There are some lovely swaps to consider, but nothing that really grabs me yet. Thanks for all the interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starman Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Still available. I'm having serious second thoughts aboutt moving this on. I'll see how I feel at the end of the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wal4string Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hi, I have a 5 string stingray which I am looking to trade. Are you interested? email me at [email protected] Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 [quote name='wal4string' post='145333' date='Feb 22 2008, 09:22 PM']Hi, I have a 5 string stingray which I am looking to trade. Are you interested? email me at [email protected] Cheers Ron[/quote] Sounds interesting Ron. I've dropped you an email. Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walplayer Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I played that Stingray 5 of Ron's a few times and it's a lovely playing and sounding example. [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='145352' date='Feb 22 2008, 09:45 PM']Sounds interesting Ron. I've dropped you an email. Cheers Nick[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Now on EBay. Auction finishes on Thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Auction finishes tomorrow. There's a ridiculous number of people wtching it (something like 45!!) but no bids yet. I hope it's not you lot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 51 people watching 4 "offers" but it still wnet unsold. Oh well, the man upstairs is obvioulsy trying to tell mr something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 that's depends whether you actually have a man upstairs banging on the floor everytime you plug it in. he's probably saying "turn that bloody thing down", but you can't hear him over the top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 No, my wife has that job. I call her "my little noise limiter". She calls me a pig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 haha noise limiter... Cute! So, is the PB sold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Unfortunately not at the moment, but I'm not too sad about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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