Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 [attachment=80964:52.jpg] This is my favourite piece of bass porn, from my small....ish collection of vintage Fender Basses. 100% stock, 1952 Fender Precision. Original hang tag, case and strap. Condition, 9/10. Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fudge Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Wow, would love to see the others too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 That is handsome. Don't be shy, show us more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 That pic should be in every illustrated dictionary, next to "Rock n' roll"................. Class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Nom nom nom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Phwoar - amazing condition for something 11 years older than me (I look like sh*t ) Please show us your other toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chris_b Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You're sitting on a pension there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Woweeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1246233' date='May 26 2011, 08:56 PM']Phwoar - amazing condition for something 11 years older than me (I look like sh*t ) Please show us your other toys [/quote] These are my other toys, although I'm struggling to upload pics, when i post, it just says attachment, doesnt actually include the pic...i'll keep trying! 1952 Fender Precision, 100% stock, Blonde, blackguard, a real beauty 1952 Fender Precision, Blonde Nitro refin, otherwise stock, scarce in the UK. 1955 Fender Precision, 2-Tone refin, otherwise all there. 1956 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 2-Tone Sunburst, like Stings, real nice 1958 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 3-Tone sunburst, maple neck, anodised guard, lots of original '58 case candy. 1958 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1956 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1961 Fender Jazz, Stack Knob, Relic, 3 tone sunbusrt 1958 Fender Precision, self built/assembled Relic, exact replica of my real '58 1982 Fender Jazz, JV, 1st series, JV00 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare 1982 Fender Precision, JV, 1st series, JV0 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare, twin brother of the one above. 2000 Takamine Electro-Acostic, Korean thing, but plays nicely 1980..ish Rickenbacker 4005, pollocked, just like Mani's from the Stone Roses, even has MANI painted on the flightcase 1959 Fender Tweed Bassman, 4x10 Nice, tweed is nice faded amber. 2010 Fender Acoustasonic pro, 160W 2x10 combo, with built-in effects 1971 Vox escort Bass Combo, solid state, looks like old AC30, chicken foot knobs and that, not the best sound, but looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Are you by any chance the seller of the '55 two-tone refin P bass on eBay at the mo'? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Bass-1955-Original-NOT-Reissue-/220789011397?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item33680cf3c5#ht_2102wt_1141"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Bas...#ht_2102wt_1141[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1246421' date='May 26 2011, 11:09 PM']Are you by any chance the seller of the '55 two-tone refin P bass on eBay at the mo'? [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Bass-1955-Original-NOT-Reissue-/220789011397?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item33680cf3c5#ht_2102wt_1141"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Precision-Bas...#ht_2102wt_1141[/url][/quote] Yes, thats me. It's on the right hand side in this pic; [attachment=81040:trio___56__s.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1246426' date='May 26 2011, 11:13 PM']Yes, thats me. It's on the right hand side in this pic; [attachment=81040:trio___56__s.JPG][/quote] Here's my three '58's [attachment=81041:trio___58__s.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1246427' date='May 26 2011, 11:14 PM']Here's my three '58's [attachment=81041:trio___58__s.jpg][/quote] And my two 1st series JV matched pair; [attachment=81042:jv__s.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1246429' date='May 26 2011, 11:15 PM']And my two 1st series JV matched pair; [attachment=81042:jv__s.jpg][/quote] My '52's [attachment=81043:52__387.jpg] [attachment=81044:52__822.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Mr Fudge' post='1245593' date='May 26 2011, 02:03 PM']Wow, would love to see the others too.[/quote] Some pics uploaded below, have a gander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' post='1245638' date='May 26 2011, 02:23 PM']That is handsome. Don't be shy, show us more.[/quote] Pics uploaded now, take a peek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1246415' date='May 26 2011, 11:05 PM']These are my other toys, although I'm struggling to upload pics, when i post, it just says attachment, doesnt actually include the pic...i'll keep trying! 1952 Fender Precision, 100% stock, Blonde, blackguard, a real beauty 1952 Fender Precision, Blonde Nitro refin, otherwise stock, scarce in the UK. 1955 Fender Precision, 2-Tone refin, otherwise all there. 1956 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 2-Tone Sunburst, like Stings, real nice 1958 Fender Precision, 100% stock, 3-Tone sunburst, maple neck, anodised guard, lots of original '58 case candy. 1958 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1956 Fender Precision, Custom Shop relic, all certs and candy 1961 Fender Jazz, Stack Knob, Relic, 3 tone sunbusrt 1958 Fender Precision, self built/assembled Relic, exact replica of my real '58 1982 Fender Jazz, JV, 1st series, JV00 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare 1982 Fender Precision, JV, 1st series, JV0 number, Large Fender, small Squire decal, super rare, twin brother of the one above. 2000 Takamine Electro-Acostic, Korean thing, but plays nicely 1980..ish Rickenbacker 4005, pollocked, just like Mani's from the Stone Roses, even has MANI painted on the flightcase 1959 Fender Tweed Bassman, 4x10 Nice, tweed is nice faded amber. 2010 Fender Acoustasonic pro, 160W 2x10 combo, with built-in effects 1971 Vox escort Bass Combo, solid state, looks like old AC30, chicken foot knobs and that, not the best sound, but looks cool.[/quote] Blooming heck do you fancy a trade for a 3 bed detached in a nice staffordshire village! 2 small spaniels included in the trade as I would never have time to walk them ever again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Essential tension might have something to say about your avatar though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1246469' date='May 26 2011, 11:47 PM']Essential tension might have something to say about your avatar though [/quote] Eh?? I love that pic of Elvis at Graceland with the Precision!! I'm too young to remember though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1246483' date='May 26 2011, 11:52 PM']Eh?? I love that pic of Elvis at Graceland with the Precision!! I'm too young to remember though!![/quote] ET is a member with that avatar but cropped down to just the great man himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1246489' date='May 26 2011, 11:58 PM']ET is a member with that avatar but cropped down to just the great man himself [/quote] Oh, I see, in that case, i'll change it PDQ. Thanks for the tip-off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1246489' date='May 26 2011, 11:58 PM']ET is a member with that avatar but cropped down to just the great man himself [/quote] Hopefully this one isnt taken??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Lovely! Thanks for posting. Those '58s... argh... Geek alert: as another brace-of-JVs person, may I inquire if yours came with bridge/pickup covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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