Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) This is an ORIGINAL 1955 Fender Precision Bass !! [u]Not[/u] a Reissue or Relic 1955, Original example of Fender's 2nd Series Precision Bass Original version of the 'Sting' Bass! This is a rare opportunity to acquire a very rare bass indeed, and seldom seen, especially in the UK. Don't miss this chance. Find another one in the UK! [u]Summary[/u] 2-Tone Sunburst, professional nitro refinish All important parts are original Single piece Maple Neck Spaghetti Logo Neck date 10/55 Body Date 10/55 Pots date to 1955 Light bass,plays like butter Condition, overall 9/10 Fender Custom Shop Tweed Case [u]Detail[/u] [u]Original parts[/u] Body Neck Tuners Pickup (Lindy Fralin rewind) Wiring Pots Capacitor Dome knobs Control Plate String Tee Decal Strap Buttons Ferrules Neckplate (7212) Single screw thumbrest (Refin'd & lacquered) Bridge Saddles Screws [u]Non-Original parts[/u] Single Ply pickguard (Originals commonly shattered) Bridge Plate (Taken from a 1968 Fender Telecaster Bass) Chrome Covers Fender Custom Shop reissue Tweed Case The nitro finish has been carried out professionally, and looks absolutely stunning, transluscent, to show the fantastic grain on the body, has light weather checking and cracking to finish, look like a NOS. There are 2 extra holes by the bridge, which have been professionally filled prior to the refinish. These are not visible when the chrome cover is fitted. Currently strung with flatwounds. I need to sell this bass to fund another purchase, so please feel free to make an offer…..preferrably a sensible one! Strongly advise serious bidders to view this exceptional bass. Can be viewed in Northampton, fairly central (J15 of the M1) or possibly Cambridge. I'm not a shop or music store, so no returns I'm afraid. Cash on collection preferred, that way it's a secure and honest transaction for all parties. Any other methods of payment must be discussed first, no exceptions. UK & International Shipping is an option, at buyers risk. Quotes can be provided, although UK is probably £35, Europe around £60. These estimates do not include insurance. If unsure, get some on-line quotes. I've included all the important information and pictures, but please ask any questions before bidding. No tyre-kickers or time wasters, bid to buy, not to try. If you're serious though, please come and have a look, have a play, have a beer, or a coffee. I have a '59 4x10 tweed Bassman you can play it through. Thanks for looking. Looking for about £7K Edited May 7, 2012 by Rick's Fine '52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Welcome to the forum. I mentioned it before, but I don't mind saying it again... killer bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1247817' date='May 28 2011, 01:12 AM']...Original version of the ‘Sting’ Bass!...[/quote] Not sure that someone spending 7 big ones on a bass would want it compared to a Sting bass. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 If only you hadn't said it plays like butter, I would have had it! Just kidding you, have a bump for a stunning bass. Good luck with the sale and welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1247844' date='May 28 2011, 02:03 AM']Not sure that someone spending 7 big ones on a bass would want it compared to a Sting bass. Good luck.[/quote] I hardly 'compared' it to a Sting Bass, this is a 'real' Sting bass, the finish is nicely checking too. I take your point though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1248091' date='May 28 2011, 11:47 AM']I hardly 'compared' it to a Sting Bass, this is a 'real' Sting bass, the finish is nicely checking too. I take your point though. [/quote] Last time i was on a Forum (6 years ago), it was thought quite rude to keep bumping your own gear, but i've noticed some people doing it over 5 times a day!?!? On that basis, i deem it thoroughly acceptable, and so....here's my bump, that i am no longer ashamed of......I'll apologise now, in advance, for any future bumps, of a similar nature. Thanks Oh, and will someone buy my bass, it gets cheaper every day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 lovely lovely lovely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1248198' date='May 28 2011, 01:13 PM']Last time i was on a Forum (6 years ago), it was thought quite rude to keep bumping your own gear, but i've noticed some people doing it over 5 times a day!?!? On that basis, i deem it thoroughly acceptable, and so....here's my bump, that i am no longer ashamed of......I'll apologise now, in advance, for any future bumps, of a similar nature. Thanks Oh, and will someone buy my bass, it gets cheaper every day...[/quote] who bumps their thread 5 times a day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) [quote name='munkonthehill' post='1248248' date='May 28 2011, 02:09 PM']who bumps their thread 5 times a day?[/quote] I thought 'acceptable' policy for a blatant 'bump' (as opposed to answering a question or adding new information) was once every 24 hours? Maybe that's TalkBass though - I really must stop spending time over there and getting confused, lol. Edit - sorry, just re-read this, wasn't meaning to sound like I was moaning about you bumping this, just making an observation on general bumping policy thoughts Edited May 28, 2011 by molan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 At least some folk are bumping. Theres a new rash of noobs (and some not-so-noobs) creating new threads for the same items on an almost daily basis. Bugs the bejebus out of me. To the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 TIM TIME!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsixties Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I think you are the first person I know with eight 50's Precision! Good luck with the sale, maybe a forum it's not the perfect site for a bass of 7k... but no doubt it worths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1248290' date='May 28 2011, 03:01 PM']TIM TIME!!!![/quote] Who's Tim?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='jsixties' post='1248319' date='May 28 2011, 03:29 PM']I think you are the first person I know with eight 50's Precision! Good luck with the sale, maybe a forum it's not the perfect site for a bass of 7k... but no doubt it worths.[/quote] You can never have too many 50's basses though can you?? You might be right, i have it available in a few different locations, someone will get a very fine bass indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1248436' date='May 28 2011, 05:10 PM']Who's Tim?? [/quote] Its a long story but a TIM is as good as Bump around here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1248450' date='May 28 2011, 05:29 PM']Its a long story but a TIM is as good as Bump around here [/quote] Sorry, I'm not up on all the current abbreviations/acronyms etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBassman Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Oh my!! Thats it right there...perfection Sadly, no means to even consider but willing to offer a bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsixties Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1248450' date='May 28 2011, 06:29 PM']Its a long story but a TIM is as good as Bump around here [/quote] It means [b]T[/b]errific [b]I[/b]nstrument [b]M[/b]ate... more or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='jsixties' post='1248659' date='May 28 2011, 09:15 PM']It means [b]T[/b]errific [b]I[/b]nstrument [b]M[/b]ate... more or less.[/quote] Oh, right, makes sense. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='CPBassman' post='1248576' date='May 28 2011, 07:47 PM']Oh my!! Thats it right there...perfection Sadly, no means to even consider but willing to offer a bump.[/quote] Thanks for the comment, and i'll take the bump. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsixties Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 [quote name='jsixties' post='1248659' date='May 28 2011, 10:15 PM']It means [b]T[/b]errific [b]I[/b]nstrument [b]M[/b]ate... more or less.[/quote] [quote name='Rick's Fine '52' post='1248725' date='May 28 2011, 11:25 PM']Oh, right, makes sense. Thanks [/quote] No please, it was only a naive joke. TIM is a funny tale here in the forum. All the best with your sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 On TIM... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=111461"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=111461[/url] Read and be enlightened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick's Fine '52 Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 [quote name='chrismuzz' post='1248858' date='May 29 2011, 03:27 AM']On TIM... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=111461"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=111461[/url] Read and be enlightened![/quote] Thanks for the link. Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Mmm can i justify selling my car and cycling to work for this baby! best of luck with the sale ,some lucky bugger will be a very happy lad or lass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 This is my year of birth bass (YOB), stunning. Have a I'm skint bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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